SISTER JUNE POSS SISTER JOHNIE BARNES SISTER DOROTHY DOLETA BOYCE SISTER MOZIE KATHRYN ALBRIGHT SISTER MARY ETHEL LONG BROTHER BENNIE COGBURN SISTER LYNETTA WILDE SISTER EMMA LOCKLEAR
Sister June Marguerite Poss was born Nov. 19, 1915 at Minneapolis, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Vern A. and Addie Mae Jagger Bisby. She departed this life in Grand Island, Nebraska on December 2000, at the age of 85 years and was buried to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, TX beside her beloved and devoted husband, Clarence Allen Poss. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1994. They were married on November 1, 1985 at Amarillo, Texas.
Sister June Poss retired from the Pacific Bell Telephone Co. after 23 years of service. She was a member of the United Primitive Baptist Church in Hamilton, TX. After her retirement, she and Alton made their home in Hamilton until his death. Shortly after, she moved to Grand Island, Nebraska to be near her sisters.
She is survived by one niece, Betty Jean Ayers of Salina, KS and several nieces and nephews. One sister, Dorothy Lessee and a brother, Donald D. Bisby preceded her in death.
She passed away at the Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, where she had resided since she suffered a heart attack in 1995.
Elder Gerald Stanford officiated at the graveside services at Hamilton, TX with burial in Oakwood Cemetery on December 11, 2000. We mourn our loss of Sister June, but know she is resting happily with her Lord and Master.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her remaining family and ask God's richest blessings upon them.
Be it also resolved that a copy be sent to her niece, Betty Jean Ayers, and a copy to the Banner of Love.
Read and approved by the church while in conference on May 27, 2001.
Elder James Robertson, Mod.
Sister Geraldine Brock, C.C.
The Lubbock Primitive Baptist church lost a dear sister and servant in Sister Johnie Barnes on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Sister Johnie, 79, was born Aug. 27, 1921 in Hamlin, Texas.
She married Cecil Barnes on April 26, 1940 in Roby, Texas. They lived in Lubbock for many years and served as active and faithful members of the Lubbock Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Cecil.
She was placed to rest, nevermore to suffer, in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock, TX with Elder George Johnson officiating the services.
May God add His great mercies to Brother Cecil and the family. We look forward to joining hands with Sister Johnie in the Great Morning.
Brother Dan Gowens, Church Clerk
Sister Boyce, better known to all the church members at the Tulia Church as "Aunt Doe", passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2000 in Plainview, Texas.
Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ has called from our midst a true and faithful servant. Sister Boyce [Aunt Doe} loved the true doctrine of Salvation by Grace, and she loved to sing the songs of Zion to the praise, honor and glory of her Lord. Aunt Doe had a favorite song that she loved to sing, "Precious Memories."
Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church in Silverton, TX at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000 with Randy Mullin, pastor of First Baptist Church in Silverton and Elder Francis Scott, pastor of the Primitive Baptist Church, Tulia, Tx officiating. Burial was in the Silverton Cemetery by Myers-Long Funeral Home directors.
Sister Boyce was born July 17, 1906 in Coryell County, TX
She moved to Briscoe County with her family in 1908. She attended school at Francis and Rock Creek.
She married George Harold Boyce in 1921 at Silverton. Brother Boyce served as deacon in the Tulia church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1979 and one daughter, Lilly Leona Boyce in 1931. Aunt Doe lived in Silverton until 1999, when she moved to Plainview Nursing home.
We know that Aunt Doe's spirit has returned to God, who gave it, and that her body was laid to rest in he narrow limits of the tomb to await the morning of the Resurrection, for the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first.
O Death, where is thy sting? O Grave where is thy victory? But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that this may be a comfort to the family in the days and weeks ahead. May the God of Heaven and Earth send the Holy Comforter to this family.
Survivors include three sons; Alvie Boyce of Crestone, CO; Harvey Carrol Boyce of Lubbock, and Harold Wayne Boyce of El Paso, TX.; Two daughters, Lottie Garrison of Silverton, and Joy Bornschein of Anchorage, Alaska; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren and three great-great-great-grandchildren.
One copy to be sent to the family. One copy to be sent to The Banner of Love and one copy to be placed on the church records.
Elder Francis Scott, Moderator
Bill Hiett, Church Clerk
The Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church of Pt. Enterprise, TX was saddened by the death of our dear Sister in Christ, Mozie Kathryn Albright on Sept. 4, 2000 at the age of 80.
Sister Albright was born to the late Electra and Eugenia Ledbetter on May 17, 1920. She was baptized by Elder W. W. Fowler in the early 1950's. Sister Albright's husband, Brother Elbert Albright preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters; Margaret Stockard, Alice Tucker, and Virginia Polser; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
We, the members of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church will sorely miss this precious member. She was faithful in her life, and has now entered into her eternal inheritance. Our prayers are with her family and friends.
In humble submission to our Heavenly Master.
The Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church
Elder Andrew Stull, Pastor
Sister Suzanne B. Stull, Clerk
The Primitive Baptist Church of Wellington, TX has lost a member of our church, Mary Ethel Long.
Sister Long was a very dear and special person to all of us. She was a faithful member of the Wellington Primitive Baptist Church for many years.
Mary Ethel Zuber Long was born May 8, 1911 and passed away April 8, 2000 at the age of 88 years and 11 months. Preceding Sister Long in death was her husband, Marvin Long and a grandson, Holt Bounds.
