Obituaries
Charlene Toliver
Oct 4, 2024
Charlene Toliver was born on February 9, 1954, during a “Parkland Error” Her legal birthday is January 9, 1954, she always stated that God birthed her twice LOL, to the parentage of Dorthey Jo Jordon and Essie Toliver, stepfather C.J. Jordon preceded her in death.
Charlene was common law married to Ray Spence. To this union three children were born: Leonard...
Lester Henson Jr
Sep 30, 2024
Lester Henson Jr. 83, passed away on September 30, 2024 at his home in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on October 23, 1940, in Hemphill, Texas, the 3rd of 16 children to Lester Hinson Sr. and Italy (Lee) Hinson.
Lester and his siblings grew up in Hemphill, Texas. He was originally raised in the Methodist church faith, then later became a...
Katie Allen
Sep 15, 2024
Katie Marie Bell was born July 1,1949 in Dallas, TX to Rewell Bell and Easter Drake. She was the youngest sibling of her family and her early childhood had good memories of spending time with family and friends.
Katie always exhibited a precocious spirit and completed her academic journey with great success. She excelled at every level as an Honor student,...
JoElla Stafford
Sep 7, 2024
JoElla Brooks Stafford was born on January 16, 1932, in Buffalo, TX to Leon and Arletha Brooks. JoElla was an only child. She confessed Christ at early age attending Munger Avenue Baptist Church and Mt. Caramel Baptist Church. Later on, in 1975, JoElla was instrumental in the organization of the Concord Missionary Baptist church under the leadership of Pastor E.K....
Samyika Renata Anderson
Aug 27, 2024
Samyika Anderson, 44, passed away on August 27, 2024 at U.T. Southwestern Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She was born on October 12, 1979 in Dallas, Texas to Sammy Anderson and Annette Anderson. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church.
Samyika grew up in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Justin F. Kimball High...
Samuel Rice
Aug 22, 2024
Samuel Rice was born November 12, 1949, in Texarkana, AR to Eula Mae Rice Crabtree, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Rufus Crabtree, Clarence Crabtree, Arties Rice and wife Esther Ray Rice.
Samuel graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, and he also received a degree from Bishop College. Following attending Bishop College,...
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