Obituaries

02-24-1960 to July 24, 2023

Ida Mae Eastman, a jewel was born, on February 24, 1960, to the late
parents, Willie Lee Lewis and Mary Lee Tovan Lewis both from Vicksburg,
Mississippi. In 1979 Ida met and married Gary Eastman to this union 2
children were born. Ida later met Larry Peoples who she has been with
for 23 years.  Ida was a devoted and loyal employee for over 20 years at Mayberry
Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Garland, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee Lewis and Mary Lee
Lewis Tovan, sister, Selia Mae Keys, and brother, Roy Joesph Clavelle.
During her final days, she was surrounded by family. Ida gentle smile was
so beautiful, and she had a heart of gold. She had a smile that lit up the
room. The things that made her happy the most were being with her kids
& grandkids and making everyone happy that was around her.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her three children, Darrell Dewayne
Lewis, Mary Louise Eastman (Nicholas Pringle Sr.), and Brittany Denice
Bailey; five grandchildren, Darrell Dewayne Lewis Jr, Nicholas Pringle Jr,
Princess Pringle, Ken Amare Shaw, and Sernity Ida Mae Eastman; sister,
Julia Mae Jones; brother-in-law, Artis Lee Jones all of Vicksburg Ms, ; dear
brother of Vicksburg, MS, Lester Clavelle (sister-in-law, Doris Clavelle),
the only two surviving siblings, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins
that loved her dearly.

Services:  Saturday, August 5, 2023 @ 12:00 PM

New Mt. Hebron BC – 1413 Dairy Road – Garland, Texas

Burial:  Rockwall Cemetery-205- Rockwall,Tx

05-16-1992 to 07-15-2023

De’Brenese J. Henry was born May 16, 1992 in Terrell, TX to the
parentage of Antwionette Henry and Willie McElroy.
She attended Terrell ISD and Kaufman ISD where she played
Volleyball and Basketball. As a child she grew up and was a
member of St. James AME Church of Terrell, TX. She later joined
The Way of Truth Church of Dallas, TX.

Debra is preceded in death by her grandmother – Mary Ann
Henry. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Kymiah Otunba;
son, Kaceon “Kash” Henry; parents, Antwionette and Willie
McElroy; brothers, Levon Moss, Demontrez McElroy, Horace Frye;
sisters, Ambrisha Williams, Alyssa Williams; uncle, Ernest Frye;
grandfather, Horace Frye Sr.; grandparents, Sammy and Mary
Robinson, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins,
family and friends.

Memorial Services: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM
St. James AME Church-Terrell, Texas

11-4-1971 to 07-13-2023

Mark Anthony Kennedy was born November 4, 1971 in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Eddie Kennedy, Sr. and Carolyn Moss. He attended Terrell High School.

He was preceded in death by his parent, Eddie Kennedy, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memories his son, Mark Anthony Kennedy, Jr.; mother, Carolyn Moss; brothers, Eddie Kennedy, Jr., Luther Charles Crawford, Jr., Robert Edward, Jr., Marquiese Kennedy, William Jam Michael Trotter; sister, Sasha Moss; one brother-n-law, Cordell Holbert; aunts, Wanda Jackson, Norma Womack, Kathy Tucker; uncle, Steward Womack, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services: Saturday, July 22, 2023 @11:00 AM

Jesus Revival Center-Terrell, Texas

Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell

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