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Ruth Elaine Balka, a Jane of all trades, exemplified the notion that life circumstances do not dictate one's destiny. Born the only child to Wilson and Willie Lee Balka on Nov. 1, 1937, in Houston, TX, she proudly graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1955. Despite initially aspiring to become a pharmacist at Texas Southern University, fate had other plans. Undeterred, Ruth transitioned into the medical field as a lab assistant at the Blood Center of Houston. Motherhood...

Ruth Elaine Balka, a Jane of all trades, exemplified the notion that life circumstances do not dictate one's destiny. Born the only child to Wilson and Willie Lee Balka on Nov. 1, 1937, in...

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James Savere III

James Ray Savere III, 75 born in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 8, 1948 to James R. Savere, Jr. and Ruth M. Savere. He was known as Sy, Jimmy and JR. On Thursday March 14, 2024 he transitioned to his heavenly home. He professed his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Calvary First Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. H.C. Dilworth, currently under the leadership of Bishop C.E. Richardson, Sr. He attended West Oso High School, class of 1966 where he...

James Ray Savere III, 75 born in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 8, 1948 to James R. Savere, Jr. and Ruth M. Savere. He was known as Sy, Jimmy and JR. On Thursday March 14, 2024 he...

Timothy Verge

Timothy Earl Verge was born on September 18, 1968 to the parentage of Lucille Verge and Corinth Joshua in Marshall Texas. He was the youngest of five children. Tim accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Galilee Baptist Church in Marshall under the leadership of Paster O.C. Rollins. Tim attended Marshal High School and later he attended Texas Southern University where he had received scholarships in Track and Soccer. Tim held various jobs throughout his career;...

Timothy Earl Verge was born on September 18, 1968 to the parentage of Lucille Verge and Corinth Joshua in Marshall Texas. He was the youngest of five children. Tim accepted Christ at an...

On June 25, 1959, God displayed a son to Hilary, Jr., and Johnnie M. Brown. They named him Hilary Brown, III; At that time his mastery began. He was the third child of eight children to this union. Hilary attended public school in the HISD District. With many skills learned, he became knowledgeable in many areas such as mechanics, along with working beside his father at their neighborhood service station. Later, he grew interested in many other techniques like art, carpentry, and...

On June 25, 1959, God displayed a son to Hilary, Jr., and Johnnie M. Brown. They named him Hilary Brown, III; At that time his mastery began. He was the third child of eight children to this...

Tony Austin

On May 14,1953, a baby boy was born in Sargent. Texas to Cleo and Jewel Austin who they named Tony Robert Austin. He was the fourth child of nine born to this union. Tony grew up in Cedar Lake, Texas. He attended school at O.H. Herman in Van Vleck, graduating with the Class of 1972. Tony worked at Dow Chemical and Petteway Services for many years. After that, he did many contract assignments. Tony met and married Darlene Smith on June 29, 2002 in Bay City, Texas where...

On May 14,1953, a baby boy was born in Sargent. Texas to Cleo and Jewel Austin who they named Tony Robert Austin. He was the fourth child of nine born to this union. Tony grew up in Cedar Lake,...

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