Obituaries

Oct 2, 2021

Ivey Faye Williams was born July 1, 1942 to the loving parents, Alfred and Milria Johnson of Centerville, Texas. She attended school at Sunrise School and graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in 1960. Faye Williams received the Holy Ghost under Elder Carter in Ft. Worth, Texas, and later attended Sunrise Church of God in Christ under the...

Oct 1, 2021

Verlin R. McClendon, Sr. was born on March 14, 1956 as the second oldest child of B.L. and Alvilda McClendon in Ben Wheeler, TX.  He attended school at the Prairie Creek Community School and would ultimately graduate from the Van Independent School system.  Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his country as a member...

Sep 30, 2021

Pending

Sep 26, 2021

Lydia Lajoyce Haralson was born February 3, 1971 to the parentage of Linda Davis and Wilson Haralson in Athens, Texas. She loved going to church and spending time with her kids and grandkids.

Lydia departed this life on September 26, 2021.

She leaves to cherish her memories:

Children: Cordney Jessie, Jodie Jessie, and...

Sep 24, 2021

Tamyra Ty'Dai Campbell was born December 11, 2000 in Tyler, Texas. she attended John Tyler High School and Mabank High. She worked for SEFCO Stores and was an inspiring rapper.

She leaves as survivors, Daughter: AuBreanna Campbell Mother: Natasha Cespedes Father: Tyrus Campbell Grandparents: Gerald & Caroline Loilson Randy & Debra Sessions Sisters: Mi'Ayana Cespedes Sierra Campbell...

Sep 24, 2021

Maxine B. Childs was the last daughter born to Jarone and Mary Brooks on September 14, 1948 in Big Sandy, Texas. Maxine attended Big Sandy, she was a devoted basketball player with many achievements. Maxine was a graduate of Hawkins High School. She accepted Christ at an early age, Maxine was a member of the Hillside Church of God...

Sep 21, 2021

Lewis Young was born to Philip and Corra Young on June 2, 1932 in Prairie Creek Texas.  After a lengthy illness, Lewispassed away and went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2021.

His early education was acquired in the Prairie Creek Schools, Prairie Creek Community.  After graduation from Prairie Creek School, Lewis attended Texas College,...

Sep 21, 2021

Erica Nicole Marshall was born on October 28, 1989, to the parentage of Ricky Marshall and Gail Lacy Marshall.

She attended John Tyler High School and was a member of the graduating class of 2008. She was a licensed cosmetologist. She received her office medical certification from PCI Health in Dallas.

Erica was married to...

Sep 21, 2021

Pending

Sep 20, 2021

Tony Lamar Miller was born January 7, 1958 in Tyler, Texas to the late T.W. Miller and Eddie Lee Meekins. He attended W.A. Peete Elementary , Hogg Middle School and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1976. Shortly after graduating, Tony Lamar enlisted in the United States Army.

Tony Lamar was preceded in death by...

Sep 18, 2021

Willie Retha Wofford was born on April 19, 1934 to the late John and Ollie B. Wofford in Overton, TX. Mrs. Willie grew up on the Wofford Hill surrounded by family. At an early age, she accepted Christ and joined Flenning Chapel C.M.E., which was later named Spring Chapel C.M.E. Ms. Willie graduated from Arp Industrial School in...

Sep 15, 2021

Reflection of Life:

Pamela departed this life on September 15, 2021. She was proceeded in death by her parents James and Zelma Sherifeld and two sibling Helen and Gaylon Sherfield.

She leaves to cherish her memories : her beloved niece Shakila Harvest whom she raised as her daughter.

Siblings: James Sherfield, Carolyn Denson,...

Sep 14, 2021

Min. Jeffery "Jeff" Williams, 63, of Tyler, TX, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born on August 26, 1958, as Jeffery Lynn Williams, a baby boy weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces, to the union of the late George Williams and Josephine Kirkwood Williams. He was born in Helena Hospital, Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, on his...

Sep 12, 2021

Elsie Lee Smith was born October 22 1927, to the late Frank, Sr. and Parthenia Scott. She attended and graduated from Stanton School.

She was a domestic worker for many years. She united in holy matrimony with Willie Smith, who preceded her in death.

She united with Galilee Baptist Church at an early age and...

Sep 11, 2021

Margi e Loyce Jean Johnson Jackson began life's journey April 15, 1933. Born unto the union of Lectoy T . Johnson Sr. and Adelle M . Delley . Loyce was the second of three children, Lectoy T. Johnson Jr. , the eldest and David D. Johnson, the youngest. Loyce was preceded in death by both parents and both...

Sep 9, 2021

Mrs. Laverne Jackson Walker was born February 20, 1932 to the late Dorothy Jackson Lewis and Willie Jackson in Smith County, Texas of whom she was one of seven (7) children.

She attended Tyler Independent Schools where she participated in choir and the pep squad, eventually graduating from Emmett Scott High School.

She was joined...

Sep 8, 2021

Sallie Pearl Blunt was born May 17, 1924 in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Frank and Gordie Hayes. Sallie Pearl transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 14 th , 2021.

She married Lowry Blunt.

Sister Blunt united with Greater Love Temple Church of God in Christ. Over the years she served as...

Sep 2, 2021

Ermer Jean Jiles was born June 7, 1947 in Tyler, Texas to the union of Reverend J.C. Jiles, longstanding Assistant Pastor of Smith Temple Church of God in Christ and Mother Mary Ella Swindell. She was the fourth of five children to this union.

She attended Tyler Public Schools and graduated high school from Emmitt J. Scott...

Sep 2, 2021

Glenn Lewis West was born on November 5, 1988 to the loving parents, Dorothy Day and Lewis Pettigrew in Tyler, Texas.

He attended school in Brownsboro, Texas. Later he and his mother moved to Athens, Texas in 2007 where he graduated from high school. Glenn began in the work program, and he began work at McDonald's where...

Aug 20, 2021

On the morning of August 20, 2021, Theodore passed away peacefully of natural causes.  Theodore was in the presence of family at the time of his passing.  Theodore was 96 years old.

Theodore Royce, Sr. was born on December 12, 1924 to Mitchell and Maggie Royce in Lexington, Kentucky.  He attended Booker T. Washington High School in...