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Teron D. Queen

On April 23, 1973 to the parentage of SHEROLL D. CATHCART and TERRY S.
QUEEN, Teron D. Queen was born. Later at the marriage of Sheroll and HAROLD
E. WILSON on September 8, 1978, Teron became a shining member of the Wilson
family.

At an early age, Teron fellowshipped and worshiped with the Shiloh Baptist Church
of Terrell where his great-grandfather, Rev. Mack Henry Cathcart had pastored for
many years. However, later he would join and be baptized by his grandfather the
Rev. Mack Henry Cathcart Jr. at the New Hope Baptist Church of Royce City,
Texas.

Teron was educated at early schools at Burnett Elementary but later graduated from
North Garland High School in May 1992 where he excelled at multiple sports
including Track & Field and Football.

After high school, Teron attended Tyler Jr. College in Tyler, Texas completing his
education at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas in Computer
Technology. Teron also completed a full course of instruction in Aviation Drone
Piloting at the Terrell Municipal Airport in Terrell, Texas, and a technician course in
dialysis at the DiVita Infusion Center, Rockwall, Texas.

During his occupational career, Teron worked a number of years for Pepsico Inc. as
a security tech in computer information and also multiple contract services. Teron
also loved the hobbies of golfing and fishing.

Teron is preceded in death by his grandparents who help guide him Rev. Mack
Henry Cathcart Jr. and Rudell Cathcart.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Sheroll; stepfather, Harold; brother,
Timothy Wilson; sister, Mahnaz Wilson; aunt, Michell Cathcart; uncle, Willie
Cathcart, and loving cousins, nephews, nieces, and many remembered friends.

Memorial Services: Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
DuBose Funeral Home Chapel

Mr. Fred Layne Baldwin
April 1, 1953 to September 4, 2023

Fred Baldwin passed away on September 4, 2023. He was born in Dallas, Texas
to Doran Baldwin and Norman Elliot Baldwin, Jr. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother who spent many weekends attending his grandkid’s sporting events.
He is survived by his daughters, Kristy Work-Self and husband Michael, Melissa Cather and
husband Scott, and bonus daughter in his heart, Miranda Berniard and husband Bryce;
Sisters, Sherri Taylor and Kathy Byford; brother Norman Ray Baldwin, Sr.; A host of grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services: Saturday, September 9, 2023 @ 10:00 AM

November 20, 1948 – August 12, 2023

Ms. Rebecca Epley long time resident of Kaufman County.  She was loved by all who knew her.She leaves to cherish her memories with a host of relatives and friends.

Memorial Services:  Saturday, August 19, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

DuBose Funeral Home Chapel

March 30, 1992 – August 14, 2023

Breatney Daniel Sheffield, was born on March 30, 1992, to  Tanisha Sheffield and Lasunski My ricks. Breatney was free spirited with a very gentle heart. She was naturally caring and was a people person. She was someone who sometimes seemed if they didn’t have a care in the world. Loving her life and had established her own identity.She just took the day and rolled with it. But bundled up under all that she desired acceptance from others and love as she gave back to those she was closest to. She was a hard worker , excited  that she had brought forth her very own daughter. Breatney is a sister, aunty, and very proud of her latest achievements. Breatney had just begun to accept Jesus Christ into her life and so desired to be part of a better self and seeking a safe haven. Breatney could surprisingly be forgiven at the end of family disagreements. Breatney departed this life on August 14,2023 and was preceded in death by her uncle Marcus Sheffield, aunty Lisa Word law Sheffield and cousin Jeremy Sheffield and a great grandmother Alice Bryson Sheffield. Breatney leaves to cherish her memories: her beautiful daughter Saniqhe Sheffield ,her mother Tanisha Sheffield,her dad Lasunski Myricks, two brothers Gaylland Richardson and London Williams, cousins, nieces and a nephew, along with her grandmothers Shurodia Sheffield and Joan Smith and two aunties Kamesha Sheffield and Keke Smith and host of relatives and friends.

