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Local obituaries for Smith County, Gregg County, Cherokee County, Henderson County, Burnet County, Bowie County and Dallas County in the state of Texas.

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....

James Earl Thompson

James Earl Thompson

Apr 27, 2020

James Earl Thompson was born June 12, 1951 to Lewis Thompson and Opal Ford Thompson in Tyler, Texas. He attended St. Louis Elementary, Stewart Middle School, and he was a graduate of Emmett Scott High School Class of 1969. He did further studies at Tyler Junior College.

James was employed at Goodyear Tire Company and retired after...

Ione Greer

Ione Greer

Apr 21, 2020

Ione Geneva Glaspie Greer was born in Tatum,Texas on May 3,1916 to Gill Glaspie and Clara Pollard-Glaspie (Montgomery). She attended public school in Tatum,TX and graduated from Texas College in Tyler,TX.

Ione married Kermit Greer in 1938 until death in 1977. The lived in Tyler,TX and Compton,CA with their 3 children in this union. She...

Lurene Evans

Lurene Evans

Apr 20, 2020

PENDING

Yulanda Carter-Warren

Yulanda Carter-Warren

Apr 19, 2020

Yulanda Rena Warren was born Tuesday July 8, 1975 to the late Robert N. Carter Jr. and Emma J. Jackson in Tyler, TX.  Yulandawas affectionately known to most as "Yo-Yo." Yulanda attended the public school system of Tyler and grew up on the Nawf-side of Tyler, Texas running up and down 31 st street.

Yulanda prided herself...

Leon Walton

Leon Walton

Apr 15, 2020

Mr. Leon Walton was born on August 6, 1938 to the late Earnest and Annie M. Walton in Hugo, Oklahoma.

Leon graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and attended Langston University. He worked several different jobs before being employed at Carrier Air Conditioning in Tyler. Leon retired after 27 years.

Leon's current membership was...

Timothy Wayne Brooks

Timothy Wayne Brooks

Apr 14, 2020

Tim's Journey

Bor n on July 7, 1959 in Tyler, Tx ., t o the parentag e of Rev. Clayton L. Brooks, Sr. and Helen R. Brooks. Tim transition o n April 14, 2020 in Garland Tx . He was 60 years old.

Tim graduated from John Tyler High School in May 1978. He went...

Barbara Jackson

Barbara Jackson

Apr 12, 2020

" I will lift up mine eyes to the hills whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Psalms 121:1-2

Mrs. Barbara Jackson was born October 12, 1949 to the late Alice Swanson Humber and Oleas Humber. She joined Spring Creek Baptist Church at an early age, song in the...

Robert Lee Jordan

Robert Lee Jordan

Apr 11, 2020

Robert Lee Jordan Sr. was born March 24, 1944 in Cherokee Co unty to Bur nett Jordan and Bessie Mae Tilley-Fields/J.T . Fields. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with N ew D ay s C ommunity C hurch/ Bethel Bible Hope C hurch . He graduated from Emmitt Scott High School and attended at Texas...

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