All Obituaries

Brother Duane “Law” Outlaw, 60, was called home on September 11, 2020. He was born October 4, 1959 in Roxboro, North Carolina. He was raised by loving parents Roosevelt and Dorothy Outlaw who instilled in him work ethic, love for family, and faith in God. Duane was baptized at an early age and brought up in New Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was proud of his country roots, and often talked with the biggest smile about growing up in Roxboro, North Carolina. Graduating from Person...

Marvin Lawry, Sr. was born on July 24, 1955 in Wichita Falls, TX to the late L.C. Lawry Sr. and Artie Lawry. He was a member of the last all black class to attend Booker T. Washington and graduated class of 1973 from Rider High School. He began working at Texas Electric, which is now known as Oncor, at the age of 28 and retired as a Senior Lineman 37 years later.  Marvin was ordained as a Deacon on August 8, 2010 and served faithfully until his transition to be with the Lord. He...

In Wichita Falls, Texas on January 28, 1934 a beautiful baby girl named Banna Sue Williams was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. She was a graduate of the historic Booker T. Washington High School, class of 1953 and attended Draughon’s Business College later that same year. Banna worked at Wichita National Linen for ten years. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Johnny Christian on September 25, 1957. Banna began her Christian walk at the St. Matthew Baptist Church...

Charlene Denise Alexander was gifted to this world and to the late Clara Mae Alexander and William Alexander on July 15, 1977 in Wichita Falls Texas. She was loved by all who knew her and will forever be remembered for her kind spirit and giving nature; Charlene was a friend and helping hand to all she met. She attended public school in Wichita Falls, Texas.  Charlene accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the Nehemiah Bible Based Church and later joined with the P.O.E.M....

Deacon Bart “Eric” Williams was born February 7th , 1960 in Wichita Falls to the parentage of Roosevelt Williams and Marie Henderson. It was in Wichita Falls that he received all formal education. He was a graduate of Hirschi High School. In 1977 Eric joined the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served his country and received an honorable discharge. Soon after he dedicated his life to the Lord, and in 1983, he married the love of his life Carol Reece. As a young man...

Anthony Eugene Rayford is the son of James and Joyce Rayford. He is survived by his wife DyeAnn Hicks-Rayford; three children - Jerron Hicks (married to Roshandra Hicks), Lewis Rayford (married to Lawana Rayford), Stephon Rayford, and a beloved nephew in which he called his own, Chris Burris; leaving 9 grandchildren and plenty of loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, and extended family. He also leaves to cherish his memory, six siblings - Rebecca Hill, Renee Bailey, Marilyn Davis, Hollis...