All Obituaries

Rance Johnson, Jr. was born in Eagle Lake, Texas in 1946. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of the late Rev. O.D. Ford at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he was a member. Later in his life, he joined Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Dave Curry. Rance received his education from E.H. Henry High School in Eagle Lake, Texas. While in Bay City, Texas, Rance worked as a farmer for Burnside Farm, and eventually worked at STP Nuclear...

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

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

Deacon Melvin Wilson Thomas attended the public schools of Port Arthur, Texas. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Air Force (USAF) where he faithfully and honorably served for eight years, including a stint in Vietnam. After leaving the USAF, he then worked with the United States Postal Services (USPS) for 29 years until his retirement.  After retirement, he worked at Mills Bible Bookstore. He enjoyed working there because it provided another avenue for him to share THE WORD...

"Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness." Proverbs 31:25-26 Lottie, born in 1944, confessed Christ Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age and upon returning to Houston, she joined Revelation Baptist Church, pastor John Perry. She later moved her membership to New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she was faithful until her health would no longer allow her to...

Miss Leona Smith was born in 1931 in Altair, Texas. She was raised in the church, baptized at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Altair, Texas. She later moved her membership to Houston, Texas and joined the Christian Home Missionary Baptist Church ending her service there under Pastor Lucious L. Davis. Miss Leona graduated from E.H. Henry High School in Eagle Lake, Texas. Upon graduation, she moved to Houston, Texas and began a career in private home care along with attending Houston...

“O God, You have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do. Now that I am older, O God, do not abandon me, [but keep me alive] until I have declared Your mighty power to this generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me.”  Psalm 71:17-18 (Amplified & New Living Versions) Sandra was the second child born to her loving parents in 1959. On November 19, 2021, she transitioned to be with the Lord at...

Winter Hymes was born in 1980 in Landstuhl Germany, but was raised in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1999. After high school, he attended Sam Houston State University where he met and soon after married the love of his life, Regina. Together, they were blessed to have two beautiful children. Winter began working as an apartment manager for approximately five years until he was offered a position as an ISS teacher as well as a coach of the basketball,...

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”  Romans 8:28 Our beloved Cedalia passed away at the young age of 47 on November 27, 2021. She leaves to mourn two children, a loving mother, a father, a wonderful loving grandmother, five sisters, one brother, four aunts, three uncles, four nieces, three nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. To celebrate Cedalia's life, the...