Obituaries
Fred Vaughn
Aug 20, 2013
OBITUARY Fred Douglas Vaughn was born January 6,1941 to Lottie D. and Willie H. Vaughn in Oakwood, Texas. Fred graduated to glory on August 20,2013. He was the third of four children, George Washington, Willie Jean and Patricia Ann. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. In Fred's lifetime, he was a merchant marine, the first black mechanic at...

Willie Hines
Aug 17, 2013
Obituray Mr. Willie T. Hines, was born in Bryan Texas on December 28, 1947. He was born to Rev. W. D. & Theresa Gillespie-Hines. At an early age his family moved to Dallas.He accepted Christ and joined West Dallas Christian Church formally Puget Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Willie (Brother affectionately called by the family) received his formal education in the Dallas...
Juanita Holley
Aug 13, 2013
View the image gallery TIME FOR SUNRISE Juanita was born January 1, 1922 at 6:30 a.m. in Garrett, Texas to the parents of Andrew and Ella Holley. She was the second child of two. A TIME FOR GROW Juanita attended Dunbar High School in Ferris, Texas. A TIME FOR HARVEST Juanita married Levern Jones on September 1, 1941 in Ferris,...
Alvin Hughes
Aug 13, 2013
Life Reflections Alvin Hughes was born July 11, 1943 in Hubbard, Texas to the parentage of J. D. Hughes and Willie Caldwell. Alvin attended school at D.I.S.D. South Oak Cliff High School. He was employed at Cedar Crest Golf Course as a caddy, where he was passionate about the game of golf. For many years, Alvin also trained dogs and...
Eldon Marrs
Aug 10, 2013
Eldon U. Marrs was born November 27, 1936 in Waco, TX. He confessed his love for Christ in his early years. He was born to the union of Jack Marrs and Willie L. Johnson, who preceded him in death. He married Lucille Webb Marrs, who also preceded him in death, along with one brother, Donald Morrison. Eldon Marrs leaves to...
Rev. Emmett Sneed
Aug 3, 2013
OBITUARY Emmett was born December 22, 1937 in Athens, Texas, Henderson County to the parentage of Arlee and Valentine Sneed as the oldest child of 8. He attended Lincoln High School in Dallas, Texas. Emmett was initially self-employed and later worked for the City of Dallas, He was preceded in death by his mother, Valentine Sneed; sister, Mary L. Rollins...
Huey James
Jul 27, 2013
View the image gallery Huey James was born November 18, 1931 to the parentage of Namon and Ioda James in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended high school in Benton, Louisiana. Huey was the owner and operator of James and Associates Construction and Remodeling Company until he retired in the 90?s. He contracted jobs from all around the country. He married Willie...
Frances Mcdade
Jul 27, 2013
Frances Cox McDade was born in Martindale, Texas to the parents of Thomas and Ophelia Cox. She attended school in Martindale, Texas In 1932, the family moved to Dallas, Texas. Frances joined Golden Gate Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. C. B. T. Smith. Later, she joined Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church under the leadrship of Rev. Fabian Jacko....
Oliver Harding
Jul 26, 2013
Oliver Harding, Jr. was born April 5, 1927 to Oliver Harding, Sr. and Tenniessee Holt in Elmo, Texas. Oliver confessed his belief in Christ at an early age. He began working in the "Ice House" in Terrell, Texas at age 9. He was also a World War, II Veteran in the United States Army in -3446 QM (Quarter Master) Truck Corp....
Raymond Winston
Jul 22, 2013
Raymond A. Winston was born on May 12, 1950 to the parents of Harry Winston, Sr.and Juanita Jacques. He was preceded in death by both parents; son, Raymond A. Winston, Jr.; brother, Harry Winston, Jr. "Happy" He leaves cherished memories with his lovely wife of 43 years, Venita Winston; two children: son, Julius Winston (Monica), daughter, Rae Chunta Winston (Tory...
Mary Taylor
Jul 18, 2013
Obituary Mary Magdalene Miller Taylor was born on July 24, 1943 in Levelland, Texas to Anna Lee Miller and Robert Flintch. She moved to Dallas, Texas and accepted Christ at a young age. She was educated through the Dallas Independent School District. From 1978 till 1990 she was owner and creator of Taylor Concrete & Roofing. In addition, she started OT...
Morita Edwards
Jul 17, 2013
Morita Williams Edwards was born in Marshall, TX to the parentage of the late Hazel Lee Hawkins and Robert T. Williams. She accepted Christ at an early age. She graduated from L.G. Pinkston High School and later united in marriage to Tommy Edwards, Sr. She has three children: Steven Edwards, Sr., Kenneth Edwards (Terrey), and Alicia Edwards; three grandsons: Steven...
Sedalia Hughes
Jul 17, 2013
View the image gallery OBITUARY Sedalia James Hughes was born April 27, 1929 in Marietta, Texas to the parentage of of Onie and Mance James, Sr. Sedalia was educated in the Bethlehem public school system where she accepted Christ at an early age and attended the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and a became a member of the Eastern Star-Marietta Delight...
Gloria Williams
Jul 13, 2013
View the image gallery Life Reflections Gloria Jean Williams was born December 14, 1946 in Dallas, Tx to the parentage of Jerome Williams and Ruby Mae Williams. Gloria was the baby of four children born to this union. She accepted Christ at an early age. She received her education in the Grand Prairie and Dallas school districts; after which she...
Doris Keatts
Jul 8, 2013
Doris Nell Keatts was born July 20, 1932 in Trinidad, Texas. She is the daughter of William Troy Rasco and Ora Eunice Williams. Nell died July 8, 2013 in Rockwall, Texas at the age of 80 years old. The Mother of six, Grandmother of eleven, Great-Grandmother of eighteen, and Great Great-Grandmother of one, Nell loved her family more than anything....
Mario Flores
Jul 1, 2013
Mario Alonso Flores was born May 13, 1976 to Maria Dolores Escareno in Dallas, Texas. Mario loved to eat pizza. He had such a big heart and was always happy. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his daughters, Jasmine, Monica, Gabriela, Daniela; mother, Maria Dolores Escareno; sisters, Rosa Ruiz (Ismeal), Beatrice Rodriguez; brother, Carlos Urbano; grandparents, Jose and...
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