01-03-1957 to 03-11-2024
Mr. Keith Rowland Dansby, born on January 3, 1957 passed away early on the morning of March 11, 2024, with his family standing by his side. He will be missed by his wife, Patricia Dansby and children. He leaves a host of other relatives to continue his legacy.
Services: Memorial Service is Schedule for later a date:
08-24-956 to 02-27-2024
Reginald “Reg” Wayne Pegram, son of the late Willie Pegram, Sr. and Fannie Roberson Pegram, was born on August 24, 1956 in Terrell, TX. Reg accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church as a child. He attended the public schools of Terrell ISD where he graduated in 1974. He was a student athlete during this time and played basketball and football. He attended Henderson County Junior College briefly on a football scholarship, followed by Abilene Christian College. He then attended and graduated from Prairie View A&M University.
Reg was united in holy matrimony to Cynthia “Gail” Pegram in June of 1980. A love story that her mother, Dorothy, set into motion. Reg and Gail settled in Terrell and were members of Bethlehem Baptist Church under the guidance of Reverend Richard E. Rollerson.
Reg served as a police officer for the Dallas Police Department for 27 years. He was also a very active member of his community. He faithfully served his community through his volunteer work with the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department, Terrell Economic Development Committee, Renaissance Club, Terrell Parks Board, and the Terrell ISD School Board. His goal was to help to make Terrell a desirable place for people to want to live. Reg was also a member of the Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame.
Reg was a very kind and loving man that had a servant’s heart and wanted people to know the goodness of God. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help others in any way that he could. He also loved to laugh and spend time with his family.
Reg was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Fannie Pegram.
His beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of his loved ones: his wife- Gail Pegram; his children- Ajuan “Nikki” Thomas, Daphanie Gilbert (Ryan), and Reginald “Reggie” Pegram II; sister- Anita Hubbard; brothers- Ronald Pegram and Will Pegram (Renee); grandchildren- Japheth Thomas, Kyler Granville-Gilbert, Ryan “Deuce” Gilbert II, Aliyah Gilbert, Lailah Gilbert, Rainah Gilbert, and Ryleigh Pegram; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Services: Public Viewing: Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 5 to 7pm – Bethlehem BC-Terrell.
Homegoing Services: Friday, March 8, 2024 @12pm-Bethlehem BC-500 S. Frances St. Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell
02-17-1951 to 02-27-2024
Kency Roberson was born and raised in Arcadia, Louisiana, under the watchful eye of his beautiful mother, Ruby Bailey. He later relocated to Texas, remaining until he took flight and returned to his heavenly home.
Kency shared his childhood with five brothers and two sisters and received his formal education from Arcadia School District. During his life, he worked various jobs in construction. After many years of helping to create some of Texas’s beautiful roadways, he retired in 2022 from the Fluor Corporation.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, coin collecting, hunting, dabbling with electronics, and studying God’s Word.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Bailey, one sister, Eula, and three brothers: Johnny, Sammie Jr., and Willie.
He leaves to cherish his memories of his wife, Velma Roberson of Terrell, TX
Five daughters: Chaun’cy Gipson and Calandra Roberson of Dallas, TX; D’borah Roberson of Arlington, TX; Chaynon Roberson and Cecily Malone of Terrell, Texas, and two sons, Kency Roberson, Jr. of Minnesota; and Chad Roberson of Terrell, TX.
One sister, Jesse Faye of Gibsland, LA, and two brothers, Clinton (Pat) of Dallas, TX, and Ray of Los Angeles, CA, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services: Public Viewing 1 to 5pm March 6, 2024, DuBose Funeral Home.
Homegoing Service: Thursday, March 7 @11:00 AM, DuBose Funeral Home Chapel
January 28, 1957 to February 2, 2024
Jannette Kennedy Brumsey was born January 28, 1957 in Terrell, Tx to the Parentage of Willie T. Kennedy Sr. and Neatha Mae Cathcart Kennedy.
Jannette attended Terrell High School and graduated in the Class of 1975.
She received her Medical Certification in Los Angeles, California.
She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Shiloh Baptist Church.
After marrying Henry Brumsey, they joined Bethlehem BC under the leadership of Rev. R.E. Rollerson Jr. until her death.
She leaves to celebrate her homegoing one brother, Carl Kennedy, one Sister, Annette Accommodo (Michael), two daughters; Sonya,Lynn Kennedy, Tonya Annette Kennedy. One Special grandson, Reginald D. Rogers and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Public Viewing: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 5-7 pm at DuBose Funeral Home
Services: Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Bethlehem BC – Terrell, Texas
Bridget Deckard-Green was born on 6/10/1962 in Terrell, TX to the parents
of Rev. Willie C. Deckard Sr. and Fredia Mae Deckard. Bridget was the 2nd
of 5 children. Bridget joined Jesus Revival Center at a very young age under
the leadership of Rev. Johnny Jones and currently under the leadership
Bishop Earl Mingo.
