Odis Leroy Ervin
Jan 27, 2026
Odis Leroy Ervin was born on April 8, 1949, in Waco, Texas, to Nathaniel Ervin and Flossie Ervin (née Martin). He passed away on January 27, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Family
Odis was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Dorothy Ervin, his parents, Nathaniel and Flossie Ervin, and his siblings:
• Willie Ervin
• Benjamin Ervin
• Nathaniel Ervin...
Jean Venoia Drew
Jan 20, 2026
Our beloved Jean Venoia Drew was the first of eleven children born to the late Oliver Delbert (O.D.) and Eunice (Gaines) Parker on April 4, 1938, in Whitehall, TX.
She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Kell’s Branch United Methodist Church in Whitehall, TX. She and her family faithfully attended Church as military travel took them...
Robert Anglin
Jan 15, 2026
Robert Anglin was born on July 20, 1935, in Union Springs, Alabama, to the parental stewardship of Lamar King and Ada Mae Anglin Smart. Fearfully and wonderfully made, his birth was a treasured gift, and he was reared in the fear and admonition of the Lord.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in...
Ora Mae Demerson
Jan 14, 2026
Mrs. Ora Mae Dotson Demerson was born on September 17, 1925 in Plum, Texas to Don Dotson, Sr. and Ellen Wright Dotson. She was the ninth of eleven children. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, four brothers, six sisters and beloved grandson, Kevin Beans.
She accepted Christ at an early age. She was an active member of Eighth...
Linda Crathers
Jan 12, 2026
Linda Sue (Taylor) Crathers was born September 25, 1951, to Emzy White Jr. and Delores Taylor in Bartlett, Texas. She was the oldest of her siblings. Linda attended Bartlett Schools. Linda worked at Baylor Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas for many years and at Will-O-Bell Nursing home, Bartlett, Texas.
Linda was a strong will person, she had a lot of...
LaVersa Michelle Thomas
Jan 12, 2026
Laversa Michelle Thomas was born in Northampton County, Virginia to Adele Green and Harold Johnson.
She was lovingly nurtured by her grandmother, Laversa G. Taylor,affectionately known as “Big Mama” whose influence remained a guiding light throughout her life.
Laversa cherished her roots and held a deep love for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. As well as everyone who knew her could see her...
Sherri Ann Stanley
Jan 6, 2026
Sherri Ann Keaton Stanley was the first-born daughter blessed to the union of Elmon “Pete” Keaton and Billie West Odum of Waco, Texas.
Sherri confessed her faith in God at an early age at Mt. Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, where she attended Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She continued to serve the Lord as an adult at Concord Church...
Dalvin Brown
Dec 31, 2025
Dalvin Labert Brown was born on December 14, 1988, in Athens, Texas, to Tracy Edward Brown and Cynthia Joyce Stevens. He entered eternal life on December 31, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Stevens; his aunt, Deemeeteria Stevens; and both his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Dalvin was a proud graduate of Temple High School, where he distinguished himself...
J V Phillips
Dec 30, 2025
JV Phillips was the third son born to JC Phillips and Emma L Johnson on June 26, 1933 in Heidenheimer, tx. He attended Dunbar Meredith public school in temple,tx. In April 1 1953, he joined the United States army and later had an honorable discharge. Later he worked for the VA hospital doing all manner of jobs from electrical to...
Betty Louise Evans
Dec 29, 2025
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” — Psalm 91:1On July 11, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a beautiful baby girl was born to David Cooper and Jessie Mae Green. She was named Betty Louise Green and was the second of two children.She accepted Christ at an early...
Bill Rickey Parker
Dec 24, 2025
Our beloved, Bill Rickey Parker, was the eighth child born November 29, 1954, in Whitehall , Texas to the late Oliver Delbert(O.D) Parker and Eunice (Gaines) Parker.
He attended Elementary and High School in the Moody Independent School District. He joined the United States Army at age 18, served several years, and was honorably discharged. He was kind hearted, considerate, and...
Willie Grant Floyd
Dec 15, 2025
Willie Grant Floyd was born on July 18, 1936, in Gonzales, Texas, to Walter L. Floyd Sr. andRoosevelt Floyd. He was the third of eight sons born to this union. The Floyd family later relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas, where Willie was raised and educated.
Willie attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School and Solomon Coles Junior High andHigh School. A gifted...
Louis Walker
Nov 25, 2025
Louis Walker was born February 27, 1963 to Leroy and Clarine Walker in Bartlett, Texas
Louis formative years in school were he attended at Bartlett where he had a great success in the game of basketball
He was blessed with one son, Louis Walker Jr and a grandaughter Nova Walker
Louis loved family, sports, and his music, no one was stranger in his...
Billie Louise Odum
Nov 20, 2025
Billie Louise West was the fourth born child out of nine, blessed to the union of the Late Frank West and Blanche Anderson West of Waco, Texas.
Billie attended Waco Schools: South Waco Elementary “Colored” School; A. J. Moore Jr. and Senior High Schools. She graduated mid-term in 1954 and enrolled in Paul Quinn College where she attended one year. She...
Emma Irons
Nov 18, 2025
Emma Irons, @ The age of 89 received her wings to heaven on November 18, 2025. Emma was born the 8th child to Fred and Myrtle Phillips on March 28, 1936 in Sharp, Texas.
She met and married the Love of her life Ben Douglas Irons on April 16 1954, to this blessed union, five children were born.
Emma for years was...
Michael C Wilson
Nov 15, 2025
Michael Craig “Big Mike” Wilson, age 53, of Humble, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Michael was born October 18, 1972 in Temple, TX to Ivor “Cherry” McBride and John Willie Pleasant.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife Nicole Wilson; his children, Ashe’ Wilson, Anaya Wilson, and Nijal Davison; his mother, Ivor McBride (Gregory);...
Lucille Crump Robertson
Oct 21, 2025
On October 21, 2025, at the age of 78, Lucille Crump Robertson earned God's greatest reward, hearing, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things: I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord." Matthew 25:21
Lucille Crump Robertson was born the third child to the late Edgar and Pearline...
Irene Roy
Oct 14, 2025
Irene Dashae Roy was born on September 29th, 1969 in Niagara Falls, New York to Stanley Roy and Ira Lee Roy. She departed this life on October 14th, 2025.
Irene was an army brat who had a love of reading, photography, and collecting new pens. She graduated from Hale Center High School and West Texas A&M University. She also earned two...
George R Lyons, Jr
Sep 26, 2025
George R. Lyons Jr. was born to the late George R. Lyons Sr. and Tommie D. Ferguson-Lyons
on December 21, 1959, in Madrid Spain. Being raised with a father in the United States Air
Force George Jr. was able to travel to many locations throughout the USA. After his father
retired from the military they moved to Temple, Texas, where he attended Lamar...
Priscilla Eliane Conner
Aug 27, 2025
"To Everything There Is A Season And A Time To Every Purpose Under Heaven"
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Priscilla Elaine Anderson Conner was born on February 11, 1956 in Austin, Texas to Walter and Drucilla Anderson. She was the 7th of nine children to be born to this unison. Priscilla graduated from the new Anderson High School in May of 1974 and attended Texas...
