All Obituaries

Rose J. Woods was born on April 16, 1938, in Schulenburg, Texas to Albert Woods and Velma Hannah (Lee) Woods. She graduated with honors from J.A. Green Colored School on St. John Road in Schulenburg and later attended Huston–Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. Rose began playing the piano at an early age, a gift that would bless many throughout her lifetime. During her youth, she joined Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal ...

Erma Lee Bethany was born on April 11, 1935, in Dime Box, Texas, to the parentage of Claude Bethany and Lucy (Clemons) Bethany. She received her education and graduated from Fairview School. At an early age, she accepted Christ and was baptized at Rising Star Baptist Church in Dime Box. She met and married Eva McDowell on June 7, 1954. She moved to Doak Springs community where they raised a beautiful family. This lovely union was blessed with five wonderful children. They were also ...

Hubert Rogers Jr. was born on Monday, December 23, 1946, in Austin, Texas. He was one of five children born to the late Hubert Rogers Sr. and Zelma (Shields) Rogers. To those who knew and loved him, he was affectionately known as Daddy, Papa, PawPaw, Uncle Hubert, Poor Huey, and Elroy. At an early age, he confessed his belief in Christ and was baptized at Bethel Union Baptist Church in Giddings, Texas. He graduated from Northwest High School in Giddings, Texas, on May 26, 1965, and soon ...

Linda Faye Jackson was born on December 27, 1960, in Brenham, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Jimmie Heard, Sr. and Martha (White) Heard.At an early age, Linda began her Christian journey and united with Porter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Independence, Texas. She received her education in the Brenham Independent School District, attending Alton Elementary, Brenham Elementary, Brenham Middle School, and Brenham High School.On May 16, 1980, Linda united in holy ...

Reverend Dr. Ivie Joe Rich was born of humble means on December 6, 1948, in Marlin, Falls County, Texas, to the late Ida M. Rich and C. L. Moore. Ivie attended the Booker T. Washington Public Schools of Marlin, Texas, graduating in 1967, and remained a proud and active member of the Booker T. Washington Alumni Association. Following graduation, he attended Huston–Tillotson College before answering the call to serve his country. Reverend Rich joined the United States Air Force, serving ...

Carline Jeanette Sheppard was born on September 23, 1964, in Giddings, Texas, to the late James Ray and Gloria Ann (Francis) Sheppard. At an early age, Carline accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, beginning her Christian journey. She united with Sweet Home Baptist Church and later became a faithful member of Saint Paul Baptist Church in Giddings, Texas. Carline received her education in the Giddings Independent School District. She enjoyed playing softball and dodgeball, shooting pool, ...

Johnny Ray Rogers was born on November 21, 1955, in Giddings, Texas, to the late Annie Mae Roberson Rogers and Norris Bradshaw, Sr. Johnny began his education at Post Oak Community School in Ledbetter, Texas. He later attended Northwest School and graduated from Giddings High School, where he was actively involved in athletics and various extracurricular activities. Johnny dedicated his professional life to the trucking industry. For more than 46 years, he traveled the highways as a ...

Johnnie Barn Gantt was born on March 6, 1943, in Washington County, Texas, to Charlie and Sewilla (Henegan) Gantt. He was the fifth child born to this union and grew up in a loving family rooted in faith and community. Johnnie received his early education at George Washington Carver School in Burton, Texas. At a young age, Johnnie accepted Christ and became a member of St. Mary’s Baptist Church in the Post Oak Community of Lee County, Texas. He was blessed with a remarkable talent for ...