Obituaries

Mar 30, 2013

Darlene (Doll) Johnson 57-yrs. old Born: July 20, 1955 to the parentage of Mr. Lee Arthur and Anna Bell Johnson. She a graduate of the class of 1972 of South Oak Cliff High School were she was captain of the cheer pep squad. She was retired from Regulus West Check Processing Center to be a full-time care-giver for her aiding...

Mar 23, 2013

Gladys Hyman was born on January 4, 1923 to the late Kat and Toy Smith. Early in life she united with Bethlehem M.B.C in Roans Prairie, Tx. She also attended public school in Roans Prairie. She retired from Haggar's in the late 1980's. She united in Holy matrimony to the late Lester Crenshaw, Sr. and to this union 2 sons...

Mar 23, 2013

Peggy Joyce Cartwright was born on February 14, 1955, to the late parentage of William and Ella Mae Wiley in Ferris, TX. Her early childhood was spent in her hometown of Ferris, while often visiting her grandmother in Crockett, TX. She received her education in the Ferris Independent School District, graduating from Ferris High in 1973. Peggy accepted Christ at...

Mar 19, 2013

Mr. Billy E. Young went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. He was born on April 8, 1939, in Clarksville, TX. Billy was the second child born to the union of the late Rev. Willie L. Young and Sallie Mae Young Brown. He attended school in Wichita Falls, TX, and attended Prairie View A&M University. He...

Mar 19, 2013

?For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.?  John 3:16 Charles Henry Shelby, Jr. was born April 7, 1953 to the parentage of Charles Henry Shelby, Sr. (deceased) and Verdine Moore in Dallas, Texas.  He accepted Christ in his life at a very early age.  He...

Mar 19, 2013

Mrs. Lawinnefred Barnett was the first chid to be born to the late Mr. Arthur Hightower and Mrs. Ollie Lee Gray Hightower on February 22, 1938 in Beckville, Texas. She received her education in Beckville Public School System. She gave her life to God at an early age. She later moved to Dallas, Texas where she united with Mt. Carmel...

Mar 18, 2013

Pearlie Ruth Price was born August 26, 1937 to the parentage of William and Margaret Johnson in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She attended J.W. Ray and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. Pearlie was employed at Highland Park Elementary School as a cook for twenty years. She met and married James Price and was a loving and devoted wife. There were...

Mar 16, 2013

Rev. Wesley Simon Sims, Jr., also known as ?Dub? by many, was born in Parsons, Kansas to the parentage of Wesley and Rosa Sims on February 11, 1921. He began his early education in Lawrence, Kansas and went on to further his education at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky. He served in the United States Army during WWII, where...

Mar 13, 2013

Jannie Washington(Duchess )was born to parentage of Bill Love and Dorothy Stewart on March 28, 1939 in Freestone County. Jannie was a native of Texas and attended Booker T. Washington High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed her family, friends, bingo, painting things and shopping. She was a faithful member of Greater Memorial Missionary Baptist Church until her health...

Mar 12, 2013

Michael Earl Douglas was born on January 8, 1962 in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of William Earl Goodson and Alice Douglas-Lewis. He attended the Garland Independent School District and worked as a Construction Laborer for Cherokee Concrete until he was no longer able to continue working due to health issues. Michael is preceded in death by both parents, William...

Mar 7, 2013

Milton Wayne Douglas, the eldest son of George M. Douglas and Mary Lou Douglas was born January 24, 1953 in McKinney, Texas. A 1971 graduate of McKinney High School , excelled in academics, baseball , band and a vocalist with the Madrigal Singers.  Milton?s inspiration to become a pharmacist was influenced by Pharmacist George Webb owner of Northside Pharmacy- McKinney and...

Mar 5, 2013

James Lee Wilson was born on December 20, 1944 to the parents of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson in Paris, Texas. His parents moved to Dallas in 1949 and he received his education in Dallas until the 8th grade and at that time he began working odd jobs to help his family. He worked as a warehouse worker and truck...

Mar 5, 2013

Betty Nell Pea was born to the parents of Harvey (who preceded her in death) and Ora Lee Irvin, in Bryan, TX on January 20 1949. She went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2013 at her home in Balch Springs, TX. Betty graduated from Kemp High, Bryan TX in 1967. At an early age she accepted Christ...

Mar 4, 2013

Mar 3, 2013

Bettie Jean Hollins Burks was born April 10, 1940 in Pittsburg, Texas to the parentage of Tryvee and Frankie Mae Hollins. She attended school in Pittsburg, TX and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School. Bettie devoted her life to caring for her children Valencia and William. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Burks; daughter, Valencia Hollins; both...

Mar 1, 2013

OBITUARY For I know the plans I have for you,? declares the LORD, ?plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11 NIV Theodore Calest Johnson, III was born on February 29, 1976 (Leap Year Baby) at St. Luke?s Hospital in Houston, TX to Theodore Calest Johnson, Jr. and Anitra Courtney...

Feb 26, 2013

Missionary Bonnie F. Proctor, R.N. was born on March 15, 1928 in Mexia, Texas, to the parentage of the late Dr. William M. & Catherine Harris. She received her formal education through Booker T. Washington High School after which she obtained a degree in Nursing, whereby she was one of the first African American females to be employed by Baylor...

Feb 24, 2013

Sonya Alexander Fields made her debut to the world on September 20th 1961 to Almeta Alexander and Harrell E. Holly. From that day forward, she made the world her stage. She attended the High School for Health Professions and H. Grady Spruce High School, graduating from H. Grady Spruce in 1980. Her desire to help heal the ailing human condition...

Feb 20, 2013

Willie Botello Tobar III was born on December 30, 1969 to Willie Tobar, Jr. and Julieta Botello at St. Paul Hospital in Dallas, TX. Willie attended Fannin Elementary School and J.L. Long Middle School. Music was Willie?s life and passion. Willie produced and D.J. from the Mid 80?s and continued throughout his entire life. One of the bands that Willie...

Feb 17, 2013

Rafael Martinez, Jr. was born February 22, 1981 in Dallas, TX to the parents of Marina and Rafael Martinez, Sr. He attended Samuel High School. He loved his family and enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews. He also loved his children: Giselle Martinez, Cameron Martinez, and Rafael Martinez,III. Rafael loved to BBQ and cook out for family and friends...