All Obituaries

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

Deshaune L. Fuller was born in 1988 in Houston, Texas, but grew up in Eagle Lake, Texas. He was a 2006 graduate of Rice High School and during those years, he was active in sports with football being his favorite. He also participated in track. After graduating, he was a volunteer working with the youth in football and baseball. He loved teaching, coaching, and pushing not only his kids, but all youth. That was his passion. In Pre-K, Deshaune met the love of his life, LaJoya, and they were...

Drae’dyn J. Fuller was born in 2013 in Columbus Texas. He attended school at Eagle Lake Intermediate in the 3rd grade. During his years in school, he participated in youth baseball and youth football for Columbus and Rice Leagues. Drae’dyn loved football. He also enjoyed riding his dirt bike, fishing and playing outside.  Sadly, Drae’dyn passed away, along with his father, on Monday September 27, 2021. He leaves to cherish his youthful memories his loving mother...

In 1991, a baby boy, Damian Stevens, was born in Eagle Lake, Texas. He accepted Christ at an early age at New Home Missionary Baptist Church in Garwood, Texas under the leadership of Dr. Kenneth Wicks. Damian was a graduate of Rice Consolidated High School where he was an outstanding athlete and member of Future Farmers of America (FFA). He could be found on the football field or somewhere raising a hog for his FFA project. Damian was talented in football, baseball, and track. He received a...

Keaton Devlin Hancock, age 21, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, in Columbus, TX. Keaton was a kind-hearted young man who sincerely loved his family. He would do anything for them when they needed him.  Whenever they were together, there was a lot of laughter and teasing. Keaton cherished his two little cousins, Paris and Demi, and always had time for them when they were around; they loved him dearly. He enjoyed going to the gym with his best friend, watching the WWE, and was a...

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

In 1960, Michael Everett Mitchell was born to parents Malcolm and Helen Mitchell in Houston, Texas. Michael attended church as a child and as a young adult at Williams Temple Church of God and Christ. Michael became an ordained pastor in 2006, and he went on to become an associate pastor at Silverlake Church until his passing.  Michael was a graduate of South Houston High School class of 1979 in Pasadena, Texas, and he went on to attend University of North Texas. He was a member...

GOD spoke, the Angels gathered to prepare a resting place for our Beloved Carlos. Carlos Dewitt took a first class flight to his eternal rest in the heavens on September 5, 2021. Carlos leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Dorothy; four children: Maxine (Keith), Dacia, Carlos (Marriah), and Kacy; six grandchildren: Derrell, Markus, Kamari, Carlos, Jr., Carlito, and Catalaya; three sisters: Shawn (Richard), Michelle, and Stephanie (Harold); four brothers: Donald, Rubin...

In 1966, Deborah Fryar was born in Eagle Lake, TX. She worked at St. Paul Lutheran Church as a teacher for many years. She loved watching sports and spending time with family. Sadly, she passed away on September 3, 2021. She will be greatly missed by her mother, thirteen siblings, two children, five grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. To celebrate Deborah's life, the family has entrusted the professional services to Ben Davis Funeral Home, 931 Preston St.,...

LaShawndra Dunn was born in 1982 in Houston, TX to her proud parents, DeWayne Henderson and Priscilla F. Simonton. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at the Mt. Zion #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Dubach, LA. She received her education in the Dallas ISD. She was united in holy matrimony to Christopher Dunn in 2007. On August 18, 2021, God dispatched his angels to call her name. She leaves to cherish her memories her father, Dewayne; her devoted husband, Christopher;...