Surviving Sister Long is her son, Daryl Long and his wife, Jean of Carrollton, TX; three daughters, Marion and her husband Jimmie Bounds, Bobbie and her husband, Gaylen Ariola, all of Memphis and Betty and her husband, Benson Long of Wellington; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her brother, Woodrow Zuber, and her three sisters, Virgie Mills, Fay Hiner, and Willie Rozell, also survive her. Sister Long also has a host of nieces and nephews.
Services for Sister Long were held April 10, 2000 at First Baptist Church in Memphis, TX. Elder T. J.Pittman, pastor of Wellington Primitive Baptist Church officiated. Pallbearers were her nephews. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Memphis, TX.
Her family, friends and church members will miss sister Long. She had a quiet, unassuming manner, but her kind deeds spoke volumes.
One copy of this Resolution of Respect will be sent to the family, a copy to The Banner of Love and a copy be placed on the church records.
Written by request of the Wellington Primitive Baptist Church.
Loyd Langley, Mildred Langley,
Melba Marcum
In regular conference on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, the Church appointed this committee of brothers to write a Resolution of Respect for our brother, Bennie Alvis Cogburn.
Brother Bennie was born on March 26, 1906 in Rule, Texas. He came to Midland, TX in 1927. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater of Operation.
He was married to Ardice Bryant Cogburn, who preceded him in death. Three brothers and one sister also preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter, Fay Manville; three sisters, Gertrude Alderson of Abilene, TX, Lois Barron and Bessie Windle, both of CA., two brothers, Jack Cogburn of CA and Check Cogburn of Idaho.
Brother Cogburn joined Beulah Primitive Baptist Church of Midland and was baptized by our pastor, Elder Troy Barrington on March 9, 1997.
Though, up in years, he was always eager to come to his church to hear the gospel and enjoy the fellowship. Brother Cogburn attended the church in spite of his infirmities. Though his hearing was impaired, he truly enjoyed the sermons, even though he had to strain to hear at times.
Brother Bennie Cogburn no longer needs to strain to hear about his Lord, for on Nov. 8, 2000 in the Veteran's Hospital of Big Spring, TX Brother Cogburn got to go to the home he loved so much to hear about.
Graveside services were attended by many friends at his place of rest at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland, TX on November 10, 2000. His pastor, Elder Troy Barrington officiated at the service.
This Resolution written by the Committee of:
Brother Bob Drummond
Brother Dennis Walker
Elder Troy Barrington
This Resolution approved while in regular conference on December 10, 2000.
On November 7, 2000 it pleased our Heavenly Father in his infinite wisdom and power to call Sister Lynetta Wilde home to His eternal presence. Although our hearts are saddened by our loss, we bow in humble submission to His Holy Will.
Sister Lynetta is the daughter of Brother Henry Richards of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church of Purcell, OK. We have loved Sister Lynetta from her youth as she attended Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church of Oklahoma City with her parents, Henry and Jo and siblings, Dena and Lee. Although it has been several years since Sister Lynetta has attended here, we hold her and her family dear to our hearts. She will be greatly missed, however, we know she resides now with our Lord and is experiencing an everlasting peace not afforded us in this life. Our love and prayers are with the family.
In addition to her father and brother, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tara and Greg Russell and two grandchildren.
A memorial service was held in Norman, OK on Nov. 11, 2000 with Elder Mike Hughes and her brother, Lee, speaking.
Therefore, be it resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be placed on our church records, a copy sent to the family, and a copy sent to The Banner of love for publication.
Written by order of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church while in conference on December 3, 2000.
Elder Bill McCarthy, Pastor
Cheryl Meade, Church Clerk
The Valley Spring Primitive Baptist Church has once again bid farewell in this life on earth to one of our sweet precious sisters, Emma Locklear. Sister Emma was called to her heavenly home on October 26, 2000. Services were held Oct. 28, 2000, at Howell Doran Funeral Home in San Saba, TX. Her pastor, Elder Larry Hausenfluke officiated services with Elder Butch Rogers assisting. Interment was at Richland Springs Cemetery.
Sister Emma was born to Russell and Lucy Woods on Sept. 20, 1914, in the Field Creek Community in Llano County. On July 23, 1939 she married James Earl [Dogie] Locklear in Brady, Texas. Emma was the granddaughter of Elder S. R. Woods, who in 1882 helped to constitute the Valley Springs Primitive Baptist Church and served as our first pastor. She attended the Primitive Baptist Church all her life and joined the Valley Spring Church by letter in 1955.
Sister Emma was a faithful member always true to her faith in her daily walk in life. She loved the brethren, the song service and the preaching of the "Old Baptists". Emma served her fellowman as well as a licensed vocational nurse for many years, working in various nursing homes in the area.
Emma is survived by two sons, Dale and his wife, Linda Locklear and Herb and his wife, Faye; daughter-in-law Virginia Locklear of Lampasas; grandchildren Brenda, Norman, Linda, Deana, Audrey, Missy, Bonnie, Scott, Angie, Andy, Linnea, Robin, and Ambra; 21 great-grandchildren and one niece, Pat Spandenberg. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister, Florene Frost, and son, James W. Locklear.
Therefore, the membership of the Valley Spring Church resolve to honor and respect the memory of Sister Emma Locklear with this Resolution of Respect and will place one copy in the church records with copies to the family and a copy to the Banner of Love for publication.
Written by the request of the church by Brother Jimmy Shook and Sister Nancy Shook.
Brother Larry Hausenfluke, Moderator
Brother Jimmy Shook, Clerk