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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.
Kimberly Lakay Ned
Feb 24, 2022
Kimberly LaKay Ned was born May 31,1971 in Athens,Tx to Henry and Mae Carol Bowman Ned. Kimberly was the youngest of three children and also had a adopted brother named Derrick.
Kimberly attended Athens Public School where at age 4, she met her lifelong friend/sister Mary Ann McCuin. In school Kimberly was a part of the school...
Amicia Miel Williams
Feb 22, 2022
Ms. Williams died February 22, 2022 in Dallas County. She was born and raised in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. She relocated to Dallas, Texas after matrimony to Marcus Jones, II. She attended and graduated from John Tyler High School in 2013. She was a long-time member of Victory Temple Church of God in Christ, Tyler, and fellowshipped with Abundant Life...
La'Quitha Ann Williams
Feb 9, 2022
La'Quitha Ann Williams "Dina" was born on October 4,1973 to the parentage of Vera Lee Williams and Edward Scott in Tyler TX. She graduated from Whitehouse High School. She worked as a caregiver and often enjoyed fishing, watching talk shows, scary movies, listening to music,taking long rides, but most importantly being with family. She was a dedicated wife,mother and...
Jessie Mae Gaines
Jan 31, 2022
Ms. Jessie Mae Gaines was born on August 19,1954 in Smith County, Texas to the late Phillip Gaines and Jessie M Williams Gaines. Following the untimely death of her mother two days after her birth, Jessie Mae was raised by her grandmother, Mrs. Delia Williams. At an early age, she united in fellowship with Triumph the Church and Kingdom...
Rb Birdow
Jan 22, 2022
Mr. R.B. Birdow
R.B. Birdow was born on October 7, 1948, in Palestine, Texas, to Mr. Jessie James Smith, Sr. and Ms . Delores Birdow . R.B. is the eldest of his fourteen brothers and sisters.
He received his formal education in the Palestine public school system and graduated from A.M. Story High School...
Lucy Jane Loftin
Jan 15, 2022
Lucy Jane Martin Loftin was born to Joe Rich Martin and Loda Bell Ervin Martin on April 24, 1933 in Whitehouse, Texas. She attended  Stanton High school  and was a graduate of class of 1953. She attended Prairie View A&M College where she had the opportunity to run track.
Lucy Jane was a true steward and always...
Welton Gossett
Jan 14, 2022
Welton Gossett was born on April 5, 1939, in Rusk, Texas to Mr. L.T. and Mrs. Ruby (Wickware ) Gossett. He was the fourth child of five children. He joined church at an early age. He attended schools in Tyler, Texas and graduated from Emmett J Scott High School. Welton loved sports and played Basketball, Baseball and Football. He...
Sinnetta "Pinkie" Butler Mitchem
Jan 7, 2022
Sinnetta Delores Butler-Mitchem was born June 22, 1975 in Tyler, Texas to the union of George Earl Butler and Joyce Marie Winston.
Sinnetta joined and was baptized at an early age, uniting with Lee Spring Baptist Church in Gresham, Texas
Sinnetta graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1993. After graduating she went to...
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
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.
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
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. Â She was also preceded in death by her husband Bishop B. R. Hudlin , Joe Willie Massey (brother), and Bettye Jean Dunnington (sister). Â Barbara transition on December 29, 2021.
Barbara...
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
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
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
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...
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