Charles James Canty, Jr. was born on April 28, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He transitioned to eternity on January 5, 2020, in Allen, Texas.  Charles attended Frederick Douglas High School and graduated from Bordentown Manual Training Industrial School in Bordentown, New Jersey. He went on to enlist in the United States Navy and served his country until being honorably discharged. Charles also attended Eckels College of Mortuary Science where he graduated with an Associate...

Willie Davis (David) Roberts began his earthly journey on October 10, 1963, in Royse City, Texas. His transitioned to eternity with his Lord on January 5, 2020, in Dallas, Texas.  Willie graduated from Community High School in Nevada, Texas. He went on to enjoy a longtime career in truck driving and retired from Ryder Trucking.  He married the love of his life, Mary, on August 21, 1993. The two remained united in holy matrimony until his...

Janet Marie McCoy Lindsey was born on December 31, 1948, in East St. Louis, Illinois. After a life filled with many blessings, she transitioned to eternity with her Lord on January 2, 2020, in McKinney, Texas.  Janet was the second of seven children born to Charles McCoy and Mary Louise O'Neal McCoy. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967 and went on to begin her career with the United States Postal Service in St. Louis. She also worked as a claims processor at Blue Cross...

Patrick Neil Shannon was born on September 17, 1958 in Amarillo, Texas. He passed away on January 2, 2020, at his home in Garland, Texas.  Patrick was a die maker and an experienced machinist. He worked for Microforms, Inc. for 30 years.  Among many hobbies, Patrick loved spending time with friends and family. He also delighted in fishing and hunting, as well as playing golf. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Shannon, and his...

Steven LeClinton Smith was born on February 1, 1985, and transitioned on December 29, 2019. Steven graduated from North Mesquite High School. He went on to attend the University of Texas. From there, he attended Eastfield College where he earned an Associate Degree in Business. Steven enjoyed a career as a Corporate Recruiter at Caliber Home Loans.  Affectionately regarded as "Steve", Steven delighted in sports and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Most of all, he loved...

Corbin Wesley Shouse passed away on December 28, 2019, after a brief illness at the age of 90. He was born in Picher, Oklahoma, on October 1, 1929. He obtained a chemical engineering degree from The University of Oklahoma in 1951. After working for a brief time at Union Carbide in Texas City, Wes served in the Army during the Korean War as a researcher at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver. During that time, Wes met and married Marcia Ingram. They had a very happy,...

On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, Gary Owen Bratcher, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 71.  On this most holy Christmas Eve, he returned to the ranks of the heavenly angels.  Gary was born on January 29, 1948 in Billings, Montana to Clarence B. and Charlotte Milam Bratcher.  Gary spent much of his youth in the beautiful Montana countryside, playing outside and helping with chores at his grandparents' ranch and camping and water skiing with...

Velma Marie Polk Thomas was born on January 12, 1929, in Rice, Texas, to Frank Polk, Sr. and Mettie Polk. She was the fourth of seven children: Katherine "Mama Kitty" Watts, Bertha Ford, Harris Odell Polk, twins Velma and Vess Polk, Jean Black, and Vinnie Mae Elias. Velma grew up and attended school in Corsicana, Texas, where she graduated from G.W. Jackson High School. Velma was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church and later First Independent Baptist Church in...

  Lennis Hailey, Jr. was born on May 2, 1954, in Corsicana, Texas. He transitioned to eternity on December 16,2019, in Dallas, Texas.  Affectionately regarded as “Whistle”, Lennis graduated from L.V. Berkner High School in 1972. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served until he was honorably discharged. Whistle then traveled around living a short time in Washington D.C., New York, and California before deciding that Texas was home. Whistle...

Carolyn Williams McCloud was born on June 24, 1947, in Tallahassee, Florida. Surrounded by her loving family, she transitioned to eternity with her Lord and Savior on December 12, 2019, in Murphy, Texas.  Carolyn attended Florida A&M University where she earned her undergraduate degree. She went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Carolyn enjoyed over 40 years of employment with Dallas Independent School...