Obituaries

02-17-1951 to 02-27-2024

Kency Roberson was born and raised in Arcadia, Louisiana, under the watchful eye of his beautiful mother, Ruby Bailey. He later relocated to Texas, remaining until he took flight and returned to his heavenly home.

Kency shared his childhood with five brothers and two sisters and received his formal education from Arcadia School District. During his life, he worked various jobs in construction. After many years of helping to create some of Texas’s beautiful roadways, he retired in 2022 from the Fluor Corporation.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, coin collecting, hunting, dabbling with electronics, and studying God’s Word.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Bailey, one sister, Eula, and three brothers: Johnny, Sammie Jr., and Willie.

He leaves to cherish his memories of his wife, Velma Roberson of Terrell, TX

Five daughters: Chaun’cy Gipson and Calandra Roberson of Dallas, TX; D’borah Roberson of Arlington, TX; Chaynon Roberson and Cecily Malone of Terrell, Texas, and two sons, Kency Roberson, Jr. of Minnesota; and Chad Roberson of Terrell, TX.

One sister, Jesse Faye of Gibsland, LA, and two brothers, Clinton (Pat) of Dallas, TX, and Ray of Los Angeles, CA, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Services: Public Viewing 1 to 5pm March 6, 2024, DuBose Funeral Home.

Homegoing Service: Thursday, March 7 @11:00 AM, DuBose Funeral Home Chapel

January 28, 1957 to February 2, 2024

Jannette Kennedy Brumsey was born January 28, 1957 in Terrell, Tx to the Parentage of Willie T. Kennedy Sr. and Neatha Mae Cathcart Kennedy.

Jannette attended Terrell High School and graduated in the Class of 1975.
She received her Medical Certification in Los Angeles, California.

She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Shiloh Baptist Church.
After marrying Henry Brumsey, they joined Bethlehem BC under the leadership of Rev. R.E. Rollerson Jr. until her death.

She leaves to celebrate her homegoing one brother, Carl Kennedy, one Sister, Annette Accommodo (Michael), two daughters; Sonya,Lynn Kennedy, Tonya Annette Kennedy. One Special grandson, Reginald D. Rogers and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Public Viewing: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 5-7 pm at DuBose Funeral Home
Services: Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Bethlehem BC – Terrell, Texas

Bridget Deckard-Green was born on 6/10/1962 in Terrell, TX to the parents
of Rev. Willie C. Deckard Sr. and Fredia Mae Deckard. Bridget was the 2nd
of 5 children. Bridget joined Jesus Revival Center at a very young age under
the leadership of Rev. Johnny Jones and currently under the leadership
Bishop Earl Mingo.

Bridget was a graduate of Terrell High School, class of 1980. She then
continued her education at SouthWestern Christian College. Bridget later
married Marvin E. Green and was the mother of Jaylon Deckard and
Stepmother of Mitoya Green.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. Green; parents, Rev.
Willie C. Deckard Sr. and Fredia Mae Deckard; one sister, Laurette Johnson
She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jaylon Deckard (Briana); one
grandchild, Miana; one Aunt, Glorise Hooper; three brothers, Willie Jr.
“Buster”, Van, and Jonathan “Jon” Deckard; one sister, Sheila Deckard; two
nephews, QJ Mack, and Kiki Morris; one niece, Nish Deckard-Lewis
(Julian); one special niece, Kaisha Hooper “Pooh”; one great-niece, Sarai
and a host of relatives and friends.

Services: Saturday, January 20, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Jesus Revival Center-Terrell, Tx
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery

February 10, 1966 to December 26, 2023

On February 10, 1966, to the parentage of Clarence A. Graham, Sr and Sadie M. Taylor,
Clarence A. Graham Jr. lovingly known to many as “Punkin”, was born. He was the only boy and the middle child of this blessed union.

As a young child, he professed his life to Christ at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Marcus C. Barron. In his adult life, he attended the Union Valley Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral guidance of the late Rev. Marcus C. Barron and now under Rev. Edward Johnson.

Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Sadie Graham. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Carol; daughter, Quindrea (Kira); step-daughter, Wendi; grandchildren, Greg, Tamia, Laquint, and Londyn; two sisters, Samantha Smith and April (Christopher) Rose; special friend/brother, Kenneth Henderson; and loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and a caring community in Stallings Addition.

Clarence attended elementary and high school in the Terrell ISD. He was a graduate of the
Terrell High School Class of 1984. He attended trade school through the National Education Center for several months as an Electronic Technician.

During his occupational career, he worked at ITW Paslode for several years until the company closed. He then decided to be self-employed in lawn care and handyman services. He provided good, honest work throughout the Stallings Addition Community and parts of Terrell for several years until his parents took ill, and he became the primary caregiver for them. Clarence took pride in being an upstanding citizen of the community, a dedicated friend, and always helping others.

Service: Saturday, December 30, 2023 @ 12:00 Noon Union Valley BC-Terrell, Texas
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery- Elmo, Texas

February 22, 1952 to December 03, 2023

Ms. May Helen Martin, long time resident of Terrell, Texas passed on December 03, 2023 in Forney, Tx. Ms. May Martin was loved by many who knew in the Terrell Community. She leaves to cherish her memories with a host of family, friends and loved ones.

12-09-1981  to 11-08-2023

Robert Edward Kennedy of Terrell, Texas, was born to the
parentage of Carolyn Moss on December 9, 1981, in Garland, Texas. He departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Robert was a proud graduate of Terrell High School and accepted Christ at an early age. He was employed at Edward Jones for many years. Robert was a good Chef and the best yard man. He was well-known around the town for his contagious smile and conversation.

He was preceded in death by his loving brother, Mark Kennedy, beautiful niece, Makayla Salters, and father, James Earl Moss. Robert leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Carolyn Moss; brothers, Eddie Kennedy, Luther Kennedy Crawford, Marquiese Kennedy, and JaMicheal Trotter; one sister, Sasha Moss; brother-in-law, Cordell Holbert; nephews, Carmelo Kennedy, Cuttino Kennedy, Camrone Kennedy, Nathaniel Kennedy, Karlito
Robinson; nieces, Capri Kennedy, Camiya Kennedy, Jamya Salters; special aunt, Wanda Jackson, Norma Womack; one uncle, Steward Womack; special cousin’s, Barbara Wade Womack Hardin, Brenda Myers, Ashley Jackson, Niceey Cosby, Sabrina Hardin, Ashly Womack, LaToya Jones, Tiffanie Turner, Tesheena Collier, Tenisha Collier, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services:  Saturday, November 18, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

First Baptist Church

403 N. Catherine St. – Terrell, Tx 75160

Burial:  New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell

May 13, 1939  to October 24, 2023

Thelma Faye Smith birth name “Carla Dean” was born on May 13, 1939, to the late Clyntell McArthur Smith and Verdyce Ophelia West Grimble. She attended Terrell Schools in Terrell, Texas until she later moved to Houston, Texas where she completed her education at Booker T. Washington High School and attended Texas Southern University. Thelma Faye is preceded in death by her father, Clyntell Smith; mother, Mrs. Verdyce O. Grimble; stepfather, Mr. Hansel I. Grimble, sister, Arthur (Audrey) Vernice Smith Powell; son-in-law Rev. Lee A. Denson; and her only nephew, Milton Jerome Powell, Jr.

She accepted Christ at an early age at Bethlehem Baptist Church and when the family moved to Houston, they became members of Damascus Baptist Church. As a young adult, she decided to move back to Terrell to be close to her grandmother, Roberta Simon, and reunited with Bethlehem Baptist Church. It was also in Terrell that she met and married L.C. Burnette. Thelma Faye was a hard worker, even as a college student at Texas Southern University, she had great work ethics. Her first job was working in a jewelry store where she had an eye looking at jewelry and could identify real diamonds. She began her career at Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital in Dallas, Texas, as a mental health therapist aide working with adolescents, who adored her.

