Obituaries

Jan 13, 2014

Lois D. Bynaum was born to the parentage of Niaslee and Sarah Espie on September 22, 1935 in Rosser, Texas. She accepted Christ as an early age. She attended school at George Washington Carver in Seagoville, Texas. March 15, 1953, she was united in marriage to Willie W. Bynaum, Jr. To this union, 7 children were born, 1 preceded her...

Jan 13, 2014

Mrs. Altha Mae Wilkins was born January 6, 1927 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Roberson in Troup, Texas. Those left to cherish her memory are: one sister, Shirley R. Johnson; one brother, Douglas Roberson and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Jan 9, 2014

Mr. Willie Ray Runnels was born to the parentage of the late Johnny and Andora Runnels in Ferris, TX. He attended school in Ellis County. He met and married Helen Williams. To this union, 3 children were born. One daughter, Mattie Runnels; two granddaughters, Monisha and Andrenetta Williams; one great son, LeDarius Benson, all preceded him in death. Mr. Runnels...

Jan 8, 2014

January 9, 2014, the sweet spirit of our sister and mother, Aver Lee Aaron went to join the Savior in that home not built with hands On, but whose maker and builder is God. To know her was to love her. None spoke of her but to praise her. Her pure kindness and love for people spread over her life...

Dec 30, 2013

Mother Alice Lorraine Gray, 83, beloved mother, sister, friend, and grandmother passed away and received her heavenly reward on December 30, 2013 in Coppell, Texas. Mother Gray was born on August 11, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Fletcher and Lorraine Burns. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Mother Gray...

Dec 25, 2013

Dr. Angela M. Peterson-Ford passed away on Christmas Day, 2013.  Needless to say, our hearts are forever broken and she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.  May God bless her soul.  The world is a better place by her beautiful presence having passed through it. Angela was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Warren Milson, Sr. and Henry Peterson, Sr....

Dec 23, 2013

Arlean Jackson was born February 2, 1920 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to the parentage of Mart and Willie Turner. Arlean was employed with Baylor University Hospital as an RN and retired after many years of service. Arlean joined Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 20 and remained a faithful member until her passing. She participated in many...

Dec 18, 2013

Dec 18, 2013

Dec 17, 2013

Mr. Charlie Sanders was born July 4, 1917 to the union of John Sanders and Susie Hicks, in Bristol, Texas. He was the first of two children born to this matrimony. He united in holy matrimony to Lela B. Jackson. He was educated in Ellis County Independent School District. Attended Elite Business School, enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corp. (Project...

Dec 17, 2013

Dec 16, 2013

Theodore Sanders, Sr. was born November 29, 1925 and passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas, Texas on Monday morning December 16, 2013. Theodore began his journey as the second child of two children to Willard Sanders and Violet Starr, in Coffeyville, Oklahoma. As an adult, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944 and served for three...

Dec 15, 2013

Esther Gloria Claybon was born September 9, 1929 to the parentage of the late L. E. Claybon Sr. and Dennis L. Claybon in Fort Worth, Texas. She passed December 15, 2013. She joined Mt Zion Baptist Church in Forney, Texas at an early age. Later she united with New Birth Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Esther graduated from Booker T....

Dec 12, 2013

Obituary William Francis Zachery was born on October 25, 1936 in Jefferson, TX. William was 1 of 13 children born to Eddie and Atla Zachery. He accepted Christ at an early age at Canada Drive Church of God in Christ. He graduated from St. Peter?s Academy and pursued a career in transportation. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Dec 10, 2013

Dec 10, 2013

Dec 2, 2013

Dec 2, 2013

Bennie Less Kirven, born Joe Lee Haddock was born December 10, 1934. She married Will Kirven March 10, 1972. Bennie graduated from Hooks Colored High School in 1952. She retired from Christian Care Retirement Home. She loved God, fishing, cooking, playing basketball, her husband and all her kids and extended kids just the same, as she would always say. Bennie...

Nov 25, 2013

Louise Smith Howard was born to the late Shedrick and Lucille Smith, Jr. on December 28, 1935 in Helena, AR. Louise attended Northend Elementary School and Eliza Miller High School. She was united in marriage to the late Frank T. Howard Sr. on October 17, 1954. This union produced five children. Louise accepted Jesus Christ at a young age at...

Nov 22, 2013

Vanessa Johnson was born November 3, 1959 to the parentage of Rev. Edna and Bertha Johnson whom preceded her in death. She was a long time resident of Denton State School in Denton, Texas. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Rev. Edwin and Jonas Johnson; 1 sister, Edna Hurston. She leaves to cherish her memories: 1 sister, Diane...