Jimmy Lee Browder
Nov 26, 2020
Life Reflections
Jimmy Browder was born July 28, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, son of the late J. C. Lewis and Itencher Tillman Barber Goins. Jimmy received his formal education in the Dallas Public School District. After graduating high school, Jimmy enlisted into the United States Army, where he developed and mastered his culinary skills. Jimmy later met...
Carrie Vivian King-Payne
Nov 25, 2020
Ms. Carrie Vivian King Payne, was born in Hopewell Community in Crockett, Texas. Losing her mother before the age of 3, she accepted Christ and was raised by Iona and Thomas Johnson. Her aunt and uncle. She was raised in Am swell Community and attended school in the Mount Olly School House.
After graduating from the Crockett...
Nathaniel "Peter" Bynum, Jr.
Nov 22, 2020
Nathaniel "Peter" Bynum, Jr. was born November 14, 1955 to the parentage of Mary Helen and Nathaniel Bynum, Sr. He was the apple of their eye, and their joy. Peter grew up in the Water Bluff Community where he was active in Boy Scouts and 4-H Club. He joined Waters Bluff C.M.E. Church early in life, and he later...
Oranes Howland
Nov 20, 2020
Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16.
God gave Oranes (Tom) Howland Sr. a light that began to shine when he was born to the proud parents of Marshall Lee Howland and Rosie Lee Williams on February 29, 1928, in Anderson...
Rose Mary Caddell-Johnson
Nov 18, 2020
Rose Mary Caddell Johnson was born February 10, 1944 in Mt. Enterprise, Tx to Steve Vella & Cleopatra Caddell, Sr. She attended & graduated from Jackson High School in 1962. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Texas College in 1968. Rose joined Bethel Temple C.O.G.I.C. at an early age until she married Johnny Johnson in 1965. After their union,...
Ressie Lee White
Nov 16, 2020
Ressie Lee Taylor White was born May 1,1928 in Winona, Texas to the parentage of Hattie & Moody Taylor. She attended local schools.
She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Hawkins, Texas. She later joined New Zion Baptist Church, Winona, Texas, where she was a faithful member until she passed.
She departed...
David Worley
Nov 14, 2020
Retired 1 st Sgt David N. Worley was born May 1, 1950. He died in his last battle with cancer on November 14 th at 10:00 pm.
He was preceded by his mother Phyllis Worley, his brother; Steve Worley, and his grandfather and grandmother Elton and Emma Beard.
He graduated from Sheffield High School, in...
Clarice "Clare" Thompson
Nov 7, 2020
Clarice (Clare) Roberts Thompson was born April 24, 1931 to Benjamin, Jr. and Virginia Washington Roberts. She was the eleventh child born in the family. As a child, Clarice attended T. J. Austin Elementary School along with her sister Frances and niece Alecia. She then attended Emmett Scott Junior and Senior High School where she graduated in 1949.
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District Missionary Lettie Faye Barnes-Payne
Nov 5, 2020
ON MARCH 14,1943, FORMER DISTRICT MISSIONARY LETTIE BARNES PAYNE WAS BORN TO THE LATE PASTOR GEORGE AND OTILLA GLISTER WILSON IN TIMPSON, TEXAS.
SHE ATTENDED TIMPSON, LOGANSPORT, AND SILSBEE SCHOOLS. AFTER MOVING TO TYLER SHE ATTENDED. EMMETT J. SCOTT and COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
AT AN EARLY AGE MOTHER PAYNE WAS SAVED, SANCTIFIED, AND FILLED WITH THE...
Joe L. Burks
Nov 1, 2020
Joe Burks passed away on November 01, 2020 due to natural causes. J.W and Mary Francis Miller Burks welcomed their beloved son Joe L. Burks into this world on February 15, 1936, in Anderson County. Joe was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church at an early age. He maintained his membership throughout his life and served as a...
Yolanda Diane Erwin-Moore
Oct 28, 2020
Yolanda Erwin-Moore was born May 3,1963 to the parentage of Eli Erwin, Jr. and Espanola Erwin.
Yolanda graduated from Lufkin ISD Class of 1988. She was employed for many years by Fed-Ex Shipping Company. She united with Bright Glory Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, Texas, under the the leadership of Rev. Mays, Sr.
Yolanda was proceeded...
Suprena Savannah Coleman
Oct 24, 2020
Suprena Savannah Coleman was born July 7, 1987 to Charles and Edna Coleman. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age. She received her education from Hawkins Independent School District from grade school through high school. Suprena later attended Vista Beauty College in Longview, TX.
Prena's (as she was so lovingly called)...
Sam Arthur Garrett
Oct 15, 2020
Mr. Sam Arthur Garrett, son of William and Carrie Garrett was born May 21, 1945 in Center, TX. The family moved to Jacksonville, Texas
Sam was schooled in Jacksonville, Texas, and played football at Fred Douglas High School.
Sam married Judie Allen 45 years ago, and they shared many wonderful memories together. Sam was the...
Lenon Ray Mccowin
Oct 7, 2020
Bro. Leonard Ray McCowin was born October 21, 1951 to Howard and Elnora McCowin in Center, Shelby County, Texas.
He graduated from Jackson-Chapel Hill School home of the Bulldogs, were he and other teammates led the Bulldogs to a District Championship.
He attended University of Oklahoma on a football scholarship, but because of the college...
Rosalie Harrison Williams
Oct 5, 2020
Rosalie Harrison Williams was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 6, 1945 to the late Albert Harrison and Edna Henyard Harrison.
Rosalie accepted Christ at an early age where she attended Second True Light Baptist Church. She attended James Lewis Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was married to Edward Williams Jr.,...
Willie Owens
Sep 25, 2020
Mr. Willie Owens was born March 16, 1935 in Bullard, Texas to Osie Owens and Mary Jordan Owens in Bullard, Texas. He joined Mt. Nevelton C.M.E. Church at a young age.
He graduated from Stanton High School. He served in the United States Army and received a honorable discharge.
He attended Tyler Jr. College. He...
Bertha Mcafee
Sep 24, 2020
​​​​ OBITUARY
Born: Â February 6, 1930 in Bowie County
Parents: The late Charlie Alexander and Evenia Rose Alexander
Schools Attended: Â Arkadelphia Community School and graduated Texas College, Tyler with a BA degree.
Joined in holy matrimony to Osborne Wesley McAfee and they enjoyed each other until he preceded her in death...
Versie Leen Mccullough
Sep 23, 2020
Born April 06, 1947 in Troup, Texas, Versie Leen was the younger of 2 children born to the Rufus Ray and Minnie Adams Ray. Â Both parents and one grandson, Titus Pendleton preceded her in death.
Versie accepted Christ at an early age uniting with Mt. Rose Baptist Church in Troup, TX. In her adult years she united...
