Obituary Listing

Jul 13, 2024

Willie Rogers Robinson began his life's journey on November 26, 1946, in Teague, Texas, to parents Pauline and J.V Robinson. During his early years, Willie followed his family as they migrated throughout the south for seasonal farming work. Taking to heart the wisdom of his elders, appreciating and nurturing familial relationships and friendships, all while enduring and learning from...

Jul 6, 2024

Rochelle Renee “Norvell” Ray was born September 1, 1956, in Temple, Texas to Roy Norvell Sr and Louella Norvell.She was added to the Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Temple Texas, where she was baptized at an early age. Rochelle was an active church member and participated in several ministries. Later, she united with the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and...

Jun 29, 2024

Vyree G. Moore, 92, of Temple, Texas, passed away at her home on Saturday. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 11 AM at St. James United Methodist Church. Visitation will take place on Friday, July 12th from 5 PM to 7 PM at Don Summers Funeral Home, located at 1630 Martin Luther King Dr., Temple,...

Jun 27, 2024

Carl Brutus was born December 4, 1930, in Waco, Texas.  He attended Waco public schools and graduated from AJ Moore High School in Waco Texas in 1949.

Carl proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and was honorably discharged.  Following his service to the military service, returned to Texas and settled in...

Jun 13, 2024

Otis Scott, Sr. was born March 10, 1935, to Charlie Scott, Sr. and Evelyn Brown Scott in Granger, Texas.  He graduated from Granger Public School.

He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age in Granger, Texas, and later united with the Judea Baptist Church where he served as an usher and remained a faithful...

Jun 1, 2024

Mrs, Marjorie Leverne Whitfield was born March 23, 1935, to the late Charlie Milligan and the late Fannie Jackson Milligan of Rosebud, Texas. She was the third child of four children who all preceded her in death, Charlie B. Taylor (sister), Fred Milligan (brother) and Johnny Milligan (brother).

In 1951, she was united in holy matrimony to...

May 25, 2024

Kristanae Daviette ”Nae Nae” Wright was born in Temple, Texas on November 18, 1989, to Pastor Davy K. and Mrs. Benita L. Wright. She attended Temple schools and accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Victory Missionary Baptist Church, under the pastoral care of the late Rev. S.C. Fowler.

Nae Nae loved to sing,...

May 7, 2024

Aida Bethea was born on March 24, 1954, in Boston, Massachusetts to Odell Bowman and John Bowman. She was the fourth child of four siblings.  She began her career as a medical billing agent, were she later retired.

In 2008, Ms. Bethea moved to the warmer climate in Temple, Texas to join her late sister, Bettie Tillman...

May 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Yolonda “Dee Dee” Countiss, who departed from this world on May 5th 2024.  She was 57 years old. Born on August 14th 1966 in Temple, TX, Yolonda was raised by her mother, Jimmie Evelyn Smith. She grew up in Temple and graduated from Temple High School in 1984....

Mar 30, 2024

Honoring the Life of a Woman of Faith

Sister Priscilla Boudreaux Pope

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which...

Mar 1, 2024

A Time to be Born:

Marquitia Pollion was born March 19, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois.  She was the third child born to the union of the late Andrew and Frances Pollion.

A Time to Plant:

Marquita was affectionately known as “Queen Latifah” by many friends. She was educated in the Chicago Public School...

Feb 13, 2024

Donnie Faye Scott

Born – March 19, 1943, Donnie Faye Clemons to Emma and Horace Clemons in Temple, TX

Deceased – February 13, 2024

Married Robert Scott Jr, (deceased) March 14, 1962

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Scott Jr., two sons, Don (Ora) Gordon and James Scott, three sisters,...

Feb 6, 2024

Mr. Willie Ferguson was born August 1, 1934, to the late Ben Ferguson Sr. and the late Anna Moss Ferguson, in Miami, Florida. He was the fifth child of seven children who all preceded him in death.

He attended public schools in Miami Dade County. Upon leaving school, he felt the need to serve his country by...

Jan 24, 2024

Willis Eugene Kelley was born May 16, 1958 to Leola Kelley-Hill, he was six years old when he was baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church under the Leadership of Rev. Collin Davis and Rev. D.D. Davis. Willis performed the duties of Ushering while in church and he loved working with his grandfather during yard work for others.

He...

Jan 23, 2024

Eric James Sanders, affectionately known as “Big Baby”, was born in Okinawa, Japan on November 27, 1969 to James Sanders and Linda Simms. Eric spent part of his childhood abroad in Vicenza, Italy before relocating to the United States. Eric was baptized at a young age at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Temple, TX. Eric attended St. Mary’s Catholic...

Jan 17, 2024

Happy is she who believed the Lord would fulfill His promises to her.  Luke 1:45

On January 17, 2024, at the age of 94, Unorna Houston Lee earned God’s greatest reward of 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...

Jan 15, 2024

Corrine Johnson was born January 19, 1926, to Leroy and Susie Daniels.

She departed this life on January 15, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, eight sisters, one brother, one grand child .

Corrine Johnson leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Deborah Johnson Lewis (Tommy), four sons, James Johnson (Carmen),...

Jan 13, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Opal Staples. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 13, 2024

Billie D. Mathis was born on December 13, 1929, to Spencer and Bessie Griffin-Fisher in Belltown, Texas. She was the third oldest of twelve children.

Billie accepted and gave her life to Christ at an early age at 10th& Ave M Church of Christ in Temple, Texas.

Billie worked and retired from Olin Teague Veterans...

Dec 29, 2023

Minister Bobbie Person Robinson was born July 24, 1944, to Reverend Andrew Person and Mrs. Carrie Marie Person. She is the eighth of eight siblings and is blessed with a twin sister, Bettye Gobern.

She graduated from Dunbar High School in the class of 1962. She was active in sports, including basketball, a cheerleader, and ran track...