Melvin D Hockensmith Jr

On Thursday October 16 2025 God called our beloved Dad Brother Grandfather Uncle Cousin and Friend home to rest in His eternal arms. Leroy as he was affectionately called by family and friends peacefully departed this life at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center. Prince was born in Southamp...

A Celebration of Beverly Gail Avilas Life age 79 of Burkeville Texas will be held at a later date. A native and a longtime resident of Groves Texas she has been a resident of Burkeville Texas for the past 20 years. Beverly was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Port Arthur Texas. She loved her...

Willie Earl Hunt a native of Alma Alabama and resident of Mobile Alabama received his wings on January 31 2021 while at Providence Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Early in life Willie joined Antioch AME Church in Alma Alabama. Willie enjoyed fishing yardwork gardening Mardi Gras and Alabam...

Elmo Clinton Archer age 90 of Max Meadows Va. passed away Sunday December 21 2025. He was born in Wythe County Va. on May 31 1935 to the late Garland C. Archer Sr. and Emma Reynolds Archer. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Garland Cecil Archer Jr. Melvin Graham Archer Richard Archer and ...

Linda worked as a devoted caretaker to the elderly in her community. She was known for her love of family and taking them on adventures whether it was a road trip camping or Jersey Devil hunting. Above all she cherished her time spent with her grandchildren. Beloved daughter of the late James and Ir...

William Henry Bowen was born October 27 1931 to Arthur and Annie Morton Bowen in Prince Edward County Virginia. He quietly transitioned into eternity on November 1 2025 from Centra Specialty Hospital Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg VA. William joined High Rock Baptist Church at an early age. ...

On Tuesday morning December 23 2025 Shirley Harris Bolding departed this life and went to be with the Lord while at her home surrounded by her family. Shirley Harris Bolding was born on September 10 1943 in Prince Edward County to the late Alexander Harris and Emma Jane Harris. After graduating from...

Melvin Dean “Mel” Hockensmith, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 5, 2026, in West Chester, Ohio. Born on March 2, 1943, in Niles, Oh...

Sara Osorio Sepulveda 73 of Allentown passed away on December 24 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Moises Sepulveda. Born in Naguabo Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Manuel Osorio and Paula Cordero. Survivors include her husband a son Melvin Lopez Jr....

Daryl LeRoy Wetzel age 82 of Knox passed away at Clarion Hospital on December 26 2025 after a short battle with bile duct cancer. Born May 4 1943 at home in Beaver Township Clarion County he was the son of the late William Wetzel and Lula Bashline Wetzel and graduated from Keystone High School in 19...

Life began for Bro. John Melvin Benjamin Jr. "Benji" as the child born to the union of John Melvin Benjamin Sr. and Febia Annette Frank of Dallas Tx. His adulthood was spent in Eunice where he attended school. He Worked at a construction plant for over 10 years various other jobs. He leaves to cher...

Carolyn A. Swanier a beloved wife mother grandmother and greatgrandmother was born on June 13 1939 in Pass Christian. She was called home to rest after a life marked by love quiet strength and devoted service to others. She was united in marriage to Melvin R. Swanier Sr. and together they built a fa...

Hemberger Joanne G. nee Grebe of The Hill at Whitemarsh in Lafayette Hill age 96 December 28 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert H. Hemberger. Joanne was the daughter of Melvin and Mable nee Marple Grebe She is survived by her sister Edythe G. Cannon and predeceased by her brother Melvin Grebe Jr....

Melvin D. Sydebotham 87 of McConnelsville passed away on Mon. Jan. 19 2026 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Home. He was born on Feb. 16 1938 in Kansas City Kansas to the late Lloyd Sydebotham and Mildred Stevens Riley. He served many years as the Minister for the Calvery Baptist Church in McConnelsvill...

Melvin Joe H. Austin Jr. age 83 of Devon Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on January 3 2026 following a brief illness. Joe was born on October 30 1942 in Charleston South Carolina. In 1957 he moved with hismother and his older twin sisters Edna and Lelia to Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The family l...

