Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Apr 12, 2025

Apr 12, 2025

Our Papa’s Life Journey

 Mr. Iniece Davis Jr., 82, of Dallas,Texas, passed away on April 12, 2025 @ 10:14pm, surrounded by loved ones. The gates of heaven opened up and the angels of God arrived in Dallas, Tx. Picked up Mr. Iniece Davis. Mr. Iniece Davis Jr. was born on February 22, 1943 in Harrison County,Texas to Mr. Iniece Davis Sr....

Apr 12, 2025

Para los que amé. Para los que me amaron.

Cuando yo me vaya, déjenme ir. Tengo muchas cosas que hacer y ver. No se aten a mí con sus lágrimas. Por los hermosos años, demos gracias.

Yo les di mi amor, ustedes pensarán en la alegría que me manifestaron. Les doy las gracias a cada uno de ustedes por el amor que...

Apr 5, 2025

En la congregación de Santa Gertrudis Coahuila un 22 de octubre de 1948 nació el cuarto hijo de Nicolás Martínez y Cruz Moreno, que bautizaron con el nombre de Valente Martínez Moreno. Valente platicaba de su niñez y recordaba sus experiencias trabajando en el cultivo, cuidando de los animales y aprendiendo de toda la vida en el rancho. Su amor...

Apr 1, 2025

Michael Perkins was born on November 15, 1955, to the late Ruth and Elton Perkins in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in West Dallas, where he attended Dallas Public Schools and began to shape his passion for life and work. From a young age, Michael developed a deep love for cleaning and pressing clothes, a craft that would stay with...

Mar 31, 2025

Born in Dallas, Texas, on March 8, 1930, to Herman Fryer and Ellie Logan Fryer, Ida was the second oldest of six children, all who preceded her to glory: Hermalee (Lewis) Adams, Robert (Stella) Fryer, Alonzo (Annie Ruth) Fryer, Betty Jo (Lewis) Butler, and Will H. (Lil) Fryer. After graduating from Lincoln High School in the Dallas Independent School District,...

Mar 31, 2025

Bertha Mae Campbell was born on August 29, 1939, in Marshall, Texas, to Fred and Genevieve Campbell. She was the youngest of five and the only daughter — a precious light among her four older brothers. From the very beginning, Bertha stood out with her radiant spirit, her gentle heart, and a voice that could move the soul.

Her love of...

Mar 30, 2025

Mar 25, 2025

On Tuesday, March 25, at 4:39 pm, Modester Cobbins Martin accepted the call from her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to move from her earthly residence to her heavenly home. This faithful servant of God was born in Wolfe City, Texas, on February 16, 1925. She was the youngest of five children born to Robert and Mary Johnson Cobbins. She...

Mar 24, 2025

Donnell Smith, 65, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Donnell was born on December 29, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Earl Smith and Mae Bertha Hubbard.

He graduated from Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in 1977. Donnell worked for many years as a CDL driver with Yellow Freight and was a proud...

Mar 23, 2025

The Life, Reflection, and Legacy of Mr. Billy Ray Lakes

Billy Ray Lakes was born on May 15, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, to the proud parents Willie Lakes and Betty Jean Byrd Lakes of Forney, Texas. As a young man, Billy was a member of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. Later, he joined Greater Garden Baptist Church, where he was an active...

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Mar 14, 2025

Willie Mae Caraway Smith was born in Timpson, TX to the parentage of Dole & Elnora Caraway September 28, 1928. She received her education at Timpson Schools.

Willie Mae moved to Dallas where she met and married C.W. Smith. They united with the Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she was faithful member over 50 years. She served on the Sr. usher...

Mar 13, 2025

Margaret O. Bolts Williams was born on October 8, 1932, in Forney, Texas, to the parentage of R.C. Bolts Sr. and Hettie Gleason Bolts. She had three brothers and one sister. She received her education in the Kaufman, Mesquite, and Dallas school districts. After high school, she worked various jobs in Dallas. In the late 1960s, she began working in...

Mar 3, 2025

John Albert Cooper was born on November 14, 1943, to Elias and Estella Cooper. He was the fourth child of ten children. He attended Long Elementary, Tech Jr. High and Tech High School. In 1961, John enlisted in the United States Air Force and completed a four-year term with an honorable discharge.

On October 20, 1971, John married the love of...