Services:  Saturday, August 19, 2023 @ 1:00 PM

DuBose Funeral Home Chapel

Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell

02-24-1960 to July 24, 2023

Ida Mae Eastman, a jewel was born, on February 24, 1960, to the late
parents, Willie Lee Lewis and Mary Lee Tovan Lewis both from Vicksburg,
Mississippi. In 1979 Ida met and married Gary Eastman to this union 2
children were born. Ida later met Larry Peoples who she has been with
for 23 years.  Ida was a devoted and loyal employee for over 20 years at Mayberry
Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Garland, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee Lewis and Mary Lee
Lewis Tovan, sister, Selia Mae Keys, and brother, Roy Joesph Clavelle.
During her final days, she was surrounded by family. Ida gentle smile was
so beautiful, and she had a heart of gold. She had a smile that lit up the
room. The things that made her happy the most were being with her kids
& grandkids and making everyone happy that was around her.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her three children, Darrell Dewayne
Lewis, Mary Louise Eastman (Nicholas Pringle Sr.), and Brittany Denice
Bailey; five grandchildren, Darrell Dewayne Lewis Jr, Nicholas Pringle Jr,
Princess Pringle, Ken Amare Shaw, and Sernity Ida Mae Eastman; sister,
Julia Mae Jones; brother-in-law, Artis Lee Jones all of Vicksburg Ms, ; dear
brother of Vicksburg, MS, Lester Clavelle (sister-in-law, Doris Clavelle),
the only two surviving siblings, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins
that loved her dearly.

Services:  Saturday, August 5, 2023 @ 12:00 PM

New Mt. Hebron BC – 1413 Dairy Road – Garland, Texas

Burial:  Rockwall Cemetery-205- Rockwall,Tx

05-16-1992 to 07-15-2023

De’Brenese J. Henry was born May 16, 1992 in Terrell, TX to the
parentage of Antwionette Henry and Willie McElroy.
She attended Terrell ISD and Kaufman ISD where she played
Volleyball and Basketball. As a child she grew up and was a
member of St. James AME Church of Terrell, TX. She later joined
The Way of Truth Church of Dallas, TX.

Debra is preceded in death by her grandmother – Mary Ann
Henry. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Kymiah Otunba;
son, Kaceon “Kash” Henry; parents, Antwionette and Willie
McElroy; brothers, Levon Moss, Demontrez McElroy, Horace Frye;
sisters, Ambrisha Williams, Alyssa Williams; uncle, Ernest Frye;
grandfather, Horace Frye Sr.; grandparents, Sammy and Mary
Robinson, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins,
family and friends.

Memorial Services: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM
St. James AME Church-Terrell, Texas

11-4-1971 to 07-13-2023

Mark Anthony Kennedy was born November 4, 1971 in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Eddie Kennedy, Sr. and Carolyn Moss. He attended Terrell High School.

He was preceded in death by his parent, Eddie Kennedy, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memories his son, Mark Anthony Kennedy, Jr.; mother, Carolyn Moss; brothers, Eddie Kennedy, Jr., Luther Charles Crawford, Jr., Robert Edward, Jr., Marquiese Kennedy, William Jam Michael Trotter; sister, Sasha Moss; one brother-n-law, Cordell Holbert; aunts, Wanda Jackson, Norma Womack, Kathy Tucker; uncle, Steward Womack, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services: Saturday, July 22, 2023 @11:00 AM

Jesus Revival Center-Terrell, Texas

Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell

04-25-1929 07-17-2023

Ruby Mae Shaw was born in April 1929 to the late Mr. Elmer Washington and Mrs. Willie Lee Gabriel Washington in Palmer, Texas. She finished Callahan Elementary School in Palmer and completed four high school years at G .W. Carver High School in Ennis, Texas. She attended and finished Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, and received her Master of Education Degree from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. She taught in Palmer Independent School District for three years before marrying E. P. Shaw, Assistant Principal for Terrell Independent School District. Ruby continued to teach second grade in Palmer, Texas, ten years after her marriage. In the fall of 1963, she was employed for Terrell Independent School District and taught there twenty-seven years. After retirement, she taught as a substitute teacher for many years as well as volunteered at Ritter C. Hulsey Public Library as a tutor. She was instrumental in founding the Gabriel Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established to enhance the lives of youth and adults through scholarship and education. Her commitment to education was felt throughout the community. This includes work she and her husband E. P. Shaw did in support of Wiley College through active participation in the Wiley College Alumni Association. Ruby joined Qualls Chapel UMC in Ferris, Texas at an early age. Later in life she joined Warren Chapel UMC in Terrell, Texas where she served in various capacities during her 71 years of service. Her lifelong commitment to faith and education inspired her involvement in the United Methodist Women and support of its reading program.

