Obituaries

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

Mr. Carl (Cracker) Hambric born on November 17, 1957 in Terrell, Texas.  Mr Hambric died on January 30, 2021.  He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.  He leaves to cherish his memories and celebrate his homegoing, Mother, Betty Blaton, Step father, Morris Blaton of Terrell, Tx: 3 Brothers, Rickie (Teresa) Hambric of Duncanville,Tx, Larry Hambric (Yolanda), Henry Hambric (Debracer) of Terrell, Tx.  @ Sisters, Kathy Hambric and Brenda (Jackie) Lampkin both of Terrell, Texas.  One grand daughter, Malliza Masters of Wichita, kansas:  1 grand son, Carl Hambric of Forney, Tx.

Services for Mr. Hambric will be Public Viewing will Friday, February 5 from 5 to 7 PM. 

Funeral Service will Sat, Feb 6, 2021 at 12:00 am                                                               Bethlehem BC – 500 S. Frances St, Terrell, Tx 

Mr. Larry E. Hall was born and raised in Terrell, Tx died on January 27, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Hall will be missed by his Children, Mother, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services for Mr. Hall will be:  Public Viewing Friday, February 5th, from 5-7 pm at the DuBose Funeral Home.  Services will be Saturday, February 6, 2021, 11:00 AM at the Union Valley BC -Terrell.