Ethel Durham
Aug 20, 2025
In celebration of her life and mourning the loss of our beloved Mother and Grandmother
Ethel Colleen Durham (Mawmaw) passed peacefully surrounded by her family at 91 years of
age in the comfort of her home. She is preceded in death by her parents; W.R. Singleton and
Ludie Kelsoe Singleton. Her three siblings;...
Harold Dean Dabbs
Aug 16, 2025
Harold Dean Dabbs, a man of quiet strength and gentle humor, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at the age 95.
Harold was born on April 10,1930, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He attended school and grew up in the close-knit community of Piney. His family's roots run deep in East Texas. His grandfather, Robert Dabbs, a...
Shanndolyn G. Morrow
Aug 6, 2025
Shanndolyn Genae Morrow was born on July 26, 1980, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, to the late Stan Morrow and Lillie Woods-Morrow. From the very beginning, she filled the world with her laughter, kindness, and light. She was baptized at an early age.
Shanndolyn grew up in Daingerfield, Texas, where she formed lifelong friendships. She graduated from Daingerfield...
Jewlynn Roney
Aug 5, 2025
Jewlynn Roney, age 66, spread her wings and soared home on August 5, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, TX, to Addie Marie Pace and RC Miller, and was lovingly raised by her stepfather Milton Pace. She grew up surrounded by the close-knit love of her family and community.
Jewlynn Roney built...
Melodie R. Lynn
Jul 29, 2025
Melodie Renae Lynn was born September 15,1978 in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Sally and Harvis
Lynn. She was a loving daughter, sister and mother. God called her home to glory on July 29,
2025 surrounded by the love of her children Alivia, Ariel and Quanandre.
Melodie loved singing, movies, babies and spending time...
Debbie L. Kinnard
Jul 28, 2025
Debbie Kinnard, a radiant light, beloved sister, daughter, friend, and inspiration to millions, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, after courageously battling pancreatic cancer for over two years. She was surrounded by her devoted family, cherished friends, and loved ones during her final moments.
Born on August 17, 1964 in Claremore, Oklahoma, Debbie was the fifth...
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...
