Michael Anthony Greer
Aug 2, 2026
Michael Anthony Greer was born in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Roy I. Greer II and Lois D. Morgan Greer. He attended public schools in Dallas Texas, Sheffield Alabama, and Flint Michigan. After graduating from high school, he furthered his study of God’s Word at Bishop College, American Baptist Theological Seminary, and Tyndall Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute (J....
D. Lee Alcorn
Jul 28, 2026
The Life of Lee Alcorn
Doris Lee Alcorn was born on July 23, 1937, in the Ledbetter community of Rockdale, Texas. The eldest of four children, Lee was lovingly raised alongside his three sisters. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, beginning a lifelong journey of faith and...
Eara (Earie) Jean Coleman
Jul 27, 2026
Her Beautiful Journey
Eara (Earie) Jean Knight Coleman beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and faithful servant, departed this life peacefully on July 27, 2026.
Born on September 19, 1945, in Kaufman, Texas, Eara was the cherished daughter of Howard Knight, Sr. and Lillian Frances Jackson Knight. As the eldest daughter of seven children, she exemplified servant leadership from an early age. Through...
Ervin Eugene "SLIM" Smith, Sr.
Jul 25, 2026
Ervin Eugene Smith, Sr. was born on September 14, 1948, in LaRue, Texas, better known as Moore Station, Texas. He was the firstborn child of the union of the late Bishop William T. Smith and Mother Earnestine Smith.
Ervin was raised in a strong Christian home under the spiritual leadership of the late Evangelist G.E. Smith, the late Bishop Harold Smith,...
Mr. James Garland Stimpson
Jul 24, 2026
In Loving Memory
Mr. James Stimpson, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. Mr. Stimpson will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and generous spirit. He is survived by his family and loved ones, who will cherish his memory always.
Sue Oliphant Pinkard
Jul 24, 2026
On April 11, 1941, Charlie and Norvella Oliphant became the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl. They named her Sudene Oliphant. She was their pride and joy and the first of eight children. Growing up, the family affectionately called her “Sue.” She united with the church family at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She loved...
