Obituaries

Aug 19, 2021

William Earl Knight Sr. "Earl" was born February 23, 1946 to the late Marion and Nannie Pitt Knight in Petersburg, Virginia.

William attended public schools and graduated from Peabody High School in Petersburg, VA. He joined the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He attended Shaw University in Rock Mt., North Carolina....

Aug 17, 2021

Ozella Jean Jones was born March 14, 1940 in Georgetown, Texas to Mrs. Annie Virgie Hodges and Johnnie Taylor. She graduated from high school and attended mortuary and cosmetology school.  Ozella was also an Aerobics Instructor and Licensed Insurance Agent. She was the proud owner of Jeans Import's & GiftShop.

She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 17, 2021

Pending

Aug 7, 2021

Jonathan Lymel Wofford was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, August 27, 1966 to Mr. Bishop Cleve Wofford and Mrs. Erma Lee Wofford.

On August 7, 2021, Jonathan went home to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his father, Bishop Cleve Wofford, siblings; Pamela Rochelle Austin, Willie Austin, Cynthia Monetta Wofford and Edwerdo Lincoln....

Aug 4, 2021

Pending

Jul 29, 2021

Clotene Starks was born to Governor and Luretha Starks on September 23, 1936 in Tyler (Coles Hill) Texas.  After a lengthy illness, Clotene passed away and went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2021.

Her early education was acquired in the Jackson Public Schools, Jackson Heights Community.  After graduation from Jackson High School, Clotene attended...

Jul 23, 2021

On February 18, 1946, Andrea Lynne Montgomery Mency was born in Los Angeles, California to the union of Andrew and Blanchard Montgomery Sr. She was the youngest of five girls and two brothers until her younger brother Charles Kirk was born. Her parents marriage would dissolve, and in August of 1954, her mother would marry Mr. Andrew Lee, to...

Jul 16, 2021

Kawaii Kishawn Henderson, Jr. was born June 25, 2018 in Tyler, Texas to Kawaii Henderson, Sr. and Danielle Merrill Henderson.

"Baby Kawaii" enjoyed playing with his family and friends. He was a very "rambunctious" little boy with a big smile and full of energy. His favorite cartoon was "Paw Patrol."

Kawaii was preceded in death...

Jul 13, 2021

Hearley Lee Duncan was born July 26, 1944 to the late Fonzell (Jack) and Irine Duncan in Arp, Texas.

He graduated from Arp Industrial High School in 1962 and worked at ARCO for 30 years until his retirement.

Hearley worshiped at Spring Chapel C.M.E, he was a member of the Steward &...

Jul 13, 2021

On October 15, 1948, Brenda Karlene Wright Hill was born to the late Rev. William Thomas and Winnie Estella Wright in Austin, Texas.

At an early age she began serving as the pianist at her father's church in McCamey, Texas. She went on to serve as a musician at many churches in Texas including San Angelo, Brownfield,...

Jul 13, 2021

A Lovely Queen's Life

Lillian Jackson Christian Prothro was the second daughter of three girls born to the late James Andrew Jackson, Overton, Texas, and Bessie Bernice (Thomas) Jackson, Terrell, Texas on May 27, 1933, in the City of Tyler, Texas.  After graduating from Texas College, Mrs. Bessie landed a teaching job in California, where...

Jul 10, 2021

Ruby Gossett was born August 25, 1915, in Tyler Texas to Reedy Gardner and Sammie Wade. After the death of her mother at an early age, she lived with her Aunt Eddie B. Wade-King and Grandmother, Mariah Wade.

Ruby received her education in Tyler, Texas. She was a graduate of Emmett J. Scott High School,...

Jul 6, 2021

Judy Ann Parker ( Walker, Beeler, Farris, Bradshaw), 67 of Flint Texas, was reunited with her father, Carl Lee Walker, in heaven on July 6, 2021. Judy was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Judy was born July 16, 1953 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Carl and Adell Marie (Eubanks).  She graduated from Belleville Township...

Jul 5, 2021

Born June 5, 1952, in Bullard, Texas. Yvonne was the second oldest of 7 born to Andrew and Cora Faye Christopher.  Her father, Andrew Christopher preceded her in death.

Yvonne accepted Christ at an early age uniting with New Hope Baptist Church in Bullard, Texas.  In her adult years her membership remained with New Hope Baptist Church...

Jul 4, 2021

Robert Broughton was born in Tyler, Texas to the late Jettie Broughton and Lula Browning on March 3, 1943. He joined Galilee Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Galilee School. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, one son; Robert Gaines, and siblings; Hubert, Thomas, Peter, Wardell, Jettie,Jr., and Josephine Lou Miller. Robert is survived by...

Jul 1, 2021

Tamasa Ornando Wofford was born on August 8, 1964 to Ms. Willie R. Wofford and the late Charl ey Richard , Sr. in Overton, TX.  Tamasa grew up on the Wofford Hill surrounded by family. At an early age, Tamasa accepted Christ and joined Spring Chapel C.M.E. He graduated from Arp High School in 1983 where he was...

Jun 29, 2021

The blessed secret of Pearl White Well's memorable life for 94 years was her Christ-like spirit, her personal charm and commitment to her beloved husband, the late Malcolm Wells, her scholarly leadership and loving concern for family, friends, youth, neighbors and communities both statewide and national.

As a Devoted Daughter and Sister

The...

Jun 26, 2021

Pearlie Mae Johnson was born on June 24, 1939 to the loving parents Barney Landers and Pearlie B. Wilhite in Memphis, Texas.  She attended schools and graduated from Memphis High School in Memphis, Tx.  After high school she attended nursing school in Dallas, Tx. where she graduated and became a LVN.  Aunt Pearlie Mae/Sis. Pearlie/Momma Dear, as she was...

Jun 25, 2021

Bridget Dianna Robinson was born in Tyler, Texas on Sunday, January 4, 1976 to the proud parents of the late James Earl Robinson and Stella Louise Robinson. Bridget attended Robert E. Lee High School. She received an Advance Preparatory School Diploma, which she completed in May 1994. She continued and completed an Associate Applied Science Legal Assistant in...

Jun 21, 2021

Amelia Kay Moore was born June 6 th 1966, in Childress Texas to Mary Blanchard and Jim Hall.

She attended and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. She served in the Navy for 4 years. She later received her cosmetology license. She attended Panola College pursuing a degree in occupational therapy.

She was a member...