Obituaries

Sep 6, 2012

Richard Thomas, in his 68th season, departed this this earthly life for his heavenly home on September 6, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. His memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Josephine Thomas, children and a host of other relatives and friends. The homegoing celebration will commence on Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:00am at Shekinah Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Sep 5, 2012

Thelma McCuin, 89, entered into the arms of the Master on September 5, 2012. Her memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. The homegoing celebration will commence on Monday, September 10, 2012 at St. Luke Baptist Church, 6702 Victoria Avenue, Dallas, Texas

Sep 5, 2012

Joyicelyn L. Weeks was born November 11, 1953 tot he late Christopher and Thelda Weeks. Joyicelyn received her Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas in 1975. Shortly, after graduation, Joyicelyn became a substitute teacher for the Dallas Independent School District. Joyicelyn began her government career at Defense Contract Administration Services Region...

Sep 4, 2012

Lonnie Mae was born June 7, 1920 in Dallas, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age when Mr. Brown moved to Los Angeles, California she united with the Southern Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Gates, where she was on the Mission Usher Board and Pastor's Aide for thirty seven years. Her memories will be cherished by all who knew...

Sep 4, 2012

Vernon Blade, the eleventh of eighteen children, was born in Marianna, Arkansas to Margaret Wilks Blade and Thomas Lee Blade. Vernon was saved and turned his life over to God at Morning Star Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas and Bible Deliverance of Marianna, Arkansas. Vernon was an employee of the Carrollton/Farmers Branch Independent School District for over 20 years, where...

Sep 2, 2012

Charlier Rochelle was born on September 29, 1975 to the parentage of Nora V. Howard and Roosevelt Owens. She was educated in the Dallas Independent School District and later relocated to Mesa, Arizona where she attended college. She leaves to cherish her memories: husband, Jimmy Rochelle; children, Tre'von Bates, Jimmy Rochelle, Jr. and Jimarcus Rochelle; mother, Nora V. Howard; father,...

Sep 1, 2012

Barbara A. Brown-White was born January 28, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Alvessie Jackson and Robert Brown who preceded her in death. She had two siblings, Robert Brown, Jr. and Norma McCoy who also preceded her in death. She was self employed as a Senior Administrative Assistant for White's Auto Sales and Wrecker Service. She met and...

Aug 30, 2012

Mrs. Frances Marie Richardson Pendegraft transitioned to eternal life on August 30, 2012. She was the first of two children to Dorothy Marie Stone and Maynard Richardson Sr. born on October 12, 1939. She attended Booker T. Washington High School of Dallas, TX where she cheered and later graduated in 1957. She was raised in a Christian home and baptized...

Aug 29, 2012

Guane Norman was born to the parentage of William and Rita Norman on March 26, 1975. He grew up in Cedar Crest Church and gave his life to Christ at God's Tabernacle of Deliverance. Gaune attended A. Maceo Smith High School where he was an outstanding wide receiver for the Falcon's football team. Guane leaves to cherish his memories: parents,...

Aug 28, 2012

Rosalyn, the loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, auntie and friend was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on December 30, 1954 to Mr. Herbert W. Grant and Mrs. Eddye Mae (Grant) Love. Rosalyn's biological father preceded her in death when she was only 18 months of age. She fought her battle on August 28, 2012, God decided to call her home....

Aug 28, 2012

Jimmy Lee Warren was born in Humphery's County Mississippi to Hildry and Carrie Warren who were celebreties of their times. Jimmy was 14 of 17 children. Jimmy was introduced to Christ at an early age, "A Family Requirement." Later he found and enjoyed services at Belzoni Chapel in Belzoni, Mississippi, as long as his health supported it. A zest for...

Aug 27, 2012

Ora Lee Walker was born to the parentage of Abb Thomas and Bertha Howard Thomas on January 13, 1910 in Pelican, Louisiana. She received her formal education in the Pelican Independent School District. Later in life, Mohter Walker moved to Waskom, Texas. In Waskom, Mother Walke worked for a few doctors in their homes. After retirement, Mother Walker moved to...

Aug 26, 2012

Cornell Hill was born December 27, 1920 to the parents of Cornell and Ellen Gillard Hill in Pendelton, South Carolina. OF the three boys and two girls born to the couple, Cornell was the oldest of the children. Cornell's primary and secondary education was received in the Pendelton Independent School District. In 1942, Cornell married the love of his life,...

Aug 26, 2012

Ruby Mae Burleson Prince was born in Terrell, Texas, April 1, 1916 to the parentage of Charlie and Eula Burleson. All of her siblings precededher in death. In 1936, she met and married Reverend Gilbert B. Prince, Jr., Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, where they served 31 years til his death in April 11, 1989. To this union six...

Aug 26, 2012

Michael Bomar, in his 59th season, took flight with the angels on August 26, 2012 in Garland, Texas. His memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. You may visit Michael as he slumbers inpeaceful reposeon Wednesday, September 5, 2012at Evergreen from 2-7pm. A wake will be held in the "Peggy Jo Mayse" Chapel from 7-7:45pm. Both...

Aug 25, 2012

Loura Ellison, affectionately known as Denise, was born on July 14, 1973 to Lula Daniels and James K. Daniels in Dallas, Texas. She was the older of two siblings with her younger brother, Michael James Callins.

She attended and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1991.

Loura met and married Smith Ellison on...

Aug 25, 2012

Bobby Woods, in his 33rd season, transitioned from life to everlasting on August 25, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The homegoing celebration will commence on Saturday, September 1, 2012 11:00am at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Garland, Texas.

Aug 25, 2012

Loura Ellison, affectionately known as Denise, was born on July 14, 1973 to Lula Daniels and James K. Daniels in Dallas, Texas. She was the older of two siblings with her younger brother, Michael James Callins.

She attended and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1991.

Loura met and married Smith Ellison on September 19,...

Aug 24, 2012

Sedalia was born to Walter and Effie Jackson on August 14, 1962 in Corsicana, TX. On Friday, August 24th Sedalia Elizabeth Gray went home to be with the Lord. A graduate of South Oak Cliff High School, Sedalia worked hard, but work was not her priority, family was, as evidenced by the fact that she quit work on multiple occasions...

Aug 23, 2012

On the 23rd of August, there was a "beckoning and an answering" for Oral Harden to depart this earthly life for her heavenly home. Her memories will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. The homegoing celebration will commence on Saturday, September 1, 2012 11:00am at The Potter's House.