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George H. King

George H. King

Sep 15, 2025

Deacon George Henry King was a native of Crockett, Texas and a graduate of Ralph J. Bunche High School where he played varsity football, varsity basketball and ran track. He attended Jarvis Christian University where he was initiated into the Zeta Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He earned a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education...

Hattie L. (Hightower) Davis

Hattie L. (Hightower) Davis

Aug 26, 2025

Hattie L. (Hightower) Davis, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born in Huntsville, Texas, to the late Esther and Olen Hightower. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, and entered eternal rest.

Hattie was known for her strong work ethic, having dedicated many years to the cleaning industry. Her true joy, however,...

Erma Lee Brown

Erma Lee Brown

Aug 22, 2025

Erma Lee Brown was born in Huntsville, Texas, to the late Laura Holloman and Willie Lee Brown. She attended the HISD school system and graduated from Huntsville High School. A devoted homemaker, Erma enjoyed walks, dancing, watching Lifetime movies, and doing word search puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Willie...

Keaonna Major

Keaonna Major

Aug 13, 2025

Keaonna Major was born on May 8, 2007, in Mesquite, Texas, to Shameka Pace and Elbert Major. She came into the world a happy, healthy baby and grew into a joyful child who loved to dance and make everyone around her laugh.

After spending her early years in Mesquite, Keaonna and her mother relocated to...

Dorthy Faye (Smithers) Tarver

Dorthy Faye (Smithers) Tarver

Aug 10, 2025

On December 9, 1932, a beautiful girl named Dorthy Faye Jackson was born to the late Nellie and Bennie Jackson of Huntsville, Texas. Dorothy was the 4th of nine children. In 1942, she joined and was baptized at Hills Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Dorthy completed her education at Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas,...

Joe Wayne Peery

Joe Wayne Peery

Aug 5, 2025

Joe Wayne Peery was born on April 24, 1934, in Groesbeck, Texas, to Jewel Pippin Peery and William Earl Peery. He was the second of four boys. Joe graduated from Bertram High School in 1951and went on to attend Southwest Texas State Teachers College (now Texas State University) on a basketball scholarship. He was inducted into the...

Mildred (Taylor) Green

Mildred (Taylor) Green

Jul 22, 2025

Mildred Taylor Green, known as "Sweet" by her parents and "Reat" by her siblings, was born on July 15, 1937, to Rev. Eli Taylor Sr. and Mary Lee Harrison (Walker) in Riverside, Texas. Mildred was the oldest of ten children.

Mildred attended school in Oakhurst, Texas, and accepted Christ at an early age. Mildred was...

Margaret Ann (Mcadams) Taylor

Margaret Ann (Mcadams) Taylor

Jun 20, 2025

Margaret Ann Taylor brought joy to her mother, Juanita McAdams Bailey, on February 23, 1948, in Huntsville, Texas.

Margaret grew up and attended school in Huntsville, Texas. She graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1966.

In earlier years, Margaret worked various jobs, including Mr. Hamburger, where she displayed her excellent cooking skills....

Gloria Jean (Gaines) Johnson

Gloria Jean (Gaines) Johnson

Jun 20, 2025

Gloria Jean Johnson was born on October 14, 1941, in Huntsville, Texas, to the late Lillian Johnson Gaines and Rayfield Gaines. From her early years, Gloria displayed a vibrant spirit and a love for community. She attended Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, where she proudly contributed to the school band, beginning a lifelong pattern of dedication...

Dr. Naomi (Williams) Lede'

Dr. Naomi (Williams) Lede'

Jun 9, 2025

Naomi Lede was born to Tenolia and Elzine Williams, March 22, 1934. She was one of nine children born to this union. Naomi attended Samuel Walker High School, Mary Allen College, Texas Southern University, The University of Texas @ Arlington, and The University of Houston.

On March 15, 1965, Naomi was united in holy matrimony...

Essie Mae (Reece) Frazier

Essie Mae (Reece) Frazier

Jun 9, 2025

Essie Mae Reece Archer Frazier, revered as a pillar of Christianity, family, and community, transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior on June 9, 2025. Born on September 17, 1925, to Sylvia Beatrice Kelley Reece-McGowan and Sidney F. Reece, Essie was known for her love of God and family.

Baptized at an early age,...

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