Obituaries

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:...

Dec 22, 2019

Troy Vivion Goffney was born August 20, 1939 to the late Booker Sr.& Sadie Goffney in New Waverly, Texas.

Troy accepted Jesus Christ at any early age and was baptized and became a member of Jasper Missionary Baptist Church for many years.

In 2000,Troy was united with...

Dec 21, 2019

Carneishia Lashae Norman was born May 16, 1992  in Galveston ,Tx to her loving parents Lavonda Giddens and Carlos Norman Sr.

Carneisha always had a smile on her face a very happy person with a vibrate spirit that could travel miles always. She also believed she was the boss of everybody.

God called...

Dec 18, 2019

Sister Bettie Washington-Spiller was born October 21, 1941 to her loving mother: Ruby Hemphill in Huntsville, Texas. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age with St. James United Methodist Church.

Being a devout believer of her God and all his goodness, Sister Bettie attended church regularly. Her advice to family...

Dec 14, 2019

Frederick Paul Collins was born on November 7, 1963, to Marden Lee and Addie Lela Collins at Riverside General Hospital in Houston, Texas.  Paul attended school in the Third Ward community and graduated from Jack Yates Senior High School in 1982.  He pursued a career in security services, working for several companies throughout the Greater Houston area....

Dec 14, 2019

Dec 14, 2019

Demeterica or Dee as she was known to many,  was born on July 22, 1978 to O.B. Smith and Mozell Craft, in Galveston, Texas. She grew up in Madisonville, Texas, where she attended and graduated from Madisonville High School.

Demeterica worked for over 20 years at Madisonville Care Center. She was also a member of...

Dec 8, 2019

Lee Marcelle Price was born on February 4, 1975 to Lee Martin Byrd and Earline Price, in Huntsville, Texas.

Lee was a man that loved his family and his true friends more than he loved himself. He loved everyone equally regardless of that person's status. Lee didn't judge anyone knowing that no one was perfect...