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On Friday, April 9, 2021, Samuel Clyde Tumey Jr. was called home to be with our Lord at the age of 81.  Sam was born to Samuel Clyde Tumey Sr. and Florence Lee Blackmon on September 18, 1939 in San Antonio, TX. Sam accomplished great things in his life. In 1958, at the age of 17,  Sam joined the United States Navy. He also attended a farrier school, where Sam learned a trade that would lead him to one of his many passions of horse craftsmanship. Sam would have said that of all of his accomplishments, his family was his greatest. 

Sam married the love of his life, Mary Louise (Babe as he called her) on October 21, 1966.  Over the years they raised 7 children and traveled the U.S. having many exciting adventures together.  Sam was many things; a family man, engineer, horse farrier, partner of C&S Quarter Horses and volunteer of countless San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeos. 

Sam was a man not easily forgotten.  He was known for his love and knowledge of horses, his firm handshake, and his unmistakable cowboy grit.  Most of all, he was known for his compassionate heart and was admired and loved by many.  He will be greatly missed.

Samuel Clyde Tumey Jr. is preceded in death by his father, mother, 1 brother Walter Tumey, 2 sisters Francis Petrea, Anna Pellegran and a son Samuel Clyde Tumey III

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Louise Tumey, 3 sons Buddy Driver, Lester Tumey, David Tumey and 3 Daughters Sheri Tumey, Loree Millican and Evelyn Fuller and an abundance of grandchildren and great grandchildren, 1 brother Carl Tumey, 3 sisters Mary Florence Tumey, Claudia Kindle, Debbie Loftis. A host of nieces, nephews and his best horse friend, The Colonel.

A funeral Service will be held April 24, 2021 1pm at the Life Community Church 425 US Hwy 80 Sunnyvale, TX 75182

Mr. Charles Henry Lewis, born on January 1, 1933 in Terrell, Texas died on April 3, 2021 in a Mesquite Hospital.  Mr. Lewis is a long time resident of Terrell where he lived and owned a record shop in the city.  Mr. Lewis will be missed by his children and friends and other relatives to cherish his memories.

1949 – 2021

Donald Ray Pierson was born on July 21, 1949 in Terrell, TX to the parentage of the late Ira Pierson Sr and Clide Baker Pierson. He married Alberta Edwards Pierson and they celebrated 46 years of marriage. To this union they share 6 children Natasha Nash, Katrina Salles, Donald Pierson (Miriam), Christopher Pierson (Stephanie), Marcus Stenline (Tanaia) and RaSean Davis.

He attended Burnett High School and was a proud graduate of the class of 1967. He exceeded in the classroom and was a member of the football and baseball team.

He has served as a faithfull member and actively participated in Sunday School at Greater McIntyre Chapel Baptist Church where he also served as Minister of Music for 23 years. He was also ordained as a deacon by Rev. Willie Willis. He also served as Minister of Music for New Caldonia Baptist Church for 17 years and was the leader of Faithfull Spiritual Singers for 10 years.

He leaves 4 sisters Christina Ward, Mary Stovall, Barbara Thomas (Jerry) of Dallas, Tx and Clidie Pierson of Terrell, Tx , and 1 Aunt Martha Harris; 23 grandchildren; Marquise Pierson, Marquale Pierson (Samantha) Marcus Stenline Jr, Jazmin Stenline, James Mayden Jr, Nicholas Pierson, Christopher Pierson, Jr, Re’Sean Davis Jr, Julie Pierson, Jared Mayden, Quran Stenline, Jalen Mayden, Ariyana Landingham- Stenline, ShaRiya Davis, Desiree Pierson, Taariq Landingham, Myles Nash, Taylan Stenline, Malachi Davis, Donald Pierson, Antonio Pierson, Melenna Pierson and Isabella Salles. 3 great grandchildren; Dominic Pierson, Dakota Pierson and Marcus Stenline III. 3 God daughters Dana Dabney Haynes, Stephanie Dye Nelson and Gena Adkins Lewis. A special brother Lake Charles Dye. A host of nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Wake & Public Viewing will be Friday, March 19 from 6 to 7:30 at the Shiloh BC-Terrell,Tx. Funeral Services will Sat, March 20 at 11:00 AM, Shiloh BC 321 Frank St. Terrell, Tx.

