Obituaries

Jun 6, 2025

Mrs. Calesta Lorraine Anderson

Funeral services for Mrs. Calesta Lorraine Anderson, 94, of Tyler, Texas, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at North Star Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Orenthia D. Mason as Eulogist.

The public viewing will be Monday, June 16, 2025, from 3 pm to 6 pm, at...

May 26, 2025

Bobby Jackson was born on May 1, 1935, to Willie and Pearlee (Young) Jackson in Tyler, Texas. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents, parents, his sister Gloria J. Johnson and his wife Loyce J. Jackson.

Bobby was a 1954 graduate of Emmet J. Scott High School. Following graduation, he joined the United States Army where...

May 15, 2025

Josephine Crumpton- Hayden was born August 16, 1941, in Flint, TX to Elijah Crumpton and Narsis Kirby - Crumpton. Josephine graduated from Emmitt Scott in 1961. Josephine was a member of Bethel Temple Church of God in Christ. Josephine was employed as Certified Nurses Assistance in her younger life. She was highly active in the Butler College Community. Diagnosed...

May 11, 2025

On a glorious day in October the Lord saw fit to bless this world with a beautiful bouncing baby girl, Elvie Vernita Rollins. The year was 1953, day 8, and Edwill Rollins Sr. and Maudine Rollins welcomed their first of two children. Upon entry she was a forced to be reckoned with.

A very sure and active...

May 1, 2025

Mrs. Ollie Mae McLemore Crawford was born in Houston, Texas to the late Caddie Bernard McLemore and the late Lilie Mae Wilson McLemore. She received her public-school education at Atherton Elementary and Phyllis Wheatley High School. While in high school, she participated in the Wildcat Drum and Bugle Corp, took piano lessons, and played the B flat saxophone. However,...

May 1, 2025

Herbert Lee "Cowboy" Phillips was born the 4th child to the late J.C Phillips and Ardelia Barnett Phillips on September 7, 1945 in Neches, Texas. He attended the Neches public schools. He was a member of the North Tenneha Church of Christ in Tyler, Texas.

He worked for Tyler Pipe Industries for 14...

Apr 28, 2025

On July 29, 1979, a bouncing baby boy was born to the parentsof Tommy Dyer Sr. and Iva Dyer and of course he would be named Tommy Ray Dyer II "Bucky".

Tommy received his education through Tyler Independent School District, while in high school he would learn a trade of cutting hair which he loved, and the...

Apr 24, 2025

Linda Gale Harkless, a true light in the lives of many, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. Born on a memorable Fourth of July in 1952 in Tyler, Texas, to Henry Murphy Sr. and Louise Head, Linda's journey was one of nurturing hearts and shaping minds. She now joins her parents and siblings in peaceful...

Apr 12, 2025

A Time to be Born: Marlen Dewayne Minnick was born February 10, 1972, to Charles Minnick and Debra Minnick in Tyler, Tx. A Time to Give Reverence to God: Marlen was a lifelong member at Carter Temple C.M.E. Church, Tyler. He was very passionate about motivating and encouraging people. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church youth group...

Mar 31, 2025

Donny Wayne Allen was born on November 24, 1949, in Tyler, Texas, to Nathaniel Raphael Allen, Sr. and Effie Mae (Price) Allen. He was raised in the Jackson/Chapel Hill School District,where he attended from elementary through high school, graduating with the Class of 1967.

Shortly after graduation, Donny moved to Los Angeles, California, where he pursued higher ...

Mar 31, 2025

Epmeliues "Skin" Byars Morris was born on March 6, 1930, to Rufus and Vermie Myrtle Byars in Flint, Texas. She was the middle child of three children. Epmeliues accepted Christ at an early age at Galilee Baptist Church. She was a faithful member her entire life and served until her health declined. She was also a devoted follower of...

Mar 24, 2025

Gertrude Massenburg Williams was born in Winona Texas to the late Archie and Ora Lee Massenburg. She was married in holy matrimony to the late O C Williams at an early age. From this union seven children were born.Randall Williams(wife Monique),Michael Williams(Infant deceased)Tammy Williams,Otis Williams(wife Carmen) , Anthony Williams( wife Menisha) ,Darren Williams(wife Robin) and Terry Williams....

Mar 7, 2025

Helen Mims Lee, 78, born August 4, 1946, to the late Clinton and Mary D. Mims of Tyler, Texas passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who touched countless lives with her unwavering faith, wisdom,...

Mar 2, 2025

Dorothy Lee Anderson was born May 2, 1942 to Autrey Henry Anderson and Hattie Roberta Adams-Anderson in Troup, Texas. She grew up in Troup and attended Central High School. At an early age she accepted Christ and was baptized at Mt. Rose Baptist Church in Troup.

Soon after, she moved to Tyler, Texas and lived with her...

Feb 26, 2025

Mr. James Simmons was born January 5, 1939 in Monticello, Florida to John Simmons and Exand Long Simmons.

He attended Howard Academy High School and upon graduating in 1957 enlisted into the United States Army. He later married Nellie Hill in July 1965.  They later moved to Tyler, Texas where he resided until death.  In this union...

Feb 24, 2025

William Frank Kelley was born on May 18,1948- Departed February 24,2025.

He worked as a roofer, auto body repairman and woodworker. He was preceeded in death by his parents William Kelley and Rosa Finley Domino, son Darnell (Duke) Lopez, brother Joseph Domino.

He is survived by brothers Ernest Cheneau (Linda), Bernell Finley, Ivan Finley, Sister...

Feb 10, 2025

Bertha Lee Duncan was born August 6, 1949 to Fonzell (Jack) Duncan and Irine Duncan in Arp, Texas. She worshiped at Liberty Baptist Church in Arp, Texas.

Bertha attended Arp Schools and was a graduate of Arp High School Class of 1967.

She was employed by Arp Independent School District and worked at the junior...

Feb 10, 2025

Dr. Pearlia Derrick was the nineth child of ten born to S.B. and Pearl Johnson Wallace, in the Community of Bethlehem (Gilmer Texas).  She attended Bethlehem Elementary School and graduated from Valley View High School (Gilmer, TX).

Dr. Pearlia accepted Christ at an early age, where she became a member of Community Church of Gilmer, TX.  She...

Jan 28, 2025

Linda Kay Jackson, 65, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. Born on October 3, 1959, to David Jackson and Chinia Jackson Boyd (Foley) in Tyler, Linda lived a life marked by dedication to her family, faith, and community.

A proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in 1978 and Tyler Junior College...

Jan 23, 2025

Leonard Starks was born August 12, 1932, in Smith County,Texas to the late Jesse Starks, Sr. and Amanda Walker Starks. He was a graduate of Emmett J. Scott High School Class of 1951. After graduating from high school, he was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged after serving for...