Izola B. Brown
Jul 2, 2025
The Journey of Izola Brown
Izola Brown's life was a testament to love, faith, perseverance, and purpose. From her humble beginnings in Eudora, Arkansas, to her decades-long impact as a cosmetologist and faithful servant in her church, Izola touched countless lives with grace and compassion. Her journey was filled with service, creativity, laughter, and unwavering devotion to...
Supervisor Joyce L. Washington
Jun 29, 2025
Supervisor Joyce L. Washington
Joyce was born on October 30, 1955, and completed her earthly journey on June 29, 2025. Her life was truly a testament to faith, love, and service, cherished deeply by all who were blessed to know her. The eldest daughter of the late Bishop C.L. Bryant and Mother Alvary Bryant, she was reared...
Claudia Annette Kinnard
Jun 25, 2025
On June 25, 2025, our family lost a beautiful soul—our fun-loving, joy-spreading, and endlessly kind Claudia "Netta" "GiGi" "Auntie Nette" Kinnard. She passed away peacefully in her home, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.
Born on September 25, 1960, to the late Claudie Myles Kinnard Sr. and Dena Kinnard, she was one of...
Helen Malone
Jun 16, 2025
Helen "Marie" Slaughter Malone, age 77, of Amarillo, Texas, was born on June 13, 1948, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of Charlie and Augusta Malone.
Helen spent most of her life in Amarillo, where she attended Amarillo Public Schools and built a life rooted in love, hard work, and family. In 1985, she...
Katandra La'Sha Roney
Jun 16, 2025
Katandra La'Sha Roney was born at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas to Danny and
Jewlynn Roney. She attended Mt. Pleasant High School and Northeast Texas Community
College in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
Katandra spent several years living in Longview, Texas where she worked in Managment
before relocating to Dallas. There, she continued...
Patricia Ann Lathan
May 28, 2025
Patricia Lathan-Harkless
A native of North Carolina and Michigan, she received her Bachelor of Science from Winston-Salem State University - Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Master of Arts in Teaching from Oakland University- Rochester, Michigan and Educational Specialist from Wayne State University - Detroit, Michigan.
Sister Pat retired after serving thirty-seven (37) years in education having taught...
Jimmie Lee "Buckle" Lawton
May 16, 2025
Deacon Jimmie Lee Lawton the tenth child out of thirteen children born to
Leon Lawton, Sr. and Mother Edna Peel-Lawton on April 12, 1946. He was
preceded in death by his parents, a Wife Anita (3) Sisters; Ruby, Dorothy and
Mary Ann (3) Brothers; J.E., A.W., and George, as well as 2 son,...
Ruby Ruth Edwards Sweat
May 12, 2025
Ruby Ruth Edwards Sweat was born on January 19, 1931 to A. Wilford Edwards and Addie
Earnestine Myers Edwards in Streetman, Texas. In His infinite wisdom, God called her home on
Monday, May 12, 2025, giving us one more Mother's Day to share our love with her.
In her early years, Ruby attended...
Larry Joe Mcgilvery
May 5, 2025
Born January 5th, in Dallas, Tx, Larry Joe McGilvery Sr. (aka Jody), was the 5th of 9 children born to the parentage of Pastor John and District Missionary Inna B. McGilvery.
Attending DISD schools throughout his educational experiences, he attended J.N.Ervin ES and later became a proud alumnus of South Oak Cliff High, graduating in the class...
Ocie Stoker, Jr.
May 1, 2025
Ocie Stoker Jr was born to Ocie and Mary Stoker Sr. in Valleyview (Gilmer) Texas on July 10, 1947.
Throughout his Life he enjoyed country and western music, crab legs and football.
Ocie joined the United States Army, and while enlisted and was wounded while
He was called home to be with the...
Mark Wesley Fountain, Sr.
Apr 29, 2025
Mark Wesley Fountain Sr., lovingly known as Shaggy Wolf, was born September 30, 1959,
in Mt. Vernon, Tx. to Milton Fountain and Billie Ruth Dunlap Fountain.
He attended School in Mt. Vernon, Tx, where he was known as a great athlete. After high
school Mark began driving trucks, and worked for AMPI Milk...
Lionel Wayne Johnson
Apr 5, 2025
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lionel Wayne
Johnson, a spirited soul who left this world far too soon on April 5, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born on June 25, 1956 in the country town city of Gilmer, Texas. He graduated from Union
...
Maria Dolores Munoz
Apr 1, 2025
Maria De Los Dolores "Lolita" Munoz
In loving memory of Maria De Los Dolores "Lolita" Munoz age 59, was born in
Reynosa on April 4, 1965, Tamaulipas to parents Eduardo Munoz and Maria
Del Refugio "Cuca" Munoz. Lolita was raised in Dallas, Texas with four
siblings. Although Lolita lived with many...
