All Obituaries

Lovie “Joyce” Bell Jones, born July 10, 1943, Waco, Texas to the late Bertha M. Bell Murphy and George Bell.  She departed this life on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Waco, Texas.  She was the first grandchild in the Walker Generation Family. Lovie was preceded in death by her father and mother; grandparents, William T. and Inez Walker; three aunts, Hazel J. Walker Hicks, Willie Lee Walker Majors and Mary Walker Blocker; two uncles,...

On February 21, 1932, Aramious McDaniel was born in Waco, Texas, to the union of Adolph and Johnnie Mae McDaniel, along with supporting relatives James and Jewel Smith, all of whom preceded him in death. He was an only child.  McDaniel accepted Christ at an early age beginning at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Later in his life, he joined Second Missionary Baptist Church, currently under the leadership of Dr. Nika L. Davis, Pastor. A member for over fifty years, he served on the...

Robert Pearson, a native of Waco, Texas passed away on May 3, 2021. He was born on October 18th, 1944. He was a graduate of AJ Moore High School.  Robert worked at the Waco Airport for 14 years where he had a shoeshine business. He was more than a “shoeshine man”, everyone that came in contact with him, always left smiling and feeling good about themselves.  He was a staple in the community. His spirit, humor, and conversations touched many lives. He will have a...

Florida Mae Lewis was born May 12, 1936 Centerville, Texas to the union of Leo Lewis and Mary Elizabeth Johnson. She was the eldest baby girl of three siblings. She attended the public schools in the Centerville ISD. At an early age, she met and married Jack Brooks on December 22, 1954, and they shared 43 years together and four children Joe, Donald, Johnny, and Mary. During this time her working career consisted of town cafe, corral cafe, and healthcare part-time in Centerville. She...

Doris Grady was born on April 13, 1944 to Russell J. and Ollie Mae Briscoe. She was born and reared in Waco, Texas and later moved to Houston, Texas. She attended Moore High School (Waco) and later received her GED. She was married to Eddie Harris and to this union three children were born. She later had a child by Mario Smith. She then married Lovette Grady and become a devoted caregiver to him when he was injured while in active duty. She transitioned from this life on April 30,...

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Brown was born on June 25, 1925 to the late Green and Idella Hibbler. Mrs. Brown would have been 96 years in June 2021. At an early age, she was baptized and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a longtime faithful member of New Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the late Rev. William Gayle. Also Mt. Calvary Baptist Church under Rev. Allen Kuykendall before relocating to Houston, Texas to be with her family. She was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church under Rev....

“Precious in the sight of the Lord and the death of His saints.” Geneva Townsend departed this life on April 29, 2021. May we cherish the life, work and service of Geneva today and forevermore

Mrs. Joysland Green Buford was born on June 25, 1953 to Buck Shaw and Eddie Mae Brooks in Snyder, Texas. She was a member of Wade Chapel A.M.E. Church in Prescott, Arkansas. She was a family-oriented and hardworking woman who loved her family and others. She was affectionately called “Mama Joyce” by many. Joysland was a mother and grandmother to all and there are so many other names and people that were a special part of her life. She met and married Melvin Green Jr., to this...

Luberta Lee was born on March 27, 1929, in Waco, Texas to the late Devoy Irvin Thornton, Sr. and Luberta Wilson. She attended A.J. Moore High School and graduated in 1946. She married Robert Booker Lee “R.B.” and to this union, eight children were born. She attended TSTC, where she received her degree in dietary. She worked for the school system as a food service supervisor, Carver High, Dripping Springs Elementary & Haven Manor Nursing Facility. She then went to work at...