Obituaries

May 5, 2019

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May 2, 2019

Georgia M. Nash was born to George and Marie Plattenburgh on April 29, 1933 in Dodge, Texas. She attended Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas. She also attended Conroe College for six years.

Growing up Georgia had a passion for cooking. She took her passion and opened her own soul food restaurant that she...

May 1, 2019

Arthur Eugene Ferguson was the second of three children born to the union of J. Robert Ferguson Sr. and Alberta English-Ferguson, on August 31, 1940.

Arthur attended school in Huntsville, Texas. He was raised and baptized at an early age and became a member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and...

Apr 27, 2019

J. Earnest Perue, Jr. was born on April 9, 1947 to J. Earnest Sr. and Dorothy Perue. He attended public school in Walker County and worked in construction all of his life.

J. Earnest was affectionately known by many as Uncle Bubba. He was a strong, good and kind man. He was always willing to...

Apr 3, 2019

On the 19th day of November, in 1944, a baby boy was born to Sidney Frank Reece and Rosie Lee Harrison Reece.  He was named Grover Cleveland Reece.

Grover accepted Christ as his Savior early in life and was baptized by Rev. Lem Phifer, pastor of New Light Baptist Church.  As an adult, he was...

Mar 30, 2019

Sis. Katherine English Kilgore was born on August 27, 1922. She was the last of 18 children born to Jack English and Emma Spivey English. She attended school in Walker County as a child. Being raised in a very religious home, she was a true believer in Jesus Christ and was baptized at the age of 11...

Mar 20, 2019

Gloria Mae Boutte Kelley was born to Florence Mary Boutte and Anthony Cliff Boutte on August 10, 1941in Jenerette, La.

Gloria received her education in Houston, TX. Following graduation from high school; she began working at Sakowitz Clothing Store as an accountant.

a met and married Gus Steve Kelley on May...

Mar 16, 2019

On March 16, 2019, Ada Cornelius Benson passed away peacefully in her sleep at Creekside Retirement Center in Huntsville, Texas

Ada was born on November 17, 1930 in Huntsville, Texas.She was the third of five children to Mr. Ira Ben Leigh and Willie Maxey Leigh.

Ada was converted to Christianity at an early...

Mar 14, 2019

Justin Chris Armstrong went to be with Jesus after a long struggle with many health issues on March 14,2019 at the age of 53. He passed away while surrounded by his loved ones. Justin was born in Sapulpa Oklahoma, November 3, 1965. Although Justin was born with health problems, he always put up a strong fight. This...

Mar 14, 2019

Deborah Massie was born on September 19, 1954 in Houston, Texas. During the time of birth she was joined by her twin sister Denise on that day. Her parents Willie and Jonnie Smith, were brought double joy.

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, daughter: Tiffany Massie; granddaughter: Te'Aisa and the father of her...

Mar 8, 2019

Kenneth Ray Carroll was born on April 15, 1961 to the union of Eddie Lee Carroll Jr. and Lillion Rigsby Carroll, in Huntsville, Texas.

Kenneth accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of the late Rev. J.W. Williams at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He later became an active member of...

Feb 27, 2019

Mary McKinney Smither was born April 4, 1931 to the late Maurice McKinney and Eliza Jones in Point Blank, Texas. She grew up and attended  school in San Jacinto County and Walker County, Texas.

Mary found the Lord at an early age. She attended Little Bethel Primitive Baptist Church under the leadership of the late...

Feb 25, 2019

Huntsville resident Kelten Jamelle Major was born on October 4, 1986 and passed away on February 25, 2019 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Kelten will be missed by his loved ones and friends. He is survived by his loving mother: Cassandra Major-Johnson (Tommy), step-father: Kevin Mills; sisters and brother: Kenya Major, Candis Willis, Kourtney Major...

Feb 24, 2019

Lucky Spencer was born on January 8, 1941 to Brady and Geneva Spencer in Conroe, Texas. He passed away on February 24, 2019 at Huntsville Memorial Hospital.

Lucky, age 78, is survived by his wife: Cynthia Spencer, children: Towana Woods (Clyde), Ketona Spencer, Gladys Spencer (Marie) and Panema Spencer-Moore; siblings: Ann Taylor (Lemuel) and Ruby...

Feb 19, 2019

Sammy Lee Kizzee,  a former resident of Huntsville, Texas was born on April 10, 1940 to Henry and Retha Mae Craft. At the time of his passing he considered Bedias, Texas as his home.

Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Clote Kizzee, Ledell Nauls, Billie Sue Farris, Freddie Mae Fenner, Lorine Archie,...

Feb 15, 2019

Wandres Joyce Thomas accepted her wings on February 15, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. Wandres, known to most as Joyce, was born on October 18, 1931. She was a loving wife to her husband: Johnie Thomas, who preceded her in death. Joyce was also a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, who she leaves...

Feb 15, 2019

Addie B. Crawford passed away on February 15, 2019, in Houston, Texas. She was born on March 26, 1943 to Will and Bonnie Simpson, in Orange, Texas.

Addie B., age 75, was preceded in death by her husband: Joe Crawford, Sr., son: Timothy Wayne Crawford and her parents.

Addie B.is survived by her...