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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.

Willie Carl Johnson

Willie Carl Johnson

Sep 21, 2025

Willie Carl Johnson was born April 22, 1949 in Tyler, TX to Finis Doyal Johnson and Joyce Christene Starling, who preceded him in death. He was a 1967 graduate of Emmett J Scott High School, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Hollins Calloway. To that union five children were born. Willie Carl Johnson, II, who...

Lena Mae Patterson

Lena Mae Patterson

Sep 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lena Mae Patterson

Lena Mae Patterson was born on December 25, 1940, to Masco McKinney Wiley and Bernice Thompson. She spent her early years in the Dallas, Texas area, where she attended school and completed her education. Following her schooling, Lena Mae dedicated her life to service as a caregiver until her retirement,...

Tammy Brooks

Tammy Brooks

Sep 11, 2025

TAMMY WAS BORN TO WILLIE AND HATTIE BROOKS,SHE RESIDED IN TYLER TEXAS, SHE GRADUATED FROM CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL. AFTER GRADUATING SHE UNITED IN HOLY MATRIMONY TO ANTONIO JOHNSON ON OCTOBER 23, 1999.

TAMMY WORKED AT TRINITY MOTHERS FRANCES FOR YEARS UNTIL SHE BECAME DISABLED AND BECAME A DEVOTED STAY AT HOME MOTHER AND WIFE.

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Ernest Lee Goodman

Ernest Lee Goodman

Sep 1, 2025

Ernest Lee Goodman, 81, of Tyler, TX, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by friends and loved ones.

Born on February 21, 1944, in Cape Charles, VA, Lee— as he was affectionately known—was a devoted father, brother, uncle, and friend. A former Vietnam veteran, he served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1970,...

Clyde Stine

Clyde Stine

Aug 25, 2025

Life Reflections of Mr. Clyde Stine

Clyde Stine was born in Tyler, TX on May 7, 1949, to Asa Stine Sr. and Lola Belle Hightower Stine. He was the fifth (middle child) of nine children born to this union. Raised in very humble beginnings, Clyde and his seven siblings enjoyed many joyful moments together while...

Charles Evans Coleman Jr.

Charles Evans Coleman Jr.

Jul 31, 2025

Mr. Charles E. Coleman Jr. was born to Lawyer Charles Coleman Sr. and Helen Johnson Coleman on September 24. 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Addie C. Smith Kindergarten, Peete Elementary, Emmett J Scott High School as a member of the band and graduated from John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas. He graduated from Tyler Junior College,...

Lee James Allen

Lee James Allen

Jul 30, 2025

Lee James Allen was born to George W. Allen and Frankie M. Herndon Allen on Oct. 14,7949 in Vernon Texas. They moved to Frederick, Oklahoma in 1955, where he attended Boyd School, later attending Frederick High School and graduating in 1968. He served in the Army, during the Vietnam War, from August 1968 to June 1971. After serving, he...

Elias Garcia

Elias Garcia

Jul 28, 2025

Elias Argote Garcia

Shirley Brown

Shirley Brown

Jul 19, 2025

Shirley Marie Williams Brown was born August 21, 1940, to the parents of the late Oren Alfred Williams, Sr. and the late Dorothy Love Wilson Williams in Palestine, Texas; the 1st of 10 children. Shirley graduated from A. M. Story High School in Palestine and following graduation attended Sweatt Beauty College where she attained her license as a beautician...

Ernestine Session

Ernestine Session

Jul 16, 2025

BIRTHPLACE: Troup, Texas

PARENTS: Sinnie Beck (Father) Cyllar Hill Beck (Mother)

EDUCATION: Stanton High School, and Emmett Scott High School, Tyler, Texas - Texas College

CHURCH: 1991- Joined First Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas (worked In Mission and sang in Keenage Choir). Current membership at Whitehouse Church of God In Christ, Whitehouse, Texas

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Dicidoro Carreno Hernandez

Dicidoro Carreno Hernandez

Jul 14, 2025

Nació en Arroyo Grande, Guerrero El siete de Octubre De 1946. Sus Padres fueron Lafiro Carreño y Pascuala Hernandez. El tuvo 3 hermanos y 6 hermanas. Se casó con Primitiva Vega y tuvieron 6 hijos. El es abuelo de 17 nientos y 13 bisnietos.

Tony Landers

Tony Landers

Jul 14, 2025

Tony Darren Landers was born November 13, 1960, in Tyler, Texas. He was the oldest of 2 children, his sister, Perrilyne Denise Edwards, both raised and loved by Virginia "Jenkie" Landers-Edwards and Robert Edwards. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a long-time member of Liberty Baptist Church. Tony graduated from John Tyler High School in 1979,...

Hidekel "E.D." Cornelio

Hidekel "E.D." Cornelio

Jul 8, 2025

Hidekel Cornelio nació el 8 de enero de 1999 en Tyler, Texas, hija de José Cornelio y María Catalana Cornelio.Asistió a la escuela en Tyler, Texas y se graduó de la Escuela Secundaria John Tyler. También asistió a Tyler Junior College. Trabajó en FedEX Corporation como conductora de reparto.

May Pearl Pryor

May Pearl Pryor

Jul 5, 2025

May Pryor was born on July 20, 1947, in Tyler, Texas (Smith County), to the union of J.C. and Ora Bell Johnson. She received her formal education at Jackson High School, proudly graduating with the Class of 1965. May was a woman of determination and resilience. Passionate about healthcare and service, she pursued her dream of becoming a nurse,...

Warnell Hudson

Warnell Hudson

Jun 30, 2025

LIFE EPITOME

A TIME TO BE BORN:  Warnell Hudson Sr. was born on Thursday, July 03, 1941 to the late Lockhart Hudson and Lola Blanton Hudson in Flint, Texas.

A TIME TO GIVE REVERENCE TO GOD:   At an early age Warnell Hudson Sr. accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.   He attended Flint Church of...

Crescencia Dezavala

Crescencia Dezavala

Jun 19, 2025

Birthplace

Serritos Mexico

Don Dorsey

Don Dorsey

Jun 8, 2025

Don Dorsey passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Tyler, Texas, to the union of Aaron and Agnes Dorsey, Don spent his early years in Tyler, Texas before moving to Dallas, where he graduated from James Madison High School in 1963. He later relocated to California and earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology...

Shuronda Latrice Moore-Lawson

Shuronda Latrice Moore-Lawson

Jun 8, 2025

Birthplace....Parkland Hospital-Dallas, Texas

Parents....Arthur James (AJ) Grant and Farine R. Moore

Education....Greenville High School-Greenville, Texas and Tyler Junior College-Tyler, Texas.

Professional Endeavors.... Entrepreneur of her own business (Designs by Shawn)

Employment Opportunities....Certified CNA, Kohls-Customer Service Specialist, JC Penny Co-Interior Decorator, and Dr. Nanny, LLC-Professional Nanny

Church Affiliations....Shiloh Missionary Baptist...

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