Obituaries

Mar 9, 2021

Demeara Roshawn Brown was born on September 3, 1977 to Tommie Brown Sr. and Brenda Martin-Brown in Huntsville, Texas. On this day she shared her birthday with her twin: Auren Brown.

Demeara is survived by her children: O'Shyra Mills-Brown and Ke'Darian; mother: Brenda Martin-Brown; grandchildren: Tahmiya Franklin and Zyiona Franklin; brothers: Clayron Austin (Precious), Justin...

Mar 8, 2021

Missionary Mary Geneva Winfrey-Hall; of Huntsville, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 8, 2021, at the age of 86. She was born on April 19, 1934 to the late Herbert Sr. and Irene Haynes-Winfrey.

Missionary Hall received her early education at Hopewell School. She later graduated from Sam Houston High...

Mar 7, 2021

Clarence Burton Boyd was born on January 27, 1948 to Clarence Burton Jr. and Lyona Jean Boyd, in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He was known to family and friends as Burt.

Burt joined the Navy at the age of 17. He served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam with the Navy as a Field Medic.

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Feb 19, 2021

Nelson Cottrell was born on March 31, 1942 to the late Aaron and Annie Parker Cottrell in Dodge, Texas. It was in Dodge where Nelson began receiving his early education. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas, where he was a member of the class of 1960. He later attended Sam Houston State University...

Feb 9, 2021

Mae B. Ross-Rogers was born on March 23, 1939 to Lorine Smither Young and Albertus Ross, in Shiro, Texas.

Mae attended school in the Huntsville community. Her church membership was in Huntsville as well. She was a faithful member of Northside Church of Christ. Her faithfulness continued until her health began to fail.

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Feb 6, 2021

Robert Lee Crawford who was known as "Gobble" was born on September 3, 1955 to James and Alta L. Crawford.

Robert attended school in Walker County and was a graduate of the Huntsville High School, class of 1975.

Robert was known as the neighborhood handyman. He was well known for his occupation as...

Feb 2, 2021

Willie Dair Williams was born to proud and loving parents, Willie A. Williams and Agnes Terry, in Evergreen, Texas on May 10, 1952.

Willie received his formal education at Lincoln High School in Coldspring, Texas.

With the blessing of being raised in a loving, Christian home and community, Willie...

Feb 1, 2021

On May 23, 1960, Gloria Ann Johnson was born to her parents, Jake Van Louis Johnson and Charlene Square in Huntsville, Texas.

Gloria's love for God was acquired at an early age and she was a faithful member of Northside Church of Christ until her health failed. Gloria attended school in the Huntsville Independent School...

Jan 30, 2021

On March 9, 1943 a beautiful baby son was born to the late Verlie and Fronzie Morning  in Lovelady, Texas. They named him Arthur Lee Morning. He was the sixth child of this union.

Arthur Lee Morning is known for being the world's hardest working man alive to the people who knew him and to...

Jan 29, 2021

Cassie Lee Jenkins was born on May 11, 1934, to the late Albert and Mamie Young in Rogers, Texas. She graduated from Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas. She was baptized into the Church of Christ and served the Lord faithfully until her health declined. In 2008, she and Cornelius Jenkins married and made their home...

Jan 28, 2021

Johnnie Yvette Bailey-Allen of Houston, Texas passed from this life on January 28, 2021 at the age of  52. She was a shining light in darkness; her smile could light up your heart and bring joy to your soul.  She was an angel on earth, willing to share her loving spirit with everyone she came in touch...

Jan 25, 2021

Brenda Gail Bell became her mother and father: Adell and Zephyr (Honey) Miller's blessed family addition on June 26, 1956 in Huntsville, Texas. They both preceded her in death.

Brenda worked for approximately 15 years at Walmart in the deli department. Her church affiliation was with Little Bethel Holiness Church under the leadership of Pastor...

Jan 23, 2021

On March 19, 1942 a baby boy was born to Jessie Thomas and Tyler Mae Burnett. He was named Willie Edward Thomas.  He grew up and attended public schools in Huntsville, Texas, where he graduated from Sam Houston High School. Upon completion of high school he went on to marry Shirley Hunter and enlisted in the United...

Jan 13, 2021

Gloria McAdams was born on August 16, 1928 to Robert Winfrey and Beulah Taylor Merchant. She peacefully passed away on January 13, 2021 in Huntsville, Texas.

Gloria lived for many years in LaMarque, Texas. While living there she worked for 30 years as a custodian at LaMarque ISD.

Those that preceded her in...

Jan 9, 2021

A.C. Merchant blessed his parents with his birth on March 22, 1940 in Huntsville, Texas. He was the seventh child out of ten.

A.C. attended McAdams  rural area school.

A.C.  Joined  Paul Chapel Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Lonzo Davenport. At the time of his passing he...

Jan 6, 2021

Verdis A. Haynes was born on November 22, 1930 to Vodie and Lottie Anderson Haynes in the Hopewell Community, Bedias, Texas.

Verdis received his formal education in the Hopewell Community and graduated from high school in Conroe, Texas. He continued his education at Conroe Normal and Industrial College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of...

Dec 28, 2020

On October 9, 1949 a baby girl was born to the late James and Lizzie Harrison Smith in Coldspring, Texas. They named her Nancy Lee Smith, she was the fifth child of this union.

Nancy received her formal education at Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas. She was a proud member of the class...

Dec 20, 2020

On January 27, 1957, God blessed Johnie and Wandres Thomas with a healthy baby girl whom they named Dianne Thomas.

Dianne received her formal education from the Huntsville Independent School District. She graduated from the Huntsville High School class of 1976. She worked as a certified nurses aide for many years in the Huntsville area....

Dec 16, 2020

On November 3, 1939 a beautiful  baby girl was born to Watson Harden and Rosie Lee Harrison-Harden, whom they named Berneice Harden and was affectionately known as "Dorothy". She was raised and grounded in the word of God. As a child, Dorothy united with The New Light Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. L.W. Phifer. It...

Dec 14, 2020

Charlie Williams, known to everyone as "Billy" was born on December 1, 1937 to Charlie Sr. and Lucy Mae Toaster Williams in Huntsville, Texas.

Charlie was married to the love of his life Annie Rose Bass-Williams. To their union 4 children were born.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie Sr....