Obituaries

Aug 11, 2012

Willie Welcome Wess was born June 7, 1931 in Homer, Louisiana. He spent time living with his grandfather Wyatt Wess. There were three siblings: sister, Autra Mae; brothers Robert and Joseph West. He moved to Dallas at the age of 17. Willie met Irene Walker in 1949. They were married for 60 years. Willie worked for Dresser Industry until he...

Aug 10, 2012

Aug 10, 2012

Mrs. Nettie A. (Cox) Freeney was born November 26, 1932 to the parentage of Mr. Lee Jefferson and Francis Cox in Nacogdoches, Texas. She attended school in Rusk County. She was an excellent student. In June 1948, she was united in marriage to Mr. Chester Freeney. They were married 59 years and to this union 13 children were born. Mrs....

Jul 28, 2012

Rolande Carmen Josency  was the daughter of Alsimise Josency and was born in Porto Prince, Haiti, November 5, 1931. Josency was nationalized in the United States as a citizen November 6, 1970. She traveled to the United States with the family of Wardwell and Dorothy Carrol Jones of Dallas, Texas. They brought her with them as a nanny for their daughter...

Jul 24, 2012

Life?s Reflection ?Dr. Theodore ?Ted? Holmes (1926-2012)? Dr. Theodore ?Ted? Holmes was born November 22, 1926 to James and Matilda Holmes in Maringouin, Louisiana. His parents, three sisters (Mattie, Mary and Carrie) and two brothers (James and Thomas) all preceded him home to glory. Ted grew up in New Orleans in the home of his eldest brother James and his...

Jul 24, 2012

Joe?s Scroll Of Life His Beginning Brother Joe Polk was born January 23, 1940, in Leona, Texas to the late Reverend Rozell E. Polk and Susie L.  Donaldson Polk. He was the seventh child born to this union. Marriage Joe Anderson Polk met his soul mate, the late Laveta Catherine Brown fifty nine years ago in the seventh grade.  On February 2,...

Jul 19, 2012

Monroe Medford, Jr. was born July 20, 1929 in Henderson,Texas to the parentage of the late Monroe and Easter Medford, Sr. He received his education in Henderson, Texas. He accepted Christ as his Lord and personal Savior at an early age. On Thursday, July 19, 2012, our Father in heaven was ready for his angel. Jesus whispered to him and...

Jul 18, 2012

Mr. Andrew Wayne Kinard was born January 7, 1950 to the late General Andrew Jackson Kinard and Opal Francis Louise Kinard in Dallas, Texas. Andrew Wayne Kinard received his education in the Dallas Public School System. He graduated from Booker T. Washington Technical High School in 1968. He returned to school in 1977 where he received his certification for Disk...

Jul 14, 2012

Dorothy Mae Harris was born to the parentage of James Thomas and Alice Green on May 11, 1923 in Greenwood, Louisiana.  She completed her formal education in Waskom, Texas, where she met and married Eugene Long. ?Granny,? as she was affectionately known to many, was well known and loved in her neighborhood.  She had a passion for cooking, loved and cared for...

Jul 8, 2012

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Jul 5, 2012

Jul 2, 2012

Ms. Earline Harris Hannah was born June 2, 1933 in Cuney, Texas to the parentage of Jimmie Lee and Emma Mae Harris. She moved to Dallas at an early age. Earline professed her faith in Christ at a young age. She attended Good Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, and both parents. She leaves to...

Jul 2, 2012

Jacqueline Jackson Iglehart 51, transitioned to be with the Lord on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 5:50am. She was born in Dallas, Texas on November 18, 1960 to Roger Lee and the late Esterlene Jackson. She attended H. Grady Spruce High School and was member of Deliverance Revival Tabernacle Holiness Church. Jacqueline met and married Millard Iglehart and to this...

Jun 28, 2012

Joffrion Wright was born June 29, 1923 in Milford, Texas to the parents of Napoleon Harry Wright and Neonetta Clemons. At an early age, Joffrion accepted Christ at the Pilgrim Rest Methodist Church in Milford, Texas. He received his education from Kelly Miller High School in Milford. Upon graduation, Joffrion attended Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma and graduated in Tailoring....

Jun 27, 2012

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Jun 20, 2012

A legend went home to glory Wednesday morning, June 20, 2012, after a long illness.  Dr. James O. Gray was an accomplished Musician, Educator and Administrator.  Being a devoted family man, he provided tremendous guidance as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law and uncle.  He also touched the lives as a friend and mentor to many individuals. He was the miracle birth...

Jun 19, 2012

Lula Mae Rasberry, known as Mama, Nanny and Gran Gran was born July 8, 1931 to the union of the late Earnest and Katie Ferrell in Wortham, TX. At a young age Lula moved to Dallas, TX where she later married Leon Rasberry (Papa) her beloved husband of 50 years.  Together they raised their four children Thomas, Timothy, Evelyn and Renee....

Jun 19, 2012

Tanscy Lee Moore was born June 2, 1935 in Spring Ridge, LA to the parents of the late Mr. Eddie and Minnie Gardner. She accepted Christ at an early age.She was a faithful member of Good Tree Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Donnie Dewberry. She met and married W. F. Moore and to this union 11 children were...

Jun 17, 2012

Rev. Ollie Lee Hudson was born in Ellis County on September 30, 1924 to the parentage of Levi Hudson and Laura Williams. His mother always called him "Busta".  He attended school in Ellis County he was employed by Texas Instruments until retirement. He was a faithful member of the Zion Chapel Baptist Church for 52 years, starting out as a deacon...