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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.

Ronnie Jaylon Mills

Ronnie Jaylon Mills

Jun 19, 2021

Ronnie "Jaylon" Mills was born February 11, 2003 to Toni Cooksey and Ronnie Mills he was known to everyone as "Jaylon". He gained his wings on June 19, 2021. Jaylon received his education in Dallas County School District, and was classified as a senior at Dallas Can Academy. After graduation Jaylon had dreams of pursuing a career in music....

Lillian Scott Houston

Lillian Scott Houston

Jun 16, 2021

Lillian Pearl Scott Houston was born October 24, 1946 in Tyler, Texas. She was the second child born to Hosea and Lula Hampton Scott.

Lillian matriculated through the now Chapel Hill school system and graduated from Jackson High School in 1962 at the age of 14 years old. She graduated from Texas College, Class of 1966 with...

Kenneth Earl Warren

Kenneth Earl Warren

Jun 13, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Earl Warren was born to Ross and the late Nina (Murphy) Warren and remained a lifelong resident of Tyler, TX until he departed this life on June 13, 2021. He was the middle son of 3. Kenneth graduated from John Tyler High School in 1987 and was employed by the Smith County Sheriff Department for several years....

Timothy "Tim Tim" Wofford

Timothy "Tim Tim" Wofford

May 25, 2021

Mr. Timothy "Tim Tim" Wofford was born on September 21, 1991 to Mr. Timothy Nobles and the late Tammie Wofford. He was the only child born to this union.

Mr. Wofford graduated from Arp High School in 2011. Tim Tim was known for his contagious smile and bubbly personality. During his years, he was a football manager....

Charles O Stine

Charles O Stine

May 15, 2021

The Life and Legacy of Mr. Charles O. Stine

Charles O. Stine was born on August 23, 1939 , to Asa Stine Sr . and Lola Bell e Hightower Stine. He was the oldest of nine children born to this union. Coming from very humble beginnings, Charles and his seven siblings shared lots of fun times...

Linda Pearl Smith

Linda Pearl Smith

May 9, 2021

This world lost a beautiful soul on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

Linda Pearl Smith was born July 19, 1953 in Marshall, Texas and was the first of two blessings to Calvin and Pearl Smith.  Linda matriculated through the Tyler school system ultimately graduating from John Tyler High School.  She continued her education at Tyler Junior College where...

Robert David Elder

Robert David Elder

May 4, 2021

Robert David Elder was born in Dallas, Texas on October 29, 1980 to Robert Randolph and Teresa Elder. He grew up in Tyler, Texas and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School class of 1999. He worked in construction and the food industry with Ted Campbell.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents,...

Eli Edward Bowman

Eli Edward Bowman

May 3, 2021

Mr. Eli Edward Bowman was born to the late Mr. Roy Lee Bowman and Mrs. Clytie Mae Massey Bowman on June 16, 1954 in Athens, Texas. He attended and graduated from Athens High School. Mr. Bowman was employed by the City of Athens. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Bowman leaves to cherish his memories two...

Maria Victoria Valle

Maria Victoria Valle

Apr 28, 2021

Born 6/16/1969

Mother: Maria Carmen Rojas

Husband: Carlos Valle, Sr.

Daughters: Corina Bautista, Anayeli Valle, Nereyda Patino, Maricxa Mora, Ricarda Valle

Son:Carlos Valle, Jr.

5 granddaughters and 1 grandson

Venard Owens

Venard Owens

Apr 27, 2021

Venard Owens was born on October 14, 1933 in Bullard, TX to Guy "Sugar" Owens and Johnnie Albright Owens and was a lifelong resident of Tyler TX.  He gained his wings on April 27, 2021 at The Hospice of East Texas.  Venard attended school at Stanton High School.  He began his employment at Tyler Pipe and later retired from...

Billy Ray Donnell

Billy Ray Donnell

Apr 26, 2021

Billy Ray Donnell was born March 15,1966 to Riggen Donnell,Sr. and Fannie Mae Thompson Donnell.

He attended local schools and was a 1985 graduate of John Tyler High School.

After relocating to Dallas, Billy worked as a machine operator for Waste Management Corporation.

Billy loved sports and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan....

Roosevelt Mckellar,Jr.

Roosevelt Mckellar,Jr.

Apr 23, 2021

Roosevelt McKellar Jr. affectionately known as "Sonny" was born April 9, 1942 in Bullard,Texas as the 10th beloved child of the late Roosevelt, Sr. and Luella McKellar.

He was a proud graduate of Stanton High School and an even more proud member of the United States Army where he served 16 years.

After receiving an...

James Edward Dews, Jr.

James Edward Dews, Jr.

Apr 23, 2021

The man that we loved so much, James Edward Dews, Jr., was born on May 4, 1966 at Rusk Memorial Hospital in Rusk, Texas to the Late James Edward Dews, Sr. and Ruthie Scott Dews.  He united with Mount Elem Baptist Church at an early age.  He was a graduate of Whitehouse High School where he participated in...

Doris Battle Young

Doris Battle Young

Apr 22, 2021

Doris Battles Young affectionately known to many as " Baby " was born to Mr. Jack Battles and Ms. Maggie Reese on April 7, 1928 in Tyler, Texas. She departed this life on April 21, 2021.

Doris received her education in the Tyler Independent School District. She worked tirelessly at...

Violet Hackett

Violet Hackett

Apr 13, 2021

Violet Perry Hackett was born September 18, 1936 to Cleo and Velma Perry in Fairfield, Texas. She attended school there and was a graduate of Dogan High School. After moving to Tyler, she attended Texas College for her formal education. She received her nursing certificate at Tyler Chest & TB Hospital (formally University of Texas Health Science...

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