Obituaries
Jessie Royal
Sep 25, 2015
Jessie “Mae” Royal was born in Kosse, Texas on January 28, 1933 to Jesse B. and Idella Taylor. Jessie married Conal Way Royal Sr. in Hobbs, NM. She accepted Jesus Christ as savior and was a mighty woman of faith. She worked and retired after 35 years from La Siesta Nursing Center. She was a loving and caring woman that took pleasure in...
Annie Cook
Sep 18, 2015
Annie Lue "Ann" Cook passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas on September 18th, 2015 at the age of 85. She was born on December 12th, 1929 in Elkhart, Texas to Ogradie and Joe Bailey McElroy. She was the youngest of three children and accepted Christ into her life at an early age. After graduating as salutatorian from Henry High School, she...
Olivia Allen
Sep 11, 2015
Olivia Beth Allen was born on January 30, 1950 in Marshall, Texas to the late Charlie Sam Woods and Socie Woods. She was sixth of seven children. Olivia was raised and attended Mary C. Womack Sr. High School in Longview, Texas. Olivia moved to Dallas, Texas where she graduated school and met and married the love of her life Carter F....
Katie Scott
Sep 3, 2015
Katie Beatrice Scott was born April 6, 1940 in Delhi, Louisiana to the parentage of Elijah and Gerthia Mae Martin, whom preceded her in death. She professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Brownville Baptist Church in Columbia, Louisiana under the leadership of Rev. C.H. Reed. After relocating to Texas and until her health...
Leroy Bouldin
Aug 29, 2015
A much loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, LeRoy Bouldin, 85, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at Baylor Hospital on August 29, 2015, with his family present. He was born October 1, 1929, in Celina, Texas, to the parentage of the late Robert Bouldin and Corine Williams. He accepted Christ at an early age, and became a member of...
Fredrick Brooks
Aug 21, 2015
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend Fredrick "Freddie" Brooks was born April 17,1952 in Dallas, TX to the late Emelda Ryan and Fred Brooks. Freddie was the oldest child with a younger brother Eddie Brooks. He graduated from Lake Highlands High School in 1970 and attended Texas Tech University. In 1983, his first child was born, daughter Ashley and three...
Hosea Wiggins
Aug 10, 2015
Hosea Dywane Wiggins was born on March 4, 1975 to Hosie and Alma J. Wiggins in Dallas, Texas. He was their only child. Hosea was baptized as a child into the Church of Christ on Buckingham Rd. in Garland, Texas. Hosea played football for Austin Academy in Garland, TX. He also attended Garland High School where he played the bass...
James Smith Sr.
Aug 10, 2015
Born October 11, 1936 in D'Lo, Mississippi, James Monroe Smith Sr. passed away peacefully at home in Desoto after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 45 years Alicia, was by his side. He was preceded in death by his son, James Monroe, Jr. He is survived by his wife Alicia Darensbourg-Smith; daughter, Nicole Smith McDavid; sons, Mark Brooks and...
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