Obituaries

Annie Brackens

Dec 25, 2019

Annie B. Shaw Brackens was born on August 13, 1927, in Hearne, Texas to Matt and Anna Shaw. She attended Blackshear High School, graduating in 1947. After finishing school, she moved to Dallas, Texas. Annie met and married Alvin Brackens, and to this union six children were born: sons, Alvin Brackens Jr., Matthew, Melvin and twin boys who only...

Timothy Shofner

Dec 17, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Timothy Eugene Shofner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sudie Williams

Dec 12, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Sudie Jean (Mack) Williams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Donald (Don) Pagel

Dec 11, 2019

On Wednesday, the 11th of December 2019, Donald (Don) Richard Pagel passed away while surrounded by his family.   He was 81 years old.

Don was born in Medford, WI on October 29th, 1938.  He graduated from Medford High School before entering the National Guard.   He moved to Irving, TX in 1972 where he continued to live for...

Herman Knighten

Dec 6, 2019

"So Teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."

Herman Knighten was born in Marshall,TX to the late Tom and Martha Knighten on March 22, 1942. He attended Ebenezer  Community School, J.H. Moore Middle School and Pemberton High School. Herman later married Ms.Bertha Knight and to this union four children were...

Guadalupe Puente

Dec 6, 2019

Guadalupe Puente was born on December 19, 1944 in McAllen, Texas. She helped run a successful business with her husband and raise a beautiful family of three boys and five girls. She took care of her children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always ensured everyone had what they needed. Guadalupe was a great wife, mother and grandmother. Everyone agrees...

Alan Haynes

Dec 4, 2019

Alan Lenoir Haynes was born December 21, 1962 in Dallas Texas to the union of Millard and Bertha Haynes. He attended DISD schools and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1981. He attended El Centro College and received an associate’s degree in business. He later decided to become a police officer and served with the Dallas Police...

Julia Medina Zavala

Dec 3, 2019

Julia Medina Zavala was born June 25th,1936 in Concepcion, Zacatecas MX to the parentage of Jose Inez and Maria Medina. Later years she married her late husband Jesus Zavala whom she formed a wonderful family in Dallas,TX. She dedicated herself to her family as a caregiver. Ms.Julia passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She...

Charles Hill

Dec 1, 2019

Charles Edward Hill was born January 14, 1949 to the parentage of Wilbur and Lillie Hill in Dallas,TX. Through the years he obtained a College Degree and became a Salesman and expert in Marketing. He formed a loving family who cared for him until he passed away Sunday, December 1st, 2019. He was loved deeply and will be missed...

Mae Helen Carter

Nov 29, 2019

Mae Helen Carter of Dallas,TX was born on April 29,1926 to the parentage of Hubert and Eula Hiter in Dallas,TX. Later years she formed a beautiful family, she became and educator then a nurse . She loved caring for her family and others. Ms.Mae Helen passed away Friday,November 29,2019 surrounded by her loving family in the comforts of her...

Dorothy Stafford

Nov 26, 2019

Dorothy Leffall Stafford was born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas on September 11, 1933 to the parents of Burnett & Nettie Leffall. She was the second of four children.

Dorothy accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. Her church affiliations were Willow Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. James Terrell and First Baptist Church...

Mary Smalls

Nov 23, 2019

Heaven gained another angel on November 23, 2019. Mary Monica Joseph-Smalls was born on January 2, 1948, in Trinidad, Tobago. Mary moved to Miami, Florida where she married the late Jack Smalls. Mary worked tirelessly for years as a CNA in the medical field. She came to Dallas, Texas where she was employed at the V.A. Hospital. Mary was...

Walter Taylor

Nov 23, 2019

Mrs.Walter Wynolla Taylor was born July 14,1948 in Dallas,TX. to the parentage of Walter and Frances Taylor. Later years she went to Business School and later worked for Dallas County Transportation. Mrs.Walter passed away Saturday, November 23,2019. She was loved dearly and will be missed greatly.

Clara Sanders

Nov 22, 2019

Clara B Sanders was born on March 10, 1927 to the parentage of Mattie and Abner Sanders in Forney, TX. She received her formal education at Forney ISD.,

Her passion was caring for others, she worked as a care giver for many years. In her pastime one of her greatest joys was feeding the homeless. She loved...

Ellis Wamsley Iii

Nov 21, 2019

Ellis Wamsley III was born in Commerce,TX to the parentage of Ellis Wamsley Jr. and Ms.Billie Jean Mines. Later years he moved to Dallas,TX where he formed a beautiful family. He passed away Thursday, November, 21,2019. He was loved dearly and will be missed greatly.

Emerline Jones

Nov 19, 2019

Emerline (Erma) Jones was born March 18, 1933 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the parentage of Otis and Daisy Wheeler. Both parents preceded her in death.

Erma united in holy matrimony to Joe Jones (deceased) on April 20, 1956.

Erma accepted Christ at an early age at Richmond Hill A.M.E. Church in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. As a young...

Arthur Wallace

Nov 14, 2019

Arthur Calvin Wallace was born on December 14, 1947, to the parentage of: Jimmie Ross Wallace and  Clemmie Lee Wallace in Henderson, TX.  He came to Dallas at a young age to live with his Sister Margaret McKinney and he went to Booker T. Washington. He worked for 40+ years in the Apartment Maintenance industry and  years as a Contract Painter. Arthur loved fishing,...