Obituaries

Jun 19, 2014

Reginald "Reggie; "Top Cat"; Uncle Reggie, Lamar Wilson born to the union of Lorenza and Ethel Wilson. He was brought home where he had seven siblings waiting, Loretta, Kenneth, Charles, Lawrence, Carolyn, Donald and Adrienne Wilson. Born in Dallas, Texas. Reginald "Reggie" graduated from hillcrest High School and upon graduation began working at Goodwill Industries in Dallas, Texas. Reginald was...

Jun 17, 2014

James Loftis was born to the parentage of Curtis Loftis and Virgie (Payne) Loftis on September 13, 1931 in Calvert, Texas. They both preceded him in death. James received his education in Falls County School District at Booker T. Washington high School in Marlin, Texas. He remained an active Booker T. Washington Dallas Chapter alumni member. James put the Lord...

Jun 16, 2014

Irene J. Harris Bivins was born March 15, 1924 in Wilmer, TX to the late Hillard and Nettie Jones. She confessed her hope in Jesus Christ at an early age and nurtured and raised her family in the faith of the Lord and His word. Being a pastor, Evangelist and the founder of the Harris Singers, Irene worked with many...

Jun 15, 2014

James McKinley Hunt, Jr. was born June 27, 1953 to the parentage of James McKinley Hunt, Sr. and Bonnie Humphries in Dallas, TX. He attended and graduated from Skyline High School. James enlisted in the United States Army on March 1, 1976 and served his country for three years. He received an Honorable discharge Feb 2, 1979. James was employed...

Jun 15, 2014

Alvester M. Williams born June 18, 1926 in Groesbeck, TX to Ruben and Eliza Henderson. Mother A. Williams moved to Dallas, TX at a young age, where she attended DISD school. Left school at an early age to work and help raise her younger brothers and sisters. She professed her life to Christ at an early age. Mother A. Williams...

Jun 15, 2014

Willie Mae Murphy was born October, 27 1927 to Willie Palmer and Mae Palmer in Greenville, Texas.  She was raised and attended school in Caddo Mills, Texas. Big Mama will be greatly missed by so many. She is preceded in death by her daughters, Jackie Garland and Diann Foster; grandchild, Willie Garland; sisters, Vendora Porter and Thelma Gallow. She leaves to...

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Mattie Edgar was born October 23, 1913 in Campti, Louisiana to the parentage of the late Octavia Royston and William Henry Royston. She was the second of four children. She moved to Dallas, Texas in the Mid 1950's and she joined Arlington Park First Baptist Church. She was an active member and she became The President of Women Mission and...

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May 17, 2014

Howard William Craddock was born August 11, 1930 to the parents of Robert and Minnie F. Craddock in Pittsburg, Texas.  After graduating high school, Howard attended Jarvis Christian College where he met his wife of 54 years, Ora Lee Williams. Howard was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean War, 1950-53. After his military service he returned to Jarvis...

May 5, 2014

May 5, 2014

Julius Lee Jones was born in Ennis, TX to the parents of Faye Rushing and Julius Jones, Sr. on March 12, 1941. He attended school in Dallas, TX. He was a member of Cedar Crest Church of Christ and was a faithful member. He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his memories: Two daughters, Stephanie...

May 1, 2014

Jeraldine Browning was born December 7, 1925 in Dallas, TX to the parentage of McKinnley Pitts and Elnora Pitts. She married at 17 years old to Milton Browning on February 24, 1943 and was married for 50 years. She gave birth to two lovely children, Bobbie Browning and Clinton Browning. Jeraldine worked as a mother 25-8. She also worked as...

Apr 28, 2014

Wilford Jerome "Jackie" Jackson was born on August 20, 1949 to Wilford and Ora D. Jackson in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was the eldest of six children. Wilford graduated from 33rd Avenue High School in Gulfport, Mississippi. He relocated to Texas, and later united in matrimony to Mary Ann Malone on May 5, 1975. He worked in the oil industry for...

Apr 28, 2014