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Terry James Harrison

Terry James Harrison

Mar 1, 2018

Terry James Harrison was born on March 21, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to Mr. James and Ms. Norma Golighly.

Terry was a loving person and will be missed by all of his family and friends.

He departed his earthly home to live eternally in Heaven on March 1, 2018. He...

Marlon Dekeith Smith

Marlon Dekeith Smith

Feb 27, 2018

Marlon Dekeith Smith, a handsome bundle of joy, was born on June 28, 1988 to his humble parents, Ms. Trina Smith and Mr. Errol Vickers.

He attended W.W. Samuel High School in Dallas, Texas. He proudly coached two little league football teams, North Texas Long Horns and the Dallas Razorbacks. Marlon was baptized at...

Oscar Franklin

Oscar Franklin

Feb 27, 2018

Oscar Franklin was born on February 14, 1938 to Bob and Jettie May Franklin in Omaha, Texas.  Oscar relocated to Plano, Texas where he met and married his wife, Bonnie Jo Franklin (Walford) on October 17, 1960.  The couple enjoyed 57 years and four months of marriage.  To this union two children were born; Mark Franklin (deceased) and...

Mary Lee Simon

Mary Lee Simon

Feb 21, 2018

Mary Lee Simon was born on February 3, 1938 to Ophelia and Joseph Simon in Duson, Louisiana.

A Native of Louisiana she resided in Dallas, Texas the latter part of her life. She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for 32 years. An employee at Walnut Place Nursing Home for over...

Adell Gossett

Adell Gossett

Feb 21, 2018

Adell Gossett was born on October 9, 1935 in Troup, Texas to the parentage of Fred and Vernell Adams Gossett. He united with Mt. Neob Baptist Church in Bullard, Texas at a young age. Adell attended Stanton High School in Whitehouse, Texas. He later enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country for four years....

Melba Lee Stephens

Melba Lee Stephens

Feb 18, 2018

Mrs. Melba Lee Luckey-Stephens was born on August 16, 1936 in Bryan Mills, Texas to the late Avery Luckey and Minnie Heath-Luckey. She graduated at the top of her class from Panhandle High School in Panhandle, Texas.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful and loyal member of the Holy...

John Lewis Mcguire

John Lewis Mcguire

Feb 16, 2018

John Lewis McGuire was born on February 1, 1947 in Rockwall, Texas to the parentage of JT McGuire and Annie Mae Gibson. He received his formal education in the Rockwall Independent School District.

John accepted Christ at an early age at St. Paul AME Church in Rockwall, Texas where he grew up at. He...

Mary Ann Moree

Mary Ann Moree

Feb 16, 2018

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Md Gates

Md Gates

Feb 14, 2018

MD Gates was born on November 3, 1945 to Louisa Caraway in Shreveport, LA. He confessed his belief in Christ at an early age.  He spent his early childhood in Garrison, TX and later moved to Grand Prairie (Dalworth). He was a 1963 graduate of Dalworth High School. After graduation, he enrolled in the United States Army, serving...

Willie Lewis, Jr.

Willie Lewis, Jr.

Feb 13, 2018

On February 13, 2018, Willie Lewis, Jr., departed this life peacefully at his home in Dallas, Texas.

Willie, (Sam) was born on April 22, 1938 in McCurtain County, Idabel, Oklahoma to Willie Lewis Sr. and Myrtle Lee Lewis.  He attended Booker T. Washington High School where he was an outstanding student and star athlete. ...

Felix Manuel Reyes

Felix Manuel Reyes

Feb 8, 2018

****There Are No Services Scheduled for Mr. Reyes****

David Bernard Hawkins

David Bernard Hawkins

Feb 6, 2018

David Bernard Hawkins was born April 6, 1967, to Marlene Hawkins. He attended high school at Garland High and South Oak Cliff High School.

David worked for VSSI Inc. Staffing Services and security on the weekends.  He enjoyed lifting weights and spending time with his family and friends. He confessed his faith at Greenville...

Pastor Anthony Keith Loving

Pastor Anthony Keith Loving

Feb 4, 2018

Anthony Keith Loving was born to the parentage of Charles W. Loving and Elnora Sweat Loving on May 12, 1955. In his earlier years he attended Allen Chapel AME Church and Warren Chapel AME Church

Anthony attended J. O. Davis and Irving Independent School District, he then left and joined the Navy to explore...

Ericka Latanya Kirklen

Ericka Latanya Kirklen

Feb 3, 2018

****There Are No Services Scheduled for Ms. Kirklen****

Roy Cantrell Tallie

Roy Cantrell Tallie

Jan 30, 2018

Roy Cantrell Tallie was born on December 8, 1930 in Dallas, Texas to the parents of Mayor Granville Tallie and Ira Z. Wicks Taylor.

Roy received Christ at an early age at Evening Chapel AME Church. He met and later married Clara Mae Calton and they had eight beautiful children.

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Demarcus Deon Trotter

Demarcus Deon Trotter

Jan 29, 2018

Demarcus Deon Trotter was born and raised in Natchitoches, LA by Cynthia M. Trotter and Roosevelt Sykes. He attended First Baptist on Amulet as a young child where he was taught to know and love the Lord. Demarcus proudly sung in the choir for 4 years. In June of 2000, at the age of 12 he was baptized...

Demarlon Alfredric Francis

Demarlon Alfredric Francis

Jan 25, 2018

Mr. DeMarlon Alfredric Francis (Cream) was born on April 23, 1980 to the parents of Darin Alfredric (Bell) Hutchons and Lilly (Francis) McNeely in Dallas, Texas. He received his GED from Giddings State School in 1998. DeMarlon enjoyed traveling from state to state and loved spending time with his children, family, and close friends.

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Joe Herman Hayes

Joe Herman Hayes

Jan 22, 2018

Joe Herman Hayes was born on September 15, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to Albert & Geraldine Hayes. He was a graduate of South Oak Cliff High School and he continued his education at The University of Central Oklahoma. He was later drafted and played for the Philadelphia Eagles.

He accepted Christ at a very...

Lillie V. Vaughn

Lillie V. Vaughn

Jan 21, 2018

On February 4, 1922, God blessed Dave and Beulah "Sweet" Johnson with a beautiful daughter. They named her Lillie V. Johnson. She was born and raised in Carbondale, TX with 5 brothers, 3 sisters and 3 additional siblings preceded her in death during infancy.

Lillie accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age....

Willie Mae Blake

Willie Mae Blake

Jan 18, 2018

Willie Mae Blake was born on March 22, 1920 in Wheelock, Texas to James and Cornelius Jenkins. She received her formal education in the Wheelock Independent School District.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful and loyal member of the Church of the Living God in Dallas, Texas. She was...

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