Branford Dawson Funeral Home

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

View Ronnie Ray Hawkins, Jr.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/05/2026

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03/03/2026

Angel Rangel Garcia was born February 13, 1947, to Inez Garcia Picasso and Maria de Jesus Rangel-Bueno in Guanajuato, Mexico. He was of Catholic faith. He was married to Maria Isabel Hernandez Gordillo. He worked as a self-employed handyman and later retired. He was preceded in death by his parents....

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02/28/2026

Christopher Glen Garner was born January 19, 1978, to Donnie Campbell and Tracy E. Garner Gooden. From the very beginning, Chris brought warmth, strength, and joy into the lives of those around him. Christopher eventually met and married his best friend and the love of his life, Mildred, on June 1, ...

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02/24/2026

View Robert H. ("Sonny", "Black Rob") Dever III's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.