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Recent Obituaries
Dallas & Terrell, Texas and surrounding areas
Mary Graham
Mar 4, 2013
Mary Harper Graham, transitioned from labor to reward on March 4, 2013. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The wake will be Friday at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 8:00pm. The Homegoing celebration will be on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11:00am at Community West Church.
Patricia Adams
Mar 1, 2013
Patricia Ann Adams, in her 79th season, departed her "Earthly" home to reside in her "Heavenly" mansion on March 1, 2013. Her loving legacy will live on through her two children: Karen and Stephen Joseph and her five grandchildren. Patricia will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday,...
George Ellis
Feb 28, 2013
George Earl Ellis, went on to view the "Streets of Gold" on February 28, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving wife, Lolita Ellis, daughter, Anita S. McGee (Starlin), sons, Gordon R. Ellis and Gayland L. Ellis. Six grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Viewing will be Friday, March 8, 2013 at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home...
James Hansen Sr
Feb 27, 2013
James Calvin Hensen, Sr., in his 84th year, received his "Earthly Discharge" and is now at rest. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Visitation will be Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home from 1-9pm. The Dallas Funeral service will be Friday, March 8, 2013 at New El Bethel Baptist Church at 11:00am....
Bertha Banks
Feb 25, 2013
Bertha Mae Banks was born on November 10, 1931 in Willis Texas, the daughter of Sarah Alice Powell and John Wesley Wyatt. She graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School, class of 1950 in Houston Texas.
Bertha retired from the Dallas Independent School District after 27 years of dedicated service. She was a faithful member of the Ervay Cedar Baptist...
Willie Starts Sr
Feb 25, 2013
Willie Lynn Starts, Sr. went from labor to reward on February 25, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in Dallas, Texas. His legacy and memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. You may visit Willie as he lays in slumber on Thursday, February 28, 2013 2-9PM at Evergreen Funeral Home. Thehomegoing celebration will commence on Friday, March1, 2013...
Willie Wells Seay
Feb 25, 2013
Willie Catherine Wells, born on January 3, 1920 to the parentage of the late Sam Governor Wells and Katie Shaw Wells, passed away on February 25, 2013 in Arcadia, Oklahoma. Willie accepted Christ as a child and united with the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church on Phillips Street in Dallas, Texas. She was a dedicated member in recent years with...
Anderson Searcy
Feb 24, 2013
Anderson Searcy departed this earthly life on February 24, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. His memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 12:30PM at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home in the "Peggy Jo Mayse" Chapel.
Bernice
Feb 24, 2013
Bernice was the third child of six siblings born to Ben and Willie Cellious Whorton on September 5, 1928 in Mexia, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Alexandra Primitive Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Butcher and later under her father Reverend Ben Whorton. Bernice was educated in the Mexia School District. She moved...
Lola Patterson
Feb 23, 2013
Lola Jean Patterson passed away on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Her memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. The homegoing celebration will commence on Saturday, March 2, 2013 10AM at Hope of Glory. Family and friends may visit with the entire family on Friday, March 1, 2013 6-6:45PMat Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home in the...
Lorene Sandle
Feb 19, 2013
Lorene Sandle, born on November 15, 1927, entered eternal rest on February 19, 2013. She was the founder and owner of one of the first African American owned Day Care Centers in Dallas, Texas, licensed to care for children from 6 weeks old to third grade "Cherry's Baby World". She was an avid gardener and a gifted and talented seamstress....
Vernell Cummings
Feb 19, 2013
Vernell Cummings, in her 80th season, "fell asleep with Jesus" on February 19, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Her memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. Friends may visit with the family as sheslumbers in sweet reposeat Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home in the "Peggy Jo Mayse" Chapel from 7-7:45PM. The homegoing celebration will commence in the inner...
Sam Ross
Feb 18, 2013
Sam Calvin Ross was born June 14, 1946 in Terrell, Texas to the parentage of Lonnie Ross, Sr. and Johnnie Ross. Sam received his education in the Terrell Independent School District. Sam united in holy matrimony with Joann the love of his life and in 1965. God blessed this beautiful union with three children. His memories will be cherished by...
Maurine Mack
Feb 17, 2013
Maurine Mack, at the beautiful age of 92, departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on February 17, 2013. Her memoreis will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. The homegoing celebration will commence on Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:30PM at Cherry Valley Church of Christ, 4013 N. Dallas Avenue in Lancaster, Texas.
Floyd Hunter
Feb 16, 2013
Floyd Hunter, 74, transitioned from his earthly life to his heavenly home on February 16, 2013. Floyd leaves to uphold his legacy, a loving wife, Helen Hunter, five wonderful children, Netreal Ann Thompson, Rodney Ray Hunter, Randy Earl Hunter, Debra Kay Wright, Sonya Gail Smith, 16 grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren. The wake will be Thursday, February 21, 2013 at...
Monroe Johnson Jr
Feb 16, 2013
Monroe Johnson, Jr. was born on October 1, 1942 in Kilgore, Texas to the late Monroe Johnson and Susie Johnson. He attended George Washington Carver High School through his junior year, then moved to Longview, Texas and attended Mary C. Womack's Senior High School, played quarterback for the Womack's Leopards, lettered and received honor for his position at quarterback graduated...
Theria Mitchell
Feb 15, 2013
Theria Leon Mitchell, Sr. , in his 79th season, departed this earthly life for his heavenly crown. Theria will be missed by many, and his memories cherished by all who loved him. The wake will be Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home at 6:00pm. The Homegoing Celebration will be held at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home as well...
Lucile Bell
Feb 15, 2013
Lucile Bell departed this earthly life on February 15, 2013. She will be missed by all who loved her. The Twilight service will be Friday, February 22, 2013 at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Homeat8:00pm. The Funeral service will commence on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at New Millenium Bible Fellowship at 11:00am.
Ronald Brackens Jr
Feb 15, 2013
Ronald Andrae Brackens, Jr., in his seventh season of life, departed his earthly home to be with the heavenly angels. He leaves to cherish his love and memories, his loving parents, Ronald and Cicley Brackens. Visitation will be held at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, February 22, 2013from 3-9pm. The Homegoing Celebration for Little Ronald will commence on Saturday,...
Beverly Smith
Feb 14, 2013
Beverly Smith in her 66th season,transitioned fromher earthly home to eternal rest with her Father. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Wade Smith. Visitation will be Friday, February22, 2013 from 3-9 pm at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service will commence at Community Bible Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 12:30pm.
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