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Graveside Services for Truman Ross, 79, of Houston, Tx. and formerly of Grimes Co., Shiro comm. Tx , were held Sat. Oct. 03, 11 AM, @ the Foster Cemetery , Loma comm. , W. Walker Co., Tx. 5541 Hwy 30 East. Truman was born to the parentage of Harvey, Sr. and Corine Griffin Ross, of Grimes Co, Tx Jan. 16 , 1947. His Life experiences include the Poultry Industry, general Carwash svcs and Landscaping svcs . His former marriage produced a son, Truman E Ross. Later in life his immediate family include , two sons and a daughter. Life's challenges, these latter years allowed him to reside in the care of a devoted neice, Ratasha R. Warren, of Cypress, Tx. Truman was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Arthor & James Ross, Wilson ( Flip ) Stewart, Sr.; sister, Sally R. Whiting; and other siblings, Charlie, Dorothy, Nell, Calvin, Daniel and Gladys McWhorter. He leaves cherished memories, with his children, Christopher T. Ross of Houston, Tx , Chadwick Nichols of Huntsville, Tx, Sasha Ross of College Station, Tx , and a son, Truman E Ross. ; a Sister, Georgia Ross- Shavers of Houston, Tx, Albert & Harvey Ross, Jr. of Navasota, Tx, several grandchildren and great grandchildren and other collateral relatives and friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------
James Willie Nickerson, Sr.
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Nathaniel Williams, Sr. , 79 , Navasota, Tx. , expired June 28, 2026 , in the confines of the family home in Navasota , Tx. He was born , to the parentage of Mr. R. D. & Mozell Cotton Bates WIlliams, Feb. 12, 1947, Lubbock, Tx and he attended the Washington Co. , Tx. public schools. Nathaniel met and married the former Miss Karen F. Motley in 1967, to which union, Sons, Nathaniel , Jr. and Darrell were born. Nat, persevered through life, serving with the Job Corps, and also becoming the FIRST Black Chef, to cook in Indianapolis, IN, during the early 60's. His other work experiences, include Dickey 's Tire Shop, and working in his Family's entertainment lounge, of which he was the 'DJ' Man, often offering his signature phrase " WORK CHILLINS ." Nathaniel 's hobbies include organizing a Baseball team, " Shoots Mobile Home " Nat, Sr. was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Roosevelt, Lester, Troy and Don Williams. He leaves pleasant memories with his wife, Karen F. Williams, of Indianapolis, IN. , sons, Nathaniel Williams, Jr. ( Carolyn ) of Navasota , and Darrell M. Williams ( Rebecca ) of Galveston, Tx.; seven grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; a Brother, James Williams, Sr. of Dickinson, Tx., and a Sister, Mrs. Shirley W. Gildstrap of Navasota, Tx.; neices and nephews, and other collateral relatives and friends . Mr. Nathaniel Williams, Sr. was interred in the Centerpoint Cemetery, 14885 Hwy 1774, Plantersville , Tx. 77363
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Richard Louis Lipscomb, 70 , of Navasota, passed on Sunday, June 28, 2026 . He was born , July 11, 1955 to Mr. Williams and Ms. Betty G, Lipscomb, in Old Washington, Washington Co., Tx. and he attended the local public schools of the area, and was a Navasota, High School graduate, Class of '74. He was a versatile musician, ( not un-like his great - grandfather, the GREAT ! MANCE LiPSCOMB, of Navasota, Grimes Co., Tx. ), having played in various bands in South Texas; AND, he was able to have his music recorded with the MUSICAL GROUP , ' The ' 58 Engineer's ' !! Richard leaves cherish memories with a Sister, Mrs. Bonnie Blackmon and a brother, Charles, both of Houston, Tx. and a brother, Fred , associated with the State of Texas ; A devoted Uncle, Mr. Jimmy Lipscomb, of Navasota ; Uncles -- Leroy of the Woodlands, Tx. and Willie of Houston, Tx. AUNTS, Francis of Old Washington, and Dorothy and Ruby of Houston, Tx., and numerous other collateral relatives and friends . On July 05. 2026., in keeping with his desires, Cremation services were preformed .
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Robert C. Turner

Turner, Robert Charles , 73 of Bryan, Tx. and formerly of Anderson, Tx.passed, following a lengthy illness, due to an auto - pedestrian accident, 2024.He was born July 19, 1952, one of seven children, to the parentage of Andrew Turner, Jr & Mary Minor Turner, in Anderson, Grimes County, Tx. , and he attended the local community school . Robert was employed in several industries, in the area. He leaves to cherish pleasant thoughts, with his Wife, Mrs. Estella Handerson Turner, of Navasota , Grimes Co., Tx ; a son, Broderick Turner of College Station, Tx.; several grandchildren,; sisters, Vernice & Pearlie; step -sisters , Gail, DeElla and Pam ; step - brothers, Andrew Phillip Turner , Terry & Larry Banks, Stanley Creeks and other collateral relatives and friends.Cremation svcs were conducted for Mr. Turner.

Green Burial

A Green Burial is a cremation alternative, and a viable alternative to "traditional" burial practices in the United States. It is an earth friendly option when considering burial vs cremation. Many families choose cremation because it's seen as more environmentally friendly than traditional burial. The simplicity of a green burial is in tune with nature and need not be expensive.
What is Green Burial?
Simple and natural. Green burial, or natural burial, ensure the burial site remains as natural as possible in all respects. Interment of the bodies is done in a biodegradable casket, shroud, or a favorite blanket. No embalming fluid, no concrete vaults.