Linda Joyce Biggs
Mar 5, 2021
Linda Joyce Biggs was born April 16, 1952 in Tyler, Texas to the late Simmie Biggs and Magnolia Biggs. She graduated from Emmett J. Scott in 1970. She furthered her education at the Tyler Commercial College after high school. She began her career at General Electric in 1976 where she remained faithfully employed until her retirement after 36 years...
Marjorie Towels Walker
Feb 28, 2021
Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, and Friend
Marjorie Towels Walker, known to most as "Rita" was born to the late Welton Towels and Mae Ella Morgan Towels of Flint. Tx.
Marjorie began her educational journey at Stanton Elementary School and continued through the Stanton Indian program until graduating in 1961. Her educational journey continued...
Bertha Lee Coats
Feb 21, 2021
Bertha L. Coats was born to Archie Raibon and Beatrice Brooks Raibon January 17, 1928. She attended school in Tyler, Tx. She spoke both English and Spanish.
She departed this life on February 21, 2021 at the age of 93. Both parents preceded her in death, her husband Vernon Coats Sr., daughter Paula Chatman, brother...
Celestina Hernandez Martinez
Feb 16, 2021
Celestina Martinez nacida en Mexico el 19 de Mayo de 1930 y fallecio el 16 de Febrero del 2021.
Ella fue precedida en muerte por sus padres Norberto Martinez, Flora Hernandez y sus 3 hijos Paulino Cornejo, Sotero Cornejo, Arturo Cornejo.
Deja como sobrevivientes a sus 4 hijas Elena Saucedo, Tomasa Cornejo, Zenaida...
Shirley Biggs Mckellar
Feb 13, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Raye Biggs McKellar aka "Candy," was born on April 1, 1945, in Tyler, TX, and was a lifelong resident of Smith County. She was a proud, Class of 1963, graduate of Emmett Scott High School, and attended Texas College. She became a member of North Star Missionary Baptist Church at a young age; and joined People's...
Byron Warren
Feb 10, 2021
Born September 10, 1969 in Tyler, Texas, Byron Loquin was the oldest of 3 children born to Burness Warren and Gracie Ray Warren. Â His father, 5grandparents, 3 aunts, and 1 Uncle preceded him in death.
Byron accepted Christ at an early age uniting with True Light Baptist Church, Tyler, TX and later with Mt. Rose Baptist Church...
Herman Warren, Jr.
Feb 9, 2021
Life Reflections
Herman Warren was born under the parentage of Herman Warren and Gladys Freeman, July 18, 1952 in Lindale, Texas. At the age of 4, his step father, H.T. Freeman took on the role as a father after his father died.
Herman attended and graduated from Lindale School, and attended TJC, lacking 12 hours...
Valeta Marlene Tillman-Pettigrew
Feb 2, 2021
On October 9, 1957, a daughter was born to RJ and Wanda Tillman. Her name was Valeta Marlene Tillman Pettigrew . She graduated from Troup High School in May of 1976. She then went on to attend Texas State Technical College in Waco, TX where she received an Associate Degree in Drafting and Design Technology in 1978. She...
Voncile Ford Stoglin
Jan 29, 2021
Voncile Ford Stoglin was born to Tommie and Claudie Mae Browning Ford on July 24, 1933. She attended St. Louis Schools in Tyler, Texas and graduated high school from Emmitt J. Scott High School, Class of 1952. She also attended Texas College.
Although Voncile had no brothers or sisters she was proud of the fact that she...
Von Ceil Franklin
Jan 26, 2021
Sunrise:December 30, 1937
Birth Place: Tyler, Texas
Parents: Elsa Thompson & Mary Alice Johnson Thompson
Church Affiliation: Mt. Zion CME, Kilgore
School Affiliation: Jackson High, Tyler
Occupation: Ball Brothers Glass, Okmulgee, Ok
Sunset: January 26, 2021
Von Ceil is survived by daughter, Alicia Ware;grandchildren, Lonesha...
John L Johnson
Jan 26, 2021
Mr. John L. Johnson was born February 15, 1952 to Mr. Willie "Buddy" Johnson, Sr. and Mrs. Irene Johnson. He was a longlife resident of Tyler, Texas and a graduate of John Tyler High School. He worked for Tyler Pipe Foundry, City of Tyler, and LDL Asphalt.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was...
Loyce Burnette Fullylove
Jan 24, 2021
Loyce Burnette Fullylove was born October 8, 1940 on FM 838, Smith County to the late Dowilder Porter and Booker T Fullylove. Burnette was the second child born. During his formative years he was reared by Mrs. Lela and Oscar Winkfield. They instructed him in the ways of a Christian, and he joined Spring Chapel CME Church at...
Kardinal Doran Stephenson
Jan 19, 2021
Kardinal Stephenson, 56 years old of Grand Prairie Texas
Kardinal was born in Tyler Texas to Royce and Cynthia Stephenson.
He attended Tyler ISD Schools and played sports - Orr Elementary, Boulter Middle, and John Tyler High.
He was a member of North Star Baptist Church, Tyler.
Shortly after graduating John...
Shirley Thompson
Jan 17, 2021
Life Reflections
Shirley Jean Thompson was born June 14, 1948 to Lewis Thompson and Opal Ford Thompson in Tyler, Texas. She attended St. Louis School and graduated from Emmett Scott High School in 1966.
At an early age, Shirley became a faithful member of St. Louis Baptist Church. After moving to Dallas 6 years ago,...
Billy Joe Cain
Jan 14, 2021
Billy Joe Cain was born June 7, 1939 in Jackson Springhill Community of Tyler, Texas to Lewis Cain and Zola Mae McCormick Cain.
He attended St. Louis Schools and was a 1958 graduate of Emmett Scott High School.
Billy accepted Christ at an early age and continued serving until his death. Â He was an ordained...
Devora Robinson-White
Jan 14, 2021
Ephesians 2:10
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Obituary
Evangelist Devora Robinson White, the third daughter of the late Rev. Burl Robinson, Sr., and First Lady Helen Robinson, was born January 31, 1955 in Whitehouse, Texas. She...
Robert Earl Tilley
Jan 12, 2021
Robert Earl Tilley was born August 23, 1948 in Troup, Texas to the late Jesse and Cordelia Tilley.
Robert grew up in Tyler, Texas and attended Emmett J. Scott where he graduated from the class of 1968. After he graduated, he served 2 years in the United States Army from 1968-1970. Robert returned home to Tyler, Texas...
Jermaine Douglas Bowie
Jan 7, 2021
Jermaine Bowie was born the middle child of Leon and JoAnn Bowie on September 22,1972 in Tyler, Texas.
Jermaine accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Bullard, Texas. Â He attended Whitehouse High School and was a part of the graduating class of 1991.
He became a...
