Obituaries

R.A. Cooks "Bo"

R.A. Cooks "Bo"

Jun 4, 2025

Celebration of Life services are currently pending. A life story is being lovingly prepared by the family to honor and remember their loved one.

Charlie O. Gantt

Charlie O. Gantt

Jun 3, 2025

A life story is being lovingly prepared by the family to honor and remember their loved one.

Sherry Lynn Stillman

Sherry Lynn Stillman

May 29, 2025

A life story is being lovingly prepared by the family to honor and remember their loved one.

Marand Crowder

Marand Crowder

May 27, 2025

A life story is being lovingly prepared by the family to honor and remember their loved one.

Gloria Adair

Gloria Adair

May 20, 2025

Gloria Adair, born August 14th, 1943, who passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Gloria was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose warmth and love touched all who knew her.

Throughout her life, Gloria devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family and friends. Her unwavering dedication created a legacy of love and kindness that will live...

Anika D. Petty

Anika D. Petty

May 19, 2025

A life story is being lovingly prepared by the family to honor and remember their loved one.

Wefter Session Jr.

Wefter Session Jr.

May 7, 2025

Wefter Session Jr., who passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength. Born on October 18, 1958, in Rusk, Texas, to Wefter Session Sr. and Glenda Bradley, Wefter was a proud son of East Texas, rooted in a large and loving family where faith, resilience, and joy were cornerstones of life.

Wefter was a man whose presence...

Betty Jean Rockwell

Betty Jean Rockwell

May 3, 2025

HER STORY

Betty Jean Rockwell lived a life marked by a quiet strength and devotion to God, church, and her family. She was born in Panola County, Texas, on November 5, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Leo Harris and Emogene Harris-Wilson. She was a Graduate of Lincoln High School, Studied at Draughon School of Business, and received a...

Reginald L. Turner

Reginald L. Turner

May 2, 2025

Reginald Turner was born December 20, 1955 to the late Bradford and Emma Turner in Dallas, Texas. At an early age he was baptized and later joined New Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. W.J Shackleford.

He loved his rich roots of the DFW area, he attended C. F. Carr Elementary and graduated from L.G Pinkston High School,...

Marie Brooks

Marie Brooks

Apr 30, 2025

Marie Brooks was born on July 15, 1964, to Annette Brooks and John L. Champ in Dallas, Texas. She grew up in the heart of West Dallas, where she developed a deep love for family, community, and connection.

Marie was a truly family-oriented woman who treasured time with her loved ones. Her beautiful smile lit up any room, and her vibrant...

Maybell Cooks

Maybell Cooks

Apr 29, 2025

Maybell Franklin Cooks was born to the late Charlie Franklin and Lucille Tucker Bateman on June 25, 1927. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Maybell grew up in East Texas in Wills Point. She received her education in the Van Zandt County School District. In Wills Point, TX is where she met Claude Cooks Jr. They were...

Vesta Lee Walker

Vesta Lee Walker

Apr 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Vesta L. Walker, affectionally known as Mother Walker, who passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, at the age of 82.

Mother Walker was known for her love for our Savior, King Jesus, for her kindness to everyone, for her love for mothers and children, for her passion for...

Willie James Howard, Sr.

Willie James Howard, Sr.

Apr 24, 2025

Willie James Howard, Sr was born to the union of Egusta Howard, Sr and Edna Allen Howard in Fairfield, Tx. His family moved to Dallas when he was 3 years old. He attended DISD Schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in Dallas, Tx. He owned Howard's Auto for a short period of time, and then he had a long...

Renee M. Viney

Renee M. Viney

Apr 20, 2025

Renee M. Barlow-Viney departed this life on April 20, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on April 22, 1956, she was the youngest daughter of Edward J. Barlow and Exelene Barlow. From an early age, Renee came to know Christ, shaping her life with faith, love, and devotion. She was celebrated for her vibrant personality, her deep love for...

Ruby Nell Bivens

Ruby Nell Bivens

Apr 14, 2025

Life Reflections

Ruby Nell Bivens was born December 2, 1930, in Kerens, Tx. She departed this life to be in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Dallas, Tx.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, James and Johnnie Mae Bivens, sister, Lula Mae Moore, and son, Floyd Lee Bivens.

Ruby attended school...