All Obituaries

Kenneth was born on January 8, 1951 in Marshall, Texas to Ollie Ray and Bobbie Elum Mitchell. He graduated in 1969 from the H.B. Pemberton high school in Marshall, Texas, where he was on the track team and served in the Future Teachers of America club. After excelling in his studies, he attended Bishop College in Dallas. Kenneth accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Elysian Fields Baptist Church. He later moved to Dallas, attended Golden Chain Baptist Church and  later...

It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the transition of Mrs. Doris Bowens. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

Elder Nellie Pearl McCowin was born November 9, 1939 in Crandall, TX to the parentage of the late William Edgar Jackson and the late Alice Marie Jackson. Elder McCowin accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at New Waverly Baptist Church under the pastorship of Reverend Clark. Elder McCowin was a servant for the Lord as an ordained minister for over twenty years. She preached and taught the Word of God too many, both young and old. She served her final years as an Elder...

On January 3, 1938, the world was blessed with an angel, Ernestine Johnson. She was born in Marshall, Texas to the parentage of Buland Wilder Davis and Homer Fisher, who both preceded her in death. Ernestine received her education from H.B. Pemberton Jr. Senior High School and later worked for the Dallas Independent School District at Atwell Middle School as the pastry cook. She retired in December of 2001 after 33 years of dedicated service. Ernestine accepted Christ at an early age and was...

Cloteal Traylor was born on December 19, 1954 in Vernon, Texas to the parentage of Lamar Traylor and Corene Jackson. She was the youngest of eight children. Clo, as we called her was educated in Dallas, Texas and a high school graduate of Justin F. Kimball High School. Clo loved the church and participated in several ministries such as the Ladies Outreach, the Food, Angel and Senior Ministries, Breaking Free Bible Class and Youth Ministry Volunteer. Clo loved to travel state side and...

Karen Janette Owens passed away January 5, 2020 at the age of 57. She was born on August 1, 1962 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Lila B. Robinson (Williams) and Freddie Robinson. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Lila Robinson; brothers, Jerry and Stanley Robinson; sister, Phoenix Robinson; and son, Reginald (Reggie) Owens.   Karen graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1980. After graduation, she decided to move to California with her older sister Kathy. Within her...

Maurice Bluitt, Sr. was born October 16, 1945 the fourth son to his parents the late Therman, Sr. and Helen Alma Conley Bluitt. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Savior becoming a member of the Second Mission Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Paul Curry.   He began his formal education at Booker T. Washington Elementary and completing it at G. W. Jackson High School in 1964.   Maurice began his life of service in 1965 through 1967 in the United States...

Doris Johnson was born on October 8, 1933 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the parentage of William Johnson and Nettie Dotie Johnson. She was a very good and humble wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Doris will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.   Doris accepted Christ at an early age. She retired from the Dallas Independent School District after over 20 years of service. She loved to cook, fish, and dress up.   Doris departed this earthly life on...

Leon Thomas, Sr. was born on October 3, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama to Mildred Bender and Anzie Jones whom both preceded him in death. Also preceded by death is Joseph Jones, brother whom also served in Vietnam.   Leon Sr., attended I.M. Terrell in Fort Worth and Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School before enlisting into the United States Army under Air Artillery, 1st PVT, 10/15/56-12/03/65 spending the majority of his service in Germany. Leon Sr was employed by Chrysler (Michigan)...

Glenda Gail Taylor was born in Dallas, TX on April 12, 1961. She was the youngest of 4 children born to Hettie McGarity and the late Odell McGarity. Glenda gave her life to Christ at a young age. She graduated from South Oak Cliff High School and soon enrolled herself into Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Glenda was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp., and met Graham Tyrone Garlick, the father of her children, while she served. She continued her education to earn an...