Pastor Michael Perkins
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...
Ida Farrington
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,...
Bertha Mae Campbell
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...
Modester Cobbins Martin
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...
Donnell Smith
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...
Billy Ray Lakes
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...
Willie Mae Smith
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...
Mother Margaret O. Bolts Williams
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...
John Albert Cooper
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...
Freddy Joe Mitchell
Mar 1, 2025
Freddy Joe Mitchell, who was born on November 25, 1954 to Harry Mitchell (Sr.) and Ruby Jones Mitchell, lived a simple but relatively carefree life full of love, laughter, and dedication. Raised in a family that taught the values of hard work and community, he graduated from L.G. Pinkston High School, Class of 1973, setting the stage for a future...
Gwendolyn Renee Moss
Feb 28, 2025
Gwendolyn “Renée” Moss, 69, a beloved mother, mentor, and friend to many, passed away on February 28, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA. Her parents, Emma Celestine Johnson and Charles Johnson, loved her dearly. Renée’s gift for giving and kindness touched the lives of her husband, children, colleagues, friends, extended family, and countless others in...
Mrs. Nora L. Lewis-Mason
Feb 27, 2025
Nora was born February 8, 1960, to Ms. Corine Thompson “mother” in Forney, Texas. Nora attended Dallas Independent School District, where she graduated from Franklin D Roosevelt. Nora met and married B Lawrence Mason on September 18,2005. Nora was an employee of 35 years at the Department of Veteran Affairs as a faithful worker. Nora was preceded in death of...
Mr. James K. Hampton
Feb 21, 2025
James K. Hampton was born on September 10, 1937 in Winona, Texas to the parents of Spurgeon Hampton and Artnice Amos Hampton. He received his formal education in the Winona Independent School District. James confessed his faith in Christ at a very early age and united with the Starville Baptist Church of Winona, Texas.
On October 16, 1955, James united in...
James Wendell Jackson, Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
JAMES WENDELL JACKSON, SR. was born on February 27, 1943, in Moulton, Alabama, to the union of James Elton Jackson and Sadie Mae Alexander. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Winnie Sue Buford, Cynthia Lane, and Marce ("Pap") E. Wyms, Jr.
James (affectionately known as "Ginny," "Big Jack," and "Didi") and his siblings relocated to St. Louis,...
