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Lorenza Robertson, known by family and friends as “Ren”, was born on June 9, 1932 in Grapeland, Texas to the parentage of Jeff and Lucy Hicks Robertson. Lorenza attended the Houston area schools and graduated from Jack Yates High School. At an early age, he was baptized and remained a steadfast supporter of the events in the Cedar Branch community. Lorenza was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hosting events and being the life of the...

THE STEPS OF A GOOD MAN   On April 28, 1945, in Washington, County, Georgia, Emory Cuby and Corine McMillian were blessed by the birth of their son, Walter Norris Cuby. He attended Davisboro Academy,  Thomas Jefferson Elder High School and furthered his education at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.  He received his Bachelor’s  degree from Morehouse and later attended the Theologic Seminary in Houston, Texas. Walter grew up in a loving, Christian...

Ida Mae Potts, the youngest of 7 beautiful children, was born on May 14, 1945 in     Grapeland, Texas to the parentage of Jessie and Phebie Potts. She attended W.R. Banks High School and graduated in 1964, with perfect attendance.  As a student, Ida was on the cheerleading squad, basketball team, track and field teams, choir and was the homecoming queen.  She furthered her education by attending Texas Southern University and Espanola Beauty College A woman of...

Dexter Jerome Watson was born on October 17, 1995 in Houston, Texas to the parentage of Dexter Neil Amos and Sharon Ann Watson.  As a product of the Houston Independent School District, he attended Kashmere Elementary, Northwest Preparatory Academy and Houston Heights High School. At an early age, he was baptized and maintained his faith in Christ throughout his life.   Dexter was a loving young man who enjoyed drawing, working out, photography and...

Michael Tyran Baker, the oldest of three children, was born on April 30, 1966,  in Houston, Texas to Michael T. Baker, Sr. and Bessie L. Goston.  He attended the Houston area schools and graduated from Milby High School in 1985. Shortly after graduation, Michael enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1986 where he served 3 ½ years.  He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and San Diego, California, and took his military responsibilities seriously and swore by the...

Thursday morning, October 20, 1949, at 5:00 a.m., Andrew and Johnnie Biggers welcomed their fourth child, Lon L. Biggers, into the world.  Lon accepted Christ at nine years old and was baptized at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in the Bland Lake Community.  He attended     Needville Elementary and Junior High School before attending C.H. Daniels High School and graduating in 1958.  As a student, he excelled in FFA and Track and Field. After Lon graduated from...