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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.

Ronald Wayne Wideman

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

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Nathaniel Lacy

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

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 híjos 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

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

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

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

Donald Paul Maxson

Nov 28, 2019

Born March 18, 1959 to Raymond Lee Maxson, Sr. &  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

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

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.  To this union, they had fivechildren: Emmanuel, Andrew, Charles, Shirley and Rita.

She later moved to Dallas in 1962 where...

Clora Byars Mosley

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

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

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.  She attended school in Athens and was a graduate of Fisher High School.  Elmer was a member of Mt. Providence Baptist Church for many years.  She was active in the church choir and a member of the Mission Board....

Dorothy Carolyn Matthews Brown

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

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,...

Maria Casteneda

Maria Casteneda

Oct 26, 2019

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Alice Ates

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

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.

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

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.  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.

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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