Obituaries

February 07, 1942 – May 8, 2023

Mary “Louise” Brumsey King was born February 7, 1942, in Terrell, Texas to the parentage of the late Leroy Sr. and Ellarine Blue Brumsey. She graduated 3 rd in her class from Burnett High School in 1960. She played basketball, the piano, trumpet, and clarinet. She attended Los Angeles Trade College in 1962. Louise, as she is affectionately known to everyone, was married to Travis King on March 16, 1967. Through this union three children were born.
Mary “Louise” worked at Terrell State Hospital as an aide, and later as a supervisor. She retired after 22 years of service. She worked at the Texas Workforce Solution 10 years after retiring from TSH.

Mary “Louise” was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. V.C. Coleman. Mary sang in the choir while growing up.

Mary “Louise” is preceded in death by her husband, Travis Dell King, her parents, Leroy Sr. and Ellarine Blue Brumsey, siblings, Henry Arthur “Sunny”, Leroy Jr., Glenn, and Brenda Brumsey.

She leaves to cherish her memories, sons, Kirk (Tammy) King, Miami, FL; Keishun King, Terrell, TX and daughter, Kathy Brumsey King, Terrell, TX; grandsons, Dr. Jay McCullar (Yolanda), who she raised like a son: Jammal McCullar; Jarrod McCullar (Leticia), Jaderrick McCullar; Darius, Dante, Keiundre, Keibrum, and Ka’Mauri King; granddaughters, Chelesa, Aleah, Keiamber, Kiara, and Ka’Morah King; fourteen great-grandchildren; three special nieces that she raised, Latasha, Lamica, and Aliyah Brumsey; brother Carlton Brumsey; sisters, Sarah Brumsey, Cecelia Willie, and Lynnette Brumsey; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special life-long friends, Nadine Cathcart Fitzgerald, Annie Bowman Cathcart, and Bobbie Henderson.

Services: Public Viewing: Friday, May 12, 2023 – 5 to 7 PM – DuBose Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Bethlehem Baptist Church
500 S. Frances St.-Terrell, Texas 75160

Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery – Terrell, TX

September 2, 1934       April 15, 2023

Saturday, April 15, 2023, will forever be a day of somber remembrance for the family of Jeanne Elizabeth Wilcots Brooks when she passed from earthly labor to heavenly reward. 

Jeanne was born September 2, 1934, the second child of J.B. and Laura Steele Wilcots in Terrell, Texas. She was smart, quiet, unassuming and learned to play the piano at an early age. This musical ability was evident and utilized for more than 75 years before she officially retired as the pianist and choir director for Lone Star Baptist Church in Kaufman, Texas. She also served as the pianist for Mt. Calvary and Mt. Moriah Baptist churches in Terrell, TX. Jeanne attended the Post Oak Bend School on the grounds of Lone Star Baptist Church and graduated from Burnett High School in Terrell, TX.  Her musical powers shown here, as she penned the lyrics for “Oh Burnett High” as her class song, which later became the school song.  In addition to her work at the church, Jeanne’s employment included Franklin’s dress shop in Terrell, Texas; Texas Instruments in Richardson, Texas (retiring after 30 years); and finally retiring from the city of Terrell in the Mayor’s Office. Jeanne was also a long-time member of the 22 Marechal Niel Club in Terrell, TX.

She was joined in holy matrimony on August 6, 1960 to Elbert Brooks and to this union 2 sons were born. Jeanne is survived by her husband; sons Elbert Kyle and Ivan Gregory (Nikki); one granddaughter, Alicia; 3 sisters, Mrs. Cora Clay, Rockwall, TX; Mrs. Helen Shaw, Garland, TX; Dr. Donna Dabney, Hampton, VA; her only brother, Early Douglas Wilcots, Fairview, TX; and 10 nieces and nephews.

Joyfully welcoming Jeanne to her new home with her Savior are her parents, J.B. and Laura Wilcots; her sisters, Mary Frances Wilcots and Birdie Mae Wilcots Gaddis; and precious baby brother, David Norris Wilcots.

