Author Archives: Director

Roberta “Roe” Martin, age 90 of Atlanta, TX died September 6, 2019, at her home. Ms. Martin was born December 13, 1928, in Atlanta, Texas. She was a C.N.A. She was preceded in death by One son, Willie Henry Martin; … Continue reading →

Claudia Beatrice Grigsby-Lang, 83, of 74 County Road 1793, died July 17, 2019, in Lodi, Texas 75564. Services are 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Ebenezer CME Church Lodi, Texas with Billy Collins officiating. Burial will be in Whitaker … Continue reading →

Leonard Neal, Jr., 58 of Douglassville, Texas passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his residents.   Mr. Neal was born December 16, 1960, in Douglassville, Texas.   He was a machine operator and a member of Free Christian Zion … Continue reading →

Normalene Jefferson, 86, of Atlanta died Sunday, June 16, 2019, in a local nursing home. Ms. Jefferson was born May 8, 1933, in Linden, Texas. She was an inspector and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters … Continue reading →

Ruth Northcutt, 83, of Atlanta died Friday, May 3, 2019, in a local nursing home. Ms. Northcutt was born Feb. 22, 1936, in Atlanta. She was retired from Red River Army Depot and a member of Saint Paul C.M.E. Survivors … Continue reading →

J.T. Neal, 96, of Marietta, Texas, died Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Mr. Neal was born Dec. 4, 1922. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Neal and Ricky Neal; three daughters, Annie Neal, … Continue reading →

Ella Louise Jiles, 72, of Naples, Texas, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Naples. Ms. Jiles was born Sept. 16, 1946. She was a retired CNA. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Asa and Gabrielle Jiles of Fort Worth, Texas; … Continue reading →

William M. “W.M.” Hines, 86, of Lodi, Texas, died Monday, March 11, 2019, in a local hospital. Mr. Hines was born Nov. 12, 1932, in Lodi. He was self-employed and a member of Ebenezer CME Church. Survivors include three sons, … Continue reading →

Clyde Nathan Jackson, 66, of Rodessa, La., died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Shreveport, La. Mr. Jackson was born Jan. 12, 1953, in Ida, La. He was a mechanic and a member of First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include … Continue reading →

Lila Murl Haskins, 74, of Douglassville, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Douglassville. Mrs. Haskins was born April 25, 1944. She was a CNA and a member of Gum Springs CME Church. Survivors include one daughter, Tonya Haskins; five … Continue reading →

Sonny Bee Garner, 67, of Atlanta died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in a Shreveport, La., hospital. Mr. Garner was born March 3, 1951. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, James C. Garner; six … Continue reading →

Spaesio Willard Mothershed Sr., 93, of Houston died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in a Houston hospital. Mr. Mothershed was born June 30, 1925, in Bloomburg, Texas. He was a librarian and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include … Continue reading →

Junior Ray Federick, 74, of Atlanta died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at his home. Mr. Federick was born Jan. 8, 1944, in Douglassville.  He was a retired welder and a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his … Continue reading →

Lametric Renee Evette Gamble, 36, of Queen City, Texas, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in a Texarkana hospital. Ms. Gamble was born Dec. 11, 1981, in Texarkana, Texas. She was a member of New Beginning COGIC, Queen City. Survivors include … Continue reading →

Earl Ray Bland, 77, of Bivins, Texas, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in a local hospital. Mr. Bland was born Dec. 11, 1940. He was a lumber strapper for Anthony’s Saw Mill and a member of St. Mary’s Baptist Church, … Continue reading →