Obituaries

Annie Lois Parker

Annie Lois Parker

Oct 19, 2025

Annie Lois Parker was born in Cason, TX to Harve and Eavie Doddy, who she long credited with giving her a strong spiritual foundation and keen business sense. She attended J.J. Rhoades High School in Daingerfield, TX, later relocating to Dallas to continue her education at Bishop College. Annie married George W. Smith, welcoming her much beloved son, Eddie C....

Willie Jean Johnson

Willie Jean Johnson

Oct 19, 2025

Willie Jean was born on July 13, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, to Willie Cooper and Lou Jean Cooper(Barrett). She was the fourth of eight children and grew up in a close-knit family where faith, hard work, and loyalty ran deep. She graduated with high honors from

W.W. Samuel High School, Class of 1972 - a bright student with determination that carried...

Manuel Rodolfo Villarreal

Manuel Rodolfo Villarreal

Oct 17, 2025

Manuel Rodolfo Villarreal, age 60, of Oak Cliff, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born on November 13, 1964, in Dallas, Texas.



Manuel was the beloved son of Socorro Villarreal and the late Monico Villarreal. He is survived by his loving mother, Socorro; his siblings Monico Villarreal Jr., Ileana Gonzalez, Geraldine Holden, Sigifredo Villarreal, and Griselda Villarreal; and...

John Paul McCrumbly

John Paul McCrumbly

Oct 13, 2025

Life should not only be lived, but it should also be celebrated.

John Paul McCrumbly transitioned to a new life on October 13, 2025, at home in Mansfield, Texas surrounded by the love of family. He was born on July 28, 1953, in Dallas, Texas to John Ed McCrumbly and Mary Lou Houston McCrumbly who loved him dearly. John Paul experienced...

Imogene Antwine Marsh

Imogene Antwine Marsh

Oct 3, 2025

On Friday, October 3, 2025, Imogene Antwine Marsh died unexpectedly at the age of 74. On Thursday evening, like most days, she was on the phone with my sister Elisa (Lisa) as they watched their favorite shows together. A few hours later (c. 1 a.m.), after a meal, an unexpected upset stomach, shower and comforting words from Lisa, she said...

Elza Malone

Elza Malone

Oct 2, 2025

Elza Malone Jr., affectionately known as “Jr,” was born on January 6, 1966, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Elza Malone Sr. and Vera L. Malone, who preceded him in death. He pursued his early education in Dallas and graduated from A. Maceo Smith High School in 1984. As a young man, Elza Jr. found joy in tinkering with gadgets, loved...

Wallace "Mandee" Eugene Manuel Jr.

Wallace "Mandee" Eugene Manuel Jr.

Sep 17, 2025

Wallace “Mandee” Eugene Manuel Jr. was born on July 16, 1977, in Arlington, TX to Wallace Eugene Manuel,Sr., and Debra Ann Garrett-Manuel (who proceeded him in death). He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1996 as a football legend. He furthered his education in trade school, where he earned a certification in electrical studies.

Wallace was the father of two...

Lamont Shields

Lamont Shields

Sep 6, 2025

Lamont “Pal” Shields, the beloved youngest son of the late Johnny Shields and Irvalene “Cookie” Shields, was born on December 30, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. He was raised with love and laughter alongside his siblings—Paulette Yvonne Shields-Thompson, Robert Shields, and Reginald Shields. He was preceded in death by his dear sister, Vickie Shields-Easley, and cherished niece, Shannon Shields.

A proud alumnus...