Mr. Grady Johnson a long time resident of Terrell was born on March 21, 1934 in Wills Point, Tx to the parents of Mr. & Mrs. Grady Johnson, Sr. Mr. Johnson leaves to cherish his memories, children, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Public Viewing: Friday, August 19, 2022 from 5 to 8 DuBose Funeral Home
Graveside services: Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM
New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell, Texas
Gary Lewis Tucker was born in Terrell, Texas to Tommy Lewis Tucker and
Linda Bernice Tucker on February 8, 1970.
Gary graduated from Terrell High School in 1989, he furthered his
education at West Texas A & M University on a Track & Field scholarship.
Gary was known for his outgoing spirit, his love for God and his heart for
sports.
Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Linda B. Tucker,
Grandfather, Robert L. Summerfield, and his brothers, Bradley C.Tucker,
and Keith B. Tucker.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene Tucker who he married in
October of 2005. He is also survived by his father, Tommy Tucker (Kathy;
sister, Terry Tucker; four brothers, Byron Tucker, Brandon Tucker
(Equilla), Brian Tucker (Kidra), and Benard; two children, Catrina Burch
and Gary Tucker, Jr.; four step children, Andrew Watson, Ardis Watson,
Andrae Watson, and Haynetta Lester; eleven grandchildren, Aaniyah
Burch, Mariyah Burch, Destini Etier, A’Tyumn Humphrey, Parish Tucker,
Remorris Owens, Jr., Rezaria Owens, Gabriel Lester, Caleb Owens,
Genesis Owens, Jasmine Watson; a special aunt, Hattie Ware, and a host
of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Services: Public Viewing: Friday, August 19, 2022 from 5 to 8 DuBose Funeral Home
Homegoing Celebration: Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Union Valley BC-1241 CR 303-Terrell, Tx.
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell, Tx.
Johnnie Joe Morris was born in Terrell, Texas on August 19, 1970 to the parents of Martha Louise Williams and Willie Joe Morris. Johnnie was educated through the Terrell Independent School District.
Johnnie was employed by Team Car Care, LLC / Jiffy Lube for 3 years until his death. Johnnie proved himself to be a hard worker, therefore he worked his way up to management at his location in Austin, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lateria.
He leaves to cherish his loving memory, son, Willie Joe Morris; three sisters, Yolanda Watkins, Berteena Williams, and Canesha Smith; three brothers, Anthony Ray Henry, Lance Morris, and Rodney Morris; two special friends and co-workers in whom he called his brother from another mother, Robert Robledo, and Jay Kemerling, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Services: Public Viewing, Friday August 19, 2022 from 5 to 8 at the DuBose Funeral Home
Homegoing Celebration: Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church-321 Frank St.-Terrell, Tx 75160
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell, Tx
Martha Thompson Hornage was born August 22, 1949 in Kaufman, Texas to the
parents of Herbert and Gussie Thompson.
Martha graduated from Terrell High School in 1967. Martha was one of the 5
Freedom of Choice students who transferred from Burnett School to attend
Terrell High School.
Martha met and married Leroy Hornage, Jr. in 1968 and to this union two
children were born, one daughter LaTrenda Hornage and one son, Leroy
Hornage III.
Martha was employed for 30 years at Southwestern Bell where she retired in 2000.
Martha loved her family and loved to travel. Martha accepted Christ at an
early age. She attended the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. She later
united with The Rock Church of Terrell where she was a faithful member.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Hornage, Jr., her mother,
Gussie Mae Thompson, and her two sisters, Sarah Deckard, and Hattie Farmer.
Martha leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter, LaTrenda of Terrell, TX;
son, Leroy Hornage III (BeBe) of Las Vegas, Nevada; her best friend, Vivian Coe;
and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Services: Public Viewing, Friday, July 15 from 6-8 at the Rock Church-Terrell,Tx
Services: Sat, July 16, at 12:00 PM
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ
Terrell, Texas
Burial Service: Old Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell, Texas 75160
Mr. Princeton Sinclair Vallo was born September 27, 1980, to Glenn Vallo and Bridgette White and died on July 7, 2022.
He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Bridgette White; Father, Glenn Vallo; sisters, Shakela (William) Mendenhall, Jariah Vallo, Candace Vallo, Jenesia (Antroin) Broom And Brigetts White; brother, Joshua Vallo.
Services will be Held: Friday, July 15, 2022 10:00 AM
Greater New Bethel AME Church
800 Martin Luther King Dr.
Springhill, LA 71075
Burial will be at: Harrison Chapel Cemetery-Springhill, LA
Mary Francis Dye, long time resident of Dallas,Tx was born on 09-14-1940 in Wills Point Texas to the Parentage of Mr. K.D. Dye and Lucy Booker Dye.
Mary gained her wings on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. She leaves to cherish her memories, brothers, Douglas, Melvin, & James and host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial Services will be as follows: July 14, 2022 @ 1:00 PM
Friendship West BC- 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX
Services under the Direction of the DuBose Funeral Home-Terrell, Texas (972)-524-2421
“Service with Sincerity and Dignity – Is the foundation of our Business”
Ms. Maria Escalante was born on October 4, 1949 in El Salvador and died on June 21, 2022 in Houston, Texas. She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters and a host of friends and other relatives.
Services: Public Viewing: Friday, July 1, 2022 from 6-8 at the DuBose Funeral Home
Services: Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10AM at the DuBose Funeral Home.
