All Obituaries

Matilda Bowen Dudley transitioned from this earthy life to her eternal life on Jan. 18, 2020. Matilda (Tillie) was born August 1, 1928 to the late Simon Bowen and the late Ola Mae (Goolsby) in Macon, GA. She was the 8th child of 9 children to this union. Matilda received her formal education and graduated from Hudson High School. She accepted Christ at a young age. She met her high school sweetheart while attending Hudson High School.  On Sept. 26, 1948 she married her high school...

Joa Beatrice Wilson-Smith (Jo B) was born November 20, 1939 in Austin, TX to Odessa Fennell. Joa and her brother James Wilson were both raised in St. Johns by their grandmother Sarah Fennell. Joa attended school in St. Johns and she graduated from A.N. McCallum High School in Austin, TX in 1957.  She then attended Texas Southern University in Houston, TX. Joa relocated to San Francisco, CA in 1959 where she lived most of her life. She worked for the US Postal Service, this is where she...

Robert Edward Lee, Jr., 75 of Austin, Texas was born in Williamsburg, Virginia on October 19, 1944 to Laura Belle Council-Lee and Rev. Robert E. Lee, Sr.  Robert accepted his walk with Christ at an early age beginning his spiritual journey at Antioch Baptist Church in Waco, Tx.  Later in life he transitioned his spiritual walk through his membership at Peaceful St. James Baptist Church.  Robert’s walk with God was completed through his years of membership at Freedom Home...

Maery Lou Young Street, July 17, 1917-January 13, 2020, was the daughter of Tom Young and Sarah Young Smalley of Florida, and the sister of Thomas Young and Arlester Young.  Both parents and brothers and a grandson (Osokwe N’namdi Street) preceded her in death. Maery Lou attended the public schools of Miami, Florida and graduated with honors (Cum Laude) from Tuskegee Institute (University).  After employment in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC, she received the Master of...

Javion Jaquay Williams was born to Barbara Mitchell and Jeffrey Williams on February 21, 2000. Javion attended Austin Independent School District schools throughout his young life and graduated from William B. Travis High School in May 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory: Jeffrey Williams (Father), Barbara Mitchell (Mother), sister Shadreka Mitchell, brothers Curtis Toliver, Jr. (Jeanine), Eric Toliver and Akia Hampton. In addition to his immediate family, Javion will be missed by his...

Jerreldine Bradford-Topsy was the second child born to Early and Erma Bradford on April 24th 1941 om Kimbro, Texas.  She accepted Christ at an early age at St. Paul Baptist church.  She attended school in both Kimbro and Elgin, Texas.  She later joined True Light Baptist church under the leadership of Rev. J. R. Williams until her homegoing.  She retired from the University of Texas with over 20 years of service.  She was united in holy matrimony to Isiah Manor, to...

Carol Lanette Porter was born in Austin, Texas, the second child of Alexander W. and Hudie M. Porter (deceased).  She died on December 31, 2019, surrounded by her immediate family.  She was educated in schools throughout the United States. Carol enjoyed an active childhood growing up and was selected as Ebenezer Church Queen and served in several capacities in school activities across the Midwestern and Northeastern United States.  She was a traveler with her family and...