All Obituaries

Andrew Douglas Banks was born on March 12, 1978 in Gary, Indiana to Milton Banks Sr. and Linda Banks. In the summer of 1980, his family relocated to Waco, Texas.  He worked at the Glass Plant where he made many friends. He was a very kind and sweet person. He loved his family. His daughter was the apple of his eye. He doted on her every chance he could get, which was usually all the time. Everyone that came in contact with him always left smiling. Andrew was preceded in death by his...

Dr. Cathy L. Falkner, (medical doctor) was born on March 8, 1973 in Fort Wayne, IN to W. Louise (Falkner) Warfield. She attended Fort Wayne Community School and graduated 4th in her class from Northside High School, in 1991. Her thirst for knowledge made her an avid reader and scholar. After undergrad at DePauw University, she graduated with honors from Indiana University, Indianapolis IN; as a pre-med major.  From medicine to teaching science at Crossroad High and Ellison High School...

There is a special angel in heaven that is a part of me. It is not where I  wanted him but where God wanted him to be. He was here but just for a moment like a night time shooting star. And though he is in heaven he isn’t very far. He touched the heart of many like only an angel can do. So I sent this special message to Heaven up above. Please take care of my angel and send him all of my love. He leaves to cherish: his mother, Deosha Wilson; father, Jeremy Standifer; brothers,...

Mr. Lester McDowell, owner and Mortician of McDowell Funeral Homes, L.L.C. transitioned peacefully, quietly, and with great dignity into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  A bouncing baby boy entered this world on August 15, 1951, to Mr. Andrew Jackson “A.J.” and Mrs. Opal Lee Scott McDowell. He was the seventh of eight children. At a young age, Lester joined Wesley United Methodist Church. He later converted to the Catholic religion and...

The Book of Life began for Betty Joyce Mathews Tatum on June 26, 1950 in Lorena, Texas. She was the second child born to Mr. Ira Mathews, Sr. and Mrs. Vera Williams Mathews. The household was never the same. She was fiercely independent, strong-willed, a staunch supporter and friend and loved her family. Betty received her religious foundation after being baptized at the Mt. Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Lorena under the pastorage of Reverend J. C. Campbell. She later joined the Greater...

Lola Sims was born May 19, 1944 in Ohio. She moved to Downsville, Texas at an early age. She was educated and graduated from the Downsville School System. After graduation and she attended MCC for Nursing. She received her certification in Nursing as an LVN in 1979. She was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Willie Thompkins. She later joined Second Baptist Church under the leadership Dr. Nika Davis and a faithful member until her health...

Willie James Horne was born August 4, 1938 to Lee Horne and Vernita Brandon Horne. He accepted Christ at an early age. He joined the Army in 1961. He married Janie L. McLennan in January of 1963. To their union, three children were born one son, Anthony Ray and two daughters, Charlotte Lena and Jacqueline Dense. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Vernita Horne; two brothers, Terrell L. Horne and Oscar D. Horne; brother-in-law, James London, son, Anthony Horne Sr. and...

Winda Scott Long was born to Frankie and Hercil Scott Sr. on June 3, 1955 in Gholson, Texas.  She went to school in West, Texas and graduated from Job Corps.  Shortly after that, she retired from J &K Saw Company and Omega for health reasons. She married the love of her life on Oct. 15, 1980 for 40 years they loved each other unconditionally sharing two kids of their own. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frankie and Hercil Scott Sr. and her sisters, Detira Harper,...

Patricia Ann Degrate was born to Conilous Gray and Lessie Gray on January 3, 1938. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and united with Hood Street Church of Christ. Patricia attached A.J. Moore High School and graduated in May of 1957. She worked in Baylor in Penland Hall for a long period of time. She worked as a cook for meals of wheels. She met Bennie Lee Miles at an early age and to the union, two children were born. Later she met James Degrate and married and...

Jimmy L. Clark known as “Papo” was born June 9, 1936, in West Texas, the son of Greene and Creacy Clark. Jimmy was raised in Waco, Texas and graduated from AJ Moore High School, Class of 1953.  Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army from 1954 through 1959. While Serving he met and married his Late Wife, Eleonore Feser. After leaving the service, they Settled in Anchorage, Alaska.   He retired from the USPS in 1991 after 31 years of service and...