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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.
Ronald Wayne Wideman
Jan 12, 2020
Sunrise: October 13, 1950, Tyler, Texas
Parents: Charlie W. Wideman and Joyce Jardon Wideman
Siblings: Charlie Ray Wideman (Deceased), Dorothy F. Wideman, Stevy Don Wideman (Deceased)
Education: Carver Elementary School, John Tyler High School
Employment: Houston Transit Authority, Wideman & Sons Asphalt & Paving Company
...Nathaniel Lacy
Jan 3, 2020
Nathaniel Lacy, 58, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away January 3, 2020. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 18th at 10:00 am at Brooks Sterling & Garrett.
Mr. Lacy was born on October 2, 1961 in Tyler, Texas. He attended John Tyler High School upon graduation he then served in the United States...
Jesus Cornelio
Dec 30, 2019
Jesus Cornelio nació en San Miguel Tecomatlan Guerrero. Sus Padres: Timoteo Cornelio y Anacasia Salgado. Hermana: Andrea Cornelio.
Es sobrevivido por su esposa, Ricarda Cornelio y sus hÃjos Maricela, Lucas, Ruben, Luis, Jesus Jr., u Adelaida. También es sobrevivido por sus hermanos, un gran número de nietos, bisnietos, familiares, y amiogs.
Annie Lee Mosley
Dec 29, 2019
Annie Mosley was born March 10, 1937 to the parents of the late Earl and Lela Foster.
She was a graduate of Arp High School and Texas College.
She met and married Luther Mosley, her husband of 62 years and they attended New Canaan and St. James Missionary Baptist Church.
Charles Anthony Brown Ii
Dec 19, 2019
Funeral services for Charles Anthony Brown II, of Tyler are scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 2019 11:00 AM at Omega Ministries International Church with Pastor DeMarcus M. Pierson officiating. Interment will be held in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Brooks Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors. Charles Anthony Brown was born October 25, 1983 in Tyler, Texas to Charles Brown,...
Beatrice Elaine Scott Browning
Dec 9, 2019
Beatrice was born to Charlie and Mollie Scott on May 20, 1919 in Frankston, Texas.
Beatrice married Stephen Browning, Sr., to this union seven children were born.
Beatrice joined church at an early age and later joined College Hill MBC, she was a member for sixty years. She was a member of the Gospel Choir,...
Donald Paul Maxson
Nov 28, 2019
Born March 18, 1959 to Raymond Lee Maxson, Sr. & Â Geraldine Maxson.
​Graduated from John Tyler High School in 1977.
​Laborer many years for Ashcraft Marble Co. Tyler, TX.
​Survivors, Linda Berry Maxson, Mother; Geraldine Maxson, Brother; Raymond Lee Maxson, Jr. (Geneice) Tyler, TX. Two sisters; Ramona Mance ( Joe) Stockston, CA....
Billy Merrell Reed
Nov 26, 2019
Mr. Billy Merrell Reed was born April 4,1955 in Dallas,Texas to William Guy Reed and Artie Lee Ross Reed. He attended local schools and was a graduate of L.G. Pinkston High School. He also attended Prairie View A&M College. After moving to chandler he received his Associate Degree from Tyler Junior College.
Billy was a...
Gloria Jean Shaw
Nov 23, 2019
Gloria Jean Shaw was born on October 29, 1934 to Elbert and Guida Williams in Montalba Texas.
She attended school at Providence High in Montalba. After high school, she married M.L. Shaw. Â To this union, they had fivechildren: Emmanuel, Andrew, Charles, Shirley and Rita.
She later moved to Dallas in 1962 where...
Clora Byars Mosley
Nov 20, 2019
Clora Byars Mosley was born December22, 1920 to Costramos Byars and Emma Kirk Byars in Flint, Texas. She was alifelong resident of Smith County. Clora attended Stanton High School. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Jerry's Temple Church of God in Christ where she served as "Mother of the Church" and Sunday School...
Vida Mae Edwards Johnson
Nov 18, 2019
Mrs. Vida Mae Edwards Johnson was born September 25, 1921 to Archie Edwards, Sr. and Josephine Hampton Edwards in Smith County Texas. She attended Jackson High School and Sweat Beauty College. She was a licensed Beautician. Vida was a long time member of St. Violet Baptist Church. Vida was preceded in death by her parents, husband J. C. Johnson,...
Elmer Jewell Barker
Nov 4, 2019
Elmer Jewell Barker was born in Athens, Texas to Marvin Templeton and Ella Mae Robinson Templeton on November 28, 1939. Â She attended school in Athens and was a graduate of Fisher High School. Â Elmer was a member of Mt. Providence Baptist Church for many years. Â She was active in the church choir and a member of the Mission Board....
Dorothy Carolyn Matthews Brown
Nov 2, 2019
The only child born to Charles and Christine (Blakey) Matthews, Dorothy Carolyn Matthews Brown on March 28, 1936.
​Dorothy attended and completed elementary, junior high, and high school education at Fouke-Hawkins Colored School at the age of 16. She is a graduate of Jarvis Christion College, were she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
​Dorothy...
Sherry Lynn Starks Johnson
Oct 27, 2019
Birthplace: Tyler, Texas
Birthdate: June 22, 1962
Parents: Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Wynell (Fields) Starks Her Life Story
Education: Graduate of Tyler Junior College, Associate of Arts (May 1985)
Children: Shatara Starks and Chardonnay Johnson
Church Affiliation: Member of Greater Hopewell Baptist Church St. John Baptist Church (Grand Prairie,...
Alice Ates
Oct 22, 2019
Alice Ates was born July 18,1967 in Oakland,California. After the family moved to Tyler, she attended Boulter Middle School and was a graduate of John Tyler High School.
Alice was a licensed cosemtologist in the Tyler area. She loved doing hair, music, cooking, and family gatherings, especially with her grandchildren.
She leaves as survivors: Four...
Lois Square Warren
Oct 21, 2019
Lois square Warren was born to the late William Square (Bill) and Ollie Cooks. She was a graduate of Douglas Community School.
She united in marriage to Martin L. Warren, Sr October 6, 1946. To this union nine children were born.
Lois was a homemaker but she also worked outside the home....
Arma Polk Jr.
Oct 18, 2019
Arma Polk, Jr. was born September 19, 1949 in Henderson, Texas to Arma Polk, Sr. and Princella Swindell Polk. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Wichita Falls, TX. He also attended Cameron University - Lawton, Oklahoma. He was the owner of Polks Landscaping and Polks Mold Remover Services. Arma loved fishing and watching...
Gerald Dean Petty
Oct 17, 2019
Gerald Dean Petty was born January 14,1960 to Roosevelt Petty, Sr. And Lois Price Petty in Tyler,Texas. He grew up in the Baptist Church but later converted to the Catholic Church. Â He worshiped at the St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.
He was a 1978 graduate of Winona High School where he was a member of the National...
Larry Toler, Sr.
Oct 17, 2019
Larry James Toler, Sr was born to Frank and Willie Lou Toler on February 1, 1953. He grew up in west Texas and later moved to Tyler where he attended local high schools, graduating with the class of 1971. He also attended Tyler Junior College.
Larry was a follower of Christ who served faithfully in...
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