7-03-1937 to 11-24-2025
Public Viewing: Friday, November 28, 2025
6:00 to 8:00
Union Valley BC-Terrell
Life Celebration: Saturday, November 29, 2025
12:00 Noon
Union Valley BC-Terrell
1241 CR 303-Terrell, Tx
Burial: Old Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell
01-06-1943 to 11-12-2025
Mr. Charles (a.k.a.) “Charlie C” – “Suga”
Services: Public Viewing: Friday, November 21, 2025 from 5- 7
DuBose Funeral Home – 703 S Rockwall Ave, Terrell, Tx
Celebration: Saturday, November 22, 2025 @ 11:00 A.M.
Fourth Avenue Church of Christ
3220 Park Row Ave. - Dallas, Tx - 75210
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell,Tx
01-22-1948 to 11-03-2025
Service: Public Viewing, Friday, November 7, 2025 from 5-7
Little Flock BC – 704 E. Aimee St.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Little Flock BC 704 E. Aimee St.
Burial: Prairie View Cemetery-Forney, Tx
06-22-1944 to 10-31-2025
Service: Saturday, November 8, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
Beth Eden Baptist Church
1125 E. Redbird Ln – Dallas, Tx 75241
11-10-1947 to 10-19-2025
Service: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
Porter Temple CME
3223 Elsie Faye Heggins ST.
Dallas, Texas 75215
Pastor, Patti Moore
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell
09-04-1944 to 10-24-2025
Service: Public Viewing, Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 5-7 DuBose Funeral Home
Saturday, November 1, 2025 @11:00 AM
First Baptist Church Terrell 11:00 AM
403 North Catherine St. – Terrell, Texas 75160
Rev. Alfred Hall, Eulogist
Rev. Allarry Daniels, Officiant
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery
09-09-1937 to 10-5-2025
Services for Sis. Clemons are as follows
Public Viewing: Monday, October 13, 2025 from 5-8 pm
East Dallas Church of Christ
1015 S. Carroll Ave. – Dallas, TX 75223
Celebration: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
East Dallas Church of Christ
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery
Elmo, Texas
06-04-1944 to 09-21-2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life and homegoing of
Patsy Wright, a faithful servant of God, a devoted daughter, and a beloved member
of her family and community.
Patsy was educated in the Terrell Independent School District, where she completed
her schooling. From an early age, Patsy dedicated herself to serving others, and
she carried that spirit throughout her life. She was a woman of God, full of grace
and mercy, who treated everyone she met as family.
Known for her warm hospitality and her unmatched gift in the kitchen, Patsy
blessed many with her famous tea cakes and delicious enchiladas. Her hands not
only fed the body but also poured love and comfort into all who shared her table.
Patsy was the cherished daughter of the late Clara Wright-smith and Leon Wright,
and the treasured granddaughter of Zadie Holliness. She leaves to cherish her
memories: her loving cousin Bruce Heckard (Vee) of Tyler, her aunt Mark Estelle of
Forney, Texas, and her uncle Burney James Holliness.
Patsy was especially blessed to be cared for with extraordinary love and devotion
by Bruce Heckard and Vicki Anderson, whose tender care and selfless dedication
ensured she was surrounded by comfort and dignity throughout her journey. Their
compassion reflected the very heart of Christ.
Awaiting her in glory are her beloved parents, Leon Wright and Clara Wright, and
her grandmother, Zadie HOLLINESS, AN array of aunts, uncles and cousins who
welcomed her with open arms at the gates of Heaven.
Though our hearts will miss her, we rejoice knowing she has heard the words:
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
Matthew 25:23. Her legacy of love, faith, and family — and the example of care shown by those who stood beside her — will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her.
Services: Saturday October 4, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
St. Luke CME Church-Terrell, Texas
08-28-1943 to 09-27-2025
Mr. Robert Earl Mays was born to the parentage of the late Willie V. and Versie J. Mays on August 28, 1943 in Gastonia, Texas. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, one that we loved and knew was called from labor to reward, where he shall receive his crown of life. That was promised to all who faithfully serve our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Robert received his education at CartWright High School in 1961 in Wills Point, Texas. His passion was serving the metroplex with his yard work. He took pride in making sure his crew left your yard looking great. He chartered his bus to many different states.. He enjoyed traveling, spreading the gospel through song, and spending time with his family. He was everybody’s daddy, paw paw, and uncle.
His Christian journey began at Hardin Foundation under the leadership of his late uncle Willie E. Hardin, which is now Holy Temple COGIC on South Adelaide in Terrell, Texas. He later joined United COGIC under the leadership of his late uncle, Evangelist O.J. Mays. He served as Deacon, Choir President, he had many other duties. He was a member of The Heavenly Gates, a group founded by his father and uncles. He loved singing! Robert, his brothers, and cousins started their own group, The Gates of Paradise. They sang for over 50 years. We will miss those high notes that only he could sing.
Robert married Betty J. Gunter, September 28, 1963. To this union, 6 children were born. They were married 36 years. Later on, he married Lue Ella Tugwell. They were married 25 years. Robert E. Mays was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, two brothers, and two daughters. He leaves to cherish in his memory: his devoted wife, Lue Ella Mays; children, Robbie Mays Brumley, Keith (Carlotta) Mays, Sedrick E. Mays, and Kristy L. Mays; two brothers, Edward E. Mays, James (Annie) Mays; one sister, Emma (Norris) Hunt; his extended family, one daughter, Lakisha Glaspie; two sons, Corey (Jennifer) Tugwell, Brian Tugwell; 25 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and a host of other family and friends
Service: Public Viewing, Friday, October 3, 6-8
United COGIC – 901 S. Hattie St. – Terrell,Tx
Service Celebration: Sat, October 4, @ 12:00 PM
Rosehill COGIC – Terrell,Tx @ 12:00 PM
Burial: Shady Grove – Elmo
01-18-1948 to 09-11-2025
Benny Ray Ayers born and raised in Terrell, Texas. He leaves to cherish his memories with a number of family members.
Services: Monday, September 22, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
Bethlehem BC – Terrell, Texas
Burial: Wednesday, September 24 @ 2:30 PM
Veterans National Cemetery – Dallas,Tx