Obituaries

Nov 27, 2022

 

DAVID ALFRED JONES, JR.

March 7, 1960 – November 27, 2022

 

David Alfred Jones, Jr. was born in Dallas, Texas to David Alfred Jones, Sr., and Donzetta Draper.

David received his formal education in the Dallas School District and was a Carter High School graduate, class of 1978.

David first accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized...

Nov 27, 2022

 

Let the Life I Lived & Service I Give, Speak for Me

Dion’ta Laray Jackson, affectionally known as Tank, professionally known under his studio names as Big Tank, Phat Boi Fly and The Real Phat Mac was born on November 7, 1983 to the parentage of Dennis Mayberry and Judy (Jackson) Mayberry in Dallas, TX.  Tank was privileged to...

Nov 26, 2022

 

Vertie Lee Tucker Our Beloved Doll

Vertie Lee Tucker was born on January 12, 1931 to the union of Arthur Forge & Lizzie Brooks-Forge in Mexia, Texas. 

Vertie Lee Tucker received her formal education in the Mexia School System in Mexia, Texas. 

Vertie Lee Tucker accepted Christ as her Savior at Good Shepherd Baptist Church at an early...

Nov 25, 2022

Alicia “Mimi” Kaye Andrews – dedicated wife, mother of three, and friend of many, departed this life peacefully in her home on November 25, 2022, at the age of 51.

 Alicia was born to Lewriel Mae Wright and Charles Polk on April 7, 1971. Alicia received a great gift in her stepfather Archie D. Wright, who stood beside her mother...

Nov 24, 2022

Nov 24, 2022

 

LaSundra Rowe-Williams was born on June 21, 1976, to the union Robert and Mary Holmes in Dallas Texas.

LaSundra received her formal education at Maceo Smith School in Dallas Texas.

She furthered her education at Houston Baptist University in Houston Texas, and received her Bachelor's degree in Art Psychology, and was pursuing her Master's degree.

LaSundra accepted as her...

Nov 23, 2022

Nov 22, 2022

Nov 22, 2022

 

Alice Faye Mayes

Alice Faye Mayes was born on August 24, 1964 to the union of Earl and Cora Mayes in Dallas, Texas. 

Alice Mayes received her High School education at DISD Business & Law Mgmnt. in Dallas, Texas. 

Alice accepted Christ as her Savior at The Inspiring Body of Christ. 

She was employed by a chain of restaurants...

Nov 19, 2022

 

Matthew 5:8-10 

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

 

Sherry Michelle Tate was born September 23, 1975, to the parents of the late Donnie Ray...

Nov 16, 2022

Lillie Norris Voss was born June 26, 1936. Samuel “Bud” and Lillie Mae Kirkum in McKinney, Texas. She dearly loved her biological father, Leo Avery. 

Lillie received her formal education in the McKinney, Texas School System and graduated from Doty High School. 

Mother Voss accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of 38, at the #2 Church...

Nov 16, 2022

 

Marcus Keith Williams was born on December 23, 1964 to the union of Frank Blanton and Ruby Faye Williams in Dallas, Texas.

Marcus Keith Williams received his formal education at The Great James Madison High School in Dallas, Texas.

Marcus accepted Christ as his Savior at Griggs Chapel Baptist Church at an early age.

In his leisure, he enjoyed...

Nov 14, 2022

 

Elaine Yvonne Coumpy-Murray was born on March 31, 1957, to Paul and Murriel Coumpy in Ferris, Texas. 

Elaine received her formal education at Dunbar High School and graduated from Ferris High School in the Class of 1975. 

Elaine accepted Christ as her Savior at Macedonia Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. S.M. Cloud. At...

Nov 13, 2022

Nov 12, 2022

Nov 12, 2022

 

Life Reflections

John 14: 27 

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 

 

Ianthia Dansby Harris was born on April 4, 1926 in Cushing, Texas. Ianthia received her formal education at Laneville ISD in Laneville,...

Nov 12, 2022

 

A Life Well Lived

OBITUARY

On February 20, 1948, Willie “Dooley” James Magee was born to the late Doss and Laura Magee in Tutwiler, Mississippi. He was the fifth child born into a family of eight siblings.

Willie accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and was baptized at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Shelby,...

Nov 12, 2022

 

Daniel “Danny” Taylor Blade

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 

 April 22, 1990—November 12, 2022

Daniel “Danny” Taylor Blade was born on April 22, 1990 to the union...

Nov 12, 2022

Katie Esther Phipps entered this life on April 1, 1942 by way of Beatrice Collier-Smith-Somerville and George Lee Boyd in Brighton Tennessee.  At the tender age of six weeks, she was gifted to her great aunt Ellen Crawford who she absolutely adored.  She often said “she never told me anything wrong.”  With her she professed a hope in Christ at...

Nov 11, 2022

 

Celebrating the Life and Legacy

of

Margaret Turner Wigfall Cline-Silas

 

Margaret Turner was born on December 9, 1928, to Jimmy Turner Sr. and Hallie Price Turner in Abbott, Texas. She completed her formal education in Abbott and West, Texas Independence School Districts. She furthered her education by achieving certification as a licensed vocational nurse and certification as a...