Obituaries

Formerly known as “JD” entered eternal rest Tuesday, April 26, 2024 in Dallas Texas. Mr. Holliman was a loving husband of Linda F. Holliman. He resided in Terrell where he never met a stranger and was loved by all who were blessed to have met him.

JD was preceded in death by his parents Rosie L. Holliman, Lester C. Holliman and BennyWhited; his uncle Tim Howard; his brothers Carl Holliman, and Lessie Holliman, and his sister in-laws Glenda Holliman and Annetta Holliman. He leaves to mourn Wife Linda Holliman; daughter Renee (Kelly)Evans of DeSoto, Tx; Son Robert (Djuna) Holliman of Racine, Special mention of Grand-daughters Ericka Holliman, DejahHolliman, grandsons Antony Holliman, Dustin Holliman, Resaun Holliman, Rodrick Holliman, Jonathan (Cheyenne) Holliman-McKenzie; along with a very long list of great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Though all are not named, all names are forever written in his heart eternally.

Services:  Saturday, May 4, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

DuBose Funeral Home Chapel

Burial:  DFW National Cemetery – May 10, 2024 @ 10:00 AM

07-06-1936  to 04-15-2024

Shirley Ruth Henderson-Jones, born to the parentage of Turner Henderson and Lula Tennison Henderson, was born on July 6, 1936 in Terrell, Texas. She had 10 siblings. She was a graduate of Burnett High School, the class of 1956. In December of 1955 she married Russell Jones, Jr., and to their union, eight (8) children were born. Shirley accepted Christ at an early age at the Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. W.G. Shepherd. She joined the New Hope Baptist Church in 1969 under the pastorate of Rev. M.E. Johnson, where she served faithfully until her health began to fail.

Shirley found a great deal of pleasure in pursuing her favorite pastimes of gardening, sewing, crocheting, and word puzzles, to name a few. She took sewing classes from Mrs. Sherman at SWCC and became an accomplished seamstress, even making most of her children’s clothing. She was also an amazing cook. She was the legendary babysitter for the entire south Terrell community, raising or helping raise at least two generations of children, in addition to her own. Shirley was a warrior/fighter/walking miracle. On March 4th 2014 her heart stopped while she was in Lake Pointe Hospital. After almost 20 minutes, she was resuscitated and showed no signs of injury or brain damage. She lived the next ten years living life, and that more abundantly. She went on two cruises, trips to the cabins with her entire family and numerous other activities. She was a lady of elegance. Every other week she had standing appointments to get their hair and nails “did”! She was called home on April 15th, 2024 after a lengthy illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Turner and Lula Henderson, her siblings Gloria Evans, James Earl Henderson and Charles Henderson. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 68 years, Russell Jones, Jr., her eight children, Harold (Marilyn), Larry, Sandra, Vincent (Donna), Rajah, Kennedy (Marcy), Collette (Gary) and Lynette (Darrell); her sisters, Gladys Davis, Ella Mae Wilson, and Freddie Estes, and her brothers, Clezell Henderson, Donald W. Henderson, Al Ray Henderson (Nellie), and Jessie L. Henderson. She leaves 17 grand children, 21 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. She also had two special adopted daughters, Arlena Jones and Erma (Lois) Jones.

Services:  Public Viewing, April 19 from 6-8 New Hope BC – Terrell

  HomeGoing Celebration: April 20, 2024 @ 1:00 PM

 Shiloh BC – 321 Frank St.-Terrell, Texas

  Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell

05-08-1953  to  04-13-2024

Freddie Land III was born on May 8, 1953 with his twin brother Frankie to the
parentage of Fred “Pete” and Betty Primus Land in Savannah, GA.
Freddie attended Terrell Public Schools and graduated from El Centro College with
an Associate Degree.

In his youth, Freddie attended Mount Olive Baptist Church. After he accepted
Christ, he became a minister at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Terrell, two other
times to Teresa Ellis and Rhonda Lynn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred “Pete” and Betty Primus Land,
brother, Linzell Land, two nephews, Steven Land, and Steven Cathcart.
He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Tamekya (Anthony); caregiver and
first wife, Barbara; grandsons, Demond King and Taji Small; twin brother, Frankie;
6 sisters, Johnnie Mae, Betty, Judy (Charlie), Carolyn, Sandra (Al), and Mary; a
special friend, Peggy Evans, and a host of relatives and friends.

Services:  Public Viewing Friday, April 19, 2024  5 to 7:  DuBose Funeral Home                 Funeral Services:  Sat, April 20 @ 12:00 PM- Mt. Olive BC-Terrell,TX

11-16-1983 to 04-11-2024
Biographical Sketch

DATE OF BIRTH……………………………………November 16, 1983
MOTHER……………………………………………..Brenda D. Mendosa
FATHER…………………………………………………Bruce W. Mendosa
CHURCH……………………………………Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
SCHOOL…………………………………………….Terrell Public Schools
Kim Dawson Modeling Agency
DATE OF DEATH………………………………………….April 11, 2024
Those left to cherish her memories:
DAUGHTERS……………………………………Katrina, Khloe, Kaylee
BROTHER…………………………………………….Brandon Mendosa (Becca)
HOST of Aunties, Uncles, other relatives, and friends.

