Obituaries

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...

Nov 20, 2013

Mrs. Jessie Mae Carlisle was born on December 24,1916 to the union of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. and Pearl Wallace.  She was the second of ten children. In 1940 she met and married Mr. Reecy Smith, Sr. and to this union one son was born. On January 1, 1971, she met and married Mr. Earnest Carlisle. There were no children...

Nov 12, 2013

Robert Lee Simmons was born on January 26, 1926 to Lake Simmons and Meldora Jackson in Brazoria, Texas. He accepted Christ at an early age at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Markham, Texas. He was educated in the Bay City Texas School District. Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was employed at Southland Ice Company and...

Nov 12, 2013

Othello Wyatt Winslett, an amazing twin was born on December 22, 1942 to Othello Wyatt Winslett, Sr. and Jeanette Johnson Winslett in Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from Douglas high school and received a Certificate of Accomplishment for Skill and Efficiency in the field of auto body from Oklahoma State University, School of Technical Training at Okmukgee. He accepted Christ...

Nov 12, 2013

Naomi Lee Sampson was born May 23, 1939 to the late Willie and Gussie Robinson of Dallas, Texas. She worked a number of years for U.T. Southwestern where she retired. Naomi is preceded in death by: her parents, two daughters, one brother and one great-great grandson. She departed this life on November 12, 2013 at Methodist Hospital of Dallas. She...

Nov 12, 2013

Ms. Sandra Kay Brooks was born August 6, 1965 to the parentage of Esther M. Brooks in Dallas, Texas. Sandra will be remembered for her big heart. Sandra was a caring and loving person to all people. She gave even when she did not have it to give. She was always thinking about others. Her greatest pride and joy was...

Nov 9, 2013

Lillie Mae Jernigan Jackson was the third child of the late Finnie and Ophelia Jernigan in Greenwood, Louisiana. She accepted Christ at an early age at New Boggy Baptist Church in Greenwood, Louisiana. Lillie Mae moved to Dallas in 1940, where she met and married Jesse J. Jackson. The couple united with Hill Avenue Baptist Church. To this union five...

Nov 9, 2013

View the image gallery Life Reflections of our Queen On October 9, 1932, Clarence and Virginia Allen of Honey Grove TX welcomed into the world a beautiful baby girl that they named Hazel Janice.  Hazel was adored by her five brothers, Warren, Joseph, Charles, James and Frank. She also had a loving sister, Juanita. Hazel grew up in a God fearing...

Nov 8, 2013

Nov 8, 2013

View the image gallery Life Epitome ?There?s an open gate at the end of the road, Through which each must go alone, And there in a light we cannot see Our Father claims his own; Beyond the gate your loved one finds happiness and rest, And there is comfort in the thought that a loving God knows best.? Ada Clersia...

Nov 7, 2013

Roscoe Simmons Brembry, Jr. departed this life on November 7, 2013. He was the second of three children born to the parents of Roscoe and Luella Brembry on February 9, 1943. Both parents and his sister, Jeannie preceded him in death. R. D. attended Dallas Public Schools and graduated from James Madison High School in 1961. At an early age,...

Nov 6, 2013

Nov 4, 2013

Rev. Felix Driver, Jr. was born on March 19, 1938 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Felix Driver, Sr. and Sylvia Lee Driver. He was the oldest of three boys and two girls: Callie, Richard, Josephine and Almeta. At the age of 13, he moved to New York City to live with relatives. In 1955, he graduated summa cum laude from...

Nov 4, 2013

Bertha Lou Cooper bounced into this world December 2, 1944 as the youngest child of the late Johnny and Bertha Cooper of Giddings, Texas. Known as Willie Bell to her family, she was the youngest of 9 children. She accepted Christ as a young child. Her faith continued throughout her life. Often times her strength and determination allowed her to...

Oct 29, 2013