Obituaries

Mar 16, 2021

Time to Be Born: Sis. Devoria L. Caraway was born in Tyler, Texas to the late Mr. Zimiari and Sis. Janie Caraway.

Education: Graduated from Emmett J. Scott in 1956; Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Prairie View A&M University; Master of Science - East Texas State University.

Career: ...

Mar 16, 2021

Devoted Wife, Mother and Physician

Dr. Goodwyn arrived in this world in Tyler, Texas on November 1, 1958 and departed on March 16, 2021 at her home in Allen, Tx. A tireless advocate for the inherent value of a solid education, Dr. Goodwyn demanded nothing less than academic excellence of herself and always tried to instill the...

Mar 13, 2021

Rosie Lee Walker was born August 10, 1956 to Mr. Charles Walker and Rosie Mae Stiggers Walker in Greenville, Texas.  She attended elementary and secondary school in Garland, Texas.

Rosie was preceded in death by her father, Charles Walker.

Left to cherish her memories are:  Her mother Mrs. Rosie Mae Williams; Son Keith Walker (April)...

Mar 7, 2021

Vidalia Avellaneda nacida en Mexico el 7 de Augosto de 1990 y fallecio el 7 de Marzo del 2021.

Deja como sobrevivientes a sus padres Ruben Avellaneda & Brigida Orozco Avellaneda, 2 hijas Aiylia Espinoza & Aime Espinoza, y 3 hermanos Esteban Avellaneda, Nahum Avellaneda, Kevin Avellaneda.

Sera recordada como una persona de gran corazon...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 17, 2021

Pending

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...

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...

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.  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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 28, 2021

Pending at this time

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...

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...

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...