My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. - Psalm 131:1The Johnson family has been blessed with the gift of Charles, aka Uncle Charles, aka Chilly, for 71 years. A fiercely independent soul, Charles enjoyed his large family, reading, kids, long country drives, fishing, and beer!!No matter who is giving a description of him, they use words like: "smart", "sweet", "funny", "mischievous", and ...

Raymond Lee Manning Sr., affectionately known as "Mr. Turkey," was born on February 15, 1932, in Marshall, Texas, to the late Earnest Manning and Ossie Lee Manning. On July 21, 2026, he transitioned to eternity to be with his Lord.  A proud graduate of H.B. Pemberton High School, Class of 1952, Raymond answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army that same year. He faithfully served from 1952 until 1954, when he was honorably ...

Gary Laine Leavelle was born on December 22, 1958, in Dallas, TX, to Sandra and Bill Leavelle. He grew up in Richardson, TX, with his brother, Glen.Gary graduated from J.J. Pearce in 1977 and was a proud member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of '81. He met the love of his life, Lesa, at the bike shop where he worked. They fell in love, got engaged, and were married in 1986. His first child, Nichole, was born a year later, and his son, Laine, followed three years after that. He spent a few ...

Wanita M. Ayer began her journey as Wanita M. Thergood, the second daughter of Annie and Frank Thergood on November 15, 1935, in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York. Wanita was your average little black girl who just happened to have freckles, big apple cheeks and auburn colored hair. In fact, her friends called her “Red”. Most of Wanita's childhood was spent with her older sister, Lorraine, and mother, Annie, in Annie’s Herkimer Street townhouse. It was just the ...

Lillie Pearl Scruggs was born on July 29, 1931, to Isaac and Naomi Scruggs in Bartlett, Texas. She quietly left this earth on July 18, 2026, just 11 days before her 95th birthday.The Scruggs family moved to Gonzales, Texas, where they resided until she was 8 years old; they then relocated to Garland, Texas. The family joined the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where she was baptized (in Duck Creek) and met her future husband, Tommy M. Hopkins, Sr., who was the Pianist & Choir Director ...

“So teach us to number our days, that we might apply our hearts unto wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12 With loving hearts, we celebrate the life of Annette Deanna Williams, who entered into eternal rest on July 17, 2026. Her life was a beautiful reflection of faith, love, compassion, and devotion to God, her family, and community. Annette was born on December 21, 1959, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Truman Cleolan Coleman and Mary Louise Coleman. She was the eldest of two daughters ...

Cassandra Denise (Palmer) Johnson, affectionately known as "Khriss," "Noonie," and "Khrissy," was born on October 10, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from L.B. Landry High School with the Class of 1976. Cassandra dedicated her life to caring for others through her nursing career. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), she faithfully served patients at DaVita Kidney Care in Dallas, Fresenius Kidney Care in Dallas, Windsor Gardens in Lancaster, and ...

Michelle La'Nee Archie was born on May 29, 1973, and peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 15, 2026. Surrounded by the love of her devoted family and cherished friends, Michelle demonstrated remarkable strength, unwavering faith, and grace until her very last breath. Michelle was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and treasured friend. She truly never met a stranger. Her radiant smile, joyful spirit, ...

Kathleen (Clayton) Nisby peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 4, 2026. She was 76 years old. Kathleen was born on August 24, 1949, in Natchez, Mississippi, to the late Ameal and Ophelia (Green) Clayton. She was the youngest of six children. During her childhood, her family relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, where she was raised and completed her primary education. Kathleen attended Grambling State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in ...

Our beloved Oreler - pronounced O-ree-lah - lived a big, beautiful life right up to the end. Over the years, she has been affectionately known by many names, easier to pronounce: “O,” “Big O,” “Ms. Banks,” “Momma O,” “Mrs. Murry,” “Momma Murry,” “Aunt O-ree-yah,” “Grandma,” and, of course, Mom. Oreler was born on February 18, 1938, in Wyatte, Mississippi, to Bernice Vergil Jamison Dillard, an ...