Burial will be at the Highland Memorial Garden Cemetery-Terrell, Texas
October 15, 1941 – June 23, 2022
Sylvester Mays Sr., was born October 15, 1941 to the parentage of the late Willie V and Versie J Mays in Gastonia, Texas. He received his education at Cartwright High School in Wills Point, Tx and graduated as Valedictorian of his class in 1959. He received an Associate Degree from Southwestern Christian College and later attended UNT in Denton, Tx where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Math.
Sylvester met and married the love of his life Jewell Hurd on October 16, 1964. To this union 3 sons were born, Sylvester Jr., Greggory Don, & Stanton Mays. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one sister Willie P. Harden.
Sylvester’s memory will be cherished by his devoted wife, Jewell and 2 sons Sylvester Jr., and Stanton Mays. 3 brothers, Robert (Lue Ella), Edward (Shirley), & James (Annie) Mays. 1 Sister, Emma (Eld Morris) Hunt. 5 Grandchildren, Theotis, Shavonte, Sylvester III, Charlton, and Kourtney. 5 Great Grandchildren and 1 GodDaughter, Dimple Horn Fuller and 1 God Son, Kevin Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Services will be:
Wake – July 1 from 6-8 at the United COGIC – 901 S. Hattie St.- Terrell-TX
Funeral Service will be Held: Saturday, July 2, 2022 @11:00 AM
Rose Hill COGIC-1300 Rose Hill Rd-Terrell, TX
Burial will be: Shady Grove Cemetery-Elmo,Tx
Ethel Mae Qualls was born in Quinlan, Texas on September 27, 1938 to Presley (George) Cooper Sr. and Annie Davis. Ethel, who is affectionately known as “Coon Lady / Mama Dear” by family and friends. She attended school in the Quinlan ISD.
Ethel was baptized at an early age and was a member of Beginners Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Kenneth D. Pace.
Ethel met Henry Lee Qualls and was soon united in holy matrimony, where they were blessed with eleven beautiful children left to cherish their memories as follows: Brenda Swan (Clinton), Rickey Qualls (Desha), Reginald & Regina Qualls, Jo-Annette Denmand (LEO), Deryl Qualls (Deceased), Prince Qualls, Judy Qualls, Henry Qualls Jr., Willethia Qualls (Leesa), and Larry Qualls.
On June 4, 2022 at the age of 84, Ethel left this earthly realm but was preceded in transition by her parents, husband, children, her brother, Presley Cooper Jr. and her two sisters, Mildred Polk & Betty Rusk.
Ethel is survived by Robert Lee Cooper, Vernell Nixon, and Sis-In-Law, Mary Bolt. Ethel also has a host of grandchildren that consist of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. We would be remiss not to mention her special auntie, Theola Hall, along with numerous other family, friends, those from the Martin Luther King Center, Marvus & Mary whom she loved dearly.
Services will be:
Public Viewing: Friday, June 10, 2022 at 6-8 PM
Shiloh BC
Homegoing Celebration: Sat, June 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Shiloh BC – 321 Frank St.
Terrell, Texas 75160
Lettie Lou Adkinson was born to the late Johnnie Tucker and Etta Maude Davis-Tucker in Kaufman, Texas on November 11, 1948. She is preceded by siblings Billie Jean Booker, Charles Etta Coleman, Johnnie Earl Tucker, and George Marshall Tucker with remaining siblings Inez Marie Davis, Peggy Ruth Henderson-Joe, and Andria Lee Jones (Audrey).
She met and married Willie D. Adkinson on June 14, 1970, and to this union 4 children were born. She also insured her step-son was looked after and cared for. She holds dear seven grand children, one great granddaughter, and a special grand-pup. Lettie was a lover of God who sought to bring the knowledge of God to whomever she came across. There was no neighbor she could meet on the street, at the grocery store, or at a gas station that she would pass without at least saying God bless you. She was big on her conversations with God which you would often find her journaling about, if you did not hear her speaking aloud to Him around her home. Lettie sought to please God in all her dealings seeking God’s guidance to the right way in which to worship Him. This search lead her back to her first love, joining Faith and Deliverance Christian Center, pastored by her brother-in-law Apostle Anthony Jones, who is married to her sister Andria Jones. Lettie’s faith is extraordinary, she believed God would bring healing to her in the natural or in route to the glory He has promised.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 52 years, Willie D. Adkinson; four sons, Lester Demus, Earlawn (Earl) Adkinson, Elgin Adkinson, and Reggie Adkinson; one daughter, LaJeanna Adkinson-Dotson; four daughters-in-love, Carletta Demus, Antonisha Adkinson, Gloria Adkinson, and Sarah Adkinson; one son-in-law Eddie Dotson; eight grandchildren, Destanie Adkinson, Devone Adkinson, Dante Mendez, Rentrell Williams, Saraiyah Williams, Aerial Adkinson, Gabriel Brody, and Caleb Adkinson; one great granddaughter Brinzley Adkinson; three sisters Inez Davis, Peggy Henderson-Joe, and Andria Jones; one grand pup Romeo Adkinson; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Though we miss her in the physical we accept, acknowledge, and applaud her arrival to the heavenly home God has promised and provides.
Services Will: Public Viewing will be 6 to 8 PM
Faith of Deliverance Christian Center Church
Funeral Service will be Sat, May 21, 2022 2:00 PM
Faith of Deliverance Christian Center Church
16252 State Hwy 205-Terrell, Texas
Burial Cemetery: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell
