James Lester Jarmon was born August 16, 1962. to Johnny Jarmon, Sr, and Alma Clark Jarmon. He attended school at Waelder High School in Waelder, Texas. Graduating with the Class of 1981. After graduating from Waelder High School, he worked at a grocery store in Waelder. Later he became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at several nursing homes around the area for several years. In 1992, he married the love of his life. Lisa Michelle Williams and soon afterward he...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF BEBOP Mr. Arnold James McMillian Murphy was born to the late Laura and Ruben McMillian on February 10, 1954, in Houston, Texas. He confessed his belief in Christ at the age of 10 and was baptized at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Schulenburg, Texas where he was a member. In 1977, he met MS Sabrina Harper and to this union 2 children were born, Sheena and Serina Harper. Later on in years he was united in wedlock to Mrs. Betty York and in this...

  Barbara Babcock (formerly of Lufkin, TX) passed away in La Grange on May 10. She was born on December 18, 1939 in Hillsdale, Michigan. She married Walter Green of Burkburnett, TX on August 2, 1969, and survived by their 3 sons: Eric (Deanna) Green of La Grange, Walter, Jr (Colleen) Green of Montgomery, TX, Gary (Cheryl) Green of Nashville, TN. and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several pets all of whom she loved dearly.   Special thanks to friends David...

LaQuince DeFrance Thomas was born on February 16, 1980, to Quinton and Robbie Thomas. He decided to make Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior at an early age, being baptized at Rehoboth Baptist Church by Elder R. D. Reese. LaQuince grew up in Manor, Texas and attended Manor ISD for his education. LaQuince was very talented and a hardworking man. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, he drove eighteen wheelers, semis, to installing custom audio systems in cars. Working...

Yalonda Renay Washington "Yo-Yo" of La Grange, Texas, previously of Arlington, Texas passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on April 15, 2023. ​​Yalonda was born on July 19, 1969, to Loretta Johnson in Warren, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her significant other, Theron Earl Thompson, Sr. of Arlington, Texas. Yalonda is survived by her four children and 5 grandchildren. 3 sons, James Washington and wife Jasmine of Arlington, TX; Dwayne...

Timmy Ray Garza age 38 of West Point, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born May 16, 1984, in Temple, Texas to Janie Herrera Garza and Tomas Garza. Timmy was preceded in death by his mother, Janie Herrera Garza. He is survived by his father, Tomas Garza of West Point, Texas; his son, Timmy Garza, Jr. of Buda, Texas. Three brothers, Bennie Perales of Flatonia, Texas, Tomas Garza, Jr. and Tobby Garza, both of West Point, Texas. Six sisters, Frances Vasquez of...

Kezia Heslep, age 40, passed away peacefully from this life the morning of April 4, 2023. She was born July 16,1983, in Taylor, Texas to her parents Prophet Vernon Dale Heslep and Emma Jo Heslep. Kezia had an amazing voice and was known for her important role in leading songs of praise and worship in church. She had a sharp ear for music and could hear how to arrange vocal harmonies. One of Kezia's best songs was from the Gospel Red album in 2010. Just Let Him Work. The song was played...

Reverend Martin Nicholas Williams was the only child born to Helen Viser Williams and Raymond Williams. He entered this world on February 20, 1932, in Brown Chapel, Texas. After surviving conditions doctors found miraculous for a man of his advanced years, he quietly slipped away on his own terms Monday, April 3, 2023. He attended J. A. Greene School in Schulenburg, Texas, then graduated with a BS and MS in Agricultural Education and a certification in guidance and counseling...

Cornelius "Fat" Davis was born on February 17, 1955, in Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana, to Will and Amelia Davis. He is survived by eight brothers, two sisters, many nieces and nephews, and the loving community of South Union in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Will and Amelia Davis, a brother, Alfred Davis and a sister, Pansy Glen Ross. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who was blessed to meet him.