Obituaries

Mar 3, 2013

Bettie Jean Hollins Burks was born April 10, 1940 in Pittsburg, Texas to the parentage of Tryvee and Frankie Mae Hollins. She attended school in Pittsburg, TX and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School. Bettie devoted her life to caring for her children Valencia and William. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Burks; daughter, Valencia Hollins; both...

Mar 1, 2013

OBITUARY For I know the plans I have for you,? declares the LORD, ?plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11 NIV Theodore Calest Johnson, III was born on February 29, 1976 (Leap Year Baby) at St. Luke?s Hospital in Houston, TX to Theodore Calest Johnson, Jr. and Anitra Courtney...

Feb 26, 2013

Missionary Bonnie F. Proctor, R.N. was born on March 15, 1928 in Mexia, Texas, to the parentage of the late Dr. William M. & Catherine Harris. She received her formal education through Booker T. Washington High School after which she obtained a degree in Nursing, whereby she was one of the first African American females to be employed by Baylor...

Feb 24, 2013

Sonya Alexander Fields made her debut to the world on September 20th 1961 to Almeta Alexander and Harrell E. Holly. From that day forward, she made the world her stage. She attended the High School for Health Professions and H. Grady Spruce High School, graduating from H. Grady Spruce in 1980. Her desire to help heal the ailing human condition...

Feb 20, 2013

Willie Botello Tobar III was born on December 30, 1969 to Willie Tobar, Jr. and Julieta Botello at St. Paul Hospital in Dallas, TX. Willie attended Fannin Elementary School and J.L. Long Middle School. Music was Willie?s life and passion. Willie produced and D.J. from the Mid 80?s and continued throughout his entire life. One of the bands that Willie...

Feb 17, 2013

Rafael Martinez, Jr. was born February 22, 1981 in Dallas, TX to the parents of Marina and Rafael Martinez, Sr. He attended Samuel High School. He loved his family and enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews. He also loved his children: Giselle Martinez, Cameron Martinez, and Rafael Martinez,III. Rafael loved to BBQ and cook out for family and friends...

Feb 17, 2013

?Dearest Kaycie, please know that our greatest blessing was having you and your sister.?  Heaven?s gain was our loss when our angel was called by our Lord. Kaycie Marie Traylor passed peacefully in the arms of her parents Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 8:27 a.m.  Kaycie Marie was born January 27, 2013 at 9:09pm.  During her 21 short days here on Earth she...

Feb 13, 2013

Loverlene Hinton Bradley was born June 10, 1918 to the union of the late Jessie Hinton and Nancy Timmons Hinton.  She was the second of five children. She was affectionately known by some as ?Lovie? and to others as ?Sook?. She attended public school in Cuney, Texas.  After completing the eighth grade she moved to Palestine, Texas to begin her career.  Later she...

Feb 13, 2013

Obituary David Alan Zumbaum was born September 28, 1954 to William and Ramona Zumbaum in Ipswich, South Dakota. His family lived on a farm southwest of Leola, SD.  The family moved to Dallas in 1957, yet every summer David and his sisters went back to Leola and stayed with their grandparents (Paul & Mildred Henderson) on the farm.  David graduated from H....

Feb 13, 2013

Samuel Lee Trotter, known as brother was born to the union of the late Walter Trotter and Rosa Snipes Trotter on July 14, 1939 in Ramer, Alabama. Samuel confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior and was baptized at an early age in the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Ramer, Alabama. His family relocated to Montgomery, Alabama where he became...

Feb 8, 2013

Feb 6, 2013

Marvin Carl Clanton was born in Antlers Oklahoma, on August 27 1935, to Earl, and Lillian Clanton. He was one of 11 children. Most of his younger years were spent with his family in and around the Oklahoma City area. On October 20 1952, he enlisted in the US Navy and spent four years serving his country in and around...

Feb 3, 2013

Donald Ray Andrews was born on October 25, 1959 in Athens, Texas to Johnnie Jones Andrews and Shirley Ann Andrews.  He lived and attended schools in his hometown until his family relocated to Dallas, Texas in 1972 where he continued to live throughout his life.  He held many jobs in his community but was longest and best known as a bus driver...

Feb 2, 2013

Obituary Lucille Jones Jenkins was born to the parents of Joe and Maria Rouse (who preceded here in death), in Lincoln County, GA on October 17, 1943.  She went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2013 at Centennial Medical Center, Frisco, TX. As a child, she moved to Pittsburgh, PA with parents and siblings.  Lucille graduated from Scott High, North...

Jan 30, 2013

Danielle Elizabeth Hall was born on October 16,1967 in Bournemouth, England to the parents of Darlene and Richard Hall.  She was a beautiful child.  All her life she smiled.  If you ever met Danielle you never forgot her.  She spent her young life in Bournemouth and Portland England until she was 18 months old, at which time her family moved to the United States...

Jan 26, 2013

Norantha Mae Pates (Tear) was born March 8, 1937 to the parentage of the late Bennie Lee and Jessie Lee Pates in Thornton, TX. She was educated in the Groesbeck School District and accepted Christ at an early age. She was employed at Cary Products in Hutchins, TX and retired after years of service. One brother, Clayton Peterson and one...

Jan 26, 2013

Queenie Lois Butler Earls, 91 was born January 22, 1922 in East Texas to the parentage of Matilda and Benjamin Butler. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Butler; sister, Helen Butler; 2 grandchildren, Coleman Strong, Jr. and Rhonda Gaines. Queenie moved to Dallas, TX and graduated from St. Peters Academy. She was a member of St....

Jan 25, 2013

Jan 21, 2013

On October 20, 1925, Norma Lee Jones was born to the parentage ofthe late Edward & Jesscena Horton. Norma is preceded in death by her parents, one son, daughter in law,a great grandson, two brothers and one sister. Those who will cherish her memory are two sisters, Odessa Hall and Pauline Murphy; granddaughter, Gwen Jones, Debbie Broadnax (Harvey) and Donna...

Jan 17, 2013

REMEMBRANCE OF ROBERT?S LIFE? Robert was born on July 28, 1960 in Dallas, Texas.  He was born to Manuel and Anita Bocanegra.  He graduated from H.Grady Spruce High School.  Robert leaves behind one sister, Nelly Ondrusek, five daughters Diana Roman (Juan), Denise Torres, Clara Cervantes, Briana Bocanegra, and Destiny Bocanegra, 8 grandchildren, Matthew, Melanie, Natalie and Delilah Roman, Christian Guzman, Christina Torres, Dominick...