All Obituaries

LEON DEWITT BRYANT was born May 13, 1935 to the parentage of Elijah and Goldie Bryant Sr. in Longview, Texas. Leon attended Ned E. Williams school and graduated in 1956. Following graduation he worked as a cement finisher until he retired. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen Bryant, two sisters Tommie Lee Bryant and Pearlie Luster. He leaves to cherish loving memories: four children, Darrell Bryant, Vickie Thompson, Rhonda (Billy) Craig all of Longview, TX and David...

Mr. Ricky Harris was born in Harrison County on August 28, 1960 to the late Wiley and Bernice Harris. Mr. Harris joined Lillie Hill Baptist Church at an early age. He attended and graduated from Hallsville School District. He served in the United States Navy completing four years of service and receiving an honorable discharge. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandmother Louisan Lister and brother Otis James Harris. He leaves to cherish his memories: sons, Brett (Angelic) Sanders,...

Lorene Faggett Davis McNeal was born into this world on May 26, 1930 in Hallsville, Texas. She was the eldest of seven born to Elijah and Willie Mae Faggett. She attended public school at Evergreen, and accepted God in her life at an early age. She married Marvin Davis Sr. at the age of thirteen, and moved to Dallas, TX. To their union twelve children were born. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lemmie McNeal, sisters Gladys Preston and Ruby Stonum, brothers Elijah Jr....

Pauline Lizzy (Hodge) Shelton was born to Willie B. Hodge and Jesse Lee Van on February 26, 1953 in Gladewater, Texas. She attended Big Sandy Public Schools. At a young age she gave her life to Christ and was a member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined Rising Star COGIC under the leadership of Supt. Harry G. Sutphen. Her greatest joy of life was her family. Her grandchildren and great‐grandchildren were the apple of her eye. She was a mother to many and all she knew...

Mr. Jermaine Stanford was born on March 21, 1981, in Longview, TX to the parents of Robert L. Stanford and Pearl Brown. He departed this life on August 27, 2022. At an early age, Mr. Jermaine Stanford accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at New Zion Baptist Church where he remained an active member until he later united with Temple of Deliverance and Healing International Worship Center in Tyler, Texas. He answered his call to God’s Ministry at Temple of Deliverance...

In Gainesville, Georgia on February 13,1929, Laura Dean Williams Branch a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt was born to the late Luther and Angeline Williams Sr. Laura attended school in Flowery Branch Georgia. She also enjoyed her childhood years with her siblings. While living in Georgia she was employed as an outstanding factory worker and did household cleaning service work. She later met the love of her life the late Eddie Branch. They later relocated to Texas where they...

Chandra Fountain Cartwright, daughter of Georgia Mae Fountain and Earl Johnson, was born July 10, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from Big Sandy High School. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined New Zion Baptist Church. She briefly attended TJC then worked for Jarvis Christian College 1980‐1986. She graduated from Tyler School of Business in 1987. She worked for Color Tyme, LA Cellular and Genpak 1994‐2022. She was united in holy matrimony to...