Mr. Melvin Leroy Mozee Sr. of Wright City MO passed away on Friday January 2 2026 at the age of 84. He was a life long resident of Wright City born to the late Noah and Grace nee Coleman Mozee on January 9 1941. Melvin worked for many years for the City of Warrenton in the street department. He was ...

Esther Mae Hood was born November 3 1932 to Otis and Estelle Little in Wadesboro NC. She departed this life peacefully on December 18 2025 at Trinity Elms Health and Rehabilitation. She was a devoted member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she served on the Mass Choir Spiritual Choir EBC Choral Choi...

Brunswick Melvin Harrington 81 of Topsham passed away at Midcoast Hospital on Friday September 27 2019. He was born on October 3 1937 in Topsham a son of Ernest and Ruth Hazelton Harrington. He was educated in local schools and went on to work at various shoe factories as well as at JJ Cleaners. Me...

Our beloved Timothy Earl Dukes transitioned to life eternal on January 3 2026. Tim navigated life inspired by his mothers teaching of Christian values. Timothy "Timmy" Dukes son of Evelyn and Robert Dukes Sr. was born on January 26 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Melvin Ro...

Melvin E. Snook Towner Jr. 84 of Emporium PA passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday afternoon January 5 2026. He was born on July 9 1941 in St. Marys PA a son of the late Melvin and Mary Tauses Towner. On February 21 1970 he married Dianna Sprung who preceded him in death. Snook proudly s...

On Monday December 29 2025 Jean Purcell of Downingtown PA passed away unexpectedly at home. On February 19 1949 Chester and Addie Johnson became parents to another set of twins. This time twin girls. Jean also affectingly known as Nute grew up in Coatesville Unionville and eventually Kenneth Square ...

Melvin George Shope Sr., 81, of Avella, formerly of Oregon and Erie, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Premier Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.He was born on October 30, 1944 in Girard, PA, son of the late Melvin Lewis and Meryl Agnis Parmerter Shope.Melvin attended Gira...

Infant Anakin Wayne Charles, 2 months 22 days old, entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Born on July 9, 2025, in Richlands, VA, he was the son of Dewey Wayne Charles and Selena Marie Spencer.Anakin was loved so greatly by so many and will be missed deeply. His memory we wi...

Brother Eddie James Roberson was born July 16 1952 in Marshall Texas. Eddie was the baby boy of the late Clinton Roberson and Assie Dean Mitchell. Eddie attended Kelly Junior High School in Scottsville Texas H.B. Pemberton Jr. Senior High School in Marshall Texas. He was the youngest of four brother...

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Diane Lynn Martin 72 of Princeton passed away on Sunday January 11 2026 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 8 1953 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late Melvin Ray Martin Sr. and Grace Allen Viars Martin. Diane worked in the administrative office for nursing homes. She was a member o...

Jeanette Yvonne Gilstrap Smith was born to the parentage of Erma and James Gilstrap in Greenville Texas on Sunday December 131959. She received her formal education from schools in the Greenville Independent School District graduating from Greenville High School with the 1978 Class. Later she studie...

Matthew Scott Temple entered into eternal rest on Monday January 5 2026. He was born on February 11 1968 in Richmond Virginia to the late Amos Temple and Orgie Ree Temple. On August 12 1994 Matthew was united in holy matrimony with Monica Temple with whom he shared many years of love and devotion. M...

Ms. Dorris "Dot" Lee Savoy 83 of Beaumont Texas passed away on Tuesday December 23 2025 in Beaumont Texas. Celebration Service for Ms. Savoy will be at 1200 Noon on Saturday January 10 2026 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church located at 3920 W. Cardinal Dr. Beaumont Texas 77705 with burial service ...

A native and resident of St. James. He passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at his residence. He was 68.Visitation on  Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. until Services at 12:00.Noon at Brazier-Watson Funeral Home at 623 Railroad Avenue in Donaldsosnville.  Burial will be in private.Su...