Obituaries

Jan 7, 2013

Betty Louise Fisher was born December 23, 1951 in Dallas to the late parents, Rosie Lee Price Fisher and Felix Burton. She was the second oldest of 6 children. She received her formal education through DISD. Betty accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior early in life. She attended Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully...

Jan 6, 2013

Jan 5, 2013

Edward Paul Scurlark, Jr. was born in Dallas, Texas at St. Paul Hospital on August 16, 1967. He was the son of Edward Paul Scurlark, Sr. and Wanda J. Young Scurlark. Edward attended high school at Justin F. Kimball and he also attended trade school in Phoenix, Arizona. When he became ill and couldn't work, he did volunteer work for...

Jan 4, 2013

Necie Prince was born January 9, 1915 in Upshur County, Texas to the late Jacob and Lula Prince. She attended public school in Gilmer,Tx. She was retired from the City of Dallas after many years of dedicated service. She is preceded in death by her son, Sampson Sparks, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory; Grandson, Kahlil G. Skinner; great...

Jan 2, 2013

Douglas Williams, Sr. was born on February 6, 1922 to the parentage of Roosevelt and Mendoza Sims Williams. He is the oldest of three children. He was reared by his Christian stepmother Emma Williams and his daddy Roosevelt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt, Mendoza, and Emma Williams. His first wife, LaVaughn Williams; one sister, Willie Jean...

Jan 1, 2013

Fred Paul Pipkins was born to the parents of Giles and Eva Joyce Pipkins on July 9, 1914 one of nine children.  He grew up and got his education in Panola County. He later moved to Terrell, Texas  where he met and married Miss Lucille mcCellan on December 25, 1938. To that union, one child was born, Bennie Mae Pipkins. In 1943,...

Dec 30, 2012

Dec 25, 2012

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Dec 19, 2012

David Jones was born October 31, 1919 to the late Henry and Arrie Tziah in Seagoville, TX. Beginning his Christian life by accepting Jesus Christ as his Saviour at an early age, he was united with Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas. David worked many years as a truck driver for Kroger's before retiring. He later started his own...

Dec 17, 2012

Ivory Lee Charles was born October 30, 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Suvella Bolos and the late Lee Eddie Charles. He departed this life on Monday, December 17, 2012 at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas after a sudden illness. Ivory joined Bailey Temple in Benton, Louisiana under the leadership of Rev. Nicols and godmother, Evan Belauh Jones. Ivory later...

Dec 16, 2012

Dec 16, 2012

Agnes Elizabeth Davis Jennings September 30, 1939 ?December 16, 2012 Agnes Jennings was born September 30, 1939 to August and Bessie Davis, both proceeded her in death. She attended James Madison H.S. in Dallas, Texas. Agnes was united in marriage to Tyre Jennings Sr. for 52 years. To this union 4 children were born. She accepted Christ at an early...

Dec 16, 2012

Dec 1, 2012

Obituary Fred Williamson Jr. was born on June 3, 1929 in Corsicana, Texas to the parents of the late Fred Williamson Sr. and Floy L. Hamilton- Williamson. Also preceding him in death is brother David Williamson and sister Florence Asher. After graduating from Cartwright High School, Fred was drafted into the US Army where he served more than 7 years...

Nov 29, 2012

Nov 28, 2012

Eddie Sora, Jr. was born October 3, 1925 to the parentage of Eddie Sr. and Ora Sora. Mr. Sora grew up in Ferris, Texas. He attended and graduated from Dunbar High School. He worked for National Casket Company. He accepted Christ at an early age with the True Vine Missionary Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until the...

Nov 26, 2012

On November 1, 1933, Robert was born to the parentage of Arthur Reed and Laura Young. Both parents preceded him in death along with three brothers and three sisters. He attended school in Shreveport, LA. He accepted Christ at an early age. On October 12, 1958, he married Katherine L. Reed (who also preceded him in death). He leaves to...

Nov 21, 2012

Nov 16, 2012

Ms. Helen G. Butler was born to the parentage of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Butler of Smith County, Tyler, Texas. Ms. Butler was a prominent educator in the Dallas School District. She taught at Booker T. Washington for over 20 years and retired from North Dallas High School. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother. She...

Nov 16, 2012