District Missionary Lettie Faye Barnes-Payne
Nov 5, 2020
ON MARCH 14,1943, FORMER DISTRICT MISSIONARY LETTIE BARNES PAYNE WAS BORN TO THE LATE PASTOR GEORGE AND OTILLA GLISTER WILSON IN TIMPSON, TEXAS.
SHE ATTENDED TIMPSON, LOGANSPORT, AND SILSBEE SCHOOLS. AFTER MOVING TO TYLER SHE ATTENDED. EMMETT J. SCOTT and COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
AT AN EARLY AGE MOTHER PAYNE WAS SAVED, SANCTIFIED, AND FILLED WITH THE...
Joe L. Burks
Nov 1, 2020
Joe Burks passed away on November 01, 2020 due to natural causes. J.W and Mary Francis Miller Burks welcomed their beloved son Joe L. Burks into this world on February 15, 1936, in Anderson County. Joe was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church at an early age. He maintained his membership throughout his life and served as a...
Yolanda Diane Erwin-Moore
Oct 28, 2020
Yolanda Erwin-Moore was born May 3,1963 to the parentage of Eli Erwin, Jr. and Espanola Erwin.
Yolanda graduated from Lufkin ISD Class of 1988. She was employed for many years by Fed-Ex Shipping Company. She united with Bright Glory Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, Texas, under the the leadership of Rev. Mays, Sr.
Yolanda was proceeded...
Suprena Savannah Coleman
Oct 24, 2020
Suprena Savannah Coleman was born July 7, 1987 to Charles and Edna Coleman. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age. She received her education from Hawkins Independent School District from grade school through high school. Suprena later attended Vista Beauty College in Longview, TX.
Prena's (as she was so lovingly called)...
Sam Arthur Garrett
Oct 15, 2020
Mr. Sam Arthur Garrett, son of William and Carrie Garrett was born May 21, 1945 in Center, TX. The family moved to Jacksonville, Texas
Sam was schooled in Jacksonville, Texas, and played football at Fred Douglas High School.
Sam married Judie Allen 45 years ago, and they shared many wonderful memories together. Sam was the...
Lenon Ray Mccowin
Oct 7, 2020
Bro. Leonard Ray McCowin was born October 21, 1951 to Howard and Elnora McCowin in Center, Shelby County, Texas.
He graduated from Jackson-Chapel Hill School home of the Bulldogs, were he and other teammates led the Bulldogs to a District Championship.
He attended University of Oklahoma on a football scholarship, but because of the college...
Rosalie Harrison Williams
Oct 5, 2020
Rosalie Harrison Williams was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 6, 1945 to the late Albert Harrison and Edna Henyard Harrison.
Rosalie accepted Christ at an early age where she attended Second True Light Baptist Church. She attended James Lewis Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was married to Edward Williams Jr.,...
Willie Owens
Sep 25, 2020
Mr. Willie Owens was born March 16, 1935 in Bullard, Texas to Osie Owens and Mary Jordan Owens in Bullard, Texas. He joined Mt. Nevelton C.M.E. Church at a young age.
He graduated from Stanton High School. He served in the United States Army and received a honorable discharge.
He attended Tyler Jr. College. He...
Bertha Mcafee
Sep 24, 2020
​​​​ OBITUARY
Born: Â February 6, 1930 in Bowie County
Parents: The late Charlie Alexander and Evenia Rose Alexander
Schools Attended: Â Arkadelphia Community School and graduated Texas College, Tyler with a BA degree.
Joined in holy matrimony to Osborne Wesley McAfee and they enjoyed each other until he preceded her in death...
Versie Leen Mccullough
Sep 23, 2020
Born April 06, 1947 in Troup, Texas, Versie Leen was the younger of 2 children born to the Rufus Ray and Minnie Adams Ray. Â Both parents and one grandson, Titus Pendleton preceded her in death.
Versie accepted Christ at an early age uniting with Mt. Rose Baptist Church in Troup, TX. In her adult years she united...
Alene Venetta Lucas
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...
Virene Jones Johnson
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...
Becky Elaine Crawford-Sigler
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...
Sherlyn Jeanette Holt-Lacy
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...
Flora Jo Mccalister
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. Â 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...
Elgie Lene Redwine-Mosley
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...
Janice Faye Walker
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...
Francine Johnson
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...
Doris Faye Dorsey
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...