Services:  Saturday, April 22, 2023  11:00 AM

 Mt. Moriah BC – 822 S. Park St.-Terrell, Texas 75160

 Burial: Lone Star Cemetery

July 17, 1969 – April 5, 2023

Eric Denson was born July 17, 1969 to the parents of Napoleon Denson and Helen Denson. He was raised in Terrell and attended Terrell Public Schools and graduated from Terrell High School in 1987.

Eric was married to Rachael King and to this union 3 children were born. Eric was a long time worker at Kroger. Eric will be missed by his family and friends.

He leaves to cherish memories, Mother, Lillie Denson; children, Eric L. Denson, Jr., Rapheal Denson, of Dallas, Texas, and Darius Denson of Forney, Texas; one daughter, Brianna Hickman of Terrell, Texas; ex-wife, Rachael King; two grandchildren, Analia Denson and Desmond Denson; four siblings, Chris, Sharon, Brittney, and Vanessa; and a host of aunties, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

Services: Public Viewing: Friday from 1-5 pm – DuBose Funeral Home

Saturday, April 15 at 2:00 PM – Mt. Calvary Baptist Church-Terrell,TX

Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery – Terrell,Tx

Virginia Sue Hornage
July 31, 1937 April 3, 2023

Virginia Sue Hornage, the daughter of the late Arthronel Pack Combs and Adora
Henderson Combs. Virginia was born in Cedar Grove Community in Kaufman
County and was the eighth child of ten. She had seven sisters and two brothers.
She accepted Christ at an early age. Virginia attended Gossip and Strip School in
Quinlan, TX. She graduated from Burnett High School in 1957. On March 24, 1964
she received a certificate at Texas Instrument of People of Asset Effectiveness
Program. In May of 1965 she received an Adult Education Civil Defense Certificate.
On July 4, 1962 she had a firecracker baby named Aaron.

At the age of nine years old Virginia received a special gift from God as a musician.
She started playing the old organ. Her mother took her to Terrell to take piano
lessons from Mrs. Ida Mae Thomas. The first church she played for was Highland
Baptist Church all while she was still a member of McIntyre Baptist Church. She
later joined Shiloh Baptist Church where she played there for over 45 years until
her health failed her. Besides playing the piano, Virginia loved to fish, sew, garden,
cook, bake the famous pound cakes with the apple on top and write poems. She
was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Leroy Hornage on March 23, 1972.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Adora and Pack Combs,
daughter, baby Scruggs, her loving husband, Leroy Hornage, Sr., seven sisters, Lillie
Mae, Lucy, Pearline, Edaniel (Nig), Liza, Hazel, Alma, two brothers, Bobby and Roy,
Hornage kids, Ruthy Mae, Dorothy Faye, LJ, Chubby, Leroy Jr., Hobert, Robert.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, one son, Aaron Scruggs; two
daughters, Evelyn (Bobby), and Patricia (James); one daughter in law, Jennifer
Scruggs; four grandchildren, Arthronel Scruggs (Shameika), Toya Scruggs, Danielle
Scruggs all of Terrell, Texas; Ashley Carrington (John) of Palm Harbour, Florida;
nine great grandchildren, Jarrius, Jakayla (Bacon), Brian, John 2, Jeremiah, Ja’Nielle
Adora, Jared Kane, Jaylen, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other
relatives and friends.

Services: Homegoing Musical: April 14, at 6:30 PM Shiloh Baptist Church
Homegoing Celebration: April 15, at 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church-321 Frank Stl-Terrell,Tx
Burial: Fairview Cemetery-Elmo,Tx

Charles F. Phillis was born on April 4, 1936, to Lonnie and Odessa Phillips in Quinlan TX. Charles departed this life on April 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Charles was the fourth of five siblings. Charles received his education in Quinlan, TX until the eighth grade and graduated from Burnett High School in Terrell, TX. Charles married Dorothy L. Ware in May 1959. To this Union five children were born: Debra, Charles Jr, Phyllis, Fred and Constance. Charles served in the United States Army for 2 years and the National Guard Reserve for 25 years until he retired.

