All Obituaries

Aquanetta D. Lawson-Lewis was born to L.C. Punch and Billie Jean Polk in Houston, Texas. She was a proud graduate of Kashmere High School. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and later united with the Greater Pure Light Church under the leadership of their pastor/founder, Dr. Darryl Broussard.  Aquanetta suffered with lupus but never allowed her illness to hinder her from serving others. She loved working as a health provider and taking care of the needs of others. Her...

Our beloved Bennie closed his eyes on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 and entered his Eternal Resting Place where he joined the other Saints of God.  He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and nurturing mother, Crystal Riggins; his sisters: Chanz Brown, Tiamber Mitchell, Destiny Mathis and Kenedy Smith; grandparents: Cynthia Smith, Yvonne (Sue) Williams and Booker T. (Gwen) Riggins, Jr.; aunts: Kisha Landry, Lisa Brown, Augena’ Monroe and Tina Turner; great-aunts: Adolen (Christopher)...

On February 26, 2023, our brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Jose Angel Gonzales, affectionately called “Mexican Joe,” passed away from his injuries sustained from an accident on February 24, 2023. Joe was born in Brookshire, Texas to Olivia Gonzales and Alfred Flores. Joe spent his teen years in Alleyton, Texas where he was known to his friends as “Coconut.” He then traveled around Texas working on a seismograph crew. After that, he settled in Yoakum, Texas...

CLAUDINE B. SHORTER of Eagle Lake, died Monday, February 13th. She was born in Egypt, TX, October 15, 1932, a daughter of Young and Minnie Owens Brooks. The Celebration Service of her Life will be 1 PM on Saturday, February 25th, Providence Baptist Church, Eagle Lake, TX. Her Son/Pastor will serve as the Eulogist for his mothers’ service. Public Viewings, will be Friday, February 24th, 5 PM – 6:45 PM, Saturday, February 25th 11 AM – 1PM; Omega Omega Service, Friday,...

Lajan Franklin, age 73, was born to Benjamin and Mamie Franklin in 1949, in Bay City, TX.  He attended and graduated from Hilliard High School. Lajan loved fixing televisions and other electronics and made that his career.   God called LaJan home on Saturday night, February 4, 2023, after a battle with cancer. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his devoted son, Lajan Franklin, Jr. (Devoted wife, Shmecka); grandchildren whom he loved very much, Ashley and Isiaiah...

Shalisa Greer was born in 1972 to Bernice Greer Siggers and Roy Gene Berry. She attended school in Silsbee, TX and Nacogdoches, TX. She loved arts and crafts, and she loved nothing more than her children and grandchildren. Sadly, at the age of 50, Shalisa passed away on January 25, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters: Ebony Creer of Nacogdoches, TX and Jessica Greer of Houston, TX; three sons: Jarrett Greer of Las Vegas, NV, Robert Greer of Fort Worth, TX, and Jezwick Greer...

Henry "Teety" Wright was the 5th child of ten children born to Lillie Mae Woods Wright and Henry Wright in 1953 in Columbus, TX. As a child, Henry attended Riverdale Black Public School until integration. Upon graduating, Henry was gainfully employed with River Oaks Nursing Home until he retired after 45 years. After retirement, Henry decided he was not meant to just sit home, he then became employed with Columbus Elementary School until his health began to fail. Along this...

John Ben Stovall was born in 1941 to his parents, Ethel Lee Washington and George Stovall. He attended school at E.H. Henry. In 1963, John married Jearline Parker. He proceeded to go to work as a truck driver (where he earned the nickname, “Slack Taker”) and mill worker to provide for his family. John departed this life on December 19, 2022 and has left behind his wife: Jearline; seven children: Johnny (Sharon), Billie Ray, Bryan Keith (Anastacia Marie), Jearline (Jonathan...

Phyllis Faye England was born in 1947 in Mossville, Louisiana to the late Ollie Mae and Wilfred England. She was the oldest sibling to her two sister Carol and Paris. She attended Mount Zion in Mossville, Louisiana under Jimmy Stevens. Phyllis gave her life to Christ at an early age. She departed from Louisiana as young teenager, and moved to Houston, Texas. Phyllis gave birth to Pauline England in Houston, Texas. She devoted many years working at Tallowwood Church as a cook. She also...