Obituaries

Dec 29, 2025

Kelvin Warren was born August 26, 1965 to Rudolph Warren and Thelma Browning Warren. At an early age he attended Bethel Temple COGIC and as an adult he attended People's Missionary Baptist Church He graduated from John Tyler High School in 1983, and attended Tyler Jr. College.

Kelvin started his work career at Kelley Springfield Tire Companyas...

Dec 27, 2025

Aubrey Lezell Square, Sr was born August 5, 1939 as the eldest child of four to Austin Square, Jr. and Georgia Johnson Square in Tyler, Texas. He became a member of El Bethel Baptist Church at an early age. Lezell graduated from Arp High School. He retired from Eastman Kodak after 30 plus years of service.

Lezell...

Dec 18, 2025

Leonard Owens was born on November 9th 1931 in Bullard, Cherokee County Texas to the parentage of Freddie Guy  "Sugar" Owens & Johnnie Albright Owens. Leonard was the first born of six children. He resided his entire life in Bullard.  He departed this life on December 18th, 2025. His early education was received at Mt. Nevelton School in Bullard.  ...

Dec 15, 2025

Her Life Journey

Valarie had a deep passion for creativity and family. She loved writing poetry, singing, sewing, and decorating. Inspired by a dream to become a designer and even to model in the mid-80s, Valarie ultimately chose to dedicate herself to raising her children.

She was a proud graduate of Dunbar High...

Dec 7, 2025

Early on Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, Patrick Dewayne Bowie flew away from us and the cares of this world. Patrick was born January 21, 1975 to Lanchester and Lois Bowie in Tyler, Texas, the middle son of three boys. He attended the former John Tyler High School, graduating in 1993, and later he attended Tyler Junior College and...

Dec 6, 2025

The Life of Barbara Cox Parker

Evangelist, Singer, Song Writer, Actress, Director, Comedian, Author, Producer, Recording Artist, Radio/TV Host, Publisher Company Owner, Educator, Wife, Mother, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, and Friend. Barbara Ann Cox Parker, the 13 th child, as she often affectionately proclaimed, was born to Frank and Cozetta Cox in the small town of...

Dec 5, 2025

Roger Lynn Bailey was born in Tyler, TX May 31, 1956, to the late James and Eldoris Taylor- Bailey. He was the fourth of seven children.

As a youth, Roger attended Pine Hill Baptist Church and later served at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of his father, Rev. James F. Bailey.

Roger attended...

Dec 1, 2025

Oleatha Faye Broughton was born December 28, 1938 to the late Jamison and Annie. She was a graduate of Emmett Scott High School. She attended Texas College and a Professional Nursing School.

Mrs. Broughton was a retired Licensed Vocational Nurse, a member of Miles Chapel C.M.E Church, and champion bowler.

Mrs. Broughton United in Holy...

Nov 20, 2025

The birth certificate lists her name as Ruth Ella Curtis but those who loved her most knew her as Sue. Ora Mae, the second youngest of the five born to Alva and Joseph in the Redland community, nicknamed her baby sister "Suzy Q" soon after she was born on July 4, 1946. As the years passed, the family shortened...

Nov 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Darrell Tyrone Lewis Sr. Sunrise: August 17, 1977 Sunset: November 14, 2025

Darrell Tyrone Lewis Sr. was born on August 17, 1977, in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Centerville High School and continued his education at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. Darrell later relocated to Tyler, Texas, where he dedicated 15...

Nov 10, 2025

That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.  - John 3:15

Celebrating the Life of Johnnie Lewis Stripling

On a crisp winter morning in January, Johnnie Lewis Stripling was born to Clarence and Emma Jackson. She was the youngest daughter of 10 siblings.

Johnnie was...

Nov 1, 2025

Tristan Lee Cain was born on July 28, 1970 in Tyler, Texas to Linda Dews and Travis Lee Cain. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and became a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. He remained a member until his health failed.

Tristan is survived by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Charles...

Oct 31, 2025

Mrs. Iva Jean Wall was born February 12, 1938 to the late Artice and Bessie Thompson Starks. She was the second daughter of twelve siblings.

She united with New Cannan Baptist Church in Whitehouse, Texas during her early childhood. Her family relocated to this area and she attended Troup High School. Iva Jean also attended Texas College,...

Oct 12, 2025

Obituario

Maximino Aguirre

8 de junio de 1975 – 12 de octubre de 2025

Con profundo dolor, la familia Cornelio anuncia el fallecimiento de Maximino Aguirre, quien partió de este mundo el 12 de octubre de 2025 a la edad de 50 años.

Maximino fue un hombre trabajador y responsable, conocido...

Sep 30, 2025

Beulah Marie Boson Square was born on February 16, 1941 to Elias Boson, Sr. and Louisa Williams in Austin County, city of Bellville, Texas. Beulah was a graduate of Austin County High School and received a Degree in Education from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas.

Beulah started her career as a teacher in the...

Sep 21, 2025

Willie Carl Johnson was born April 22, 1949 in Tyler, TX to Finis Doyal Johnson and Joyce Christene Starling, who preceded him in death. He was a 1967 graduate of Emmett J Scott High School, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Hollins Calloway. To that union five children were born. Willie Carl Johnson, II, who...

Sep 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lena Mae Patterson

Lena Mae Patterson was born on December 25, 1940, to Masco McKinney Wiley and Bernice Thompson. She spent her early years in the Dallas, Texas area, where she attended school and completed her education. Following her schooling, Lena Mae dedicated her life to service as a caregiver until her retirement,...

Sep 11, 2025

TAMMY WAS BORN TO WILLIE AND HATTIE BROOKS,SHE RESIDED IN TYLER TEXAS, SHE GRADUATED FROM CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL. AFTER GRADUATING SHE UNITED IN HOLY MATRIMONY TO ANTONIO JOHNSON ON OCTOBER 23, 1999.

TAMMY WORKED AT TRINITY MOTHERS FRANCES FOR YEARS UNTIL SHE BECAME DISABLED AND BECAME A DEVOTED STAY AT HOME MOTHER AND WIFE.

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Sep 9, 2025

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Sep 1, 2025

Ernest Lee Goodman, 81, of Tyler, TX, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by friends and loved ones.

Born on February 21, 1944, in Cape Charles, VA, Lee— as he was affectionately known—was a devoted father, brother, uncle, and friend. A former Vietnam veteran, he served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1970,...