Johnnie Carnelius Caldwell
Jan 29, 2023
Mr . Johnnie Carnelius Caldwell , son of the late Wilbert and Classie Caldwell, was born January 18, 1941, in Smith County . He joined church at an early age, graduated from Stanton High School and Prairi e View A&M University. Johnnie served in the United States Airforce for 4 years and fought in the Vietnam wa r...
Nina Smith
Jan 26, 2023
Nina Smith was born January 23, 1930 in Rusk, Texas to Hosie Gossett and Marie Session Gossett. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Emmett Scott High School. She was a longtime member of New Generation Baptist Church. She retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance and then worked for Texas Department of Human Services. She leaves as survivors: Loving...
Gloria Polk-Matlock
Jan 15, 2023
Gloria Polk Matlock of Tyler,Texas left us surrounded by her children on January 15,2023. Gloria was born on August 20,1954 to the late Arma Louis Polk Sr & the late Princella Swindell-Polk in Henderson,Tx.
Gloria attended school in Wichita Falls,Tx and was a graduate of Hirschi High School class of 1972. After graduating she became a first...
Edwin Justin Long
Jan 15, 2023
Edwin Justin Long was born November 21,1970 to Eddie Long Jr. and Doris Long in Orlando, Florida. Edwin was a quiet child and wonderful man respected by his family and co-workers.
As a pastime, he collected comic action figures all his life since he was eight years old.
He attended Chapel Hill High School,Tyler Junior...
Mattie Ballinger
Jan 13, 2023
Matti e Ballinger was born on March 20, 1943 to Dorsey Lemons and Emma Sash in Tyler, TX and went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. She graduated from Emmett J. Scott High School class of 1962. She retired from Trane Technologies after over 2 5...
Sheila Wallace Battles
Jan 5, 2023
Sheila Yvette Wallace Battles was born July 5,1965 in Fort Worth, Texas to Robert Earl Wallace and Inez Rider Wallace. Sheila attended Eastern Hills High School in Fort Worth. Years later Sheila relocated to Whitehouse, Texas.
The Lord called Sheila home on January 5,2023.
She is survived by her mother, Inez Wright; Loving husband Keith...
Ola Mae Miller
Jan 4, 2023
Our beloved Ola Mae (Jones) Miller, a devoted mother, loving wife, and talented artist, passed away on January 4,2023. Born in Sacul, Texas, on May 9, 1948, to Reverend Earnest Jones Sr. and Mrs. Nora Price Jones, she was raised in the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Texas. Throughout her life, Ola Mae was an inspiration to all who...
Selton Gee Nelson
Dec 28, 2022
Sis. Selton (Gee) Nelson was born October 22, 1927 in Tyler, Texas to the late Elder Solen Gee and Sis. Leoma Bradley Gee. Selton accepted Christ at an early age at the Chapel Hill Church of God in Christ, which later became known as Gee's Memorial Church of God in Christ.
Selton and her five...
Roy L Moore
Dec 22, 2022
Roy L. Moore was born on September 14, 1952 to the late Wardell Moore Sr &the late Ida Mae Norwood Moore in Tyler, Tx.
Roy Attended school in Tyler and was a graduate of Emmett J. Scott High School Class of 1970.
At an early age he joined and was a...
Quincy Mccain
Dec 16, 2022
Quincy McCain (43) was born July 21, 1979 to his mother Virgina "Cookie" McCain and Hosea McCain in Tyler, Texas. He graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 1997. He graduated from Texas State Technical College in Marshall ,Texas in 2001 and resided in Palestine, Texas where he worked with TXU energy...
Deborah Mitchell Square
Dec 11, 2022
A Time To Be Born
Deborah Mitchell Square was born January 27, 1956 to James Mitchell and Jean Mitchell in Tyler, Texas.
A Time To...
Lessie Louise Willis
Dec 7, 2022
Mrs. Lessie Louise Wickware Willis was born in Cherokee county, Texas on July 29, 1939 to the late Sylvester Wickware and Lou Edna Gossett Wickware, she was the youngest sibling of 16. Mrs. Willis transitioned on Wednesday, December 7,2022.
Viola Ruth Ates
Dec 6, 2022
Viola Ruth Hudson Ates, age 84, was born April 23, 1938 in Flint, Texas to Julius Hudson and Carol Faye Redd.
Viola spent her childhood with her uncle Wilbert Redd and aunt Bircha Redd in Dallas, Texas. Viola graduated from Booker T. Washington High School under their care.
Viola gave her life to Christ at...
Shawna Denise Arterberry- Ridley
Dec 3, 2022
Shawna Denise Arterberry-Ridley is a native of Tyler, TX,born September 1, 1969, to the parents of Bernice Johns and Bobby Lawson. She is a 1987 graduate from John Tyler High School. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX, and pursued her graduate degree from Amber University. Shawna graduated from UT Southwestern School of Health Professions...
Ray Ballinger
Nov 30, 2022
On November 13, 1939 Ray Ballinger was born to Essie D. Roberts and Gus Williams.
Ray accepted Christ at a very young age. He was a faithful member of the Greater Hopewell Baptist Church. He served as a deacon on the deacon board, sunday school superintendent, and church treasurer for 40 years. He was a Machinist at...
Marshall Crawford Jr.
Nov 27, 2022
Marshall Crawford, Jr. was born September 7, 1948 to Marshall Crawford, Sr. and Eddie Joe DeGrate in LaRue, TX. He went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2022.
He attended Central High School (where he was named to the All District Team) up until his senior year, then he attended Brownsboro High School in 1967...
Deborah Dian Mccullough
Nov 24, 2022
Deborah Dian McCullough was born June 18, 1956 to Tommie Baker and Jessie Lee Lewis Baker in Tyler, Texas. Deborah attended Griffin Elementary School, Dogan Middle School and was a graduate of John Tyler High School. She also attended Tyler Junior College.
She attended Shady Grove Baptist Church and served on the Usher...
Evangelist Shirley Thomas
Nov 23, 2022
Shirley Denise Thomas was born on June 22, 1959, to the late Robert Thomas and Fannie Mae Thomas.
Shirley grew up in Tyler, Texas and attended Chapel Hill High School. She later attended Tyler Junior College where she received an Associates in Applied Science Office Technology-Medical Administrative Assistant. Shirley was the Director of Environmental Services over the...
David Lamar Simpson
Nov 21, 2022
Mr. David Lamar Simpson was born on January 12, 1968 in Tyler, Texas to the parentage of Raphael McGee and Freddie Simpson.
David attended public schools in Dallas, Texas. He accepted Christ at an early age. David worked in the oil field industry.
He went quietly home to the Lord on November 20,2022. David was...
Robert Leroy Anderson
Nov 19, 2022
Mr. Robert LeRoy Anderson was born on June 14, 1948 in LaRue,Texas to the late James and Ella Williams Anderson.
Upon graduating from Central High School. Robert attended college in Shawnee Oklahoma and later Langston University. He also served in the United States Marines. He was employed at Fred Jones Ford for many years as their top...
