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Dallas & Terrell, Texas and surrounding areas
Thelma Bankhead-Calmes
Sep 28, 2012
Thelma Louise Bankhead, affectionately known as "Bit," by those who loved her, was born June 10, 1931 in Macon, Mississippi to the late Dennis and Rosie Draper Bankhead. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Macon, Mississipp. She later became a member of St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Church...
Carla Oliver
Sep 27, 2012
Carla L. Oliver was born August 26, 1973 to the parentage of Dale and Rose Jacobs in Lewisville, Arkansas. Carla was the oldest of 7 girls. She was married to John Oliver and their union was blessed with two loving children. Carla was employed at Morning Glory Middle School in Fort Worth, Texas as a music teacher for the school...
Arnetha Williams
Sep 27, 2012
Arnetha Biscoe Williams was born August 8, 1929 in Flint, Texas to the parentage of Thomas Loke Biscoe and Rylie Biscoe. Her mother, Rylie Biscoe, passed away when Arnetha was two years of age and her father married Lesie Mae Williams, who she loved until her death.
Arnetha graduated Stanton High School Class of 1947 in Tyler, Texas. That...
Buford Kemp Jr
Sep 27, 2012
Buford Leon Kemp, Jr. was born July 10, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Buford L. Kemp, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Smith Kemp. He was a member of True Lee Missionary Baptist Church and was called into the ministry on July 17, 1992. Buford Kemp, Sr. was also a retired fireman with the Dallas Fire Academy. His memories...
Arnetha Williams
Sep 27, 2012
Arnetha Biscoe Williams was born August 8, 1929 in Flint, Texas to the parentage of Thomas Loke Biscoe and Rylie Biscoe. Her mother, Rylie Biscoe, passed away when Arnetha was two years of age and her father married Lesie Mae Williams, who she loved until her death.
Arnetha graduated Stanton High School Class of 1947 in Tyler, Texas. That...
Tommy Anderson
Sep 25, 2012
Tommy Lynn Anderson was born to the parentage of Wiley Hewitt and Donna Session on August 22, 1986 in Dallas, Texas.
He attended A. Maceo Smith High School in Dallas, Texas.
Tommy was a loving son, father, brother and grandson who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Tommy was called home...
Carolyn Clark
Sep 24, 2012
Carolyn Clark transitioned from labor to reward on September 24, 2012 in Dallas, Texas Her memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. The homegoing celebration will commence on October 1, 2012 at 11:00am at Church of Christ @ Cedar Valley in Lancaster, Texas.
Elgin Newton
Sep 23, 2012
Elgin Leonard Newton, Jr. was born on May 10, 1951 in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Elgin Newton and Mamie Cathcart Newton. He was added to the body of Christ at Marsalis Avenue Church of Christ. Left to cherish his memories: wife, Janice Smith Newton; daughter, Gena Williams, sons, Tyrant (Angela) Edwards, Laron Mitchell, Lance (Tania) Mitchell, Laurence Mitchell;...
Essie Roberts
Sep 19, 2012
Essie D. Roberts, in her 84th season, departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on September 19, 2012 at Baylor Dallas Medical Center. Her memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. There will be a visitation on Friday, September 21, 2012 2-9pm at Evergreen. The homegoing celebration will commence on Saturday, September 22, 2012 11:00am...
Ella Anderson
Sep 19, 2012
Ella "Mae" Anderson was born October 22, 1922 to the parentage of Matthew and Maggie Lewis in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ella received her formal education from the Richardson School District. Ella had a career in nursing and completed her license in 1957 as a LVN. Ella accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church....
Raymond Greene
Sep 19, 2012
Raymond Elliott Greene departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on September 19, 2012 at Noon. He was united in matrimony to Arnetris J. Mallory of Nacogdoches, Texas. They were blessed with one son, Raymond Elliott Greene. Raymond was an excellent jazz pianist and organist, specializing in the Hammond B3. Raymond's musical career allowed him many opportunities for travel...
Phenol Jackson
Sep 18, 2012
Phenol Jackson, Jr. departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on September 18, 2012. Phenol Jackson, Jr. was born on October 18, 1949 in Palestine, Texas to the late Mr. Phenol Jackson, Sr. and Ocie Ola Kelly Jackson. He was a faithful member of Church of the Living God Temple 145 until his transition from earth to glory. Phenol...
William Trimble Iii
Sep 17, 2012
William Trimble, III departed this earthly life for his heavenly on September 17, 2012. His memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. The family will receive family and friends on Friday, September 21, 2012 1-9pm at Evergreen. The homegoing celebration will commence on Saturday, September 22, 2012 11:00am at Dallas West Church of Christ, 3510 North...
Alanna Long
Sep 13, 2012
Alanna LaShawn Long, affectionately known as "Tina," was born to Gloria Richardson and O'Neal Long on July 31, 1971 in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from H. Grady Spruce High School in May 1990. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Carver Heights Baptist Church for many years under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Carter. She later became...
Kim Griffin
Sep 12, 2012
Kim Lashawn Griffin, in 41st season, departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on September 12, 2012 in Glenn Heights, Texas. Her memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. The homegoing celebration will commence on Sunday, September 16, 2012 11:00am at Desoto Seventh Day Adventist, 235 N. Cockrell Hill Road, Desoto, Texas
Cheryl Robertson
Sep 12, 2012
Cheryl Robertson entered into eternal rest on September 12, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Her memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. The homegoing celebration will commence on Monday, September 17, 2012 10:00am at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 444 W. Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, Texas
Reverend Jimmie B Rodgers
Sep 11, 2012
Dr. James (Jimmie) Rodgers passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Rodgers was born to the late Margie Nell Rodgers on January 1, 1953 in Paris, Texas. He was educated in the Paris Public School System. He was a graduate of Paris High School class of 1971. "Jimmie", as they affectionately called him, was...
Pearlie Thomas
Sep 11, 2012
Pearlie Thomas, 79, entered into the arms of the Master on September 11, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Her memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. The homegoing celebration will commence on Saturday, September 15, 2012 12:30pm at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas.
Robert Hill
Sep 7, 2012
Robert Lee Hill was born February 19, 1955 in Hughes, Arkansas to the parentage of Joe and Marie Hill. Robert confessed his belief in Christ at an early age at Bruins Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Bruins, Arkansas. He later moved to Memphis, Tennessee and ultimately moved to Dallas, Texas in 2002. He was a loyal employee of Walker Holder...
Exie Carson
Sep 6, 2012
Exie Carson was called home on September 6, 2012. Exie Carson was born December 22, 1914 to the late John McGee and late Catherine Green in Brazos County, Texas. A star that will always shine bright and saturate and permeate hearts with love, warmth and peace. She impacted the lives of all who knew and loved her. The homegoing celebration...
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