Thelma Faye had fond memories of Timberlawn, which is where she met her co-worker, Beatrice Murphy, who became her good friend and traveling buddy. After many years of service at Timberlawn, she made the decision to work closer to home, and accepted a position at Terrell State Hospital where she worked until she retired in 1999. Thelma Faye was very devoted and engaged in the community. She loved working with young teenagers and became a Girl Scout Cadet Leader in her community. She was the President of the Faithful Few, under her leadership, she was very instrumental in initiating their annual hat show where ladies wore their glamorous hats and the funds raised offered scholarships twice a year to high school seniors. The organization also assisted with providing bereaved families with dinner after funeral services and supported a family in need with Christmas gifts annually. Thelma Faye was also a member of the Mission Sisters and Women’s Ministry at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Her faithfulness and devotion extended beyond her work and church life which was proven with her long-lasting friendship with Kenneth Morrow (cousin), Mary Ann Brown (friend), and Walter Ruth Washington (cousin); a testament to the fact that relationships mattered. They remained close friends until separated by death. Thelma Faye favorite pastimes were traveling and playing card games with family and friends, going to the casinos, watching Wheel of Fortune and ABC World News Tonight with David Muir. She was a crossword puzzle guru, there was not a puzzle she did not solve. She leaves to cherish her memory forever her daughters, Verdeese Ophelia Carr, Teresa Carr Davis (Cecil), Sharon Denese Burnette, and Audrea Burnette Denson; ten (10) grandchildren: Quincy LaRay Carr, Adrian Machelle Darby (Mark), Gary Don Hampton, Jr. (Alisa), Andralesia Victoria Denson (Chris), Alexandria Vaney Denson, Jade D’Andrea Zachery, and Deondray Tyrone Kennedy; three (3) great granddaughters: Jasmine, London and Nariah Darby; and two (2) great grandsons: A’maree and Carsyn Doss, niece, Josie James Hamilton, two (2) grand nieces, BreeAngela Hamilton and Malon Jisele Powell, cousins, Colvin Blanford (Margaret) and Maggie Reid, William Lawrence Drake, Mildred Smith, special family friend, Myrtle Polk and a host of other family and friends

Services:  Public Viewing:  Friday October 03, 2023  from 5-7 PM

Celebration Service: Saturday, October 4, 2023 11:00 AM                                                     Bethlehem BC-500 S. Rockwall Ave.  Terrell, Texas

Burial:  New Oakwood Cemetery – Terrell, Texas

11-17-1960 to 10-13-2023

Benny O’Keith Lampkin, was born in Terrell, Texas, on November 17, 1960, to the parentage of the late Florence Williams-Lampkin and Charles W. Surrell. Benny attended school in Terrell and is a 1981 graduate of Terrell High School. During high school, he was a member of the Terrell Tiger football team and was a starter his freshman, sophomore, and junior years. Due to a neck injury, he could not play during his senior year. After, high school Benny attended Trinity Valley Community College. Benny later played semi-professional football with the Dallas Outlaws. Benny was married to Fatima Adams and to this union, he helped rear two stepchildren.

Benny was a member of Freedom To Worship Church under the leadership of Pastor Rodney Dean. Mr. Lampkin worked for Terrell ISD for 30 years, retiring at the end of the
2022-23 school year due to his health. Benny loved serving the students of Terrell ISD and looked at them as his own. He was a father figure to many students in the school and
community over the last 30 years. Benny also worked for Wal-Mart distribution center for 16 years. He would work with the students at Terrell High and then work at Wal-Mart distribution until the wee hours of the morning. Benny also served as a referee at the ExCel Center, and as a Lifeguard at the Terrell City Pool.

Benny was an avid football fan. During football season you could find him at the stadium watching a football game. Benny would travel to see his great nephews who played college
football. He leaves to cherish his memories: children, Brandon and Brittney Williams; brothers, Clyde Lampkin of Garland, Texas, Jackie Lampkin (Brenda), Ricky Lampkin, Lerrie
Lampkin (Kenetra); sister, Ceola Davis (Danny) of Terrell; brother-in-law, Charles Malone (Terrell); aunt, Margaret Gray of Garland, Texas; and host of nieces, nephews, and
friends. Special work friends: Shelia Jackson, Monique Jobe, and Marvin Sedberry.

Services: Public Viewing: 6-8 Shiloh Baptist Church-321 Frank St.
Homegoing Celebration: Sat, October 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church – Terrell, Texas
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery-Elmo