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Beatrice Lawson Daniels, 98, of Atlanta died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, in a local hospital. Ms. Daniels was born Jan. 15, 1915, in Atlanta. She was a retired teacher and a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a … Continue reading →

Rose Chism, 60, of Linden passed away on November 22, 2013 at her residents.   Mrs. Chism was born August 15, 1953 in Atlanta, Texas.  She was retired from Guard Line and a member of New Light Baptist Church. Closed Casket … Continue reading →

LaKesha Lonza Martin Benjamin, 40, of Dallas died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, in a Dallas hospital. Ms. Benjamin was born Sept. 14, 1973, in Cass County, Texas. She was a corporate manager for Exxon Mobil. Survivors include two sons, LaQuintos … Continue reading →

  ATLANTA, Texas—Johnnie Lee Gaither, 85, of Atlanta died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, at his home. Mr. Gaither was born Aug. 3, 1928. Survivors include three sons, Willie C. Gaither, Johnnie M. Gaither and James Gardner; one special friend, Lessie … Continue reading →

Celesta Warren, 83, of Atlanta died Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, in a local nursing home. Mr. Warren was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Douglassville, Texas. He was a member of Mount Zion Church. Survivors include one sister, Mae Florence of … Continue reading →

Dorothy Lou Smith, 67, of Atlanta, Texas passed away on August 25, 2013 at Linden Health Care.  Mrs. Smith was born March 28, 1946 in Naples Texas and was retired from Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant.  She was a member of … Continue reading →

Velma Jean Walker Trotter, 70, of Douglassville, Texas passed away on August 4, 2013 at her residents.  Mrs. Trotter was born March 6, 1943 and was a member of Walker Chapel COGIC in Douglassville, Texas.   She also organized a volunteer group “The … Continue reading →

Oscar Arthur Luckey Jr., 73, of Atlanta died Tuesday, July 30, 2013, in a local hospital. Mr. Luckey was born Dec. 23, 1939. He was a member of Floyd Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ontario Arkis … Continue reading →

Alvin Jerome Stiger, 54 of Queen City, Texas passed away on July 15, 2013 at Rose Haven Retreat in Atlanta, Texas.  Mr. Stiger was born July 17, 1958 in Queen City Texas to Mr. Jerome and Kay Stiger.   He was a … Continue reading →

Dorothy Nell Casteel Butts, 64, of Ft. Worth, Texas passed away on June 3, 2013 at her residents.   Mrs. Butts was  born June 2, 1949 and  was a member of Floyd Valley Baptist Church of Marietta, Tx. Services will be … Continue reading →

W.L. Blaylock Sr., 90, of Atlanta died Friday, May 31, 2013, in Texarkana, Texas. Mr. Blaylock was born Aug. 31, 1922, in Douglassville, Texas. He was a retired peace officer and a member of First Baptist Church, Atlanta. Survivors include … Continue reading →

Margaret Ree Stiger, 81, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in a local nursing home.  Mrs. Stiger was born July 3, 1931, in Honey Grove community, Texas. She was a homemaker and member of  Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include 12 … Continue reading →

Bessie Pearl Epps George, 71, of Atlanta died Saturday, May 4, 2013, at her home. Ms. George was born Sept. 3, 1941, in Linden, Texas. She was a home health provider. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, George and … Continue reading →

Venolia V. Birmingham, 92, of Atlanta died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at her home. Ms. Birmingham was born March 6, 1921, in the New Colony community. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Atlanta. Survivors include six children, Brenda … Continue reading →

ATLANTA, Texas—Teresa Ann Banks, 56, died Teresa Ann Banks, 56, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, in a Texarkana, Texas, hospital. Ms. Banks was born May 20, 1956, in Atlanta. She was an employee of International Paper and a member of … Continue reading →