Obituaries

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

09-09-1946 – 07-04-2023

Cecelia Marie Willie was born September 9, 1946 in Terrell, Texas to the parentage of the late Leroy Brumsey, Sr. and Ellarine Blue Brumsey.
She graduated from Burnett High School in 1964 and attended Bishop College. Cecelia was united in marriage to James Charles Willie January 6, 1969.

Cecelia worked at the Terrell State Hospital as a mental health worker and worked at Terrell ISD until retirement. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Cecelia accepted Christ at an early age.

Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband James Charles Willie, her parents Leroy Brumsey Sr and Ellarine Blue Brumsey, Siblings Henry Arthur “Sonny,” Leroy Brumsey Jr., Glenn Brumsey, Mary Louise Brumsey King, and Brenda Brumsey.

She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters Paula Willie and Felicia Willie; one son Carlos Willie; five grandchildren, Dejuanna Willie, Devona Ray (Brandon), Demaris Langley, Axel James Herron, and Ja’kiyah Lanae Speck; two great-grandchildren, Dquavion Jackson, and Brandon Ray Jr.; brother, Carlton Brumsey; sisters, Sarah Brumsey and Lynnette Brumsey, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Services: Public Viewing: Friday 5-7 DuBose Funeral Home
Homegoing Celebration: Sat, July 8, 2023 @ 12:00 Noon
Bethlehem BC – 500 S. Frances St.-Terrell, Texas
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell,Tx

February 8, 1948 July 2, 2023

James Richardson, Jr. was affectionately known as “Boxhead”. James was born February 8, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana. James departed this life on July 2, 2023, at home surrounded by family and several longtime friends.

James, along with his parents and siblings moved to Terrell, Texas in 1963. He graduated from W.H. Burnett High School in 1966. James married his high school sweetheart Jo Lucille Hardin Richardson in June of 1968. To this union,
two children were born: Derrick and Detric. Also, in 1968 he was drafted into the United States Army where he completed basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana and was stationed for almost 2 years at US Army Base Garrison (USAG) Schweinfurt, Germany. He returned to the states and served 4 years in the National Guard Reserve.

He leaves to cherish his memories, wife Jo Lucille of 55 years; his children, Derrick, Detric; his treasured dog Patrick; grandchildren Chesani Howard, Devonte Emory, Dejaniri Sharp, Detrianna and Kanodrick Richardson; 5 great grands, brothers Adam (Sandra), Leroy (Brenda), Lonzo and sisters Betty Richardson Lyons, Ida P. Edwards (Robert),
Ruthie Richardson-Robinson, Tonya Richardson Dean (Rodney); and host of relatives and friends.

Services: Public Viewing: Friday July 7: 6-7 DuBose Funeral Home
Homegoing Celebration: Sat, July 8, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
Highland BC – 416 Dixon St.-Terrell, Tx
Burial: DFW National Cemetery-Dallas,Tx

07-27-1932 to 06-14-2023

Mary Elizabeth Mills was born July 27, 1932 in Monfort, Texas, to the parentage of
the late Addie Glover Medford and Ross Mills. Mary attended school in Henderson
ISD, and then moved to Kaufman, Texas. Mary then moved and made Rockwall,
Texas her home.

Mary was united in marriage to Charlie Walter in 1989. Mary gave her life to Christ
at an early age. Mary worked as a maid throughout the years, and also became a
foster parent.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving sons, Earnest Earl (Mary) Pryor of
Dallas, Texas, and Robert Earl (Patricia) David of Rockwall, Texas, Gerald Wayne
Harris of Rockwall, Texas, James Gene Pryor, 7 grandchildren, 23 great-
grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Services: Public Viewing: Friday, June 23, 2023 5-7 DuBose Funeral Home
Homegoing Celebration: Sat, June 24, 2023
Sweet Home BC – 1019 S First St. / Garland, TX 75040
11:00 AM
Burial: Rockwall Memorial Cemetery – Rockwall, Tx

04-12-1980          06-02-2023

Ms. Arnece Annette Denson was born on April 12, 1980 in Terrell, Texas.  Services will be as follow.

