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Obituaries
Local obituaries for Smith County, Gregg County, Cherokee County, Henderson County, Burnet County, Bowie County and Dallas County in the state of Texas.
Wendell Day
Mar 14, 2023
Mr. Wendell K. Day was born on October 5, 1950 in Tyler, Texas to the parentage of Hoyle and Lucinda Day. He grew up in Dallas and Tyler, Texas. After moving to Tyler, Wendel joined Miles Chapel C.M.E church at an early age. He attended schools in Dallas and Tyler. His elementary education began at Colonial Hill in Dallas, Texas....
Rosie Johnson Barnes
Mar 2, 2023
Rosie Barnes was born June 8, 1944 to the late Freddie and Ella Mae Johnson. She was the sixth of ele ven children.
She married the late Lowell Ba rnes on August 18, 1960 until his death in 1983. Â To this union were 4 children.
She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an...
Olive Glenda Brown
Feb 28, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Olive Glenda Carter Brown announces her passing on February 28, 2023. Olive Glenda Carter Brown was born to the parents of the late Dewey Carter and Minnie Lee Carter on December 8, 1949 in Benson, Louisiana.
Olive accepted Christ at an early age at Mary Spring Field Baptist...
Sebastian Dewayne Roberson
Feb 8, 2023
Sebastian Dewayne Roberson was born on October 23, 1962 in Athens, TX to Jeanette Hill and SD Roberson. He attended Lakeview Centennial High School for 3 years, and finished the end of his senior year at Athens High School, from which he graduated in 1981.
Sebastian played football for O'Banion Middle School and Lakeview Centennial High School,...
Addie Edwards
Jan 31, 2023
Addie Bell Edwards was born as the oldest daughter to I.V. Tennyson and Fairy M. Lucas on July 8, 1944 in Lindale, Texas. Addie came to know the Lord at a young age at Walnut Springs Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Bruce Lyons, in Lindale, Texas. She graduated from Bragg Morris High School in Lindale, Texas. Addie married Loyas Edwards...
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...
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