Charles became Terrell First African American Postal Carrier in May 1963. He was encouraged to take the Civil Service Examination by Principal Joseph Jones of Burnett High School. He scored above the 85% percentile and was offered a position as a Mail Carrier by the United States Postal Service. He held this position for 29 years until he retired.

Charles spiritual journey started at a early age under the leadership of Minister K P Primus, his Grandfather of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. As an adult he cast his lot with Shiloh Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. M H Cathcart. He served as Chairman of the Deacon Board, President of the Male Chorus and served on the Finance Committee. Charles also served as a member of the Mason Lodge.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, two siblings: J.P Phillips and Irma Phillips; two
daughters: Debra Land and Phyllis Phillips; three grandchildren: Lil Earl Smith, Ja’Niyah Ward and Jeremie Phillips.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Dorothy of 62 year;, his children, Charles Jr., Fred Lee, and Constance Renee’. Twelve grandchildren, six great grandchildren; brother, James E. Phillips and sister Mary Helen McQuinney; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Special Friends: Lake Charles Dye and Keith Furlough.

Services: Public Viewing: Friday 5-7 DuBose Funeral Home
Homecoming Celebration: Saturday, April 8, at 11:00 PM
Shiloh BC-321 Frank St., Terrell, Texas
Burial: DFW National Cemetery

86 yrs, 3 months, 10 days, a leap year under the Sagittarius sign, a precious jewel was born Helen Catherine Davis on December 19, 1936, to the late parents of Clem Frazier and Frankie Davis.

Helen accepted Christ at a young age when she united with Mount Hebron Baptist Church in Terrell, TX under the leadership of Rev. O.L. Witherspoon.  She was a devoted member until her health failed.

She attended and graduated from Burnett High School Class of 1954.  Upon graduation, she attended one year of nursing school.  Her hobbies were sewing and cooking.   She later met and married David Lee Patterson, Sr. on August 24, 1957 and to this union, 3 children were born Victoria Anderson, Lolisa A. Patterson, & David Lee Patterson, Jr.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clem Frazier and Frankie Davis, four sisters, Joyce Ann Edinbyrd, Vallie Derrick, Bennie Davis-Smith, & Dorothy Furlough.

She leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Victoria Anderson, Lolisa Patterson, and David Lee Patterson; five grandchildren, Kacey Titus Patterson, Ryan Scott Patterson (Taurean), Ricky Scott, DeTravion Turner(Quashayla), Chloe Turner; nine great grandkids, Levi, Srnidy, Kollin, Cameron, and Koda; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, a bonus niece, Quila Dorsey.

Services: Public Viewing-Friday 5 to 7 DuBose Funeral Home

Homegoing Celebration: Sat, April 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Mt. Hebron BC-Terrell

Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery

Sandra D. Bynum was born June 19, 1962, to Eddie Bynum and Dorothy Bynum Jones in Dallas,  Tx. where she spent all of her life. Sandra attended Dallas Independent School District for all  education level and graduated from L. G. Pinkston High School “Viking Pride” with the class of  1980. While attending L. G. Pinkston High School she was honored with the title as Jr.  Homecoming Queen – okayyyyyy I see ya babyyyyyy ! After graduating school Sandra was able to work at Texas Instruments and as a supervisor at  Aegis. Later in life Sandra was able to become Human Resources for Salvation Army where she  worked most of her adult life.  

In 1983 Sandra gave birth to a very handsome baby boy, Montray Bynum who she constantly had to put the iron fist on because he was the ONLY boy and her first child lol. A few years  after, she gave birth to her first beautiful, spoiled rotten daughter Shalandra Bynum; and boy  was she a hand full lol. On January 26, 1989, she fell in love with Harrison Green Jr. who she  often referred to as Jay; the men that couldn’t resist her beautiful smile and her sexy eyes!  Harrison and Sandra later welcomed the last of the bunch, their beautiful baby girl Janay  Bynum; who often proclaimed the title as the only good child lol. Jay, San, Tray, Shay and Nay a  family of love and Sandra’s entire world! 

Sandra Bynum accepted Christ at an early age. While spending most her childhood living on  Ladale Dr. she was able to attend and become a member of Israelite Baptist Church where she  sung her little heart out in the junior choir. Sandra later joined Dayspring family Church where  she was a member and attended until her health begin to decline. 

Proceeding her in death is her father Eddie Bynum, Mother Dorothy Bynum Jones, Stepfather Columbus Jones, Brothers: George Bynum and Eddie Bynum Jr., nephews: Rickey D Hunt Jr. and  Dominic Johnson. 

Leaving to cherish her sweet precious memories; her love Harrison Green, children Montray  Bynum, Shalandra Bynum and Janay Bynum; siblings Sharon Bynum, Cynthia (Garland) Castle, 

Eddie Elaine Sacks and Ricky Bynum; Grandchildren Malaysia, Alandra, Justis, LaCorrian,  Montrell, Ziana and Kah’Mya and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  
Services:

Public Viewing:  Sunday, March 26 from 6-8 PM – Israelite BC- 4106 Ladale Dr.-Dallas, Tx.Homegoing

Celebration:  Monday, March 27 at 11:00 Day Spring Family Church – 618 N. Beltline Rd., Irving, Texas 75061

Burial:  Lincoln Memorial Cemetery-Dallas, Texas

BRIAN DALE BARRETT, was born on April 14, 1966 to the union of Willie Dennis Barrett and Voncella Davis. He had a quiet confidence about himself, was a caring and nurturing individual with the heart of a servant and the true spirit of a care-giver. 

Brian was educated in the Fort Worth public school system at a young age and later earned an Associate of Arts degree with a major in Psychology in 1986 from Tarrant County Junior College; a Bachelor of Science degree in 1988 with a major in Psychology & minor in Business Administration from Texas Wesleyan University; and a Master of Arts degree in 1996 with a major in Communications from Texas Christian University. Brian went on to work in the educational field for over 38 years at Tarrant County Junior College in Fort Worth, TX. with positions as Assistant Director of Admissions and Registrar. 

Brian was a Christian and joined Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, TX under the leadership of Senior Pastor Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes III . He was a member of the Praise & Worship Team and attended church services regularly. Brian had the voice of an angel and sang in many of his friend’s weddings and at various functions when requested. 

Brian leaves to cherish his memories: a special “God” daughter, Rhonda Collins; 3 special “God” sisters- Lanelle Thomas (Willie), Michelle Wysinger (Jackie) and Ingrid Walker (Vincent); one special grand-daughter Zya and a host of relatives, cousins and numerous friends from coast to coast.

Services:

Memorial Services:  Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

Friendship West Baptist Church-Dallas, Texas

Orlando was born in Terrell, Tx on November 7, 1967 to Sammy Robinson Jr. and the late Brenda Presley.

He became a member of Union Valley Baptist Church at a young age. He was preceded in death by Brenda Presley Smith (mother), Lillian B. Presley (Grandmother), Bill Presley Sr. (Grandfather), Osceola Robinson Smith “Ms. Pete” (grandmother) and Sammy Robinson Sr. (grandfather)

Orlando voluntarily enlisted with US Army; becoming a combat Veteran when he answered the calls to defend our liberties and freedom during Desert Storm serving from July 25, 1988 – 1/25/1993 and was honorably discharged upon completing active duty obligations.

Upon returning home Orlando married Sonja Kirk on (May 10, 2007) and to this union 4 children were born.

Orlando survivors include: Wife –Sonja Robinson of Wills Point, TX. 2 Sons – Orlando L. Robinson Jr. and Xavier R. Robinson of Wills Point, TX. 2 Daughters – Nova T. Robinson and Chevelle L. Robinson of Wills Point. TX. 2 Step Sons – Mykel Kirk of Wills Point, TX. and Stetson Kirk of Carrolton, TX. 2 Brothers – Alfred Smith Jr. (Ayanna) of Frisco, TX. And Barrett Smith (Marla) of Terrell, TX. 6 Sisters – Alexandra T. Robinson (Willie) of Crandall, Tx., Antoinette McElroy (Willie) of Terrell, Tx., and Shandrea Y. Robinson of Crandall, Tx., Lynn Smith, of Dallas, TX, Arnecia Robinson of Dallas, TX, and Angela Smith of Dallas, Tx. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Services: Public Viewing: 5-7 DuBose Funeral Home

