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Melva E Avant
Jul 17, 2026
Melva Elaine Avant was born on March 14, 1977 in Dallas TX , the parentage of Melvin T Avant and Elaine Holmes Avant. She was the first of two children born to this union. Melva attended Dallas Public Schools and she was a 1996 graduate of David W Carter High School. She also earned a B.S. degree from Texas Woman's...
Daryl Walton
Jul 9, 2026
The Life and Legacy of Reverend Daryl Glenn Walton“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”— 2 Timothy 4:7On October 20, 1951, God blessed the union of Elder Henderson Walton and Eleanor Inez (Glenn) Walton with the birth of their beloved son, Daryl Glenn Walton, in Dallas, Texas. From the very beginning,...
Derrick E Mosley
Jul 8, 2026
Unto us a child is born… on August 3, 1977, Derrick Ethan Mosley to Llewelyn Mosley and Janice
Mosley. He was discharged from the hospital before his mother, and was cared for in the home
of his grandparents Charles & Wilma Stearns.
Loving sports, he started playing soccer at the age 3 and basketball in elementary school. A
devoted sports enthusiast. Derrick especially loved...
Terresa Williams
May 28, 2026
Terresa Lashon Williams was born on September 29, 1973, in Dallas, Texas, to
Esther Williams and Walter Greene. She was raised in Dallas, where she
developed the determination, intelligence, and vibrant spirit that would
define her life.
Terresa pursued her education with dedication and purpose. She attended the
Dallas Business Management Center, graduating in 1992. Committed to lifelong
learning and professional excellence, she continued her studies...
Barbara A Turner
May 10, 2026
Barbara Ann Turner was born in Waxahachie, Texas on September 14, 1939. She was
the youngest daughter of Chester and Myrtle Chiles. Barbara was proceeded in death
by her parents; her late husband Oscar Turner Sr.; and her three sisters: Maureen
Jones, Billie McGruder, and Evelyn Newell. Barbara attended Oaklawn Turner High.
She was an excellent student and played on the girls’ basketball team....
Dianne Rose Reed
May 7, 2026
Dianne Rose-Reed was born February 25, 1969, to her biological parents John Riley Butler and Carolyn. Dianne was later adopted by John and Evelyn Rose, who raised Dianne until their eternal rest. Dianne attended Athens ISD until her martial union with Thurman Burr Reed. He referred to Dianne as “Dooda”.Dianne was raised in church, where at some point she learned...
Allen Warren Jr
May 2, 2026
Allen Warren Jr., 72, of Cedar Hill, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. Born on September 17, 1953, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, Allen lived a life defined by service, leadership, compassion, and dedication to others.
Allen was educated at East Carroll Elementary School and G.W. Griffin High School. During high school, he excelled in athletics, participating in football, basketball,...
Jucarlos Lamune Stewart, Sr.
Apr 2, 2026
Life Reflections
September 8, 1974 - April 2, 2026
Jucarlos Lamune Stewart, Sr., lovingly known as "Big Stew," peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 51. Jucarlos was born on September 8, 1974, and raised on the Cooper Road in Shreveport, Louisiana.
At an early age, Jucarlos confessed Christ as his Lord...
Sonya L Yancy
Mar 4, 2026
Life Reflections of Ms. Sonya Yancy
Sonya was born August 18, 1962 in Dallas, TX to James Jr. and Linda Yancy.
She accepted Christ at an early age at Smith Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas, TX. Years later as an adult Sonya rededicated her life to Christ.
She was educated in Dallas Independent School District.
Sonya worked in the healthcare field for...
Fredrick Williams Sr
Feb 10, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Mr. Fredrick “Ray Boy” Williams
Fredrick Raymond “Ray Boy” Williams of Waco, TX was born on May 24, 1947 to the parentage of James Earl Williams Sr. and Vina Williams in Dallas, TX.
Ray Boy attended Waxahachie public schools and graduated from Turner High School with the Class of 1966. He was affiliated with Mt. Lebanon Primitive Baptist...
Sherl Overton
Jan 22, 2026
The Life of Sherl “The Pearl”
Sherl Denice Overton was born in Waxahachie, Texas to Tommie and Joel Davis.
Sherl graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1985 where she excelled academically and went on to secretarial school in Dallas, Texas. She held positions at Gay & Taylor, Inc. and Crum & Forster Commercial Insurance in Dallas before moving back to Waxahachie to...
Nelda Albright
Jan 17, 2026
Obituary of Nelda Albright
Nelda Jenice McDonald Albright was many things to many people – and was good at all of them. She was a daughter, wife, mother, friend to many, neighbor, student, teacher, servant of the Most High God, and lover of talk, food, and entertaining activities.
Cleo and Nelline McDonald welcomed Nelda as their first and only child on March...
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