Obituaries

Jan 31, 2014

Thomas Hervey Cook passed away suddenly at the age of 71 on January 31st in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by parents, Worth J and Adolia Hall Cook, and his sister Barbara Cook Bryant. Tom is survived by his wife Vicki Cook, his sister Loretta Cook Hayden, and his brother William ?Bill? Cook. Also survived is his former...

Jan 30, 2014

Della Mae Hearne Hubbard was born October 17th 1924 in Waskom, Texas to her parents Lewis & Florence Hearne. Born to the union was seventeen children all preceded in death. Della Mae Hearne Hubbard was joined in marriage to Roy Hubbard in 1947. She was a devoted wife until the death of her husband in 2007. Della gave her life...

Jan 29, 2014

Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Lowe, the third eldest daughter to Nash Jones, Sr. and Adaline Ingram Jones, came to know Christ at an early age. Mary was born in and spent her early childhood in Corsicana, Texas. In the early 1940's she moved to Dallas, Texas where she joined Community Baptist Church (now Bexar Street Baptist Church). She was very active...

Jan 26, 2014

William Alex Hollins Burk was born January 20, 1972 in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Cleo Burks and Bettie Jean Hollins Burks. Both parents along with a sister, Valencia Hollins preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish memory, a loving aunt, Velma J. White of Oakland, California; a special and devoted friend, Sherman Davis and a host of...

Jan 25, 2014

Carrie Mae Pratt "Aunt Carrie" was born July 9, 1921 in White Hall, Texas to the parentage of Paul and Verdia Mae Warren. She has one sister, Audrey Jean Dabbs and two brothers both deceased, Clarence Warren and Willie James Warren. She was educated in the Ferris ISD school system and later she was a domestic worker in private homes...

Jan 23, 2014

Jan 22, 2014

Biographical Sketch of the life of Scott Keith Yarbough Date of birth: January 4, 1969 Education: Skyline High School Work history: Chevron Corporation, Exxon Corporation, Hair Stylist Church affiliation: Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Emeritus C.B.T. Smith - Dallas, Texas On January 22, 2014, Scott's earthly journey was completed. His father, Robert Yarbough preceded him...

Jan 21, 2014

Joseph Dallas Brown was born July 9, 1939 to the parentage of Mr. Dallas James Brown and Mrs. Ellen Brown. Both parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his  brother, Mr. Richard Brown, Sr. and 2 sisters Mrs. Tommie Billups and Mrs. Diane Kennedy. Joe accepted Christ at an early age.  He was married to Mrs Eddie...

Jan 20, 2014

Jan 19, 2014

Jettie Alfreda ?Bea? Peterson, born March 4, 1920 in Tucker, Texas; her mother and father preceded her in death. Alfreda attended school at Green Bay school in Tucker, Texas. In Palestine, Texas she met and married her husband, Sherman Peterson February 1936. To their union seven sons were born, 3 were deceased at child birth. In 1942 Alfreda and Sherman...

Jan 19, 2014

Ernest was born April 2, 1935 in Ashdown, Arkansas to the parents of H.M. and Annie B. Hubbard. He united in marriage to Helen Edmond on December 11, 1954 in Dallas, Texas. He was a retired Electrical Mechanic for Dart Rail for 16 years and 6 months. He was a devoted husband, brother, father and grandfather. He leaves to mourn,...

Jan 16, 2014

Mrs. Ola B. Williams was born the third child of three to Eddy and Bea Ella Woods.  A native of Anderson County, she spent her childhood and formative years in Palestine, Texas.  She was educated in Palestine public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School. At a young age she moved to the Dallas Community and began work as a Domestic Engineer. She...

Jan 16, 2014

Jan 13, 2014

Lois D. Bynaum was born to the parentage of Niaslee and Sarah Espie on September 22, 1935 in Rosser, Texas. She accepted Christ as an early age. She attended school at George Washington Carver in Seagoville, Texas. March 15, 1953, she was united in marriage to Willie W. Bynaum, Jr. To this union, 7 children were born, 1 preceded her...

Jan 13, 2014

Mrs. Altha Mae Wilkins was born January 6, 1927 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Roberson in Troup, Texas. Those left to cherish her memory are: one sister, Shirley R. Johnson; one brother, Douglas Roberson and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Jan 9, 2014

Mr. Willie Ray Runnels was born to the parentage of the late Johnny and Andora Runnels in Ferris, TX. He attended school in Ellis County. He met and married Helen Williams. To this union, 3 children were born. One daughter, Mattie Runnels; two granddaughters, Monisha and Andrenetta Williams; one great son, LeDarius Benson, all preceded him in death. Mr. Runnels...

Jan 8, 2014

January 9, 2014, the sweet spirit of our sister and mother, Aver Lee Aaron went to join the Savior in that home not built with hands On, but whose maker and builder is God. To know her was to love her. None spoke of her but to praise her. Her pure kindness and love for people spread over her life...

Dec 30, 2013

Mother Alice Lorraine Gray, 83, beloved mother, sister, friend, and grandmother passed away and received her heavenly reward on December 30, 2013 in Coppell, Texas. Mother Gray was born on August 11, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Fletcher and Lorraine Burns. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Mother Gray...

Dec 25, 2013

Dr. Angela M. Peterson-Ford passed away on Christmas Day, 2013.  Needless to say, our hearts are forever broken and she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.  May God bless her soul.  The world is a better place by her beautiful presence having passed through it. Angela was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Warren Milson, Sr. and Henry Peterson, Sr....

Dec 23, 2013

Arlean Jackson was born February 2, 1920 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to the parentage of Mart and Willie Turner. Arlean was employed with Baylor University Hospital as an RN and retired after many years of service. Arlean joined Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 20 and remained a faithful member until her passing. She participated in many...