Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

Feb 14, 2026

Jesse (JET) Earl Tucker Sr. was born February 3,1941 to the late parents J.C. and Arethel Tucker in Smith county. His demise came on February 14,2026 here in Tyler, Texas after a lengthy illness. He accepted the Lord as his Savior at an early age. He met and married his life long mate Dollie Faye McGee September 5,1959 from...

Feb 1, 2026

Lisa Jeanine Rutherford Turner, the daughter of the late Ivey Hugh Rutherford and Mattie Faye Prince Rutherford, was born July 27, 1964, in Mineola, Texas. She graduated from Hawkins High School in 1983. After graduation, Lisa continued her education at Texas Woman's University, where she became a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She earned a Bachelor...

Jan 23, 2026

Mae Frances Davis was born September 10, 1949 in Magnolia, Arkansas to the parentage of Wade Dockery, Sr and Hattie Lee Williams. The oldest of six children, Mae Frances was a playful child who loved her family and helped raise her siblings. She was academically gifted and graduated with honors from John F. Kennedy High School in Dallas, TX...

Jan 19, 2026

On May 8, 1946, I became the second child born to Charlie W. Wideman and Joyce Jardon Wideman. There were three other siblings, brothers Charlie Ray, Ronald Wayne and Stevy Don. I recalled their closeness, like glue, and through thick and thin. I missed not having a sister, but I was blessed to have shared a sisterly bond with...

Jan 19, 2026

Cephus Glen Clay was born on January 10, 1964 in Tyler, Texas to John William and Juanita Clay. From the very beginning Cephus was grounded in family and guided by the love, faith, and the community that surrounded him.

Cephus accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour at a early age at College Hill Missionary Baptist...

Jan 17, 2026

Pastor Rickey Abraham was born on November 1, 1956, to James Washington and GeorgeAnn Abraham. He was blessed not only by those who gave him life, but also by those who helped shape it—he was lovingly raised by Arzzie (Buddy) and Sally Watkins, who poured into him through care, guidance, and strength that would remain evident throughout his life....

Jan 13, 2026

Pricilla Tennyson-Bowie was born December 5, 1957 to the late I.V. Tennyson and Hattie Mayfield- Tennyson. She grew up in the small town of Lindale, Texas and graduated in 1976 from John Tyler High School. She later married her handsome love by the name of Earnest "Candyman" Bowie. They were married for over 48 years. To this union three...

Jan 6, 2026

Willola Webb, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2026. One of four children, she was raised in a loving household grounded in faith and humility. Her quiet strength and gentle spirit were hallmarks of her character, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.

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Jan 5, 2026

Jimmy T. Jimerson was born on May 2. 1954 to Jett Jimerson and Dorothy Clay. He was a life long resident of Tyler, Texas.

Jimmy worked at Trane for 17 Years.

Jimmy was a member of Houston Temple COGIC.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents Jett Jimerson & Dorothy Clay, and...

Jan 1, 2026

Florine Stoglin Butler was born on May 22, 1951, to the late Katherine Ray Stoglin and Theodore Broughton. She received her formal education in the Troup Public School system and proudly graduated in 1969.

On January 19, 1970, she was united in marriage to Lessie Wagoner Jr. From this union were born two sons, Derrick Tyrone and...

Dec 31, 2025

Robert Howard Willis, 5r., 97 was born on January 12, 1928, in DeBerry, Texas, to the union of Ollie Beechum Willis and Leamon Willis. He was the second oldest of twelve children. In 1934, the family relocated to Smith County, Texas, where Robert would spend much of his life.

Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, baseball and playing...