Bridget was a graduate of Terrell High School, class of 1980. She then
continued her education at SouthWestern Christian College. Bridget later
married Marvin E. Green and was the mother of Jaylon Deckard and
Stepmother of Mitoya Green.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. Green; parents, Rev.
Willie C. Deckard Sr. and Fredia Mae Deckard; one sister, Laurette Johnson
She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jaylon Deckard (Briana); one
grandchild, Miana; one Aunt, Glorise Hooper; three brothers, Willie Jr.
“Buster”, Van, and Jonathan “Jon” Deckard; one sister, Sheila Deckard; two
nephews, QJ Mack, and Kiki Morris; one niece, Nish Deckard-Lewis
(Julian); one special niece, Kaisha Hooper “Pooh”; one great-niece, Sarai
and a host of relatives and friends.
Services: Saturday, January 20, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Jesus Revival Center-Terrell, Tx
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery
February 10, 1966 to December 26, 2023
On February 10, 1966, to the parentage of Clarence A. Graham, Sr and Sadie M. Taylor,
Clarence A. Graham Jr. lovingly known to many as “Punkin”, was born. He was the only boy and the middle child of this blessed union.
As a young child, he professed his life to Christ at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Marcus C. Barron. In his adult life, he attended the Union Valley Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral guidance of the late Rev. Marcus C. Barron and now under Rev. Edward Johnson.
Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Sadie Graham. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Carol; daughter, Quindrea (Kira); step-daughter, Wendi; grandchildren, Greg, Tamia, Laquint, and Londyn; two sisters, Samantha Smith and April (Christopher) Rose; special friend/brother, Kenneth Henderson; and loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and a caring community in Stallings Addition.
Clarence attended elementary and high school in the Terrell ISD. He was a graduate of the
Terrell High School Class of 1984. He attended trade school through the National Education Center for several months as an Electronic Technician.
During his occupational career, he worked at ITW Paslode for several years until the company closed. He then decided to be self-employed in lawn care and handyman services. He provided good, honest work throughout the Stallings Addition Community and parts of Terrell for several years until his parents took ill, and he became the primary caregiver for them. Clarence took pride in being an upstanding citizen of the community, a dedicated friend, and always helping others.
Service: Saturday, December 30, 2023 @ 12:00 Noon Union Valley BC-Terrell, Texas
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery- Elmo, Texas
August 03, 1930 to December 20, 2023
Ms. Mary V. Briggs, resident of Dallas, Texas passed on December 20, 2023, surrounding by her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memories, Children, Grandchildren, and host of other relatives.
February 22, 1952 to December 03, 2023
Ms. May Helen Martin, long time resident of Terrell, Texas passed on December 03, 2023 in Forney, Tx. Ms. May Martin was loved by many who knew in the Terrell Community. She leaves to cherish her memories with a host of family, friends and loved ones.
June 19, 1943 to October 29, 2023
Ms. Joanne Ward, resident of Mesquite, Texas received her wings to glory on October 29, 2023 surrounding by her family. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters, and a host of other family and friends.
12-09-1981 to 11-08-2023
Robert Edward Kennedy of Terrell, Texas, was born to the
parentage of Carolyn Moss on December 9, 1981, in Garland, Texas. He departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Robert was a proud graduate of Terrell High School and accepted Christ at an early age. He was employed at Edward Jones for many years. Robert was a good Chef and the best yard man. He was well-known around the town for his contagious smile and conversation.
He was preceded in death by his loving brother, Mark Kennedy, beautiful niece, Makayla Salters, and father, James Earl Moss. Robert leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Carolyn Moss; brothers, Eddie Kennedy, Luther Kennedy Crawford, Marquiese Kennedy, and JaMicheal Trotter; one sister, Sasha Moss; brother-in-law, Cordell Holbert; nephews, Carmelo Kennedy, Cuttino Kennedy, Camrone Kennedy, Nathaniel Kennedy, Karlito
Robinson; nieces, Capri Kennedy, Camiya Kennedy, Jamya Salters; special aunt, Wanda Jackson, Norma Womack; one uncle, Steward Womack; special cousin’s, Barbara Wade Womack Hardin, Brenda Myers, Ashley Jackson, Niceey Cosby, Sabrina Hardin, Ashly Womack, LaToya Jones, Tiffanie Turner, Tesheena Collier, Tenisha Collier, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services: Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
First Baptist Church
403 N. Catherine St. – Terrell, Tx 75160
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell
