Obituary Listing

Mar 12, 2026

Roy Lee Voice, Sr was born April 16, 1941 to Ella Armstead and Booker T. Voice.

He is survived by his wife Lillie Bee Voice; five daughters: Annette V. Lopez (Francisco), Cynthia V. Sims (Wilmington), Belinda Ellis (Romel), Brenda Colbert, Kim Price (Williams)

Three sons; Roy Voice, Jr. (Sonja), Ronnie Voice, Gene Hargrove.

22 grandchildren, many greatgrand kisa and a host of Nieces...

Feb 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of James Albert Keaton — a wonderful son, devoted brother, loving father, cherished uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend. Known by many and loved by all, James leaves behind a legacy of faith, strength, laughter, and unwavering love for his family.

Born on March 19, 1948,...

Feb 20, 2026

Bevery Joyce “Norvell” Jenkins was called home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on

February 20, 2026.

Beverly Jenkins was born on October 8, 1946, in Temple, Texas, to Roy Norvell Sr. and Louella

“Rose” Norvell. She attended Dunbar High School and later attended beauty school.

Beverly was one of the first Fashion Fair makeup artists at Dillard's. She later worked for and

retired...

Feb 16, 2026

Cynthia was born on September 5, 1953, in Temple, Texas to Equilla Peoples and Louis Peoples Sr. She often went by C.J and was raised in a close-knit family grounded in faith and perseverance. She attended school at Dunbar and carried the values of discipline and determination throughout her life. She was a loving Spouse, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend...

Feb 14, 2026

Tony was born on August 4, 1961, in Manhattan, New York, to the late Norbert D. Bowen, Sr. and Betsy Bell Bowen. He was raised in Landover, Maryland, where he developed the strength, discipline, and determination that would shape the course of his life. Tony was the second of five children.

After graduating from high school, Tony enlisted in the United...

Feb 7, 2026

John Henry Davis, Jr. was born at Harlem Hospital in Manhattan, New York on August 30, 1944, to John Henry Davis, Sr. and Willie Mae Wade Davis. He attended public school in Manhattan and graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, New York.

He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and rose to the ranks of...

Feb 6, 2026

Feb 3, 2026

Rickey Lee Faulkner was Born to The Parentage of Beverly Eugene Faulkner Sr. and Reni Jo Faulkner on July 02, 1955 in Memphis, Tenn. He Graduated from Northside High School and in 1973 He enlisted in the U.S. Army.

Rickey worked or the city of Temple for 10 Years later for Danhil Containers for 17 years until hie retirement.

Rickey had a...

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...

Jan 26, 2026

DeShun was born in West Helena, Arkansas on August 26, 1980. He was the loved son of Earl and Terry Patterson. He moved to Rogers, Texas in his early years where he attended Rogers High School. He loves sports and was a member of this high school football team. DeShun later moved to Temple, TX. He learned different trades and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...