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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.

John Arthur White, Sr.

John Arthur White, Sr.

Jan 5, 2022

Oh, happy day! John Arthur White, Sr. was born March 2, 1939, in Tyler, Texas to the late Sydney White, Sr. and Lena Gardner White. Of 8 children John was the last baby boy. He is preceded in death by his siblings; Travis White, Theodore White, Warren George White, Dr. Sidney White, Jr., Father Joseph Bernard White, and Pearl...

Tara Lashae Williams

Tara Lashae Williams

Jan 4, 2022

​On January 4, 2022 our beloved sister Tara LaShae Williams was called to her heavenly home to be free of worries and pain and to be made whole again. An adored sister, aunt and friend to everyone that was blessed to know her.  Sister Tara was born July 15, 1973 in Tyler, Texas to parents Norman and Joyce...

Jose Luis Bustos, Jr.

Jose Luis Bustos, Jr.

Jan 3, 2022

Jose Luis Bustos, Jr. was born December 22, 1992 and died January 3, 2022

Parents: Jose Luis Bustos and Marbella Bustos

Sisters: Nancy Wright, Ruby Leandro, and Selena Bustos

Sons: Attiaus Bustos, and Atlas Bustos

Grandfather: Froylan Bustos

Mother of his children: Deyanira Mejia

Jose was a...

Barbara Hudlin

Barbara Hudlin

Dec 29, 2021

Barbara Henderson Hudlin was born June 3, 1940, in Athens, Texas to Liston Henderson and Lizzie (Massey) Henderson, who both prece ded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Bishop B. R. Hudlin , Joe Willie Massey (brother), and Bettye Jean Dunnington (sister).  Barbara transition on December 29, 2021.

Barbara...

Ronald Lynn Arnold, Sr.

Ronald Lynn Arnold, Sr.

Dec 26, 2021

Mr. Ronald Lynn Arnold was born July 17,1950 in Tyler, Texas to the late J.B.  and Vivian Jessie Brooks Arnold.

Ronald grew up in the St. Louis Community and was an active member of St. Louis Baptist Church.  He then joined the United States Air Force and served from 1970 to 1974.  After his tour of duty,...

Maryan R. Osborn

Maryan R. Osborn

Dec 24, 2021

Ms. Maryan Osborn was born in Tyler, Texas on January 12, 1967 to Vernon Simmons and Eva Faye Osborn. Maryan departed this life early December 24, 2021. She attended Tyler Public School for her primary education, she was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School.

She was a devoted mother,sister,cousin, and grandmother.

Maryan's favorite...

Brenda Cobb Lynch

Brenda Cobb Lynch

Dec 23, 2021

Brenda Cobb Lynch was born on October 11, 1967, to the beautiful union of Herman and Katherine Cobb in Tyler, TX. Brenda accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Universal Heights Church of Christ. She attended Chapel Hill High School where she became a cheerleader, a Chapel Hill Highlighter, and a track star in the 100-meter...

Rose Mary Buchanan

Rose Mary Buchanan

Dec 19, 2021

Rose Mary Gipson Buchanan was born in Tyler, Texas on October 6, 1943 to the late McKinley Gipson, Sr. and Rena Ervin Gipson. She united with North Star Missionary Baptist Church at a very young age and attended Tyler public schools.

Rose retired from Carrier Air Conditioning after 32 years of service.

She was preceded...

Shallandria "Shanny" Kemp

Shallandria "Shanny" Kemp

Dec 3, 2021

Shallandria Shantel Pettigrew Prentice Kemp was born to Carl and Teresa Prentice on March 23, 1978. She attended Whitehouse School for 7 years and later moved to Bullard ISD where she was a graduate of Bullard High School Class of 1996. Shallandria married Leonard Kemp on May 27, 2004, they shared 17 years of marriage together. She worked 17...

Vernell Gray Williams

Vernell Gray Williams

Nov 30, 2021

IN REMEMBRANCE OF VERNELL DORIS GRAY WILLIAMS

Born May 30, 1923   Passed Tuesday November 30, 2021, at 1:07 pm.; she was 98 years old.

Vernell was born May 30, 1923 in Shelby County, Texas to the late Jimmel Gray and Lizzie Moseley Gray.  She was married to Willie "Mott" Williams for 55 years who preceded...

Janice Thompson Cofer

Janice Thompson Cofer

Nov 26, 2021

A celebration of life for Mrs. Janice Marie Cofer 77 of Chandler, will be 11:00 a.m.Saturday,December 4th, at Brooks-Sterling & Garret Chapel, Tyler Texas.

Mrs. Janice Thompson Cofer, daughter of the late Rosa Lee Davis - Marrow was born January 10, 1944.  She graduated from A.M. Story High School, Palestine Texas in 1961.  She received her Bachelor...

Deloris Dunn

Deloris Dunn

Nov 18, 2021

Ms. Delois Dunn was born on September 29, 1947 to the late Buford Dunn Sr. and Jettie Dunn. Ms. Dunn departed this life on November 18, 2021 in Tyler, Texas.She was preceded in death by one brother, Buford Dunn, Jr.

Ms. Delois Dunn was a graduate of Emmett J. Scott in 1966. She later graduated from Texas...

Charles Ray Martin

Charles Ray Martin

Nov 16, 2021

Charles Ray Martin was born on February 21, 1949 to late Joe Rich and Frankie Martin. He was a graduate of Stanton High School. He was employed by Tyler Pipe Industries for several years.

On November 16, 2021, Charles departed this life. Preceding him in death were his parents, son; Charles D. Martin, Jr., brothers; Richard, Benny,...

Willmon “Jean” Germany Johnson

Willmon “Jean” Germany Johnson

Nov 11, 2021

Willmon "Jean" Germany Johnson entered into life on April 18, 1950, in Minden, Louisiana. She was born to Charlie and Zetta Germany. She departed this life on November 11, 2021 at Christus Louis and Peaches Owens Heart Hospital.

She attended school in Springhill, Louisiana where she was a graduate of Charles Brown High School, after moving to...

Pearlie Henderson

Pearlie Henderson

Nov 9, 2021

Pearlie Demeart Henderson was born February 15 th , 1938 and transitioned from this earthly life on November 9 th 2021.  Pearlie grew up in Keltys, Texas (Lufkin , Texas) to the late Rev I.D. and the late Willie Hughes Henderson . The fourth of seven children Pearlie was a community leader, a n a vid golfer ,...

Bobby " The Mayor Of Stl" Scott

Bobby " The Mayor Of Stl" Scott

Nov 8, 2021

Mr. Bobby Glen Scott was born October 12, 1960, in Smith County to the late RK Scott and Merlean Richardson Scott. He attended TISD Public School for his primary education and was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School Class of 1979.

He joined New Holland Missionary Baptist Church an excepted Christ at an early age....

Kenneth O'Neal Kirk

Kenneth O'Neal Kirk

Nov 3, 2021

Kenneth O'neal Kirk was born to the late J.C. Kirk and Corine Starks Kirk on November 15, 1960. He attended Chapel Hill High School. He was a proud graduate of the Class of 1980. He worked for many years at Jeff Buie Auto, TXU Electric Company, Frac Tech with Cudd Energy, Union Pacific and Trane Technology. Kenneth also owned...

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