Branford Dawson Funeral Home

04/19/2026

Mr. Darryl Cleophas Hill Sr. was born on February 10, 1962, to his mother, Freddie Jean Finley. She later married Sammy Finley, who became Darryl’s stepfather and played a significant role in his upbringing. In his early years, he attended Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, ...

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04/14/2026

Melody Ann Kelley was born April 28, 1953, to James and Yvonne Holmes in Jackson, Ohio, where she also graduated from High School. She was a member of Grant Chapel Baptist Church, Troy, Texas. She worked for Sears, Roebuck & Co in Temple, Texas for 26 years. She was preceded in death by her parents ...

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04/13/2026

Reginia Salisbery was born on April 18, 1953, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to the late Jacob Salisbery, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Salisbery. She united with Corinth Missionary Baptist church in Temple, Texas, and remained a member throughout her life.
Reginia received her education in the Temple Independent...

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03/28/2026

Robert A. Evans, Jr. was born on October 29, 1948, in Belton, Texas, to Robert and Ida Mae Evans, Sr. He grew up in Belton with two younger brothers, Richard (Quarterback for Belton High School in 1975) and Rodney, and joined Bethel A.M.E. Church under the leadership of Veliesa A. Edwards.
Robert ...

03/25/2026

Shirley Ivey Gunn Wiseman was born on December 2, 1953, in Belton, Texas, to the late Billy Jack Ivey, Sr. and Beatrice Ivey. She graduated from Temple High School in 1971 and went on to build a dedicated career as a pharmacy technician, serving at Eckerd Drugs in Round Rock, as well as Scott & Whit...

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03/23/2026

Mr. Todd B. Johnson was born on September 20, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, to the union of Rosetta Venable and James Johnson. He was born at Parkland Memorial Hospital and was raised with love and care, spending part of his upbringing with his grandmother, Ethel Venable.

At an early age, Todd pro...

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03/17/2026

Ms. Brittany Sha’Nay Demerson was born on March 3, 1983, in Temple, Texas, to Kathy Roberson Demerson and Marion Demerson. From the very beginning, Brittany was a source of immense joy to her family.

A vibrant and beautiful soul, Brittany was known for her infectious smile and her quick wit....

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03/17/2026

Berdia Jean Jones was born on August 26, 1933, to the late Thomas Davis and Jessie B. Spencer. From this union, one child was born.

Berdie, as she was affectionately known, received her education at Humphrey High School in Coleman, Texas, and later attended Dunbar High School in Temple, Texa...

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03/17/2026

Louise (Smith) Porter was born on January 9, 1925, in Temple, Texas. She was the first child of Earl and Ineta Smith and was affectionately known as Louise to her friends and family. Louise spent her childhood in Temple, Texas, where she was a lifelong member of Saint James United Methodist Church. ...

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03/13/2026

Delia Janette McKenzie, 90, of Temple, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. She was born on April 5, 1935, and lived a long life filled with love, strength, and devotion to her family.
Janette was known for her warm heart, gentle spirit, and the kindness she shared with everyone she met...

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03/05/2026

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03/05/2026

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