Obituaries

Jul 24, 2025

Debbie Clotiel White, 73, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Heritage Turner Park in Grand Prairie, Texas. She was born on October 14, 1951 in Dallas, Texas to Emmanuel Coleman and Romy Rosier McWilliams.

Debbie grew up in Dallas, Texas. She worked as a caregiver for 20 years retiring in 1999.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Romy...

Jul 23, 2025

Life Reflection of Henry Dues Sr.

Henry Dues was born in Kaufman, TX on May 18, 1947, to the parentage of the late Arthur Dixon and Roberta Collins. He was the 5th of 7 children. He received his education from Dunbar High School (K-12) in Ferris, TX. Henry worked at Baylor Hospital for a couple of year that is where he...

Jul 21, 2025

Dwight “Pierre” Garland was born on a chilly winter’s day, January 7, 1965, in Kilgore, Texas, to Willie Ray Garland, Sr. and Jackie Mae (Yarbrough) Garland. From the beginning, Pierre brought a vibrant energy into the world—one that would touch the lives of so many throughout the years.

Pierre’s childhood was filled with imagination, grit, and a spark for life that...

Jul 18, 2025

Gloria Genell Turner-Blair, 77, has moved from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Charlton Methodist Medical Center.Gloria Genell Blair was born November 28, 1947, to the parentage of Thomas Jefferson, Sr. and Dollie Gibson-Turner in Fairfield, Texas of Freestone County. She was a graduate of Dogan High School class of 1966.

She confessed her...

Jul 16, 2025

A TIME TO BE BORN

Clara B. Shepard-Roberson was born July 4, 1930, to the proud parents of the late DeWitt Shepard and Arie V. Thomas-Shepard. She was the second oldest of ten children. She was formerly united to Sylvester Higgins and this bought two beautiful children.

A TIME TO SERVE THE LORD

At an early age, Clara confessed her life to Christ...

Jul 15, 2025

A Time to be Born: November 20, 1930

A.D. Kendrick was born to George Kendrick and Mattie Exie-Sturges-Kendrick of Haynesville, Louisiana. Prior to his high school graduation the family relocated from Haynesville to Los Angeles, California (hereafter L.A). His parents purchased a home on Bandera Street in L.A. He attended David Starr Jordan Senior High School where he played football and...

Jul 12, 2025

Narcie Mae Fields, 95, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at her home in Dallas, Texas. She was born on May 9, 1930 in Fort Worth, Texas to Floyd Richard and Lottie (Conner) Richard.

Narcie grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. She was educated through the Fort Worth Independent School District and attended Dunbar High School. She served her community...

Jul 10, 2025

Alyne Sneed, a truly remarkable woman, who devoted her life to helping anyone that she encountered in need with sincere passion, empathy, and unwavering integrity. Born on March 11, 1926, in the small town of Creedmor, Texas to Robert Sneed and Myrtle Thornton Sneed, both preceded her in death. As an only child, she became very creative at an early...

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Jul 1, 2025

Charles Frye Sr. was born September 11, 1938, in Louisville, Alabama. Charles graduated from Barber County High School in Clayton, Alabama. He attended Allied Institute of Technology in 1969 and went on to build a successful career as both a Master automotive technician and a dedicated entrepreneur. On August 1, 1959, Charles was united in holy matrimony with Annie Dorothy...

Jun 28, 2025

Jun 27, 2025

LaJoyce Price McDuffie, a prayer warrior and devoted mother, caregiver, precious aunt, and friend, transitioned to her eternal rest on June 27, 2025, in Garland, Texas. She was born on June 3, 1953, in Marshall, Texas. LaJoyce was a beacon of love and compassion to all who were fortunate to know her. She was surrounded by the gentle teachings of...

Jun 23, 2025

Mary Ruth Tunstle was born May 19,1928 in Tyler, Texas, to the late Fannie Mae Ware and Robert Powell. She married the late Willie James Tunstle & moved to Dallas, Texas.

Mary Ruth Tunstle was a devoted woman of God, Mary Ruth was a long-standing and faithful member of True Believers Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the choir. She...

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Jun 18, 2025

Bessie Theresa Standberry passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children. Leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and Strength. Bessie T. was born December 1, 1942, in Farmersville, Texas (Collin County) to Thomas James (TJ) Hardman and Bessie Helen (Bacon) Riley whom both preceded her in death. Bessie T. adoringly known as "Sue" was the firstborn of 20...

Jun 10, 2025

Carman Delorise Hudson was born on August 9, 1955, in Dallas, Texas under the parentage of Emel Cobb and Yvonne Cobb. She was reared in Dallas and received her formal education in Dallas Public Schools, concluding with South Oak Cliff High School, where she discovered her passion for Arthurian legend.

Following her studies, she entered the employ of Baylor University Medical...