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C Y Blanks

C Y Blanks

Dec 7, 2019

C Y Blanks was born on March 24, 1962 to the proud and loving parents Willie Sr. and Marion Blanks, in Point Blank, Texas.

C Y, who was preceded in death by his father, leaves precious memories with his children: Sharmicikia Fisher and Cedric Fisher; mother: Marion Hamilton; grandchildren: Shakera Scott, Shanyla Scott, Damarcus Scott,...

Iantha (Archie) Jones

Iantha (Archie) Jones

Dec 4, 2019

Iantha Archie Jones, affectionately known as "Sissy" or "Mant" (to her grandchildren), was born on March 11, 1921 to the late Virgil and May Dell Archie in Huntsville, Texas. She had ten brothers and sisters who all preceded her in death. She attended Mount Olive School on Highway 30 until the eighth grade. She then attended Sam...

Paula Rena Carter

Paula Rena Carter

Dec 1, 2019

Paula Rena Carter was born on September 5, 1961 to Steve Collins and Wilma Carter, in Huntsville, Texas.

Paula grew up in the Walker County community and attended school in Huntsville, Texas. She graduated from Huntsville High School and was a member of the class of 1980.

Paula showed great work ethics. She...

Ernest Kizzee

Ernest Kizzee

Nov 19, 2019

On June 10, 1947, a baby boy was born to Johnnie and Magaline Kizzee, in Huntsville, Texas.

Ernest attended Trinity High School, where he graduated valedictorian of his class.  Following graduation, he worked a variety of jobs until he found something that gave him a purpose. He joined the U.S. Army, where he served in...

Linda Fay (Antwine) Oliphant

Linda Fay (Antwine) Oliphant

Nov 3, 2019

Mrs. Linda Fay Antwine Oliphant was born June 29, 1952 to G.B. and Iris Antwine in Huntsville, Texas. She was a member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church and accepted Jesus Christ into her life as her lord and savior at an early age. She grew up and received her education in Huntsville, Texas at Huntsville High...

Joseph Monroe Love

Joseph Monroe Love

Nov 1, 2019

Your wings were ready, but we were not.  Our most beloved son, Joseph Monroe Love passed from this earth on November 1, 2019 at the age of three, following an accidental shooting.  Joseph was born on December 24, 2015 to his loving parents, Anthony and Leah Love. He was an energetic, bright, and happy child, who loved...

Marc Alvin Thomas

Marc Alvin Thomas

Oct 19, 2019

We celebrate the homegoing of Marc Alvin Thomas. He was the second son of Johnnie Alvin and Ocia Thomas; born on October 8, 1976, in Houston, Texas. Friends and family affectionately called him Marc T and Pooh.

Marc moved to Seattle Washington at the age of 3 years old. He attended Seattle Christian, Zion Prepatory...

James Nathan Moore

James Nathan Moore

Oct 18, 2019

James Nathan Moore was born on August 1, 1991 and passed away on October 18, 2019. James was loved by many relatives and friends during his upbringing.

James graduated from Coldspring High School in 2009. During his time there he maintained an all "A" average amongst many other accomplishments.

James had a strong...

Ida Mae (Williams) Smith

Ida Mae (Williams) Smith

Oct 6, 2019

Ida Mae Smith, age 67, passed away on October 6, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Houston, Texas. Ida Mae born on March 13, 1952 to Ruben and Ida Belle Williams, in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Francis Ann Mutry-Williams, Robert Williams, Lawrence Williams, Anthony D. Williams and Donald Ray Williams. She...

Stephanie R. (Furr) Blackshear

Stephanie R. (Furr) Blackshear

Sep 15, 2019

Stephanie Blackshear made her grand entrance into this world on December 23, 1975. She was born in Cleveland, Texas to Mr. Johnny Denson and Mrs. Bettie Jean Furr.  She received her formal education from Conroe High School.

Stephanie united in marriage to Mr. Keith Blackshear in Grimes County in March of 1996. Stephanie had one...

Mattie J. Simon

Mattie J. Simon

Sep 2, 2019

Mattie J. Simon was born on February 2, 1934 in Huntsville, Texas, to Thomas and Mattie Carter. She passed away on September 2, 2019, with her family surrounding her, in Stafford, Texas.

Mattie was preceded in death by her husband: Billie G. Simon; her parents; brothers: Samuel, Odell and Thomas; sisters: Angeline, Agnes, Leona and...

Johnny B. Burnett

Johnny B. Burnett

Aug 31, 2019

Johnny B. Burnett, affectionately known by family and friends as BoBo, was born to the late Reggie, Sr. and Iona Crawford Burnett on May 8, 1941, in Huntsville, Texas.

Johnny B. graduated from Samuel Houston High School in 1959. Soon after, in 1963, he was drafted into the United States Army, completing training as a...

Johnny Mcbride

Johnny Mcbride

Aug 29, 2019

Johnny McBride Jr. was born on January 7, 1947 to Johnny Sr. and Katherine McBride, in New Waverly, Texas. He passed away on August 29, 2019 in Lufkin, Texas.

Although Johnny was born in New Waverly, he was raised in Houston, Texas' Fifth Ward, where he received his formal education at Crawford Elementary and E....

Luther Boone Jr.

Luther Boone Jr.

Aug 27, 2019

Luther Lee Boone Jr.  was born on August 24, 1945, to Luther Sr. and Lydia Gamble-Boone in Huntsville. He earned his wings to glory on August 27, 2019.

Luther received his formal education in the Walker County area. He was a member of the Sam Houston High School graduating class of 1963.

Luther...

Stoney Junior Granville

Stoney Junior Granville

Aug 17, 2019

Stoney Junior Granville passed away suddenly on August 17, 2019, in Willis, Texas. He was born on June 21, 1963 in Dallas, Texas to Jim and Jessie Granville.

Stoney and his family eventually moved to Huntsville where he attended school. He was a member of the graduating class of 1983.

Stoney loved the...

G I O'Bryant

G I O'Bryant

Aug 9, 2019

On September 23, 1946, G I O'Bryant was born to Green Sr, and Ella O'Bryant, in Huntsville, Texas, where he grew up and attended school. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and five brothers.

G I was introduced to Christ in the early 1980's and brought the gospel to his family....

Velma Lee (Ross) Johnson

Velma Lee (Ross) Johnson

Aug 9, 2019

Velma Lee Johnson was born on October 11, 1939 to Festus and Jewel Cole- Ross in Huntsville, Texas. She was preceded in death by both parents, her daughter: Kathy Johnson; siblings: Rosie Lee Douglas, Theodore Ross, Ella Mae Brown and Dorothy McAdams; niece: Clara Johnson and nephew: Louis McAdams.

Velma is survived by her son:...

Cherry Renee Butler

Cherry Renee Butler

Aug 3, 2019

Cherry Butler was born on March 11, 1948 to Wortham and Lola Smith-Butler, in Trinity, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter: Laytonia Sims, siblings: Joyce Marie Butler Harrison and Jimmy Butler.

Cherry is survived by her son: Henry Sims, Jr., siblings: Roy Butler, Ruth Manning and  Gaynell Pickerie, former husband: Henry...

Frankie A. (Jordan) Mills

Frankie A. (Jordan) Mills

Jul 30, 2019

On January 11,1943, a baby girl was born to Ned and Mollie R. Jordan. They named her Frankie.

Frankie received her education in Huntsville, Texas. She was a proud member of the graduating class of 1961 at  Sam Houston High School. Frankie continued her education at LA City  College in California.

Growing up...

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