Celebration Service: Sat, March 4, at 11:00 AM

New Hope BC – Terrell, Texas

Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery

RITA JEANNETTE DYE WAS BORN JANUARY 2^ND, 1953 TO THE PARENTAGE OF ARCHIE LEE & JESSIE FAYE WHITE IN TERRELL, TEXAS. SHE WAS ONE OF SEVEN CHILDREN BORN FROM THIS UNION.  RITA ACCEPTED JESUS CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE AND UNITED WITH MOUNT HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF REV WITHERSPOON & LATER MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH IN TERRELL TX, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF REV IVAN JOHNSON. RITA WAS CURRENTLY ATTENDING BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, TERRELL, TX, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF REV RICHARD E. ROLLERSON JR.  SHE WAS A BELIEVER & DEVOUT WOMAN OF GOD WHO MIRRORED CHRIST IN THE SERVITUDE OF OTHERS.  

RITA ATTENDED TERRELL HIGH SCHOOL WHERE SHE GRADUATED IN 1971. UPON GRADUATION SHE HEADED TO TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN ATHENS, TX.   SHE DECIDED TO GO BACK TO COLLEGE IN 2019 AND OBTAINED AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE FROM TRINITY VALLEY IN 2021. FOLLOWING GRADUATION, SHE ATTENDED TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY IN COMMERCE & WOULD HAVE OBTAINED HER BACHELORS DEGREE THIS MAY 2023.  

HER CAREER WAS CENTERED AROUND HER HEALING TOUCH, GENUINE LOVE, AND INTENTIONAL CARE FOR ALL.  SHE BEGAN HER CAREER AS A NUSRING ASSISTANT AT JACKSON CLINIC HOSPITAL, FOLLOWED BY AXCEL MEDICAL CLINIC & BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE.  AFTER SUCH A FULFILLING CAREER IN NURSING, RITA DECIDED TO PURSUE HER FIRST LOVE OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN & BECAME A BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST IN THE TERRELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE SHE COMMITTED HERSELF UNTIL SHE RETIRED.  

ON JULY 18^TH, 1975 RITA MARRIED THE LOVE OF HER LIFE JAMES EARL DYE AND TOGETHER THEY PARENTED 3 CHILDREN JONELLE DAWN GREEN (SEBASTIAN GREEN) JAMIAYA EARVETTE DYE & KELLEE MARQUIS DYE (NATASHA DYE). 

SHE IS PROCEEDED IN DEATH BY HER FATHER & MOTHER, 3 SISTERS (EURRAH THOMAS, BLYNTHIA FORD & LILLIAN WHITE) AND ONE BROTHER (JAMES DABNEY).

SHE LEAVES TO CHERISH HER MEMORY… HER HUSBAND JAMES EARL DYE, 3 CHILDREN JONELLE DAWN GREEN (SEBASTIAN GREEN) JAMIAYA EARVETTE DYE & KELLEE MARQUIS DYE (NATASHA DYE). FOUR BROTHERS ARCHIE WHITE JR, ERIC WHITE SR (LAROYSHA), QUENTIN WHITE SR AND JONATHAN PRESTON (BEVERLY). TWO GRANDCHILDREN ALBERNISHA JACKSON & ONEIL WILLIAMS III. FOUR BONUS GRANDCHILDREN ADRIAUNA, ARIONNA, SERENITY & SYMMONE, AND 3 GREAT GRANDS, ALIYAH, ARIANA & AYDAN. A HOST OF NIECES, NEPHEWS, COUSINS , AN AUNT SYLVIA AND A FEW BEST FRIENDS THAT HAVE BECOME FAMILY.  

Services: Viewing: Friday, Feb 17, from 5-7 DuBose FH
Celebration Service: Bethlehem BC 500 S. Rockwall Ave. Terrell Tx 75160

11:00 AM.  Burial at New Oakwood cemetery – Terrell