Author: Rebecca Smith

  • Brooke Dyer

    Brooke Dyer

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    Date of Birth

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    May 1, 1991

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    Date of Death

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    July 17, 2020

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    Location

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    Little Rock, Arkansas

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Brooke Layne Dyer was born May 1, 1991 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Slayde Dyer and Michelle (Dyer) Tackett. Brooke had an infectious smile and bright eyes that you were immediately drawn to. She was a strong, kind and giving person. Brooke was so excited to meet her unborn child, Baby Olivia. They are now safe in the arms of the Lord together.

    Brooke was preceded in death by her father Slayde Dyer. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter Addyson Cunningham, her mother Michelle Tackett and step father Preston, her sister Brittany Dyer, grandparents Linda Dyer (Cliff Kuykendall), her grandmother Wanda Dean, and her aunt Leah Cox (Evan), and a host of family and friends that loved her so much.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Rebecca Reynolds King

    Rebecca Reynolds King

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    Date of Birth

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    September 21, 1985

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    Date of Death

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    April 11, 2020

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    Location

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    Harker Heights, Texas

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Rebecca Leigh King, 34, and her unborn child, Alexandra Paige Swank, of Harker Heights, TX left to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

    Rebecca was born in El Paso, Texas on September 21, 1985 and graduated from Irvin High School one year early in 2003. She joined the military in 2008 and served at Ft. Drum, NY. After military service, Rebecca furthered her education by earning her Bachelor of Arts and a master’s degree in Business Administration & Human Resources Management from Ashford University. She later attended Walden University where she earned her Doctorate in Business Administration.

    Rebecca had previously worked as a real estate agent with BHGRE Bradfield Properties of Harker Heights. Rebecca maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her studies and graduated Summa Cum Laude at Ashford University. She was a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, the Salute Veterans Honor Society and Sigma Alpha Pi. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist church where she was saved in 1999.

    Rebecca is survived by her son, Caiden King; parents Janet Reynolds and Jim Reynolds of El Paso; grandmother, Lillian Heller of El Paso; sister, Amber Plantaz, wife of Kris Plantaz of El Paso; brother, Daniel Reynolds, of El Paso, husband to Sanja Rosevska Reynolds, of Macedonia, and many aunts, uncles and cousins most of who reside in El Paso.

    She was preceded in death by her beloved grandfather, Emil Eric Heller, II of El Paso.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Ashley Totten

    Ashley Totten

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    Date of Birth

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    September 2, 1987

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    Date of Death

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    April 18, 2021

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    Location

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    Stafford, Virginia

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    Cause of Death

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    COVID-19

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Ashley Gayle Totten, 33, of Stafford, Virginia and her unborn child, Amiya Nevaeh Totten, unexpectedly left this earthly life on Sunday, April 18, 2021, from complications related to Covid19. They have departed from this life to receive their wings among the angels and find a home beside Our Lord Jesus Christ.

    She was such a beautiful and caring individual. She obtained her PCA and deeply loved caring for the elderly. She was outgoing, carefree, a genuine soul and free spirit. She was a presence that lit up the entire room. The Belle of the Ball, the Social Butterfly. Ashley had an unconditional love for her daughter Briana and she was happily looking forward to bringing her second child Amiyah, into this world. Ashley was adored by many and loved by all. Her smile was comforting and her laugh was truly contagious. She will be missed deeply and forever have a place in our hearts.

    Ashley is survived by her daughter, Briana Rae Totten; her parents, Okey Ray Totten Jr. (Lynn) & Cheryl Lee Stafford (Robert); her step mother, Candice M. Choiniere; and her grandparents, Hazel R. Totten, Okey & Grace Totten Sr., Woodrow & Patty Beach.

    She will also be greatly missed by her siblings, Tonya N. Totten, Amber R. Totten, Lindsay F. Stafford, Jessica M. Hicks, Robert G. Stafford III, Matthew W. Stafford, Joshua L. Cornwell and Jocelyn L. Cornwell; and nieces and nephews, Ethan, Kaelyn, Baylee, Haleigh, Brantley, Madelynn, Bryson & Mckenleigh. Ashley also leaves behind numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins to cherish her memory.

    John 14:1-3

    Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe and trust in God; believe and trust also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Crystal Cleverly Wilhite

    Crystal Cleverly Wilhite

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    Date of Birth

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    April 20, 1984

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    Date of Death

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    February 22, 2017

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    Location

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    Hawthorne, California

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    Cause of Death

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    Pulmonary Embolism

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Crystal earned her M.A. in educational studies with a focus in counseling at Loyola Marymount University in 2016, and she earned her B.S. in sports and health sciences at American Military University in Virginia. Prior to joining the LMU staff in 2012, she worked in the automotive industry and in the U.S. Army. She also volunteered at local community colleges to support veteran students, lead workshops, and provide general counseling.

    Crystal Wilhite passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from complications related to premature labor from a surrogacy pregnancy. She left behind her husband, Aaron; their two sons; her parents; siblings and many other loved ones.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Lydia Guion Cox

    Lydia Guion Cox

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    Date of Birth

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    November 17, 1987

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    Date of Death

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    July 18, 2021

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    Location

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    Saraland, Alabama

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    Cause of Death

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    Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Lydia Katherine Cox, age 33, of Saraland, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Lydia was born November 17, 1987. Lydia was a loving , devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Her laugh and smile were infectious and she was loved by all who knew her. She received her Master’s Degree in Spanish and had a passion for the language as well as her students. Lydia always had a passion for giving of herself.

    She passed away during childbirth. Being a surrogate mother was on her bucket list. She wanted to give the gift of a child to a couple that would otherwise never experience parenthood. During this journey, Lydia bonded and her entire family bonded closely with the chosen couple. Lydia did indeed give the gift of a son and accomplished this bucket list item. She will forever be loved and cherished.

    Lydia leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband Trey Cox, her children Kingston Barnes, Dominic Garcia, Carlos Garcia and Logan Cox. She also leaves behind her father Stephen Johnson, Dad Dennis Guion and mother Anne Nachod and countless loving family members and friends.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Support Her Family

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Gloria Sabra

    Gloria Sabra

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    Date of Birth

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    August 5, 1991

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    Date of Death

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    March 14, 2025

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    Location

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    Hollywood, Florida

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    Who She Was

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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