Obituaries

Oct 1, 2013

Sep 30, 2013

Obituary B.H. Hawkins was born in Fate, Texas on July 28, 1939 Parents ................................ Harvey Hawkins & Briggie Hawkins School ...............................................Mesquite Public Schools Marriage .......................................................Annis Williams Preceded in death by................................... His mother and father Harvey & Briggie Hawkins and Brother,Hardist Hawkins Employment ................................... Village Shoe Service, Owner SURVIVORS Spouse, Annis Hawkins; sons, Linothus Bernard Williams, Zachary Kissentaner; siblings, Cotis Hawkins,...

Sep 30, 2013

Obituary Mary was born in Corsicana TX but later moved to Dallas TX She was born to the parentage of Sam Brown and Estell Watson-Brown, She was the oldest of six children. Mary was fondly known as May by all that knew her and lived in her neighborhood of South East Dallas for the past 45 years Mary attended school...

Sep 26, 2013

Margaret Willis was born on April 6, 1919, in Upshur County, Gilmer Texas to the late Pleas Willis and Lillie Morgan Willis.  She was raised in Upshur County where she also attended public school.  At an early age, she accepted Christ and remained a faithful servant until she was received in the arms of her Savior on September 26, 2013.  She moved to...

Sep 21, 2013

Sammie L. Caldwell was born in Travis County, Texas to Johnie Caldwell and Lennie Lee (Cleveland) Caldwell on August 6, 1919.  He was the second oldest of 9 siblings (Willie Odis Caldwell, Lenora Caldwell, John Etta Caldwell, Charles Eddie B. Caldwell, Dempsey Caldwell, Lacy Bady Caldwell and Murray Bell Caldwell). In 1937, Sammie Caldwell was drafted into the U.S. Army, where...

Sep 19, 2013

Aaron Darnell Burrough was born in Dallas, Texas on June 24, 1959 to the parentage of Mr. Herman Burrough and Mrs. Doris (Tillman) Burrough. He united with Freeman Chapel Baptist Church in Mineola, Texas at a very early age. He received his education in Quitman Texas Public School District and also Lincoln High School in Dallas, Texas. Aaron met no...

Sep 18, 2013

Mrs. Jere Lee Blanton Sunrise: June 10, 1927-Sunset: September 18, 2013 Favorite Songs:  ?Jesus, Precious King? and ?Is Your All on the Altar? Best Feature:  Infectious smile, humor and laugh Favorite Proverbs:  ?Right will always win out.?  ?Don?t accept any wooden nickels.? Favorite Pets:  NONE Mrs. Jere Lee Blanton was blessed with 86 years of life; a life committed to service inspired by her Lord...

Sep 13, 2013

Mrs. Rose Mary Williams born Rose Mary Baines to the parentage of Mr. Henry and Mrs. Erma Lee Baines in Dallas, TX on February 10, 1952. She attended James Madison High School in Dallas, TX. She worked for Girling Health Care for 25 years. Her favorite hobbies were gardening (she loves her flowers), music and cooking new things. She spent...

Sep 6, 2013

Sep 4, 2013

Jesse Lee Simmons was born to the parentage of Othello Simmons and Mary I. Simmons in Angus Texas on July 7, 1929.  Both parents, 5 siblings & one daughter, Anjaynette Simmons preceded him in death.  Jesse Lee professed his faith in Christ at an early age and joined Hamilton Park Baptist Church under Dr. Gregory Foster. He is survived by his wife...

Sep 3, 2013

Ikeosha Ugulu entered this world March 3, 1993 to the parent of Jacqueline West. Ikeosha was a person that loved to "dress" and she was a loving person that loved her relatives and friends. We will always love her and miss her so much. This is not good bye Ikeosha, this is we will see you later! Ikeosha Ugulu was...

Aug 30, 2013

Obituary Truman Thedro Hayes was born in Mendenhall, Mississippi on January 5, 1934 to Hozy and Addie Thames Hayes. Truman was the third of ten children. He departed this life August 30, 2013. Truman attended Magee Elementary and High School. He joined Mary Grove Baptist Church in Mendenhall.  In 1953, he entered the United States Army.  Shortly after being honorably discharged in...

Aug 22, 2013

Life Reflections Nora Lee Watson Spring was born to the parentage of Hardy and Vergie Watson on May 19, 1919 in Marietta, Texas. She became a member of Floyd Valley Baptist Church in Marietta when she was fourteen years old. She also received her education at the Floyd Valley school system She moved to Dallas, Texas in 1938 and soon...

Aug 21, 2013

Aug 20, 2013

OBITUARY Fred Douglas Vaughn was born January 6,1941 to Lottie D. and Willie H. Vaughn in Oakwood, Texas. Fred graduated to glory on August 20,2013. He was the third of four children, George Washington, Willie Jean and Patricia Ann. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. In Fred's lifetime, he was a merchant marine, the first black mechanic at...

Aug 17, 2013

Obituray Mr. Willie T. Hines, was born in Bryan Texas on December 28, 1947.  He was born to Rev.  W. D. & Theresa Gillespie-Hines. At an early age his family moved to Dallas.He accepted Christ and joined West Dallas Christian Church formally Puget Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  Willie (Brother affectionately called by the family) received his formal education in the Dallas...

Aug 13, 2013

View the image gallery TIME FOR SUNRISE Juanita was born January 1, 1922 at 6:30 a.m. in Garrett, Texas to the parents of Andrew and Ella Holley. She was the second child of two. A TIME FOR GROW Juanita attended Dunbar High School in Ferris, Texas. A TIME FOR HARVEST Juanita married Levern Jones on September 1, 1941 in Ferris,...

Aug 13, 2013

Life Reflections Alvin Hughes was born July 11, 1943 in Hubbard, Texas to the parentage of J. D. Hughes and Willie Caldwell. Alvin attended school at D.I.S.D. South Oak Cliff High School. He was employed at Cedar Crest Golf Course as a caddy, where he was passionate about the game of golf. For many years, Alvin also trained dogs and...

Aug 10, 2013

Eldon U. Marrs was born November 27, 1936 in Waco, TX. He confessed his love for Christ in his early years. He was born to the union of Jack Marrs and Willie L. Johnson, who preceded him in death. He married Lucille Webb Marrs, who also preceded him in death, along with one brother, Donald Morrison. Eldon Marrs leaves to...

Aug 3, 2013

OBITUARY Emmett was born December 22, 1937 in Athens, Texas, Henderson County to the parentage of Arlee and Valentine Sneed as the oldest child of 8. He attended Lincoln High School in Dallas, Texas. Emmett was initially self-employed and later worked for the City of Dallas, He was preceded in death by his mother, Valentine Sneed; sister, Mary L. Rollins...