Service: Friday, April 19, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Bethlehem BC-Terrell, Tx
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery

Annette Kennedy Accommodo was born a triplet on January 28, 1957, in
Terrell, Texas to the parentage of Willie T. Kennedy Sr .and Neatha Mae
Cathcart Kennedy. Annette was married to the love of her life, Michael
Accommodo for 19 wonderful years. Annette had one son, Tavares
(Jennifer) with one grandchild, though married they shared a son,
Steven (Molly) and daughter, Melissa (Josh) with 4 grandchildren.
Annette Kennedy Accommodo attended Terrell High School and
graduated in the Class of 1975 in Terrell, Texas. Annette worked as an Art
Teacher for the Rehabilitation Department for Terrell State Hospital for
26 years and 6 months, retiring in January 2024.

She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Shiloh Baptist Church.
Annette later became a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church under the
leadership of Rev. R. E. Rollerson. Jr. until her death.

Annette was preceded in death by her father and mother, Rev. Willie T.
Kennedy, Sr. and Neatha Mae Cathcart Kennedy; 3 brothers, Willie T.
Kennedy, Jr., Danny Kennedy, Gary Kennedy; 4 sisters, Peggy Bryant,
Linda Jones, Lynnette Hill, and Jannette Kennedy Brumsey.
She leaves to celebrate her homegoing, one brother Carl Kennedy, her
husband Michael Accommodo, two sons Tavares (Jennfer), Steven
(Molly), and daughter Melissa (Josh), 5 special grandchildren Asher, Kyle,
Megan, Olivia, and Lyla; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other
relatives, and friends.

Services: Saturday, April 20, 1024 @ 11:00 AM
Bethlehem BC-Terrell,Tx
No Public Viewing

07-10-1975 to 03-16-2024

Keishun “Footney” Levinci King was born July 10, 1975, in Los Angeles, California to
the parentage of the late Travis Dell King and Mary Louise Brumsey King.
He attended Terrell Independent School District and Terrell Christian Academy.
Keishun attended trucking school and obtained his CDL’s. Keishun worked at Terrell
State Hospital, ADT, and Star Transportation to name a few.

Footney, as he was affectionately known, was loved by everyone he met. Keishun was
a man of many trades and skills but cars and car audio was his passion. If you needed
to know anything about a car or needed someone to install your car audio system, he
was your guy. Keishun was also the life of the party, he enjoyed hanging around his
close friends and loved making others laugh. In fact, he loved to impersonate the late
great comedian Bernie Mac.

Keishun, “Footney” was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. He accepted
Christ at an early age. As a child, he loved to attend church at West End Church Christ
with his childhood friend Richard King Jr.

Keishun, “Footney” is preceded in death by his parents, Travis Dell King and Mary
Louise Brumsey King.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his partner, Kiwana Johnson; Sons, Darius &
Keibriyan King, Keiundre & Ka’Mauri Johnson, Ashton & Trenton Dunn; daughters,
Kiamber & Keiara King, and Ka’Morah Johnson; Siblings, Kathy Brumsey and Kirk
(Tammy) King; Nephews, Dr. Jay L. McCullar (Yolanda), who he treated like a younger
brother, Jammal McCullar, Jarrod McCullar (Leticia), Jaderrick McCullar, and Dante
King, Nieces, Chelsea and Aleah King. Aunts, Sara and Lynnette Brumsey; Uncle,
Carlton Brumsey; and a host of cousins. Special cousins, Jimmy Keith Callans and
Herman Newsome; and a host of special friends he considered family. Our beloved
Keishun loved and cared for them all.

Services: Public Viewing; Friday, March 29, 2024 5-7 @Funeral Home
Homegoing Service: Sat, March 30, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Bethlehem BC-Terrell, Texas
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell

11-13-1975 to 02-10-2024

Adebukola Idowu Owoniyi was born on November 13th 1975 to the family of deacon Kolawole Bisoje Ogunfuye and Deaconess Mary Olabisi Ogunfuye. She was the fouth of seven children to the her parents.

She was married in the year May 5, 2000 to Mr. Adedoyin John Owoniyi in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The Marriage was fruitful and blessed with 5 children, 3 boys, and 2 girls.

