Portrait of Lajuana Ann Stipp Giles

Lajuana Ann Stipp Giles

, Texas

Lajuana Ann Stipp Giles, age 88, of Texarkana, Texas, went to her reward Sunday, March 29, 2026, from a Texarkana, Texas nursing home. Lajuana was born April 21, 1937, in Texarkana, Texas to Marcellus Edwin Stipp and Geneva Durham Stipp. She was honored that she went to Liberty School, graduated from Texas High and remained close to her classmates all of her life.Lajuana attended East Texas State and was a graduate of North Texas University. Lajuana taught elementary students for 30 years: in McLeod School, Liberty-Eylau Elementary, at Miller Grade School and Atlanta Primary in Atlanta, Texas. Lajuana joined the Methodist church when she married Bobby Allday and was a member of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church at the time of her death.Talented and creative, many of Lajuana’s loved ones have tokens of her talents. Lajuana always had a project going: needle arts, painting or some craft or green thumb…

Portrait of Dolores  Sue Brown

Dolores Sue Brown

, Texas

Dolores Sue Brown, age 84, of Queen City, Texas, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born July 8, 1941 in Cass County, Texas to Truitt and Olivia Carter McCasland. Dolores was a Christian by faith and loved the Lord with her whole heart. Her world revolved around her grandchildren and she spoiled them every chance she got.Dolores is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Q. Brown; sister, Glynda Turner; brother, Larry Truitt; and her parents.She is survived by her daughter, Angie Tyson and husband Paul of Atlanta, Texas; two grandchildren, Lizanne Tyson, Carter Tyson; three great grandchildren, Weslynn Tyson, Walker Tyson, Silas Swanson; and a host of other family and friends.Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Salem Cemetery, under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Gene Weerts officiating.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make…

Portrait of Jeff Fredrick Birdsong

Jeff Fredrick Birdsong

, Texas

Jeff Fredrick Birdsong, a lifelong resident of Linden, Texas, was a man deeply rooted in family, hard work, and the outdoors.Jeff dedicated many years of his life working at Lone Star Steel, where he built not only a career but lasting friendships through his strong work ethic and steady presence.He is survived by his loving daughter, April Kenward (Robert), and his cherished granddaughters, Reighann Lockett, Madalynn Price, Logan Kenward and Karley Kenward. He is also survived by his sisters, Rebecca Terry (John), Susan Hall; niece, Jennifer Jones (James); nephews, Michael Terry (Jackie), Daniel Terry (Brittney); great nieces, Kaitlynn Jones (Ethan), Kylee Terry; great nephews, Wesley Jones, Duke Terry and Jackson Terry.He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Louise Birdsong, Deborah Birdsong, April’s mother and his brother in law, Ken Hall.Jeff was a devoted fan of the Texas Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys, rarely missing a chance to…

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