All Obituaries

Pastor Leon Huitt was born on December 26, 1947, the second child of Mr. John Henry Huitt, Sr., and O.C. Huitt. He grew up in Perry, Texas. Pastor Huitt attended Booker T. Washington in Marlin, Texas, and graduated in 1966. He attended Highland University in Las Vegas, New Mexico where he excelled in football and his main study was social work. He was a member of the Board of University of Texas for the JPTA (job search), Central Texas College (CTU) for counselor training. After all this,...

Rosie Mary Bridgewater Barefield was born on April 18, 1931 to Charlie and Ica Bridgewater in Harrison Switch, Texas. She was married to Raymond Barefield in April of 1981. Rosie was a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church for over 50 plus years. Mrs. Barefield took pride in being a stewardess at Tommy Tucker's restaurant where she hosted numerous well-known celebrities while living in Los Angeles, California. Afterward, Mrs. Barefield moved to Houston, Texas where she cared for and...

Sherry Lynn Moore was born on September 27, 1959 to Daniel Ford and Alice Ferrand (Moore) Ford. She attended Jefferson High School. She started her employed at Visiting Nursing Association and from there she worked at Healthcare partners as a Supervisor of the Appointment for 11 years. In 1999, Sherry relocated to Texas and began working at the Providence Appointment desk. She was later offered a new opportunity to work at Blue Cross Blue shield. When her mother got sick Sherry was blessed...

Melvin Hackworth departed this life on August 1, 2022. May we cherish the life, work and service of Melvin today and forevermore.

Thomas H. Henley, Jr. or “T.H. or Ted” as he was affectionately known, was born to T.H. Henley, Sr. and Rodessa Henley on April 11, 1943, in Gholson, Texas. T.H. was saved as a child at Gholson Church of God in Christ, where he was a member throughout his childhood. T.H. had five brothers, Hollis, Clintell “Clint”, Nelson (Ernestine), Ronnie, and Rex; and three sisters, Valory (David), Cynthia “Niece” (Kenneth), and Marsha. Hollis, Clint, Ronnie, and...

James McVea was born on August 28, 1963, to James and Joyce McVea. He received his formal education in the Waco Independent School District and graduated from Waco High School. He saw the good in everyone he came in contact with and showed kindness to all. James loved to spend time with family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and loved celebrating the 4th of July. He was called to eternal rest on Sunday, July 24, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Gloria Hickman...

Ruby Brown departed this life on July 21, 2022. May we cherish the life, work and service of Ruby today and forevermore.

Dariyon Dechea Manos Sr. affectionally known as “Teddy” was born on January 1, 1994, in Waco, Texas to Dautrel Manos Sr and Andrea Smith-Washington at 12:39 a.m. at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas. He was literally the 1st baby of the year in McLennan County that particular year. When his parents looked into Dariyon’s eyes, they knew he would be a trendsetter and a great leader. He would be an example to others and be the strength to those that were weak. God knew...