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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.

Iona "Babe" Ates

Iona "Babe" Ates

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...

Robert Earl Massinburge

Robert Earl Massinburge

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...

Leon Ezra Fields

Leon Ezra Fields

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...

Joe Willie Wathaw

Joe Willie Wathaw

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...

Earnestine Choice Massenburge

Earnestine Choice Massenburge

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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Isidoro Cornelio

Isidoro Cornelio

Aug 9, 2020

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

Eddie Doll Choice

Eddie Doll Choice

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...

Dreak Chaz Scott

Dreak Chaz Scott

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...

Josephine Mae Jones

Josephine Mae Jones

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...

Earl Morney Duncan

Earl Morney Duncan

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...

Roosevelt Bernard Chester

Roosevelt Bernard Chester

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...

Thelma Minters

Thelma Minters

Jul 14, 2020

OBIT PENDING

Joyce Ann White

Joyce Ann White

Jul 10, 2020

Joyce Ann White was born on August 3, 1953 in Texarkana, TX to the late K.C. and W; was preceded in death by her son: Ky'andus White, grandmother: Blanchard Caldwell, mother: Winnie White, and brother: Pilmar White. Ms. White joined St. Stephenson Baptist Church at an early age. She later became a member of Greater Shiloh Baptist Church in...

Draveon Tykeith Mccullough

Draveon Tykeith Mccullough

Jul 9, 2020

Draeveon Tykeith McCullough of Tyler,Texas was born to loving parents Tyrone McCullough ad Mytesha Seaton on September 4,1998 in Tyler,Texas. He attended Robert E. Lee High School and was a graduate of Rise Academy. He was Employed as a lead packer at Sanderson Farms.

Draveon was a loving son and father. His daughter Laeja was his little...

Nathaniel Lee Sr.

Nathaniel Lee Sr.

Jul 7, 2020

Nathaniel Lee, Sr. was born to Mr. Henry Lee and Mary Jones Lee on July 24, 1932 in Smith County, Texas.  He attended local schools and was a graduate of Emmett School High.  He also attended Texas College.  Nathaniel then served his country by enlisting into the U S Army serving in the Korean War.

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Andrew Bernard “Andy” Jenkins

Andrew Bernard “Andy” Jenkins

Jul 6, 2020

Andrew Bernard Jenkins "Andy" was born July 27, 1984 to Mathis Jenkins and Easter Ann Sigler in San Augustine, Texas. He became a member of New Days Community Church at an early age where he was a member of the choir. He was employed with Comfort Inn & Suites in Dallas as Manager.  He was known for his kindness and...

Gloria Kirkwood

Gloria Kirkwood

Jul 3, 2020

OBIT PENDING

Ruth Laverne Freeney

Ruth Laverne Freeney

Jul 2, 2020

Mrs. Ruth Laverne Freeney, age 65, of Whitehouse Texas, passed away Thursday evening, July 2, 2020, at University of Texas Hospital in Tyler, Texas.

Ruth was born February 5, 1955, in Smith County. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Malachi Sr and Katherine Dews, her brother James E Dews Sr, and sister Cathy...

David Lee Mosley

David Lee Mosley

Jun 29, 2020

David Lee Mosley was born December 11, 1950 in Tyler, Texas to Horace Mosley, Sr and Frances Mosley.  He attended local schools and was a 1969 graduate of Emmett Scott High School. David served his country by serving in the U S Army from1970-1972. David was preceded in death by his parents Horace and Frances Mosley, and brother Alvin...

Daniel (Danny) Lee Brooks

Daniel (Danny) Lee Brooks

Jun 25, 2020

Parental History :

Born: February 6, 1930 ~ St. Louis, Missouri

Parents: Robert Lee Brooks and Alma Brooks Seats

Family:

Daughter Sheryll Elizabeth Brooks Mitchell ~ Longview, TX

Grandson Brooks Frank Mitchell ~ Texarkana, TX

Education:

Former Saint Louis...

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