Obituaries

Apr 15, 2020

Fay Onita Tarver, was born on October 17, 1927 in Huntsville, Texas, to Floyd and Eva Walker-Smith. Fay grew up in Walker County, where she attended school. However, she moved to Houston and received her high school diploma from Yates High School. She continued her education at Wiley College and Prairie View A&M, where she...

Mar 29, 2020

Deacon Walter Ray Greggs Jr. was born October 12,1958 in Trinity, Tx. He was the fifth of six children born to Mr. Walter Greggs Sr. and Mrs. LC Greggs. After graduating from Trinity High School in 1976 he moved to Houston, TX and later to Huntsville, TX where he resided for over 26 years.

Walter...

Mar 26, 2020

Catherine Mitchell Stone was born on July 2, 1933 in Point Blank, Texas to the late Henry and Caroline Bass Mitchell. She attended public schools in Point Blank, Texas.

Catherine united with Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Cloid Adams. She later became a member of Little Bethel Holiness Church under...

Mar 20, 2020

Roy Chester Ross was born on April 30, 1942 to Albertus Ross and Lorine Smither in Huntsville, Texas. He departed this life on March 20, 2020 at Huntsville Memorial Hospital.

Roy graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1961. He later met and married Charlene Price on May 31, 1964. They remained married until God...

Mar 4, 2020

Eugene Anderson Jr. was born February 7, 1925 to Eugene Sr. and Edna Anderson in New Waverly, Texas. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas.

Eugene entered the U.S. Navy Reserve in October, 1946. He did his basic training in Great Lakes, IL. with Company 1602. He also served as a Seaman...

Feb 25, 2020

On November 3, 1953 in Huntsville, Texas , a beautiful baby girl was born to Maybell Willis and Oliver V. Harrison. Her mother named her Mary. She grew up and attended the public schools of Walker County. Mary spent the majority of her young life in Huntsville, Texas being loved and cared for by her grandmother, Roxaner...

Feb 21, 2020

Brent Christopher Evans was born on September 20,1985 to Malcolm and Julie Ann P.K. Evans, in Conroe, Texas. He resided in Huntsville, Texas where he attended and graduated from Huntsville High School.  Upon graduation from high school; he moved to Virginia on the East Coast. Brent remained there for three years. He continued his education at ITT...

Feb 20, 2020

Willie Bernice Bell was born on November 6, 1949, to Jack and Dorothy Goffney-Bell, in Conroe, Texas.

Willie is survived by her loving family, sons: Stacey Bell; daughter: Geneva Bell;  grandchildren: Terrence Bell, Trent Bell, Caleb Bell, Cameron Bell, Avayha Bell and Damon Bell; great-grandchildren: Dacorian Bell, Giana  Bell and Kingston Bell; sister: Theresa Bell;...

Feb 12, 2020

George Henry Everett Sr. was born on April 6, 1963 to Rev. Frank and Helen Louise Everett. He attended Kashmere Senior High School. It was there that he displayed a great talent by playing several instruments.

George joined church at a young age.

George drove for the trucking company Try Star and he...

Feb 8, 2020

Leonce Pierre was born on August 10, 1941 to Isaac 'Black' and Alice Pierre in Sunset, Louisiana.

Leonce graduated from George Washington Carver High School, in Sunset, La., where he excelled in academics and sports. After high school, he was drafted into the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. During his time...

Feb 7, 2020

Feb 7, 2020

Norbert Wayne Mitchell was born on  August 31, 1954 to Pester and Ida B. Mitchell, in Lovelady, Texas. Norbert was the youngest of three children born to this union.

Norbert attended and graduated from Lovelady High School.

Norbert accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Smith Grove Church of...

Feb 7, 2020

Leroy Lawson was born June 28, 1937 to Pat and Leatha Lawson, in Vivian, Louisiana. He was a strong respected father and loved his family and was very generous; with a smile that would light up a room.

Leroy was a business owner of Leroy's BBQ and well known in the community for his mouth...

Jan 31, 2020

Augusta Cecil Wyatt was born July 30, 1947, in Point Blank, Texas to John and Lensie Wyatt.

Augusta attended school in Oakhurst where he met and married his high school sweetheart Ruby Jewel Harrison Wyatt. He confessed his love for Christ and joined Eastside Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Superintendent James...

Jan 27, 2020

Emma Dean Williams was born to Tenolia Williams and Elzine Houston-Williams on September 23, 1931.

Emma accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized by the late  B.J. Collins, who was the pastor of Hills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, in the Galilee Community.

Emma was a graduate of the Sam Houston High...

Jan 11, 2020

Betty Pearl Ashley was born on May 17, 1949 to L. T. and Ruby Merchant, in Huntsville, Texas.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Annie Lee Merchant and Ethel Bishop; brothers: Johnnie Lee Merchant, James Merchant, Jerrell Merchant and James Giddens and nephew: Byron Coutee.

Betty leaves to mourn her...

Jan 7, 2020

Jessie Mae (Walker) Johnson made her grand entrance into the world on July 19, 1954. She was born in Coldspring, Texas to proud and loving parents: Ceasar and Katherine Walker. Both preceded her in death. She received her formal education from Coldspring ISD.

Jessie's knowledge of God came at an early stage of her life....

Jan 4, 2020

Jacob Lee Caffee gained his wings on January 4, 2020, following an illness. He was born on June 23, 1977 in Galveston, Texas to Harry and Sandra Caffee. Jacob was a kind hearted individual. He will be remembered as that person who would give you the shirt off of his back. He also believed that no matter...

Jan 3, 2020

Charlotte Louise Griffith was born on October 6, 1961 to the union of  Pastor John E. Goodman ( Houston, Texas) and Arrie Lee Smith ( Huntsville, Texas) in Houston, Texas. Her family resided in South Park as she attended Reynold's Elementary and Woodson Jr. High. While in high school she met the love of her life and...

Dec 25, 2019

Ray Ennis was born on July 5, 1939, in Huntsville, Texas to Dailey and Mable Jones Ennis.

Ray, a native of Huntsville, attended school in the Walker County community. He was employed for several years at Walker & Byrd Lumber Co. where he eventually retired.

Ray was preceded in death by his; wife:...