Obituary Listing

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...

Nov 30, 2023

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.  Isaiah: 31

Lonnie Matthews, Jr. was born June 20, 1949, in Waco, Texas to the parents of Lonnie and Rachel Matthews.

Lonnie...

Nov 30, 2023

Ruth LeNell Bridges was welcomed into this world on May 28, 1951, by her parents Archie Lee Fleming, Sr. and Mae Bell Robinson-Fleming in Temple, Texas. Ruth was the fifth child out of six children and the baby sister of the family. Ruth attended Temple High School in Temple, Texas, and graduated with the class of 1970. She attended...

Nov 30, 2023

Jasmine Renée Boldridge, a spirited soul who lit up every room with her presence, was called to her eternal rest on April 9, 2024, at the young age of 25. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 27, 1998, Jasmine's life was as vibrant and full of energy as she was. Her brief yet meaningful journey concluded in Killeen,...

Feb 19, 2023

Ima Lee Clark Bailey was born on March 16, 1925 in Bullard, Cherokee County, Texas to Joe and Julia (Hamlet) Clark.  She was the 10th child born to the union and lived there until she was three, then Lee County until she was in the 5th grade.  The family then moved to Rockdale, Milam County, where she was saved...

Feb 1, 2023

Dovie Dell Dailey Allen was born May 20, 1931, in Pendleton, Texas to Bolton M. Dailey, Sr. and Anna M. Whiting Dailey.

Dovie grew up in Pendleton, Texas. In 1936, the family moved to Temple, Texas. She attended Temple Public schools graduating from Dunbar High School in May 1951.

She was crowned “Miss Dunbar” in...

Jan 13, 2023

Annie Lois Sanders Venable was born on September 7, 1928, in Bartlett, TX. She was the fifth of twelve children born to Thomas Leroy Sanders and Myrtle Lee Bagley Sanders. Annie Lois attended Bartlett Public Schools. Will attending school, a teacher named Mrs. Cooper, changed her name from Annie Lois to Anna Lois.

Lois married Willie B....

Dec 23, 2022

Charles was born January 16, 1954 in Anderson South Carolinia to Johnny & Equilla Hunter.

May 1972 Charles attended T. L. Hanah where he wore a white suit with white shoes and a Green ruffled Shirt, he carried a brief case every day.

Charles loved to dress with loud colors, he also was a people...

Dec 20, 2022

Anglean Gamble-Rogers AKA MEMAW was the 1st born of 10 siblings on  September 28,1934 to parents Lizzie Mae and Albert Carlton in La Grange Texas. She attended Dunbar Highschool in Temple Tx.

Anglean worked for Scott & White for over 10+ years. She also, worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in Temple Tx. Angelean also...

Dec 14, 2022

Edward Alvin McCoy is the only child born to Elder Joel McCoy and Dr. Elaine McCoy. He accepted the Lord at an early age and received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost at age 13. He was taught the drums by his mother from the age of four and began playing in church at age 7. He was active...

Dec 11, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Evelyn (Hines) Beasley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 30, 2022

Hazel M. Cobb was the sixth child born to the late Jacob and Pleasant Matthews on August 1, 1926, in Asa, Texas.

She accepted Christ an early age and united with Carver Park Church, under the leadership of Pastor Robert T. Booker of Waco, Texas.

She attended and graduated from A.J. Moore, class of 1944....

Sep 24, 2022

Verkery Berdette (Darling) Johnson McKinley was born April 11, 1933 to Kervelle Johnson and Florence Hurd Johnson in Bartlett, Texas. Verkery was raised in Bartlett, and attended Booker T. Washington School. She finished her education in 1951 in Bartlett Texas and later lived in Los Angeles, California. Verkery was married to William “Dub” McKinley of Rogers, Texas who preceded...