All Obituaries

"I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course; I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day…" 2 Timothy II 4:7-8 Michael Ray Cotton departed this earthly life on November 11, 2022, on Veterans Day what an honor to him as a retired VET. He leaves to cherish his loving memories to his two sons: Philip J. Willis and Anthony D. Cotton; loving father, Pervis Cotton Jr.;...

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:for the former things are passed away.” - Revelations 21:4 Our beloved Myrtle Lene Scott, born in 1947, passed away on November 1, 2022. She is survived by her son, Minister Eugene Shorter (Stephanie); three daughters: Briggette Perkins, Minister Carolyn Faye Daniels (Ben), and Barbara Scott (Douglas); one brother, Otis McGrew;...

To celebrate Marena's life, the family has entrusted the professional services to Ben Davis Funeral Home, 931 Preston St., Columbus, TX 78934.

Jacqueline Annette Thrower, 63 passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Northwest Houston Hospital in Houston Texas. Jacqueline (Jackie) was born, to Timothy Elijah Thrower and Mary Katherine Hegler Thrower. She was proceeded in death by her parents, two brothers: James Sterling Thrower, a half-brother Charles M. Benford, and one nephew D’Tarius Williams Thrower. Jackie graduated from David H. Hickman High School in 1977. She attended Shorter College in North Little Rock Arkansas...

In 1944, a baby boy was born to Willie B. Robinson and Emmitt Montgomery. His name was Elmo Montgomery. He grew up in the Garwood Community under the care of his adoptive parents, Ora Lee and Ben Austin. He attended school at E.H. Henry. He worked in rice fields, did yard work, and babysat when needed. He was well known by many people. On October 3, 2022, Elmo departed this Earth to be with his Savior. He leaves to cherish his memory a sister, Cora; nieces: Catherine, Lotrondo, Regina,...

Carolyn Faye Williams Matthews was born in 1949 to Tonie Quinn and Jessie Beatrice Williams of Garwood, Texas. As the only girl of this union, she thrived, grew and developed the gifts needed to be a nurturing soul and a loved child. Sadly, on September 25, 2022, a beautiful and accomplished sister, a wife, a friend, and a mother departed this earthly life. She leaves to mourn, strive and flourish, her husband of 34 years, Ronnie Joe Matthews, and daughter, Rachael Kasmin Mathews both of...

In 1948, a handsome baby boy, Isaac Wells, Jr., was born to his proud parents, Carrie and Isaac Wells, Sr. Growing up in the Heights area, Isaac Jr. attended the public schools of Houston Independent School District (HISD) which included Eighth Avenue Elementary School, Harper Middle School, and graduated from the infamous Booker T. Washington High School, class of 1966. He would then go on to attend Texas Southern University. In 1966, he met his soul mate, Jean Wooten, and in 1968, they...

Albert Evans Jr. was born in 1940, in Houston, Texas to his proud parents, Albert and Clyde Evans Sr. He was the eldest of 6 boys. He attended Blackshear Elementary School. He was a proud graduate of Jack Yates High School, class of 1958. Albert attended Texas Southern University with an emphasis in Mathematics and was a part of the track team. Albert accepted Christ at an early age attending Shilo Missionary Baptist Church as a youth. He joined Good Hope MBC in 1987 under the leadership of...

Shannon R. Thompson, 69, passed away Sept. 17, 2022 in Katy.  He was born in 1953, the oldest of Ollie, Jr. and Josie Helen Thompson’s six children.  Shannon began his journey of personal faith in God along the Judeo-Christian path as a teenager. He was a 1971 Columbus High School graduate and was an active student athlete. Shannon was active in FFA, played football and ran track.  During his senior year, he placed a high school record time in the 800m track event...