All Obituaries

Jammie Lee Taylor was born on December 11, 1934 in the Cut Community of Crockett, Texas, to Jessie and Rutine Taylor. She attended Post Oak Community School and was a member of Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late pastor, Ernest Washington.  Later, she joined Northside Church of God in Christ under the pastoral guidance of the late pastor, J.R. Hampton, Jr. She remained a faithful member of the church, now named Hampton Memorial Church of God in ...

Byrdell Duren, born Byrdell Walker on August 23, 1923, in Crockett, Texas, passed from this life on April 1, 2026. She was 102 years old — a century of grace, laughter, strength, and love poured into the lives of all who were blessed to know her. Byrdell was born to Charlie Lewis Walker and Iola Walker (Hall). She was educated at Grover Black High School and furthered her training at Franklin Beauty School and an upholstery school — a testament to her resourcefulness and her ...

Bettie Mae Spencer Turner's family reunites to honor the cherished life that God bestowed upon her.  Born in Mansfield, Louisiana to Oree and Morene Spencer, Bettie grew up surrounded by supportive family members who played a significant role in her upbringing and education. As an adult, Bettie relocated to Houston, Texas where she married and became a mother.  She treasured her only child, Meredith Rashan Turner, who sadly passed away on June 16, 2018.  The entire extended ...

Kabrya Lynquett Handsborough was born on October 26, 1992 in     Crockett, Texas to Beverly Handsborough.  She attended Crockett elementary, junior and high schools. On March 23, 2026, Kabrya entered the realm of eternity.  She was   preceded in transition by her grandparents (Thelma Purvis-Wortham, Clarence Wortham, Baby Ruth Handsborough), three aunts (Sandra Smith, Brenda Handsborough, Kelly Handsborough), and two uncles (Billy Handsborough and ...

A LIFE MEASURED IN PURPOSE James Turner entered this world on September 24, 1924 in Liberty, Texas, the son of Williams Francis Turner and Cora Frazier Turner.  From his earliest days, his life was anchored in the firm foundation of faith-his first principle. Reared in a Christian home, he was baptized at Trinity Valley Baptist Church on the first Sunday of May in 1942 by Rev. G.B. Holman. This set the trajectory for a life guided by spiritual alignment and moral symmetry.  He ...

Hernice Bolton was born on March 26, 1959 in Crockett, Texas to the parentage of James and Essie Faye Bolton.  He attended schools in the Kennard Independent School District and graduated from Kennard High School. Hernice was baptized and joined New Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in the Germany community where he began building a spiritual foundation that tuided him throughout his life.  He later became a member of  Hopewell  Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of ...

“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s” Romans 14:8 Lenetter was born on December 15, 1932 to Lester and Mahalia Smith. She  received Christ under the leadership of Pastor J.L. Gaston and remained a faithful member of  Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for over 46 years.  Under the leadership of Pastor J.L. White, Sr., she continued serving diligently in the ...

Jennefer Elaine was born on July 17, 1983 in Madisonville, Texas to the parentage of John and Joyce Green.  She attended Crockett Elementary, Junior and High Schools and furthered her education at Angelina College where she received CNA and Medical Aide Certifications. Jennefer enjoyed reading and cooking.  At an early age, she was baptized. For a period of time, she worked for Whitehall Nursing Home. On March 10, 2026, Jennefer Elaine Sordia departed this life.  She was ...

Andrew Benjamin Portis, Jr. was born on August 22, 1954 in Calvert, Texas to the parentage of Andrew and Joanna Portis. Although he insisted he was a resident of Calvert, he actually grew up in the Fifth Ward community of Houston, Texas and attended Wheatley High School.  He later moved to the Hiram Clark area where he attended Madison High School in the Houston Independent School District. After graduation, he  furthered his education at Howard Payne University. After missing ...