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Dr. Winston Clay McCowan Sr, was born on August 13, 1949, to Leon R. McCowan Sr, and Rubye Holt McCowan Bryant. Winston (affectionately called Bubba, Dr. Bubba, Daddy “M” and Grandaddy) accepted Christ at an early age, and was baptized at St. Paul United Methodist Church, in Jefferson Texas.   Dr. Winston McCowan Sr. attended East Texas State University, in Commerce Texas. While attending school in Commerce, he meets the Love of his Life LaWanda Harrison and they were...

Remembering Corine Spencer “I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7   Corine, one of two children was born on April 26, 1919, to the late Bessie Thomas and Jack Hughes in Holston, Louisiana. She attended school in Marion County and became a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church at an early age. Corine married the late Booker T. Spencer of Marion County and resided there until her passing. Corine and Booker T. created...

Eugene Robinson was born in Wynne Arkansas to Irene Strickland. He joined the Army as a Medic in June 1954, and was honorably discharged in July 1956 (Kansas). While attending Texas College in Tyler, Texas, Eugene met his wife Ida M. Robinson. They married on July 29, 1961. Eugene received a Masters in Education from Texas College, and taught several years before moving with his family to Jefferson, Texas. Upon arrival, he was first employed as a teacher, then Blackburn Syrup, and lastly...

  Webster Williams,8th Child of John Henry & Thelma James Justice Williams 1959 Graduate–Lincoln High School, Dallas, TX Star Drummer in Lincoln’s Regular/Jazz Bands US Army Veteran – Consummate Drummer in Army Band Played at Various Venues – Dallas & Houston, TX & Germany Owner – Webster’s Enterprise (Built/Designed Furniture & Made Clothing) Marched in the Streets of Houston, TX for Civil Rights Preceded Webster’s Death...

Tony was born March 20, 1980 to Jackie Smith and Danny Parker in Jefferson, Texas, He confessed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age.  He attended JISD.  Tony was proceeded in death by his grandmothers Veliza Seward and Esther Goynes, and his grandfathers A.D. Williams and Noble Parker Sr.  His Aunt Frances and Vanessa parker.  His uncles Richard and Jarvis Parker. Tony leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Jackie Smith and Danny Parker both of Jefferson,...