Obituaries

Jul 25, 2020

On Saturday, July 25, 2020 Willie L. Davis Sr. loving father and friend passed away at the age of 81.

Willie was born on May 6, 1939 in Huntsville TX to W.L. and Jewel Davis.

He worked in the oil and gas industry as a quality control inspector until his retirement.

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Jul 14, 2020

Marvin Riles, Sr., affectionately known by many as "Honey Riles", was born on July 22, 1933 to the late Johnnie  and Marie York-Riles. He was called home on July 14, 2020.

Marvin was a native of Huntsville, Texas. On February 4, 1956, Marvin was joined in holy matrimony to Birdie Williams. To this union nine...

Jul 13, 2020

On July 27, 1938 a baby girl was born to John Henry Richardson and Emmaline Stone. They named her Freddie. She grew up and attended public school in Point Blank, Texas.

Freddie later met and married Stacy Rodgers on August 26, 1956 and to this union two children were born. Her daughter: Jackquelyn Faye Rodgers...

Jul 10, 2020

Lou Ella was born April 6, 1942 to the late Herbert Sr. and Irene Winfrey.

Lou Ella joined Hills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She later became a member of Galilee Church of God in Christ where she served until 2019 when joining Bible Way Outreach Center under the leadership of her...

Jul 2, 2020

Margaret Laster, also known to some as Roberta Teresa Margaret (Mar ga ret) Sprott, was born on March 5, 1929 to the late and great Alberta Thomas (Rector) and Willie Sprott. She was born in Huntsville, Texas and remained in that city until her late teens.

Margaret Laster was introduced to the word of God...

Jun 27, 2020

Jun 24, 2020

Kirg (Buddy) Davis of Leona, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 after reaching the age of 91 years old. After months of his health failing, he died peacefully in the nursing home in Huntsville, Texas. He was born on May 19, 1929 in Leona, Texas to Walter and Kansada Davis.

Kirg worked at...

Jun 22, 2020

February 2, 1938, in Huntsville, Texas, Green and Ella Riles-O'Bryant, became the proud parents of a baby boy that they named L.C.

L.C. was raised and received his formal education from the Walker County public schools. He was employed for more than 45 years at Walker & Byrd Lumber Co.

L.C....

Jun 17, 2020

Jun 9, 2020

Vertis A. Winfrey was born on November 22, 1932 to the late Robert  E. and Lelia M. Johnson-Winfrey, in Madisonville, TX.

Vertis confessed his love for Christ at an early age and became a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Bedias, Texas.

In his adult life Vertis lived in Houston, Texas where...

Jun 9, 2020

Sharra Williams was born to Lottie Mae Simmons Williams and L.S. Green on January 4, 1985 in Galveston, Texas. Sharra Williams was a graduate of Livingston High School. Sharra later moved to Conroe, Texas. She attended job corps.

Sharra had a strong loving bond with her mother, Lottie Williams, who preceded her in death.

Jun 9, 2020

Deacon Charles Owen Willis was born to Henry and Henrioma Willis on July 22, 1938.

Charles joined church at an early age where he was later ordained as a Deacon and faithfully served at Hills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church until uniting in 2019 with the Bible Way Outreach Center under the leadership of his daughter,...

Jun 8, 2020

Criselia Winfrey Collins, was born October 28, 1935  to Robert E. and Lelia Johnson-Winfrey, in Huntsville, Texas. She passed away on June 8, 2020, in Walker County. She was 84 years old.

Criselia was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Vergetta, Butler, Hattie Mae Riles, Robert Winfrey and Jim Winfrey.

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Jun 4, 2020

Kevin Mills was born on March 16, 1965 to Roosevelt Sr. and Linda Harrison-Mills.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his children:  Kenya Major, Kevin Major and Candice Major; both of Huntsville, TX. and Kourtney Major; of Houston, TX.; grandchildren: Kilyah Phipps, Quinton Cole II., Reagan Willis and Sariya...

May 25, 2020

Mazie Warren was born on March 5, 1919 to Elam and Alice Boone Warren in Huntsville, Texas.  He grew up, received his education in Walker County, and was a graduate of Sam Houston High School. Mazie joined the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), a work relief program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt that gave millions of young...

May 25, 2020

Donald Ray Rivers was born on December 21, 1958 to Zeltee and Clara Mae Rivers, in Huntsville, Texas.

Donald received his education from Huntsville High School. He was a member of the class of 1978. He also attended Barbara Jordan School, where he became a certified Diesel Mechanic.

Donald's church affiliation was with...

May 11, 2020

Jerlyn Caldwell Jackson was born on July 24, 1938 to Calvin A.Caldwell and Obelia V. Davis, in Lovelady, Texas.

Jerlyn received her formal education at Center Grove School. As an adult she displayed good work ethics as she cared for different individuals working as a Nurses Aide.

Jerlyn was married to Sylvester Jackson....

May 2, 2020

John Rolling was born March 19, 1941 in Huntsville, TX. to Obie and Azzie Lee Rolling.

John united with St. Luke IME Church under the leadership of Rev. I.S. Aycox. He later became a member of Unity of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.

On January 9, 1960, John married the former Helen Jones. At...

Apr 27, 2020

Amaya Johnson was born on November 3, 2016 to Alonzo Johnson and Melissa Jenkins in The Woodlands, Texas.

Amaya loved life, to smile, play and dance. She absolutely loved to wear lip gloss and all of the pretty girl things. Her personality was captivating because she was a no non-sense kind of girl. She touched...

Apr 21, 2020

Bobby Lynn Glaze was born on September 8, 1953 to Jimmy Walker and Odell Glaze-Lewis, in Huntsville, Texas. He grew up in Huntsville and attended school in Huntsville Independent School District. Bobby graduated from Huntsville High School in 1971. He furthered his education at Sam Houston State University. It was there that he became a proud member...