She was married to E.P. Shaw for 67 years, who preceded her in death. Ruby’s two brothers, Albert Louis Washington and Joe Weldon Washington, also preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memories, step-daughter, Anne Lister(Robert), Dallas; step-son Gary Shaw, Orange County, California; nephews Gerald Washington, Rod Washington (Cheryl), Greg Washington (Judith), Ollie Griffin (Linda); nieces Wanda Giddings (Michael), Pam Washington, Francine Coleman (Carl). Sister-in-law Lula Mae McGowan (Cleao); sisters, Willie Mae Simpson and Nina Simon; God daughter, Kiera Walker and a host of step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services: Public Viewing: Friday, July 21 from 5-7, Warren Chapel UMC
Homegoing Celebration: Sat, July 22, @ 12:00 PM
1st United Methodist Church-503 W. College St.-Terrell, Tx
Burial: DFW National Cemetery-Dallas, Tx

December 20, 1946 – July 10, 2023

Mrs. Peggy Louise Bryant was born December 20, 1946, in Terrell, Texas. She was the daughter of Willie T. Kennedy Sr. and Neatha M. Cathcart. She united with Shiloh Baptist Church in Terrell at a young age. She later united with New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her health failed.

She was a long-time member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a senior Usher, a member of the Culinary and Women’s ministry.

Peggy graduated from Burnett High School in 1965. She retired from Baylor at Garland after thirty-plus years as an X-Ray Supervisor.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to Thomas E. Bryant Jr. on October 14, 1966. To this union, two children were born.

Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, father, three brothers, and two sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Steve Bryant (Becky), and Eric Bryant (Karyn); bonus daughter, Rosalinda Henson (Jimmy); six grandchildren, Demetria, Andrea, Jordan, Anesha, DeUndre, and Jacory; five great- grandchildren, Amaya, JaVeion, Kehlani, Dominic, and Camila; one brother, Carl Kennedy; two sisters, Jannette Brumsey, Annette Accomando(Michael); one aunt, Joyce Owens; extended family, Larry Bryant (Alisha), Mary Bryant, Diane Cathcart, Patricia Bryant, and Oletha Morrow; a special friend, Andrea Montgomery and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Services: Public Viewing: Friday 5-7 July 14, 2023 DuBose Funeral Home
Homegoing Celebration: Saturday, July 15, 2023 @ 11:00 am
New Hope BC – 607 S. Rockwall St.-Terrell, Texas

02-06-1920 – 7-03-2023

Lillie Marie Henderson Prince White was born February 6, 1920 in Terrell, TX to the late Mose Henderson and the late Nina Flowers Henderson. Lillie Marie had a wonderful time growing up with all her siblings who have preceded her in death Annie Ruth Henderson, Leon Henderson, Turner Henderson, Zelma Henderson, Cleophus Henderson, Jessie Mae Henderson and Mozell Henderson. 

Lillie Marie White graduated from Burnett High School and married Fred Edward Prince in 1937. To this Union, their only child Velma Prince was born. After the death of her first husband, Lillie married Mr. Turner White and remained married until he passed. 
Lillie Marie White loved and cared for others deeply. Her generosity, ways of making each person feel special and her delicious meals impacted her family, church members, the Terrell community and beyond. 

A phenomenal cosmetologist, internationally known seamstress and lover of all things fashionable, Lillie Marie White left a mark on the beauty and fashion industry throughout the years. One of her many significant accomplishments was being a graduate of  the Madam C.J. Walker’s School of Cosmetology. 

As an entrepreneur, Lillie Marie White served in excellence as a mentor who provided unbiased knowledge to whomever sought her guidance. 

Lillie Marie White was an honorable, virtuous, strong, responsible, accountable, intelligent and wise woman of God who was preceded in death by many whom she adored including her baby girl Dr. Velma Prince Smith. Left to cherish her memory are: Dr. Roscoe C. Smith (Velma); her granddaughters, Robbie S. Redmon (Christopher) and Minister Jacquelyn Smith (Pastor Cecil T. Smith,II) and a host of great, great-great and even great-great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, church members and more. 

Services: Public Viewing: Thursday 5-7 July 13, 2023 DuBose Funeral Home
Homegoing Celebration: Friday, July 14, 2023 @ 11:00 am
Bethlehem BC – 500 S. Frances St.-Terrell, Texas