Mr. Timothy M. Rasor was born February 22, 1958 and died on February 22, 2021.  Mr. Rasor was born in Lamar County Texas.  He Will be missed by family and friends.

Mr. Doyle Judkins was born in Dallas, Texas on March 27, 1960 and died in Kaufman, Tx on February 24, 2021.  Mr. Judkins was a long time resident of Kaufman Co. and will be cherish by his Wife, and other relatives and friends.

Linzell Land known as “Rabbit” was born on July 15, 1954 to the late Betty and Fred Land in Savanna, Georgia.  Linzell graduated from Burnett High School in Terrell, TX in 1972. After graduation he served in the United States Navy, for roughly 15 years. He achieved the rank of AO2 ( Aviation Ordanaceman 2nd Class.)  Later he worked an additional 15 years at VistaWall; where he was medically retired.  He’s proceeded in death by his parents, Betty & Fred “Pete” Land. His late nephew Stephen “Skee-Bo Land.

 He leaves behind his beloved four children, Tiffany Bursey( Kelvin), Cedar Hill, TX; Linzell Land, Dallas, TX. Olivia Taylor (Corey), Terrell, TX; De’Corian Land, Garland TX, and his dog Chloe.  His memory will be cherished by his grandkids: Kelvin Jr, Trevor Bursey, Ke’Mondric Russell, Za’Khyria Land, Jayden Jordan, Jayla, Da’Maiya and Jayce Taylor. His one and only great-grand daughter Sophia Bursey. He leaves behind 8 caring siblings, six sisters, Johnnie Mae, Betty, Judy, Carylon, Mary, Sandra and two brothers, Freddie & Frankie along several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

Ms. Sandra Faye Hall born and raised in Terrell, Texas died on February 21, 2021.  She leaves to cherish her memories, Mother, Ms. Theola Davis Hall, and other family and friends.

Ms. Hall will a public viewing on Friday, March 5, from 6-8 at the DuBose Funeral Home.

Mr. Michael Stevens born on June 19, 1949 died on February 19, 2021.  Mr. Michael Stevens will be missed by all who loved him.  

Services will be:  Public Viewing Friday, February 26 from 6 – 8, and services will be held on Sat, Feb 27 at 2:00 PM at the DuBose Funeral Home.  

“AKA SMOKEY”

Robert Lee Richmond was born on August 24, 1974 in Elmo, Texas to the Parentage of Margaret Richmond & Floyd Malone.  Robert (Smokey) died on February 11, 2011 in Dallas, Texas.  Robert keeped everybody laughing all the time, he had so much good in him.  Robert would give anyone anything he could when he can. He did not meet any strangers, he loved people, detailing cars, and listening to his music.  He will be missed, but not forgotten.

Robert Lee Richmond was preceded in death by his brother Michael J Daniels.

He is survived by his mother Margaret Richmond Buckley, (stepfather) Larry Buckley.  James Richmond, uncle  and Eva Henderson aunt both live in Terrell, Texas, and Rufus Richmond  in Dallas, Texas.  He leaves three children behind, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other cousins and friends.

Public Viewing will be held Friday, February 26, 2021 at the DuBose Funeral Home at 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

Rev. Herman Denson was born July 29, 1953.  He was the 4th child of 15 children born to the union of Rev. Herbert L. Denson and Mary F. Denson in Terrell, Texas.  Rev. Denson leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Mrs. Zelma Denson, 6 Children and serval grand children.  Rev. Denson also leaves his Memories 6 brothers and 7 sisters and a host of other relatives & friends.

Services for  Rev. Denson will be Sat, Feb 13 at the Full Gospel Holy Temple Church. 39727 W. LBJ Freeway, Dallas,75237

Public Viewing: Fri Feb 12 from 5-7 at the DuBose Funeral Home