Sherl Overton
Jan 22, 2026
The Life of Sherl “The Pearl”
Sherl Denice Overton was born in Waxahachie, Texas to Tommie and Joel Davis.
Sherl graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1985 where she excelled academically and went on to secretarial school in Dallas, Texas. She held positions at Gay & Taylor, Inc. and Crum & Forster Commercial Insurance in Dallas before moving back to Waxahachie to...
Nelda Albright
Jan 17, 2026
Obituary of Nelda Albright
Nelda Jenice McDonald Albright was many things to many people – and was good at all of them. She was a daughter, wife, mother, friend to many, neighbor, student, teacher, servant of the Most High God, and lover of talk, food, and entertaining activities.
Cleo and Nelline McDonald welcomed Nelda as their first and only child on March...
Vivian Mahdi
Dec 24, 2025
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die..."
A Time to Be Born
Vivian Ann Mahdi’s season began on September 20, 1953, in Milford, Texas, born to the union of Neal Perkins and Johnnie Mae Walker Perkins. Her roots run deep in the soil of...
Bob C Cobb
Nov 18, 2025
Life Reflections of Mr. Bob C. Cobb, Sr.
Bob Clayton Cobb Sr., 66, of Midlothian, TX, was born on July 26, 1959, to the parentage of Wilbert Cobb Sr. and Dorothy Cobb. He peacefully transitioned on November 17, 2025.
Bob grew up in Midlothian and attended Midlothian public schools. He was known for his warm heart, caring nature, and outgoing spirit. Always...
Foster Enos James
Oct 14, 2025
Foster Enos James was born on January 22, 1946, in Corsicana, Texas, to the parentage of Simon and Maude Lee James, who both preceded him in death.
Foster was a proud father, a loving, caring, generous, and outgoing man who lived his life to the fullest and faithfully fulfilled his role as long as his health permitted. He was reared in...
Joyce Angie Thomas
Oct 3, 2025
Joyce Angie Jackson Thomas was born in Elgin, Texas on November 22, 1947, to Roy D. Jackson and Etta Mae Moore. Mrs. Thomas grew up in Bastrop County and accepted Jesus Christ at an early age, joining Union Hill Baptist Church where her family were members. She graduated valedictorian from Emile High School in 1966. She then graduated cum laude...
Presiding Elder Elmer Louis Wright Ii
Aug 30, 2025
Rev. Dr. Elmer L. Wright II earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Paul Quinn College in Waco, Texas, and later received a Master's Degree from Prairie View A&M University. He continued his postgraduate work at Texas Southern University and was later awarded a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Paul Quinn College. Rev. Dr. Wright dedicated nearly 30 years to...
Herbert Donald Quaite
Aug 3, 2025
Herbert Donald Quaite, age 91, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and family, in his beloved hometown. Born on June 6, 1934, in Waxahachie, he was the beloved son of the late Lawerence Peyton and Lorena Person Quaite. Herbert attended primary school in Waxahachie, Texas and was a...
Gloria Lee Gerald
Jul 24, 2025
Gloria Lee Gerald, treasured soulmate, beloved mother, and grandmother passed away on July 24, 2025 at the age of 73. She was born on March 8,1952 in Issaquena County Mississippi to Baker Durr and Marvie Jewel Fleming*. Gloria was a loyal friend and consistently sacrificed by giving loving service and care to her family, and close friends throughout her life....
Elder Ezell Brown
Jul 17, 2025
Elder Ezell Brown was born on March 9, 1943 in Italy, Texas to Leatha Mae McCoy and Billy Keith Brown. Elder Brown attended I. M. Terrell High School in Fort Worth, Texas and later transferred to Dalworth High School graduating in 1962. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army. Elder Brown started a new chapter in his life when he...
Minnie Grisby
Jul 17, 2025
Life Reflection ... Minnie Grisby was born on March 5, 1925 in Calvert, Texas, to Mose Burford and Teresa Marie Burford. On July 17, 2025, she passed away peacefully at home, with each of her daughters by her side. Ms. Grisby confessed Christ as her savior at an early age and joined the Mt. Moriah Greater Missionary Baptist Church where...
