Jeremias Castro Alvarado, 96, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Austin, Texas. He was born on February 16, 1930, in Wharton County, Texas, to Higinio Alvarado and Patricia Castro Alvarado. He attended Pine Springs School near Flatonia on FM 609 and, in his youth, spent many days working in the cotton fields. Prior to being drafted, Jerry worked for Southern Pacific Railroad. He entered the United States Army on January 8, 1953, serving during the Korean War. He attained the rank ...

Roger Edward Adolf Warner was born on December 24, 1956, to Ralph E. Warner Sr. and Doris Mae Ferguson (Warner). He was the fifth child born into a well-known and musically inclined family recognized throughout San Antonio for their musical gifts. At an early age, Roger gave his life to Christ at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. Roger began his musical journey singing with gospel groups including Raise of Hope and the Gospel Messengers, sharing his gift through ministry ...

Willie Drisdale Jr., a longtime resident of Austin, Texas, was born on April 6, 1932, in La Grange, Texas, to Willie Drisdale Sr. and Willie Mae (Horst) Drisdale. From humble beginnings, he began a remarkable journey that would span nearly a century and touch countless lives. A man defined by service and resilience, Willie leaves behind a legacy of strength and a lifetime of cherished memories shared with family, friends, and his community. He will be remembered not only for his strength of ...

Charine Leenette (Eans) Sims was born on August 13, 1959, in La Grange, Texas, to the late Rena (Caldwell) Eans and Dell McKenzie. At a young age, she dedicated her life to Christ and was baptized at St. Matthew Baptist Church in La Grange. She attended La Grange High School, graduating with the Class of 1977, and later continued her education at Blinn Junior College. Charine began her professional journey as a Unit Clerk at Fayette Memorial Hospital before relocating to Houston, Texas. ...

Sandra Elaine Robinson was born on June 11, 1969, in Schulenburg, Texas, to Mr. Y.C. Bates and Mary Lee Robinson. She accepted Christ at an early age, and her faith remained a guiding light throughout her life. In her youth, she attended Saint James Missionary Baptist Church in Schulenburg and later became a devoted member of Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church in the same city. Sandra graduated from Schulenburg High School with the Class of 1989. Following high school, Sandra embarked ...

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's hose are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." John 14:1-2 KJV   Sharon Ann Nelson was born on July 11, 1952, to Garland Nelson, Sr. and Ruby Moore-Nelson in Weimar, Texas. Sharon attended school in Colorado County, Texas and spent many years in healthcare aiding her patients via private sitting. She had a love for cooking and ...

Raymond Wilkerson was born on December 23, 1955, in La Grange, Texas to Bertha Wilkerson. The family later moved to Midland, Texas, where Raymond lived and worked for Lemco Oil Company for more than 30 years. He eventually returned to La Grange, where he met and married Barbara Flowers. Throughout his life, Raymond enjoyed raising pigeons, a pastime he loved since childhood. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Wilkerson, stepfather, James Johnson, two brothers, Fritz Ford and ...

Annie Marie Thompson Jackson was born on January 15, 1958, in Oakland, Texas, the twelfth of fourteen children born to Horace Lee and Maydell Thompson. At a young age, Annie faced serious health challenges and went to live with her maternal aunt, Ruby Hicks, in Houston, Texas. Ruby lovingly raised Annie as her own. Later in life, Annie returned to Weimar, Texas, where she completed her education and graduated from high school. Following graduation, Annie began her career as a dialysis ...

On Monday, February 23, 2026, God saw fit to call his son back home. Oliver Belton Johnson, Jr. was the 2nd child born to the union of Oliver Belton Johnson, Sr. and Viola Norris Johnson. Born on December 17, 1934, in Leon County, Elder Johnson (as he was affectionally called by many) was reared in Christ from a very young age. He became a faithful member of Restitution Revival over 50 years ago under the leadership of Prophet Vernon D. Heslep. He remained a faithful member of the extended ...