Obituaries

Nov 30, 2025

A Faithful Servant of God, A Pillar in the Community, A Pastor After God’s Own Heart

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” — Matthew 25:23

Reverend Frank Marshall Lawson was born June 25, 1933, in Mansfield, Texas, he was the beloved son of Wilburn and Lillian (Moody) Lawson. Even his arrival into the...

Nov 27, 2025

Adrian Adan Fooks, 53, entered this world in Houston, Texas. Adrian was raised by parents, Michael Fooks and Katherine White. From an early age, Adrian possessed a creative spirit and a passion for life that could not be contained.

A gifted tattoo artist, Adrian used his hands and his heart to create meaningful art that touched countless lives. His talents extended...

Nov 23, 2025

The book of Curtis Lee Carr’s earthly journey came to an end November 22, 2025. The pages shall lie at rest until that great getting-up morning.

Curtis’s life journey began August 12, 1977, in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Curl Lee Lewis and Shelley Kaye Carr. Later rearing Eric Camp and lastly Odis Darnell.

Curtis professed his faith in Christ at...

Nov 14, 2025

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Mother Jessie Mae McCalister began her earthly journey on June 25, 1932, in Fort Towson, Oklahoma. After the passing of her birth parents, God placed her into the loving arms of her aunt and uncle, Griffen White and Maybertie Hamilton, who...

Nov 2, 2025

Obituary for Tareshimekia Covell Anderson

February 14, 1974 – November 2, 2025

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” – Matthew 25:23

Tareshimekia Covell Anderson, age 51, peacefully answered her Master’s call on November 2, 2025, transitioning from labor to reward. She was born on February 14, 1974, to the late Harvey Paul Bass Sr....

Nov 1, 2025

Ricky James, age 40, of Fort Worth, Texas, entered into eternal rest surrounded by love and peace. He was born on January 16, 1985, to Ricky Rockwell and Sylvia James.

Ricky was a man full of life, laughter, and style. He loved basketball, football, and had a deep passion for music and rapping. Known for his sharp sense of fashion, Ricky...

Oct 18, 2025

Xavier Hawkins, born on October 28, 2005, was a young man full of life, joy, and light. His smile could brighten any room, and his spirit brought comfort and happiness to everyone who knew him. Xavier loved spending time with his family, and those moments were where he truly shined. He was a joy to be around—kind-hearted, uplifting, and always...

Oct 15, 2025

Sep 6, 2025

Deacon Ronald David McCalister, 66, of Fort Worth, Texas was born on September 29, 1958, in Fort Worth, Texas, Ronald was the proud son of Curtis and Laura McCalister.

He was a product of the Mansfield Independent School District and graduated from Mansfield High School in 1977. As a Mansfield Tiger, he played basketball with passion and carried that school pride...

Aug 11, 2025

Betty Lou Krauter

October 3, 1931 – August 11, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Betty Lou Krauter, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 93.

Born on October 3, 1931, to Bertha Fohrman and Warden Krauter, Betty grew up in...

Aug 7, 2025

Willie “Jerome” Shannon

October 13, 1972 – August 7, 2025

Willie “Jerome” Shannon, age 52, of Ardmore, Oklahoma was born on October 13, 1972, in Denver, Colorado, to Estoria McGee (Shannon). He grew up in Ardmore, Oklahoma, graduating from Ardmore High School with the Class of 1991, where he was a proud member of the 1991 Ardmore Tigers State Championship football team...

Jul 26, 2025

February 25, 1949 – July 26, 2025 Alfred Belve " Frog" Terry, age 76, passed away on July 26, 2025. Born on February 25, 1949, Alfred lived a life marked by quiet strength, simple pleasures, and a deep love for the things that brought him joy. 

A proud graduate of I.M. Terrell High School, Class of 1967, Alfred went on to...

Jul 23, 2025

Brian Madison was born on September 7, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Alex Jr. and Gloria Hicks. On July 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, Brian peacefully entered eternal rest and went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 63.

Brian accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized...

Jul 21, 2025

Obituary for Mr. Troy McCalister

“Well done, good and faithful servant…” – Matthew 25:21

With humble hearts and thankful spirits, we pause to remember the life and legacy of Mr. Troy McCalister, age 83, a true Southern gentleman, master barbecuer, family patriarch, and beloved father.

Troy was born in the small East Texas town of Malakoff, Texas, to the proud parents of Curtis...

Jul 3, 2025

Ronnie Lance Nelson was born in Dallas, TX on August 6, 1938 to Jasper Newton Nelson and Truly May Bronson Nelson. He grew up in the Dallas area and was a brick layer by trade. In 2022 he moved to Denton, TX where he called home. Ronnie married once to Gloria Smart, who he affectionally named “Runt” (aka Runtsey). But...

Jun 24, 2025

Otis Crump, age 79, of Mansfield, Louisiana, was born on November 22, 1947, to the late Daniel Crump and Mattie Mims. Otis lived a life filled with faith, love, and unwavering devotion to family and Military service.

He accepted Christ at an early age at Springhill Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Pleas Turner, laying the foundation for a lifetime of...

Jun 22, 2025

“God is within her, she will not fall.” – Psalm 46:5

With hearts both sorrowful and grateful, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rosalind Williams, age 60.

Rosalind was born on September 24, 1964, in Fort Worth, Texas, Rosalind was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her. From her earliest days, she embodied warmth, joy, and the...

Jun 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Wellington Breeden, Jr.

May 7, 1945 – June 21, 2025

The journey of life carries us through many seasons—birth, growth, discovery, service, and ultimately peace. For Wellington Breeden, Jr., that journey began on May 7, 1945, in Scotland County, North Carolina, as the beloved son of the late Wellington Breeden and Minnie McLean Breeden.

Wellington gave his life to...

Jun 15, 2025

Edgar Earl Curvey was born on November 22, 1953, in Palestine, Texas, to the loving parents Marlene Curvey and Vera Mathis Curvey. As a young child, his family relocated to Houston, Texas, where he attended Trinity Elementary School.

In 1968, the Curvey family moved to Fort Worth, Texas. Edgar later became a proud graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Class...

Jun 10, 2025

Brandel Corey Jones, affectionately known throughout the community as “Bucc,” was born on October 21, 1978, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Virginia Gail and Reginald P. Jones. From the very start, Bucc carried a spirit of excellence, a sharp wit, and a style that couldn’t be ignored.

He accepted Christ at an early age and held fast to his...