All Obituaries

Fayetta Watts was born on the 8th day of October, in the year our Lord, 1959 in Houston, Texas. She was the first child and oldest daughter of seven children born to Carolyn Watts Roberts and John Leo Roberts. Her education began in the Houston Heights at P.H. Holden Elementary School. She then matriculated to Hamilton Middle School.  Fayetta graduated from Waltrip Senior High School in 1977.  Thereafter, she earned an Associate’s degree in criminal...

Jonathan Paul Barkley was born on May 24, 1961 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  His parents, William and Rosetta Barkley, made their home in Houston where he attended Blackshear and Rhoads Elementary schools, Albert Thomas Middle School, and graduated from Ross Sterling High School. Known as “Johnny” by family and friends, he enlisted in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge.  Johnny kept a job, for the most part.  He enjoyed cars, people and...

Nelda Kay James was born on November 29, 1962, the youngest of nine children born to J.B. and Inell James. She was raised in Crockett, Texas and graduated from Crockett High School.  She later moved to Nacogdoches, Texas where she attended Stephen F. Austin College. Nelda Kay accepted Christ at an early age and continued to practice her faith in God. If you ever asked her how she was, she would reply, “ I am good, by the grace of God.” She later moved to Houston,...

Hezekiah Stallworth was born on April 1, 1935 in Lakewood, Florida to Chester Stallworth, Sr. and Lossie Mason Stallworth.  He was educated in the Hamtramck public school system in Hamtramck, Michigan and furthered his education by attending Ottawa University in Kansas.  He attended seminary at Mary Allen College in Crockett, Texas and dedicated his life to ministry.  Hezekiah accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Belmont #1 Baptist Church in Garland,...

Remembering Steffon Steffon Dewon Harvey was born on November 18, 1987 in Crockett, Texas to the parentage of Thomas Earl Williams and Jacqueline Ann Harvey. Steffon attended Lansberry Elementary, Trinity Middle School and Trinity High School.  He was baptized at an early age and maintained his faith throughout his life. Steffon was a joy to be around.  He had an infectious smile and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his girls.  Outings with them were the...

Bobby Lee Gainous was born on November 26, 1946 in Houston, Texas to the parentage of Robert and Mary Francis Stubblefield Gainous. Bobby received his formal education in the Houston Independent School District. At an early age, he accepted Christ and was baptized. Bobby enjoyed working with leather and was an expert mechanic. On March 6, 2024, Bobby Lee entered into eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his father and brother (Vincent Richmond). Left to cherish his...