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Local obituaries for Smith County, Gregg County, Cherokee County, Henderson County, Burnet County, Bowie County and Dallas County in the state of Texas.

Vickie Lynn Clement

Vickie Lynn Clement

Jun 4, 2026

Vickie Lynn Hall Clement of Tyler, TX, 69, departed this life on Wednesday, June 4, 2026. Vickie was born on October 6, 1956 to Paul Hall, Sr., and Eunice Muse Hall as the youngest to three children.

Vickie attended John Tyler High School, graduating in 1975. She continued her education at Tyler Junior College in 1976, where she later earned her...

Arthur Lee Jackson

Arthur Lee Jackson

May 27, 2026

Arthur Lee Jackson, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. He fought a courageous battle with his health, but he never stopped thanking God for His goodness and singing his favorite gospel songs.

Arthur was born on January 25, 1936, to the late Elijah Sr. and Peniniah Jackson in Flint,...

Mary Evelyn Davis Norris

Mary Evelyn Davis Norris

May 20, 2026

God had numbered Mary Evelyn Davis Norris’ days to end at 8:30 P.M. on May 20, 2026. He had determined that she had “run the race set before her.” (Hebrews 12:1) Evelyn’s course of life began in Benchley, a small community near Bryan, Texas, where she was born to Augustine Davis and H. R. Tiggs on June 26,1936. At the...

Mary Elizabeth White

Mary Elizabeth White

May 11, 2026

Mary Elizabeth White was born July 31, 1937 to the late Sidney White Sr. and Lena Gardner White and passed away on May 11, 2026.

Mary was welcomed by her parents as their 7* child of 8 children and their 2nd daughter. Her siblings who have predeceased her are Travis White, Theodore White, Warren George White, Pearl White Wells, Dr. Sidney...

Kendall Cornelius Christian

Kendall Cornelius Christian

Apr 30, 2026

Kendall Cornelius Christian was born in Tacoma, Washington on May 26, 1956, to Randall Christian, Sr. and Lillian Jackson Christian.

He went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026. Kendall was the proud father of one daughter, Lauren Robertson, whom he loved dearly. He grew up overseas due to his father's military career. He grew up in many...

Johnnie Ruth Patton

Johnnie Ruth Patton

Apr 27, 2026

Johnnie Ruth March Patton, a devoted mother, educator, and pillar of the Tyler musical community, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026.



Born in Winona, Texas on August 2nd 1948 to the parentage of Sherman March and Elberta Crow March. She was the youngest of 10 siblings. Her lifelong passion for music began early as she studied classical piano and sang...

Nora Jane Cooper-Tucker

Nora Jane Cooper-Tucker

Apr 3, 2026

Parents:

Born to the late Carl Cooper and Mazella Washington Cooper on March 11, 1934 in Tyler, TX.



Education:

Tyler Public Schools

Emmett Scott High School

Church and Community Service:

Church Mother

Licensed Missionary

Stewardess/Deaconess

Pastor’s Aide

Prison and Jail Ministry

Feed the Hungry Ministry

Nursing Home Ministry

Hospitality Worker

Volunteer Church Custodian



Biography:

Mother Nora Jane Cooper Tucker was the last surviving sibling of three. She was preceded in death by her brother, Henry Ray...

Nora Lacy Carrington

Nora Lacy Carrington

Mar 27, 2026

Mrs. Nora Carrington, was born October 2, 1943 to Raymond and Nora Lacy. She graduated from Emmett Scott High School in Tyler, TX.

She was a member of Welcome Temple COGIC.

She was preceded in death by husband Rev. James Carrington, parents Raymond and Nora Lacy; 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memories her children; Ernest Lacy (Kay), Benny...

Keundas Jamouré Sanford

Keundas Jamouré Sanford

Mar 22, 2026

He gave love freely, smiled endlessly, and left his mark with everyone he encountered. He will forever be in our hearts.

Ke’undas Jamoure Sanford (Keke)was born on December 29, 1993, in Tyler, Texas, to Eric Sanford and LaToya Bowie. He attended Ramey Elementary, Boulter Middle School, and was a graduate of John Tyler High School, class of 2012. Furthering his education...

Betty Louise Kenney

Betty Louise Kenney

Mar 13, 2026

Obituary for Betty Green Kenney

Betty Green Kenney, affectionately known by many as "Betty Boo and lovingly called "Mama Betty," peacefully departed this life on March 13, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on July 5, 1935, in Kilgore, Texas, to the late Oscar Green and Jessie Bell. Betty was born and raised in...

Stephanie Denise Price

Stephanie Denise Price

Mar 9, 2026

Stephanie D. Price was born February 12,1972 to the late Charles Moore and Shirley Green in Tyler, Texas. At an early age her family moved to Dallas, Texas. Stephanie departed this earthly life on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

Stephanie received her education in the Dallas Independent School District graduating from Woodrow...

Timothy Sherman

Timothy Sherman

Mar 6, 2026

Timothy Sherman was born April 7, 1979 in Tyler, TX to the parentage of Robert E. Sherman and Linda Lacy Sherman. Timothy attended Chapel Hill High School and was employed at Rex Hide Industries until his health began to fail. Timothy spent his time making precious memories with his parents, grandchildren, family and friends. He was always ready for...

Melvin Jordan Chester

Melvin Jordan Chester

Mar 6, 2026

Melvin was born number nine of 15 children to the late Iraand Lyric Chester in Overton, Smith County, TX on June 1,1948. He was a 1966 graduate of Arp Industrial High School. He was drafted in the U.S. Army, where he served honorably from 1968-69. He was a recipient of 2 purple hearts, the leadership & valor awards. On...

Tiffany Shantel Daniels-Bartley

Tiffany Shantel Daniels-Bartley

Feb 27, 2026

Tiffany (Tiff) S. Daniels Roberts-Bartley was born in Tyler, Texas on Wednesday, September 11, 1974, to the parentage of Vernon K. Daniels & Melvie D. Rhinehart Daniels.

Tiffany received her education from Athens ISD in Athens, Texas & during that time she participated in various sports, but her passion was being a Stingerette for the Athens Hornets....

Stella Miller

Stella Miller

Feb 21, 2026

Stella B. Price Miller was born to Jessie Price and Nancy Bean Price on April 23, 1935 in Winona, TX.

Mr. Price decided to leave Winona and moved his family to Lindale, TX where Stella attended Bragg Morris School and after graduating and attending Butler College in Tyler, TX for two years, where she remained on the...

Joyce Beavers

Joyce Beavers

Feb 20, 2026

Born: June 17,1947 in Smith County, Tyler, Texas Demise: February 20, 2026 Parents: The late Mr. Ezra and Mrs. Pinkie (Walker) Fields Education: Emmitt Scott, Tyler Jr. College East Texas State University in Commerce, TX Received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education-TX College Employment: Librarian TX College library

Daycare teacher at Wee West Wing (ETMC) Elementary...

Patricia Ann Brown

Patricia Ann Brown

Feb 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann Cole Brown

Patricia Ann Cole Brown was born on July 23, 1956, in Tyler. A proud native of Tyler, she was raised in a community she loved and remained deeply connected to throughout her life. Patricia attended Dunbar Elementary School and Moore Middle School before graduating from John Tyler High School....

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