Obituaries

Sep 22, 2020

Alene Venetta Harold Lucas was born October 17, 1931in Kilgore, Texas to Joicy and Edward Harold.

She attended and graduated from North Chapel High School. Mrs. Lucas was an excellent student and an outstanding athlete. She competed in track, basketball and softball. Alene continued her education at Texas College, graduating in May 1953 with a B.S. degree...

Sep 21, 2020

Virene Jones - Johnson Was born to the union of Major and Anna Bean- Jones on February 21, 1935 in Winona, Texas. Virene received her education at Winona Industrial School in Winona, Texas.

At an early age she united with New Zion Baptist Church in Winona.  Later she joined  Full Gospel Holy Temple Church in Tyler in...

Sep 7, 2020

Becky Elaine Crawford- Sigler was born on May 15, 1967 in Smith County, Texas to Narvis Lee Crawford and Naomi Ruth Crawford.

She received her education through Tyler Independent School District, graduating from Robert E. Lee, Class of 1985. She was employed as a Rotary Shear Operator at Goodyear Tire & Rubber where she retired after 20...

Sep 6, 2020

Sherlyn Janette Holt-Lacy was full of life, and as anyone who knew "Tootie-Brown", absolutely knows she was all about having a great time.

Along with always being the life of the party, Sherlyn was raised to know and accept Christ as her Lord and Savior. After her early, mid, and later years of education throughout the Lindale...

Sep 1, 2020

Flora Jo Miles was born December 28, 1945 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Carlie Ben Miles and Mabel Dugan. Flora had 9 siblings.  She attended Fort Worth ISD public schools and graduated from I.M. Terrell High School.

Flora accepted Christ in her life at an early age. She was a member of  Carter Metropolitan C.M.E...

Sep 1, 2020

Elgie Lene Crawford Redwine-Mosley was born July 15, 1940. She was the only daughter of the late Alvesta and Allen "Chap" Crawford and the devoted stepdaughter of James Powell.  At an early age, Elgie joined The Greater Saint Mary Baptist Church under Rev. Charlie Williams. She loved her church and was involved in many ministries (Williams Gospel Choir, Women's...

Aug 31, 2020

Janice Faye Kirkland Walker was born June 8, 1957 in Bullard,Texas to James Lamar Kirkland and

Bessie Ann Towels Kirkland.

She attended local schools and was a graduate of John Tyler High School. She also attended

Tyler Junior College.

Janice was a certified CNA. Janice...

Aug 30, 2020

Francine LaRuth Johnson was born May 4, 1967 to Leonard Francis Johnson and Ella Bircher Johnson.

She attended local schools and was a graduate of Gladewater High School class of 1985. Francine was affiliated with Starrville Church  of the  Living God , and Waters Bluff C.M.E Church. She was...

Aug 21, 2020

Doris Faye Biggs Dorsey was born on February 12, 1954 to Simmie and Magnolia Biggs. She attended W.A. Peete Elementary, A.T. Stewart Middle School, Emmett J. Scott High School, and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1971.

She met her High School sweetheart Calvin Dorsey and they married in February of 1976.

Doris...

Aug 18, 2020

A Time to Be Born: Life for Iona began January 19, 1928 in San Augustine, Texas. She was the ninth child born to Rafe and Dollie Lee Wilson. She attended San Augustine Public Schools.

A Time for work: Iona enjoyed being productive,she worked at Tyler Junior College as a cook, R.L. Davis in the sewing Department and...

Aug 14, 2020

Robert Earl Massinburge was born January 31, 1957 to Lemmie Massinburge, Sr. and Mable Massinburge in Tyler, Texas. He attended Jackson Schools and Chapel Hill High School.  In high school, Robert was a National Honor Society member and participated in athletics including basketball and cheerleading.

Robert was a graduate of Tyler Junior College and later enlisted in...

Aug 13, 2020

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints"

Psalms 116:15

Deacon Leon Ezra Fields was born in Arcadia, Louisiana on June 22,1931. He departed this earth to live eternally with the Lord on August 13, 2020 at University of Texas Health Center, Tyler, TX.

Leon obtained his education...

Aug 10, 2020

Joe Willie Wathaw (Uncle Joe) was born on April 3, 1945 in Troup, Texas. He was the third child born to the late Maurice Wathaw and Wilder Forks Wathaw. He accepted Christ at an early age and his spiritual walk began at New Hope Conglee Baptist Church where he remained a lifetime member.

Joe attended Arp Industrial...

Aug 10, 2020

Earnestine Massenburge was born June 6, 1931 to Willie Earl Choice and Juanita Choice in Tyler, Smith County, Texas.

She attended local schools and was a graduate of Jackson High School. She professed Christ at an early age and united with St. Violet Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir until her health failed.

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Aug 9, 2020

Mr. Cornelio's Service is going to be held Our Lady of Guadalupe

Aug 7, 2020

Eddie Doll Choice was born October 18, 1950 to Willie Earl Choice and Juanita Choice in Tyler, Smith County, Texas.

She attended local schools and was a graduate of Jackson High School. Eddie Doll was a longtime member of St. Violet Baptist Church. She was employed by Trane Company.

Eddie Doll is preceded in death...

Aug 5, 2020

Dreak Chaz Scott bestowed upon this world December 13,1993 with a zest for life to the parents of Roderick Scott and Tawakoni Seaton in Tyler, Texas.

With an open heart, Dreak accepted Christ at a young age. Dreak initially attended church at Cornerstone Family Church until the passing of his great uncle, Pastor Harold Seaton. Dreak then...

Aug 3, 2020

Josephine Mae Jones was born in Mansura, Louisiana on November 19, 1932 to the late John Francisco, Sr. and Celestine McGlory Francisco.

Josephine accepted Christ at an early age where she attended the "Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Mansura, Louisiana. She was married to Edward Jones who preceded her in death. She later joined...

Jul 29, 2020

On October 27, 1953, the Duncan household was blessed with the birth of the baby boy of the family, Earl Morney Duncan. His parents, Cossie B. Sr. and Lurlean Duncan, were very proud of him. The seventh child of their eight children, he was loved and adored by his siblings—but especially by his doting maternal grandmother, Hattie Q. Childs...

Jul 21, 2020

Roosevelt Chester was born on October 24, 1955 to the late parents, Travis Nathaniel and Gladys Mae Mayfield Chester. He was the fourth child born of his siblings, and affectionately known as "Bernard", "Nard", "Nardy", or "Rose" to his family and close friends.

Roosevelt accepted Christ at a young age and was a...