Obituaries

Andre A. Shaw

Andre A. Shaw

Sep 14, 2024

Andre A. Shaw

“Dre”

On May 26, 1969 in Livingston, Texas, a handsome King was born to Frankie Lee Henry and Raytoomey Shaw, they named him Andre A. Shaw.

Andre graduated from Livingston High School where he also played football for the Livingston Lions. After graduation he went to work for Ogletree Lumber CO. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended...

Jessie C. Brown

Jessie C. Brown

Sep 13, 2024

Jessie Clarence Brown

Jessie Clarence Brown was born to Fredrick Ryans and Carrie Ann Brown in Galveston, Texas on March 6, 1987. Jessie grew up in Huntsville, Texas and attended public schools there. He graduated Huntsville High School.

Jessie was proceeded in death by his grandmothers, Robbie Ryans and Gladys Brown. Brother; James Darrell Brown, Uncles; Sylvester Carter and Bobby Ryans.

He leaves...

James "Mugsie" Davis

James "Mugsie" Davis

Sep 4, 2024

A Kings Legacy

On October 20, 1942, in the small town of New Willard, Tx, a Handsome Prince was born to the Parents of Mrs. Josephine Jessie Davis & Mr. Thornton Davis in which they named him James A. Davis aka “Mugsie”.

James A. Davis attended public school at Dunbar High School in Livingston, Texas, where he also Graduated. He was the...

Maria D. Perez

Maria D. Perez

Aug 31, 2024

Maria De Jesus Perez

Maria was born March 8, 1961, in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico; to Reynalda Medina Ramírez and died on August 31, 2024, in Cypress, TX, at the age of 63. 

Being the first born child, Maria grew up taking care of her siblings and helped raise them. Her and her family’s life was hard but she worked diligently to better...

Tamitra Hall Fisher

Tamitra Hall Fisher

Aug 24, 2024

Parents: Father Donnis R. Hall; Mother the late Bonnie Jean Rawls Smith.

Education: She Graduated from Corrigan-Camden High School March 23, 1969; the first integrated High School class. Tamitra attended Angelina College School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse for 38 years. State Board Exam in the state of California. Associates Degree in Nursing-Registerd Nurse, Bachelors Degree in Education and...

Joe W. Wyatt

Joe W. Wyatt

Aug 20, 2024

On August 20, 1954, a handsome baby boy was born to Mr. Willie Wyatt and Mrs. Roberta Norman Wyatt. They named him Joe Wayne Wyatt.

Joe grew up in Livingston, Texas and attended Dunbar Public School, where he graduated. 

He moved to Houston, Texas and started his own roofing business. Joe loved his family and friends. 

He was proceeded in death by both...

Kimmie "Peaches" Whitaker

Kimmie "Peaches" Whitaker

Aug 15, 2024

"Peaches"

Kimmie’s journey began February 24, 1957, when she was born to the late Henry L. Williams, Sr. and Dorothy M. Williams.

As her journey began, she went to school in Camden, Texas and graduated in 1975 from Corrigan-Camden High School in Corrigan, Texas.

She met and married Larry D. Whitaker and to this union two children were born, Carolyn and Dorothy Whitaker....

Johnny Earl Johnson Jr.

Johnny Earl Johnson Jr.

Aug 13, 2024

On April 9, 1985 in Livingston, Texas a handsome prince named Johnny Johnson Jr. Was born to Johnny Johnson Sr. And Gerald Dean Pitre Johnson.

Johnny Jr. Attended public school in Leggett, Texas graduating from Leggett high school. After graduation, he attended Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas. He was an associate teacher for many years in the Polk county area.

Later in...

Freddie Lee Bailey

Freddie Lee Bailey

Jun 30, 2024

On June 8, 1939, in Livingston, Texas, a handsome baby boy was born to Mr. Antonio Bailey and Mrs. Jessie Gardner Bailey. They named him Freddie Lee.Freddie grew up in Livingston, Texas and attended Dunbar Public School. He played football and basketball for Dunbar and they called him“Panther” because of his swiftness. After high school, on December 28, 1958, he...