Memorial Service:  Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM

DuBose Funeral Home

703 S. Rockwall Ave. – Terrell, Texas 75160

 5-2-1961          6-6-23

Ms. Sandra Marie Howard was born May 2, 1961, in Wills Point,
Texas to the late Charlie Howard and Mattie Robinson. She attended Cartwright
school in Wills Point, Texas. In her later years, she met Paul Green and from their
unification came three daughters. The eldest daughter being Latasha Howard,
middle child, Tashara Wilson, and youngest child Likishia Mcinnis. She had a great
personality and was loved by many. Ms. Sandra Howard was known by many and
did not meet a stranger. At an early age, she was a faithful member of Saint Mary
Church of God in Christ where she served until her departure. She loved to play
Bingo and watch lifetime. Sandra Howard devoted her life to her mother,
brothers, kids, and grandkids.

Sandra Howard departed this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She is preceded in
death by her parents Charlie Howard and Mattie Robinson, her grandmother
Martha Smith, her brother Tracey Howard. She also leaves behind to cherish her
memories: The eldest member of her family Amie Ross, her long term boyfriend
Ray Ybarra, three daughters, Latasha Howard, Tashara Wilson (Adrian), Likishia
Mcinnis (Johnny), her four brothers Charles Howard (Virginia), Michael Howard
(Crescentia), Martin Howard, and Christopher Howard (Yaisa), 9 grandkids,
Marquies, Trevariyus, Miracle, Paul, Raymond Jr, Akeelah, Jaden, Damari,
K’Aycen, and one great son Kyrie Smith, and one great granddaughter Amillie
Wells, and abundance of nieces and nephews.

Services:   Public Viewing: Monday, June 12:  5-7

DuBose FH Chapel   Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM

St. Mary GOGIC – 14th St. – Wills Point, Texas

Burial:  Greenwood Cemetery – Wills Point,Tx

August 14, 1970 – May 16, 2023

Ms. Kathy Renee Johnson was born on August 14, 1979 in Terrell, Texas. Kathy was educated in the Terrell ISD.

She Attended Prairie View A&M University. Kathy Leaves to cherish in her loving memory,
four sons: De’Andrick Johnson (Shana), Kendrick White (Jarrod), Deqavon White (Alisha), Korddrick Johnson.

Surviving siblings: Diane Johnson, Larry Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Norman Johnson, Markethius Johnson, Monique Corsey. A host of other relatives, nieces, nephews and special friends.

Services: Public Viewing: Friday May 26, from 5-7 DuBose Funeral Home
Home Going Celebration: Sat, May 26: 11:00 AM – Shiloh BC- 321 Frank St.-Terrell, Tx
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell, Texas

July 11, 1040 – May 16, 2023

Roland Willis was born in Amory Mississippi July 11, 1940 to the parentage of Jimmie Olives Williams and Roland Willis Green. To this union 3 children were born, Williams Willis, Johnny Willis, and Roland Willis. Roland’s family moved to California and then to Ben Wheeler Texas.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Henry Willis, Kaja Willis, Leonard Willis, Billy Willis, 3 grandsons, and 4 great- grandchildren. Roland was employed by Palmer Drilling Company as a well digger until his health began to fail. Roland was also employed as
a security guard for Brookshire’s Warehouse until he was forced to retire. Roland is survived by his wife of 47 years Evelyn Banks; children’s mother, Bobbie Willis; children, Beverly Mapps( Clyde), Marcus Willis (Felicia ) Dexter Willis, Bonita Clark ( Jessie),
Maron Bush; Roland was also blessed with Evelyn’s 5 children,Delois Harris (Charlie) Martha Tims (Claude) Joyce Lee (Benjamin) Vickey Brown (Lenard) Marvin Banks Jr(Gwendolyn); siblings Shirley Parker, Tamous Willis, Emma Turner; 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; very special first cousin, Willie Neal (Loving known as (Cuttin -Bill),and a host of nieces, and nephews.

Graveside Services: Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
Hopewell Valley Cemetery – Tyler, Texas