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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.

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...

Morine Massenburg

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...

Billie Gene Glover

Billie Gene Glover

Jun 22, 2020

Obituary Pending

Ruth Evelyn Anderson

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....

Ozell Young,Sr.

Ozell Young,Sr.

Jun 13, 2020

Obituary pending

Willie Clarence Green

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

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...

Jimmy Battles

Jimmy Battles

May 31, 2020

Obituary Pending

James Terry Wilson

James Terry Wilson

May 31, 2020

Obituary Pending

Cheryl Renee Evans

Cheryl Renee Evans

May 25, 2020

Cheryl Renee Evans was born to the parentage of  Luther C. Evans, Jr. and Bobbie F. Williams-Evans in Carthage, Texas on March 27, 1970. She grew up in Tyler, Texas, and joined North Tenneha Church of Christ.

Cheryl Renee attended W.A. Peete Elementary, Boulter Middle School and graduated from John Tyler High School in 1988. She attended...

Della Williams

Della Williams

May 23, 2020

Birthplace: Timpson, Texas

Birthdate: July 10, 1951

Parents: Mr. Robert Lee and Mrs. Ceter Bell Kellum

Her Life Story

Della K Williams enjoyed family and friends, working at Trane, cooking, family gatherings, plants/flowers(Purple Jew & Chicken Hen), Denim/Blue Jeans, head wraps, caps, thrift shopping, especially Goodwill, Blue Willow China, Collectible Raggedy...

Earnestine Miller

Earnestine Miller

May 21, 2020

Earnestine Haggerty Miller was born in Tyler, Texas to Alfred Haggerty and Lela Mae Cooks Haggerty. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Stanton High School.

Earnestine was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

She was a member of People's Missionary Baptist Church....

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