Sonia Plattenburg Bogany

Sonia Plattenburg Bogany

Jun 26, 2024

Full Obituary Pending.

Minister Theadus M. Taylor

Minister Theadus M. Taylor

Jun 11, 2024

On January 27, 1935, a beautiful baby girl was born to Mr. Aubrey James Lyons and Mrs. Ida Newman Lyons, in Camden, Texas.They named her Theadus Mae Lyons. 

Theadus grew up in Camden, Texas and attended public schools there. After graduating school, she was employed at the saw mill inCamden, Texas until her health failed her. 

Minister Theadus was a great supporter...

Joseph Ray Henderson

Joseph Ray Henderson

May 13, 2024

Joseph Ray Henderson

AKA

”Diamond”/”Iceman”

 

On September 5, 1959, a baby boy was born to Mr. Granville Henderson Sr. and Mrs. Martha Reece-Henderson, they named him Joseph Ray.  His father affectionately gave him the nickname “Black Diamond”.  Joe was the youngest of twelve children, ten boys and two girls (two sets of twins Frank and Evelyn Joyce, Mathan and Martha Ann).

Joe began attending public schools...

Angela D. Figgs

Angela D. Figgs

Apr 30, 2024

Angela Criswell Figgs was born May 18, 1957 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Oliver and Maseline Criswell. 

 

Angela grew up in the Marston community of Polk County attending Dunbar School until forced integration in 1968. Angela Graduated from Livingston High School in 1975 after being involved in many activities and sports.  Angela attended Prairie View A&M University where she Majored in...

Oliver Jack Reece

Oliver Jack Reece

Apr 13, 2024

Oliver Reece affectionately known as Jack, was born June 15, 1929 to Jessie Reece and Eveline Bennett Reece in Livingston, Texas. To this union there were twelve children born; but only eight survived. Jack was the second oldest so along with his twin brother Olin Pete Reece. 



Jack attended public school in Livingston but he mostly worked in the fields harvesting crops...

Mable Lee Davison Denson

Mable Lee Davison Denson

Mar 23, 2024

Mable Denson was born November 15,1941 to Johnnie and Jimmie Lee Davison in Shepherd,Texas. Mable attended Shepherd System Public School and later graduated from Dixon HighSchool. After graduating she attended Tyler Barber College and worked as a Barber 50 plus years.Mable Accepted Christ at an early age at Gospel Hill Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Later shemoved to Shepherd, Texas...

JaCorey D. Johnson

JaCorey D. Johnson

Feb 6, 2024

JaCorey D Johnson was born August 5, 1994 in Beaumont, Texas to Felicia & Timothy Johnson.

JaCorey spent his childhood in Livingston where he attended Livingston Public School and graduated from Livingston High School!

JaCorey accepted Christ at an Early age and joined the Livingston Church of God in Christ with his parents under the leadership of the Late Bishop Rayford Chimney.

JaCorey...

Roy Calvin McQueen

Roy Calvin McQueen

Feb 1, 2024

Roy Calvin McQueen, an independent contractor who dedicated his life to his craft, passed away on February 1, 2024, in Houston, Texas at the age of 65. Born on September 7, 1958, in Chester, Texas, Roy was an accomplished and respected professional who made a lasting impact on those he worked with.

Throughout his career as an independent contractor, Roy displayed...

Addie M. Johnson

Addie M. Johnson

Jan 29, 2024

Services for Addie Mae Johnson (92) of Blanchard, Texas will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St Luke Missionary Baptist Church (1872 FM 3126) with Pastor Clara Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Corrusville Cemetery. Public viewing will take place on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Public viewing will also be...

Marcus Parker Jr.

Marcus Parker Jr.

Jan 17, 2024

Marcus Parker Jr. was born June 22, 1942 to the Parents of Mr. Marcus & Nevada Parker. Marcus was the eldest of 2 siblings. He was affectionally called Jr., Jr. P, Papacito, and Mr. Jr. Parker by his kids.

Marcus attended Dunbar High School of Livingston, Tx where he graduated Class of 1960! After graduating Marcus furthered his education at Texas...