Obituaries

Obituary Brandon Marcel Leon McKinney was born to Mack Leon Bishop, II and Bernadean Stewart McKinney on the 9th day of August, 1978, in College Station, Texas. Brandon attended Bryan ISD and graduated from Bryan High School. Brandon enjoyed spending time with his kids, ...

Obituary Edward Washington, Sr. was born April 15, 1942 in Bridge City, LA, to the late Willie Washington, Sr. and Eliska Nelson Washington. He received and completed his education in the Jefferson Parish School System. He played semi-pro baseball for the Negro League out of

Obituary Jairus Shemar Johnson, known to many as JB, was born June 27, 2000 in Bryan, Texas to Nadeen Laird and J.W. Johnson. Jairus was the youngest of three children. Jairus attended Bryan ISD and was enrolled to receive his GED. Jairus loved spending time with his family ...

Obituary Missionary Lucy Smith Swain passed away on December 7, 2022. She was born to Perry and Luverta Green Smith in Wheelock, Texas. Upon finishing high school, Missionary Lucy Swain took vocational courses in nursing to obtain a certification as a Licensed Vocational ...

Life Reflections Ester Ruth Thompson Hall was born on February 20, 1937, to Roosevelt Thompson and Rose Lee Hollie Thompson. Ethel accepted Christ at an early age at Washington Chapel Baptist Church in College Station, Texas, under the leadership of the late Pastor Ernest ...

“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:6-7 Obituary Johnnie Lee Nutall, affectionately known as “Sonny,” was born March 10, 1942 in Steele’s ...

A Life Well Lived On Friday, July 13, 1928, in Bryan, Texas, Ella Mae Newton was born to George and Mary Newton. Ella was the fourth of seven children. She accepted Christ at an early age at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Bryan, Texas. Ella attended McMillan School and ...

Obituary Valesta Evette Collins (Netta), 64, of Seattle, Washington, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022. Valesta was born in Bryan, Texas, to Maurice and Dorothy (Daniel) Green. She graduated from Bryan High, attended Long Beach City College and progressed

Obituary Walter Merians Parnell, Sr., age 71, entered into eternal rest, on November 20, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1951, to Pete Parnell and Rebecca Kizzie in Brazos County, Texas, to Pete Parnell and Rebecca Kizzie. At an early age Walter confessed a hope in Christ. ...

Obituary On May 30, 1955, the late Glifford and Arlyne Steptoe welcomed a beautiful baby girl. They named her Gwendolyn Elaine Steptoe in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Gwendolyn attended public schools in Houston ISD and graduated from M.C. Williams High School in 1974. ...