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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.
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
Jul 8, 2025
Hidekel Cornelio nació el 8 de enero de 1999 en Tyler, Texas, hija de José Cornelio y MarÃa 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
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
Jun 30, 2025
LIFE EPITOME
A TIME TO BE BORN: Â 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: Â At an early age Warnell Hudson Sr. accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Â He attended Flint Church of...
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
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...
Calesta Lorraine Anderson
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...
Bobby Jackson
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...
Josephine Crumpton-Hayden
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...
Elvie Givens
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...
Ollie Mae Mclemore Crawford
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,...
Herbert Lee "Cowboy" Phillips
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...
Tommy Dyer
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...
Linda Gale Harkless
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...
Marlen Dewayne Minnick
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...
Donny Wayne Allen
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 ...
Epmeliues Morris
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...
Gertrude Massenburg Williams
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....
Helen Mims Lee
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,...
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