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Obituaries
Local obituaries for Smith County, Gregg County, Cherokee County, Henderson County, Burnet County, Bowie County and Dallas County in the state of Texas.
Willola Webb
Jan 6, 2026
Willola Webb, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2026. One of four children, she was raised in a loving household grounded in faith and humility. Her quiet strength and gentle spirit were hallmarks of her character, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.
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Jimmy Jimerson
Jan 5, 2026
Jimmy T. Jimerson was born on May 2. 1954 to Jett Jimerson and Dorothy Clay. He was a life long resident of Tyler, Texas.
Jimmy worked at Trane for 17 Years.
Jimmy was a member of Houston Temple COGIC.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents Jett Jimerson & Dorothy Clay, and...
Florine Butler
Jan 1, 2026
Florine Stoglin Butler was born on May 22, 1951, to the late Katherine Ray Stoglin and Theodore Broughton. She received her formal education in the Troup Public School system and proudly graduated in 1969.
On January 19, 1970, she was united in marriage to Lessie Wagoner Jr. From this union were born two sons, Derrick Tyrone and...
Robert Howard Willis Sr.
Dec 31, 2025
Robert Howard Willis, 5r., 97 was born on January 12, 1928, in DeBerry, Texas, to the union of Ollie Beechum Willis and Leamon Willis. He was the second oldest of twelve children. In 1934, the family relocated to Smith County, Texas, where Robert would spend much of his life.
Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, baseball and playing...
Marilyn Joyce Rollins
Dec 29, 2025
Marilyn Joyce Rollins was born on January 25, 1955 the fourth of eight children to the parentage of Mattie V. Kennibrew and Thomas Lee Smith. She received her education from Tyler ISD in Tyler, Texas and went on to receive her nursing degree from Tyler Junior College and UT Tyler. She worked at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler,...
Kelvin Ladon Warren
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...
Aubrey Lezell Square Sr.
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...
Leonard Owens
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.  ...
Valarie Michaele Hudson
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...
Patrick Dewayne Bowie
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...
Barbara Cox Parker
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...
Roger Bailey
Dec 5, 2025
Roger Lynn Bailey was born in Tyler, TX May 31, 1956, to the late James and Eldoris Taylor-Â 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...
Oleatha Broughton
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...
Ruth "Sue" Ross
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...
Darrell Tyrone Lewis Sr.
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...
Johnnie Lewis Stripling
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...
Tristan Lee Cain
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...
Iva Jean Wall
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,...
Maximino Aguirre
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...
Beulah Marie Bonson Square
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...
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