Adebukola Idowu passed away on February 10th 2024 in Canada.
She leaves many to cherish her life and memories.
Children: Son, Oluwaferanmi (Jedidiah) Owoniyi-USA: Daughter, Oluwadunmininu (Jemimah) Owoniyi-USA; Son, Oluwasemilore (Michael) Owoniyi-USA; Daughter, Oluwamisimi Owoniyi-USA; Son, Oluwagbotemi (Bo) Owoniyi-USA.
Siblings: Sister, Mrs. Adejoke Smith-Ogunbanjo-USA; Brother Mr. Kehinde Ogunfuye-Belgium: Brother Mr. Abisola Alaba Ogunfuye-Nigeria; Sister Mrs. Adebola Akinyemi-London; Sister Mrs. Omotolani Adeyele-Nigeria. And a host of aunts, uncles cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Grave Side Services: Saturday, March 9, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell

01-25-1982 to 03-05-2024

His Last Rodeo, Cowboy Up!!!!!!

Arthronel LaTrent Scruggs, the son of Aaron and Jennifer Scruggs, was born in
Dallas, Texas on January 25, 1982. He was the ONLY son and oldest of four children
and had three sisters. He accepted Christ at an early age. He attended and
graduated from Terrell High School, Class of 2001. As a child he attended Highland
Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. James Richardson and later
walked down the street to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of
Rev. Sammy D. Willis.

Arthronel was one of the hardest working men and the best to ever do it with a
charming personality and contagious smile. He worked at The Terrell State
Hospital, Paul’s Oil Station, and Angel’s Welding Company. He eventually started
his own business, Scrubby’s Mobile welding until his health prevented him to
continue. He had a passion for both fishing and hunting. Thona spent most of his
weekends in Atlanta, TX camping in his camper and hunting wild boar and deer.
Most importantly, he loved hard, and his family was his entire world.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leroy and Virginia (Sunshine)
Hornage, Rev. Fordie and Mamie Willis, and Rev. Charlie Scruggs.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Jennifer; father, Aaron; his wife,
Shamekia; two sons, Jarrius and Jaylen; one daughter, Harlee; three sisters, Toya
and Danielle both of Terrell, Texas, Ashley (John) Carrington of Palm Harbor,
Florida; seven nieces and nephews, Ja’Kayla, Brian, John, Jeremiah, Ja’Nielle, Jared,
and Toi; god-brothers, Neil and Dawonya Tucker; special cousins, Nikki Valencia
and Bobby White; special daughter, Terriana Pickron, and a host of cousins, aunts,
uncles, friends, and many other relatives.

Services: Public Viewing: Friday, March 15, from 6-8 PM DuBose Funeral Home
Saturday, March 16, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
First Baptist Church-Terrell-TX
Burial: Fairview Cemetery-Elmo

01-03-1957 to 03-11-2024

Mr. Keith Rowland Dansby, born on January 3, 1957 passed away early on the morning of March 11, 2024, with his family standing by his side. He will be missed by his wife, Patricia Dansby and children. He leaves a host of other relatives to continue his legacy.

Services: Memorial Service is Schedule for later a date:

08-24-956 to 02-27-2024

Reginald “Reg” Wayne Pegram, son of the late Willie Pegram, Sr. and Fannie Roberson Pegram, was born on August 24, 1956 in Terrell, TX. Reg accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church as a child. He attended the public schools of Terrell ISD where he graduated in 1974. He was a student athlete during this time and played basketball and football. He attended Henderson County Junior College briefly on a football scholarship, followed by Abilene Christian College. He then attended and graduated from Prairie View A&M University.

Reg was united in holy matrimony to Cynthia “Gail” Pegram in June of 1980. A love story that her mother, Dorothy, set into motion. Reg and Gail settled in Terrell and were members of Bethlehem Baptist Church under the guidance of Reverend Richard E. Rollerson.

Reg served as a police officer for the Dallas Police Department for 27 years. He was also a very active member of his community. He faithfully served his community through his volunteer work with the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department, Terrell Economic Development Committee, Renaissance Club, Terrell Parks Board, and the Terrell ISD School Board. His goal was to help to make Terrell a desirable place for people to want to live. Reg was also a member of the Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame.

Reg was a very kind and loving man that had a servant’s heart and wanted people to know the goodness of God. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help others in any way that he could. He also loved to laugh and spend time with his family.

Reg was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Fannie Pegram.

His beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of his loved ones: his wife- Gail Pegram; his children- Ajuan “Nikki” Thomas, Daphanie Gilbert (Ryan), and Reginald “Reggie” Pegram II; sister- Anita Hubbard; brothers- Ronald Pegram and Will Pegram (Renee); grandchildren- Japheth Thomas, Kyler Granville-Gilbert, Ryan “Deuce” Gilbert II, Aliyah Gilbert, Lailah Gilbert, Rainah Gilbert, and Ryleigh Pegram; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Services: Public Viewing: Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 5 to 7pm – Bethlehem BC-Terrell.

Homegoing Services: Friday, March 8, 2024 @12pm-Bethlehem BC-500 S. Frances St. Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell