Obituaries

Aug 9, 2021

On January 8, 1953, Deborah Denice Taylor Phipps was born to Charlie and Lorine McCloud Taylor who preceded her in death.

Deborah received her education at Groveton High School. She worked at several places until she became a dietitian at the state school until she retired. Deborah was known for her cooking, and had made many friends,...

Aug 1, 2021

On August 12, 1935, a baby girl, Ethel Marie Pickens was born to K.C. and Howard Pickens. Ethel was born and raised in Onalaska, Texas, where she received her formal education at Dunbar High School. Throughout her journey at Dunbar High School, she was inducted in the basketball Hall of Fame and was later awarded. As her journey continued...

Jul 30, 2021

On January 10, 1936, S.M. was the youngest son of eight born to the late Mr. Willie Myers and Mrs. Alberta (Brown) Myers. S.M. grew up in Onalaska, Texas and attended Public School. S.M. was later recognized for his participation on the football team of Dunbar High School when they played in the State Championship!

As an...

Jul 28, 2021

On October 13, 1940 a baby boy was born to the parentage of R.C. and Mary B. Gardner. They named him Samuel C. Little did they know he would be so wise.

Sam was raised in Polk County and attended public schools graduating from Dunbar High School in 1958, after graduation Sam began his career in the...

Jul 10, 2021

On December 11, 1942 a beautiful baby girl was born to Mr. Robert Lee Haynes and Mrs. Ruby Lee Franklin Haynes. They named her Sara Lee.

Sarah attended public schools in Livingston, Texas. At a very early age she accepted Christ in her life and united with the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. In later years she attended...

Jul 5, 2021

“Maddy”

On January 18, 2006, A beautiful baby girl was born to Charles Flournoy and Shaneka Sykes in Livingston, Texas. They named her Madisynn Carlettee Taylor “Maddy”. Maddy whom everyone so graciously called her grew up in Huntsville, Texas, later moving to Livingston, Texas attending Public School in Livingston, Texas.

Maddy accepted Christ at a...

Jun 25, 2021

Fredrick Albert Williams grew up in Houston, Texas and attended public schools there. He was self employed. On March 31, 1996 he married the love of his life Mrs. Patricia Smith Williams.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Harry and Reba Bell Williams; brothers: Famous Williams, Adolph Williams; sisters: Eddie Mae Baker, Michelle Williams.

Jun 7, 2021

On July 28, 1940, a beautiful baby girl was born to the late Jessie and Fannie Johnson in Onalaska, Texas. They presented her to the world as Ruby Murl Johnson.

She grew up in Onalaska, Texas where she attended public school and later moved to Livingston, Texas to attend public school. She accepted Christ into her heart...

Jun 4, 2021

Full Obituary Pending.

May 15, 2021

Full Obituary Pending.

Apr 27, 2021

The Legacy of a Queen

On June 13, 1941, time stood still in New Willard, Texas. God opened the portal of heaven and a beautiful, mahogany, blue-eyed baby girl was born to Arthur “Tater” and Mary Alice Robinson. Mary Louise, affectionately known as “LuLu,” attended public school in New Willard. She obtained her high school diploma in...

Mar 16, 2021

Alice Nell Walker was born July 27, 1959 to Mrs Everine Grant and Mr. Jr. Ed Wills, In Livingston, Texas. She grew up in Livingston and attended public schools in Livingston, Texas. Alice married the love of her life Mr. Anthony Walker.

Alice was preceded in death by two sons: Anthony, and Charles Anthony; both parents: Mrs. Everine...

Mar 8, 2021

On September 18, 1965, a handsome baby boy was born to the late Mr. Willie and Annie Mae Smith, whom they named Timothy W. Johnson. Timothy grew up in Livingston, Texas. He attended Public Schools in Livingston where he graduated in 1985, after graduating High School he attended Texas Southern University.

At a very early age he...

Mar 4, 2021

Donald Ray Robinson was born on June 27, 1952 to his mother Helen C. Henderson and father Thornton Davis in New Willard, Texas.

He was a longtime member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Darden in Livingston, Texas; before moving to Houston where he joined Yale Street Baptist Church under the leadership...

Feb 25, 2021

Jacqueline Delois Williams Furr was born on June 10, 1952 to Reverend J. W. Williams & Elrine Holcomb Williams in Marston, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age and united at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized by the late Rev. Ernest Sigee.

Jacqueline attended Livingston High School and graduated in 1970. After graduating...

Feb 11, 2021

On February 1, 1949 in Livingston, Texas a beautiful baby girl was born to the late Mr. Adkin Jack Austin and Mrs. Pearlie Lee Youngblood Austin. They named her Velma Joyce. Velma grew up in Livingston, Texas and attended public schools. She graduated in 1967. At a early age she accepted Christ and United with the Garner Chapel Missionary...

Jan 5, 2021

Mother Bertha Johnson was born November 27, 1932. The third child to T.J. Haynes and Mittie B. Stubblefield Haynes born in Kitrell, Texas.  She attended elementary school in Kitrell and during her teens her father moved them to Onalaska, Texas and she graduated from Dunbar High School in Livingston, Texas.

March 9, 1957, she married Roosevelt Johnson...

Dec 29, 2020

Willie Ray Sample departed this earth to begin his heavenly journey on December 29,2020. We loved our baby brother, but God loved him more. We will deeply miss your laughs and smile. Willie Ray was born July 19,1966 to the proud parents of Daisy Davis and Willie Boozer. He attended school in Livingston and lived in Houston until passing. He...

Dec 23, 2020

Garcia Lewis was born March 16, 1953 in Livingston, Texas to Mr. Henry Allen Lewis and Mrs. Freddie Goss Lewis. He grew up in the New Willard Community and attended Public Schools in Livingston where he played football at Livingston High School, and Graduated at Leggett High School.

At a early age he united with New Beaulah...

Nov 6, 2020

Billy Harlan Wiginton Jr., 67, of Livingston, TX was born to Billy & Jean Wiginton on June 6, 1953 in San Antonio, TX. Bill graduated from McCollum High School in San Antonio, served in the Air Force, and worked as an electrician for over 30 years, until retirement.

Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman, as well...