Author Archives: Director

Mr. Willis Rayn Brown passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at a local hospital. Willis, affectionately known as “Ray,” was born on August 18, 1956, in Linden, Texas, to the late Alicia Mae Neal and Albert Brown, Jr. He … Continue reading →

Bobby Ray Neal was born to the parentage of Thredford Neal and Willie Mae Neal on November 16, 1949 in Marietta, Texas. He united with Floyd Valley M.B.C., at an early age under the leadership of the late R. A. … Continue reading →

Mrs. Georgia Booth entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 6, 2026. Mrs. Georgia Booth was born on March 16, 1950, to the late Emmett and Helena Jackson. She confessed her faith in God at an early age and united … Continue reading →

Michael Wayne “Wootie” Burns was born on October 15, 1959, to the late Notice and Myrtle Burns.  Michael passed away at his residents on February 7, 2026.  He attended school in Atlanta, Texas. Although he did not attend church regularly, … Continue reading →

J.C. Dickerson, affectionately known as “Bird,” 63, of Atlanta, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2026, at his home. J.C. was born on September 23, 1962, to the late Rev. J.C. Dickerson, Sr. and Arstine Dickerson. He accepted Christ at … Continue reading →

Mrs. Bettye Garner, 78, of Texarkana, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 15, 2025.    Bettye was born in Naples, Texas, October 4, 1957, to the late Venolia and Henry B. Garner.  She was a … Continue reading →

Burnadean Federick, 78, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1947, in Linden, Texas, to the late Minard Neal and Nina Mae Ware Neal. At an early age, Burnadean accepted … Continue reading →

  Bonnie Rose Ivory was born on September 12, 1957, to Simel and Irene Barber in Naples, Texas. Bonnie departed this life on Monday, October 13, 2025 at her residents.   She  married Robert Ivory, and to this union two children  … Continue reading →

  Debra Benjamin, 60, of Atlanta, Texas, completed her earthly assignment and was called to eternal peace on October 10, 2025. She was born on May 8, 1965, to Vernell and Alexander Benjamin, Sr., in Atlanta, Texas. Debra was a … Continue reading →

Casandra James, 63, of Atlanta, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2025, at Christus St. Michael Hospital. She was born February 10, 1962 in Atlanta, Texas, to the late R.V. and Opal James, and she leaves behind a legacy of … Continue reading →

Oneida Faye Sharp, 72,  of Saint Louis Missouri passed away on July 7, 2025 in a Dallas Hospital.  Oneida Faye was born to the late Armstilee and Willie Austin on April 28, 1953 in Douglassville, Texas.  She graduated from Atlanta … Continue reading →

Mable Jean Ivery Wilson, age 86, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 29, 2025, in a local hospital.    Mable Jean was born June 23, 1939,  to the parentage of Jessie B. Ivery and Elnora … Continue reading →

Rodney Lyn Nelson  age 55, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the Lord, May 21, 2025 at St. Michaels Hospital. He was born June 16, 1969 in Bowie, Texas  to George “Pete Nelson, Jr. and Darline Walker.   Rodney … Continue reading →

Dora Ann McGary Watson, age 85,  of Douglassville, Texas  went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born May 06, 1940 to P.G. and Gurtis McGary.   Dora was a member of William … Continue reading →

Frederick Charles Washington, 43, Of Texarkana, TX departed this life on February 26, 2025 in a Texarkana Hospital.   Fred was born to Rev. Johnnie Washington, Sr. and Sis. Edna Banks Washington on June 7, 1981 in Atlanta, Texas  He … Continue reading →