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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.
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
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
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
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...
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
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.
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
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...
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
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
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...
Morine Massenburg
Jun 23, 2020
Morine Massenburg was born in Winona,Texas to Cornelius and Colina Choice on August 7,1932. She went to high school at Winona HS. She worked as an essential employee in Tyler ISD as a custodian and food service manager for more than 30 years. She was an active member at Waters Bluff CME church where she was known for the...
Ruth Evelyn Anderson
Jun 21, 2020
Ruth Evelyn Finley was born in Temple Texas to Felix and Olivia Finley on September 5, 1930. She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1947. After graduation, she attended Prairie View A&M College from 1948-1952 where she earned a B.A. in Education, with a minor in Music.
In 1952 she received her first teaching assignment at O.J....
Willie Clarence Green
Jun 13, 2020
Rev. Willie Clarence Green was born to Espanola Wheeler and Clarence Green on June 24, 1950. He departed this earthly life on June 13, 2020.
Willie was chairman of the Board of deacons and Associate Pastor of Duck Creek Baptist Church. He was the proud Pastor of Mt. Zion # 2 for a time.
In...
Hoover Edwards
Jun 3, 2020
Hoover Edwards was born March 16, 1930 in Tennessee Colony, Texas to the parents of J.B. and Lucy McKenzie Edwards.
Hoover graduated from Massey High School ( class of 1949) . He attended Prairie View and Texas College. He served in the U.S. Army (Korean War) for 2 years. He was employed with Curtis Mathis/Harvey Industries for...
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