A CELEBRATION OF LIFE Charles Albert Bedford was born August 2, 1951, to Mable and Sam Bedford, Jr. he was the seventh child of eleven children. He attended school at Stevens Mayo School and confessed Christ at an early age at Pleasant Hill Baptist church in Hallettsville, Texas. He worked as a truck driver and welder for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Bedford, Jr, and Mable Bedford; three brothers, Avery Johnson, Harry Johnson and Allen...

Nancy Marie Wright, after 55 years on this earthly realm, peacefully transitioned into the Heavenly Kingdom and he presence of her Lord on January 25, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1967, in Schulenburg, Texas, she was the third child of Albert James Wright and Mary Ann Nevels-Wright, Nancy accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church, until she was called home to be with the Lord. She attended Schulenburg ISD, where she developed many...

Life in Review   A TIME TO BE BORN (ECCLESIASTES 3:2)   Eugene McLaughlin was born May 30, 1952, in Harris County to Eugene McLaughlin Sr and Mercy Dee Fenix. He was the oldest child of three born to this union.   A TIME TO LIVE (ISIAH 38:16)   Eugene was baptized at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church (Houston) at an early age in life.  Alongside his family, he joined New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where he was serving as a Deacon, singing in...

RUSSELL L. SCOTT was born to the union of Ella Mae (Bolden) and Billie Scott on November 16, 1942, in Alleyton, Colorado County, Texas. He confessed to Christ at an early age and attended Green Grove Baptist Church in Alleyton, Texas. He attended elementary. junior high school and high school in Columbus, Texas, graduating from Riverside High School in May, Class of 1961. ​Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Ella Mae and Billie Scott, four brothers and...

Sedalia Washington was born August 24, 1929, to Nealie "Shorty" and Elizabeth Washington in La Grange, Texas. She attended Randolph High School She was married to the late Neal Vaughn, Sedalia was a member of St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church She was preceded in death by her parents, Nealy and Elizabeth Washington; 3 brothers, Nealie Washington, Jr., Freddie L. Washington, Jr. and Edward L. Washington; 2 sisters, Mattie Leonard and Elizabeth...

HONORING                  ROSIE LEE SCOTT           A LIFE WELL LIVED ​ROSIE LEE SCOTT WAS BORN MAY 28, 1923, IN HOLMAN, TEXAS TO LOVE AND EMMIE CARLTON. SHE WAS THE THIRD CHILD OF 12 CHILDREN, WHO WERE RAISED AND EDUCATED IN HOLMAN. IN 1943, SHE MARRIED A NAVY VETERAN, L.V. SCOTT AND HAD TWO CHILDREN. ROSIE LEE STARTED WORKING IN THE COTTON FIELDS, FROM THERE A LOCAL HOTEL, AND RETIRING FROM THE FIRST...

On June 19, 1951, Patrice Ann Anderson (Pat) was born to William Sampson Anderson and Remona Cheeks, nee Woodson. Patrice was raised by Grandparents Grady Woodson Sr. and Rosezena Woodson (Mama Rosezena) of Weimar, Texas until the 3rd grade.  She moved to San Antonio, Texas where her mother and her Aunt Cassie McGrew, nee Woodson (Uncle Sonny) and cousins resided.  Patrice attended San Antonio public schools, where she participated in competitive swimming.   Later...

​On January 2nd, 2023, in La Grange, Texas, BILLY FRANKLIN CRIDER went to join our Lord, having lived a very full life. Born in 1942 to Ida and Ira Crider in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He was married to Kim Crider for 30 years. Billy was a soldier, a husband, a friend and a son. He lived life on his terms with a passion and flair seldom seen. He loved his wife, his children, and his dogs (especially Peanut). Billy was baptized in the Colorado River in 2018 and reconnected with our...

Leroy Williams, Sr. was born July 17, 1932, to Willie H. and Nannie B. Williams. He was the youngest of eight children. Leroy Accepted Christ at an early age and was a dedicated member of New Union Baptist Church in Flatonia, Texas. He attended the public school in Flatonia and was a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years. He worked in the oil and gas industry for Scurlock and Ashland Oil Company, starting as a truck driver and later became a supervisor. Leroy was united in...

NICHAEL DAVID RAINGE, Jr. was born in Lansing, Michigan July 31, 1976, to Michael & Exie Rainge. Mike declared his faith in Jesus Christ at a very early age. He was baptized and served at New Revelation Baptist Church in Pasadena, California. He attended elementary and high school in the Pasadena School District and graduated from Chaffey High School, Rancho Cucamonga, California. He also attended Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, California. He met and married Madeline...