Obituaries

10-12-1999 to 11-05-2024

Teodrik Kei’Jaun Frazier was born in Terrell, Texas on October 12, 1999. He was born to the loving parents of Kendrick Frazier and Nacole Edinbyrd.

He Attended Terrell ISD and graduated class of 2018. He always had a love and passion for music in all genres, making beats. During his sickness he realized his passion in helping others with the same illnesses he had. He wanted to become a nurse to help others fight for their lives as hard as he fought for his.

Teodrik attended Lone Star BC at an early age under the leadership of Rev. R.T. Silmon.

He is preceded in death by both grandmothers, Laquita Edinbyrd and Deloris Frazier and one uncle, Derrick Frazier.

He leaves to cherish his memories; Father, Kendrick Frazier, (Johniece) Mother, Nacole Edinbyrd, (Thomas), Three brothers, De’Marion Preston, Kendrick Frazier Jr. and Trey’lain Fraizer. His Grandfather, Larry Edinbyrd (PaPa), uncles Billy Bassett (Jessica), Jeffery Edinbyrd (Steffanie), and Joset Fraizer. Also best friend and cousin, Tytianna Lacy and N’Kivian Malone and a host of other relatives and family members.

Memorial Service: Saturday, October 9, 2024

DuBose Funeral Home
703 S. Rockwall Ave.-Terrell,Tx

08-27-1931 to 11-01-2024

Mary Helen was born on August 27, 1931, in Quinlan, TX to the late Odessa and Lonnie
Phillips. She was preceded in death by her late husband Grady Quinney, one son Michael McQuinney two brothers J.P. Phillips, Charles F. Phillips, Sr., and one sister Erma P. Phillips.
Mary Helen attended grade school in Quinlan, TX and graduated from Burnett High School in Terrell, TX. Mary Helen moved to Dallas in 1952 where she met and married Grady McQuinney. Mary Helen worked at Arthur Anderson and retired after 20 years of service. She cast her lot at Progressive Baptist Church in Dallas, TX until her health failed her.

She leaves to cherish her memories two sons Ronald Phillips and Donald McQuinney of Dallas, TX., one brother James E. Phillips (Sue) of Quinlan, TX, one granddaughter who preceded her in death Shil Rhonda Rich (Donique) who was her caregiver; one grandson Derek McQuinney; great grandchildren Sha’Darrion Goodwin, Mila McQuinney, Zuri McQuinney, Ja’Darrion McQuinney, and Derek McQuinney, Jr., one sister-in-law Dorothy Phillips, a very special family friend Rhonda Corbin (caregiver) and a host of nieces and nephews.

Service: Thursday, November 14, 2024 @ 1:00PM

Progressive BC-3314 Detonte St.-Dallas,Tx
Burial: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery-Dallas,Tx

03-17-1951 to 10-20-2024

James Earl Dye was born March 17, 1953 to the parentage of K. D. Dye and Lucy Mae Booker in Terrell,Texas. He was one of 4 children born from this union. James accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Terrell, TX, under the leadership of Rev. E.T. Winston & later the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Terrell TX, under the leadership of Rev. Richard E. Rollerson, Jr. James served as a head deacon; choir director at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church & he also served as a member of the male chorus at Bethlehem. He was a believer & devout man of God who mirrored Christ in the servitude of others. Serving Christ, his church, and others were of great importance as he taught his children to treat others right because you never knew if you were entertaining angels. James attended Terrell High School, where he was recognized for his academic and athletic abilities in football, baseball, and, notably, tennis. He graduated in 1969. Upon graduation, he headed to Bishop College in Dallas, TX, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. James went on to pursue and obtain a juris doctorate degree in 1976 from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. His career began and was centered around the things that he loved. He became a semi-pro tennis player and tennis instructor. James eventually plowed into a career as an ISSD teacher in Terrell Independent School District, where he committed himself until he retired. On July 18 th , 1975 James married the love of his life, Rita Jeannette White. Together, they had three children: Jonelle Dawn Green (Sebastian Green), Jamiaya Earvette Dye, and Kellee Marquis Dye (Natasha Dye). He is preceded in death by his wife, father, mother and sister (Mary Frances Dye). He leaves to cherish his memory, three children, Jonelle Dawn Green (Sebastian Green) Jamiaya Earvette Dye, and Kellee Marquis Dye (Natasha Dye); two brothers, Douglas Lee Dye and Melvin Ray Dye; two grandchildren, Albernisha Jackson & Oneil Williams Iii; four bonus grandchildren, Adriauna, Arionna, Serenity, and Symmone; three great grands, Aliyah, Ariana, Aydan and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and
best friends that have become family.

Services: Public Viewing, Friday, 6-8 Bethlehem BC
Celebration Service: Sat, October 26, 2024 @12:00 Noon
Bethlehem BC-500 Frances St.-Terrell-Tx
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell

01-01-1969 to 10-06-2024

Marshall was born in Paris, Texas, Lamar County, to the parentage of Robert Flowers and Louise Ashley Spraglin.

Marshall graduated in 1988 from Paris High School and later attended Jarvis Christian College, where he became a member of Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Marshall also met the love of his life, Shannon Vaughn Spraglin, there at JCC in 1989. Marshall and Shannon married on September 17, 1994, and two children were born to this union.

