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Lawrence Williams Jr.

Lawrence Williams Jr.

Jan 21, 2026

Please keep the family of Mr. Lawrence Williams Jr. in your prayers at this time.

Timothy L. Thomas

Timothy L. Thomas

Jan 17, 2026

Timothy L. Thomas was born in Dallas, Texas on November 25, 1970 to Ronald L. and Peggy Thomas. Timothy passed away and was welcomed into heaven by his heavenly father on January 17, 2026.

Timothy was a loving husband and devoted father. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Kimberly Thomas. He was Dad to Davis...

Willis A Davis

Willis A Davis

Jan 16, 2026

Please keep the family of Mr. Willis Davis in your prayers at this time.

Bennie Lee Barrett Jr.

Bennie Lee Barrett Jr.

Jan 12, 2026

Bennie Lee Barrett, Jr., was born on August 15, 1959, in Greenville, Texas. He was called home to eternal rest on January 12, 2026, in Greenville, Texas. Bennie Lee was the beloved son of Jessie Mae Barrett and Bennie Lee Barrett, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death.

Bennie Lee graduated from Greenville High School in...

Willie Nix

Willie Nix

Jan 11, 2026

Willie Nix was born in 1952 in Fayette, Mississippi, to the late Gertilee and David Mitchell. He grew up in a loving family and attended Ferriday High School in Ferriday, Louisiana, where he formed many of the life long relationships that would shape his journey.

In 1986, Willie married the love of his life, Vickie, in Dallas,...

Earnest S Jones

Earnest S Jones

Jan 11, 2026

Earnest Steven Jones was born on January 20, 1954, in Forest, Mississippi, to Robert and Eloise Jones. From this union, five children were born: George, Roy, Earnest, Billy, and Agnes. Roy, Billy, and Agnes preceded him in death.

Earnest received his education at Webster Elementary School and Marshall High School in Chicago, Illinois.

He was...

Antonio D Turner

Antonio D Turner

Jan 7, 2026

Antonio Dominique Turner was born February 13, 1984, in Dallas, Texas to Wilhemina Turner Wright and Arlanda Wright.

Antonio graduated from Nimitz High School in Irving, Texas (Class of 2002). A true sports fan, he loved basketball and football — and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. Music was his passion; he enjoyed music tech and production...

Dorise M Miles

Dorise M Miles

Jan 6, 2026

Dorise was born on January 18, 1967, to the parentage of Lurlean and James D. Miles.

Dorise attended school in the Kaufman Independent School District in Kaufman Couty, Texas.

She later moved to Rockwall, Texas where she met the father of her children, Joe Earl Strange, Jr. She was a mother who possessed wisdom, guidance,...

Emerson C. Thompson

Emerson C. Thompson

Jan 6, 2026

Please keep the family of Emerson C. Thompson in your prayers at this time.

Nevina M. Franklin

Nevina M. Franklin

Jan 5, 2026

Nevina Marie was born May 18, 1929, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to Leford and Florence Stevenson. She had a praying mother, so therefore, she came to know the Lord very early in life.

As a young girl, the family moved to Tipton, Oklahoma. She went on to meet and marry James A. O'Neal. She and her husband moved...

Dwayne L. Finley

Dwayne L. Finley

Jan 4, 2026

Dwayne Lee Lamon Finley was born on February 10, 1972, in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Caroline Finley and Johnny O'Dell Finley. Being the youngest of three, he was the baby brother of Gracie Finley and Dale Finley, Jr.

Proverbs 14:23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

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Carl Anthony Allen

Carl Anthony Allen

Jan 4, 2026

Today, we celebrate the beautiful and vibrant life of Carl Anthony Allen, born September 8, 1965, in San Antonio, Texas, to Opal Allen and the late Ardrie Allen. Carl was love personified—sweet, forgiving, and always ready to turn an ordinary moment into a good time. He was a dancer and a singer, especially when a Gerald Levert song came...

Charles O. Davis

Charles O. Davis

Jan 2, 2026

Please keep the family of Mr. Charles Davis in your prayers at this time.

Jermohn Z. Richard

Jermohn Z. Richard

Dec 28, 2025

Jermohn Zabrein Richard, lovingly known as "Lil Money", passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2025, at the age of 37.

Jermohn is the beloved son of Herbert Mohnzabrein Richard and Tracey Renee Richard (Daniel) born on July 31, 1988, in Dallas, Texas. He was premature at birth, born at seven months, and weighing 4lbs and 1 ounce. ...

Courtlynn Renee Alfreda Lauderdale Seaton

Courtlynn Renee Alfreda Lauderdale Seaton

Dec 24, 2025

Courtlynn Renee Alfreda Lauderdale Seaton, known by many as "Nae" age six was born on April 9, 2019 in Edmond, Oklahoma to the parentage of Charlesia Hamilton and Rodney Seaton. Courtlynn gained her angel wings December 24, 2025, after blessing this world with six beautiful years of love, laughter, and light.

Courtlynn resided in Texas from the...

Shirley K. Rattler

Shirley K. Rattler

Dec 23, 2025

Shirley Kent Rattler was born August 10, 1952, in Vivian, Louisiana to the parentage of Linda Mae Rattler and Willie D Rattler, Sr. She was the fifth of seven siblings.

Shirley received her formal education in Vivian, Louisiana, where she graduated High School. She moved to Texas and started her career in Medical Records at Presbyterian Hospital...

Robert E. Taylor, Jr.

Robert E. Taylor, Jr.

Dec 22, 2025

Robert E. Taylor, Jr. was born to the parentage of Robert and Regina Taylor,Sr. on February 5, 1987, in Dallas, Texas.

At the age of 38, Robert Jr. transitioned to Glory on December 22nd, 2025, at Baylor Hospital (Dallas) surrounded by his family.

Robert Jr., affectionately known as Chubb, attended Poteet High School, where he...

Sidney C. Evans

Sidney C. Evans

Dec 22, 2025

Sidney ("Sid") Evans, age 73, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2025. Born on December 17, 1952, in Lubbock, Texas, Sidney was the beloved son of Willie Neil Evans and Rosie Lee Evans.

Sid was a man who always saw the good in people—even when others could not. He is known for a wealth...

Patricia A. Aaron

Patricia A. Aaron

Dec 22, 2025

On December 22, 2025, our beloved Patricia Ann Aaron, was called home to be with the Lord. Patricia Ann lived a life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible.

Patricia Ann Aaron was born to the parentage of B.C. Houston and Emmarene Houston on January 1, 1955, in Moncks...

Jannie P. Lynch

Jannie P. Lynch

Dec 21, 2025

Jannie P. Lynch was born to Isabella P. Drumgold and Robert Drumgold on June 11, 1937, in North Carolina. She moved to Texas in 1998 where she resided until she was called to her heavenly home. She lived to be 88 years old.

Jannie was the widow of John W. Lynch and the proud mother of nine. ...

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