At an early age Marshall attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Paris, Texas. Marshall later became a member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Robert E. Murphy in Dallas, Texas in 1994. Marshall and his family eventually became members of Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Richard E. Rollerson, Jr., and Marshall was later baptized in 2009. Recently, Marshall and his wife restored their membership back to Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Lesley Booker Sr. where Marshall worshipped until his transition to be with God.

Marshall leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Shannon Vaughn Spraglin; two daughters, Brittany Black (Josh), Tashalyn Owens (Serrick); one son, Marshall Lynn Spraglin II; three, granddaughters: Azhia, Legaci, and Olivia; three sisters, Loretta Bills (Rodrick), Jonetta Black (Ashanti), Brenda Spraglin; three brothers, Rickey Spraglin, Arthur Spraglin, Anthony Spraglin; mother & father in-law, Robert & Patricia Roland Sr., and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Services: Saturday, October 19, 2024 @ 11:00 PM
Bethlehem BC – Terrell, Texas

09-03-2024 to 10-03-2024

Reverend Roosevelt Moses Brown was born to George and Alice Brown in Terrell, Texas. He was the second son younger brother to George. He worked at United American Insurance for 30 Years. He leaves to cherish his memory: daughters Dana Haynes of Forney, Tx and Savoy Grimes (Kevin) of Dallas, Tx; sons De”Mon Brown (Jaylin) and Roosevelt Brown, Jr. of Cedar Hill, Tx: and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services:

Saturday, October 12, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Bethlehem BC-Terrell, Texas

08-14-1971 to 09-24-2024

Ms. Adrienne Middleton was born on Aug 8, 1971 and passed on 09-24-2024. She leaves to cherish her memories with family and friends.

Memorial Services Pending

01-24-2024 to 09-07-2024

Mr. Willie B. Smith long time resident passed on September 7, 2024 in his home surrounded with his family at his bedside. He leaves to cherish his memories with a number of relatives and loved ones.

02-12-1947 to 08-22-2024

Vernell Nixon departed this life on August 20, 2024. She was born to the parents of Presley George) Cooper and Annie Mae Davis, February 12, 1947.

A special salute to her stepfather Sonny Rogers. Vernell is survived by one living sibling, Robert Lee Cooper, but was preceded in transition by her parents, her three sisters, Ethel Qualls, Mildred Polk, and Betty Rusk, and her brother Peter Cooper.

Vernell was baptized an an early age, and attended New Birth Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, under the leadership of Reverend Pryor.

Vernell had a host of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. We would be remiss not to mention her special Godson Larry (Danny) Qualls, whom she’s helped raise from birth.
Vernell was truly loved, and will be missed by all.

Memorial Service: Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
New Hope BC – Terrell, Texas

09-11-1937 to 08-22-2024

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Miss Lillie V. Garrett White Johns pulled off
her mortal body and put on immortality and went home to live with our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.

Lillie V. was born to the parentage of the late Will and Mattie Pollard Garret on
September 11, 1937. She grew up in Kaufman County. She attended the
Cartwright school in Wills Point, TX. She married Billy White, and to this union,
three children were born.

She worked and retired from the Terrell State Hospital. She loved fellowshipping
with the seniors at the senior center in Kaufman, TX. She was a great fisherman.
She loved her hobbies and enjoyed them daily.

As a child, she attended the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. She later joined the
Macedonia Baptist Church in Kaufman. She attended the New Life Baptist Church
in Terrell until her health failed her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Mattie Garrett; 3 infant girls;
brothers, Willie T, Marvin Garrett, and Austin Garrett; sisters, Bertha Lee Garrett,
Wilson Lee, Juanita Garrett Hartfield, Mineola Garrett Anderson; sons, Kenneth
Wayne White, Sr., 3 infants; grandson, Kenneth Wayne White Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Linda Joyce White, Debra Denise
White Robinson (Jerry) of Seattle, Washington, Lavisha Johns Williams (Chris) of
Mesquite, TX, and Debron Johns King of Terrell, TX; sister, Alice F. Miles of Elmo,
TX; brother, Ray Lee Garrett of Terrell, TX; 12 grandchildren, Melodie White-
Kembol (Kimutai), Talaundra White – Alex (Jonathan), Sharonda McCarver-Johnson
(Jason), Terrence White, Roy McCarver Jr (Michelle), Kawana White, Porsha Johns,
Mia Johns, Badarrius Johns, Camille King, Lucius King, Canisha Hickman, and
Keithian Alexander; 17 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; a special
friend, Gene Willis, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services: Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Calvary Baptist Church-1609 Rand Road-Kaufman,Tx
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery-Elmo, Tx

06-05-1932 to 07-24-2024

Willie Mae Simpson, born June 5, 1932 in Terrell, Tx to parents of Morris & Addie B. Shaw.
She was a graduate of Burnett High School and long time member of the Shiloh BC of
Terrell, Tx. Mrs. Simpson leaves to cherish her memories 2 sons, Sister, and a host of other
relatives and friends.

Services: Public Viewing Monday, July 29 from 2-7pm
Homegoing services: Tuesday, July 30, @ 11:00 AM
Shiloh BC-321 Frank St.-Terrell,Tx 75160
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery