Obituaries

Jan 17, 2025

Reginald Garrett was born September 19, 1949 in Longview, Texas. He was embraced with love into the family of David L Garrett and Callie James Garrett along with his brother and two sisters.

Reginald was introduced to the importance of church and learning at an early age. He was a baptized at St....

Dec 29, 2024

Gloria Stine was born on September 18, 1950, to Asa Stine Sr. and Lola Belle Hightower Stine. She was the fifth of nine children born to this union. Coming from very humble beginnings, Gloria and her seven siblings shared lots of fun times growing up in the country. She was known for her spirited and lively personality, earning her...

Dec 24, 2024

Shirley Ann Anderson was born March 4, 1946 to the late I.V. and Hattie V. Tennyson in Quitman, Texas. She graduated from Bragg Morris High School in Lindale, Texas and attended Tyler Junior College and Texas College. She married John Anderson and to this union three children were born. Although the marriage did not last, it blessed them with...

Dec 12, 2024

Mrs. Brenda Joyce Williams Franklin was born to Mr. George W. Williams and Mrs. Cynthia Mae Ewins Williams October 13, 1950 in Smith County, Troup, Texas. Brenda departed this life on December 12, 2024.

She attended Troup schools and was a graduate of Troup High School Class of 1970. She also attended Tyler Commercial College. She was...

Dec 3, 2024

Reverend Howard L. Matlock, Sr, was born February 9, 1949 to the late Fred Matlock and Naomi Mackey Matlock in Whitehouse, Texas.

Howard attended Stanton Grade School and graduated Whitehouse High School in 1967.He was given nick name the "King" by his fellow classmates.

He served his country in the United States Navy in 1968...

Nov 25, 2024

Born and raised in Gilmer, Texas to a Christian household lead by parents,Elberta King and John Noble King, Mable accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at her earliest opportunity, and she stayed faithful all the days of her life.Her church home for many years was Gee's Memorial Church COGIC and she later joined Zion Temple Tyler.

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Nov 15, 2024

Mae Bell Kirby was born July 20, 1934 to Nathaniel Johnson and Elnora Johnson in Fairfield, (Stratton Plantation) Arkansas. During this era, sharecropping and picking cotton was king. Mae Bell attended Corbin School part time and worked in the fields during harvest season.

She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at New St. James...

Nov 12, 2024

Barbara "Bob" Ann Hendricks was born to Hulene and Charles Hendricks, Sr. On August 23, 1953 in Chandler, Texas.  She attended Chandler, Brownsboro, and Van public schools.  Growing up in Chandler, she was a lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church, and was a member of the choir.  If you knew Barbara, you knew that she had a passion for...

Nov 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing into eternity of Gloria Hernandez Espinoza on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from a sudden cardiac arrest.  Gloria was the center of her home, the pillar of the family and the sound of her contagious laughter will be missed by all.  She was a woman of quiet and steady faith...

Oct 25, 2024

Sammy David Shamlin, Sr. was born June 27, 1946 to Sandy Shamlin and Willie Frances Davis Shamlin in Canton, Texas. He attended public schools in Canton. On January 7, 1977 he united with Gyvorn Person. To this union two children were born. He was a member of Lindale Church of God in Christ.

The family moved to...

Oct 19, 2024

Fannie Mae Thompson- Donnell, born on July 24, 1934, to the late Will Thompson and Pearl James-Thompson in Grapeland, Texas, was the ninth child out of eleven children.

She married the late Riggen Donnell, Sr. on October 5, 1953, and in this union eight beautiful children were born.

From a young age, Fannie dedicated her...

Oct 14, 2024

Arnold Wayne Williams was born on November 23,1958 to Mr. James Taylor and Ms. Barbara Louise Williams in Longview, Texas.  In 1969, his mother and stepfather, Evangelist Acie Lee Chambers, moved to Chandler, Texas. As a child, he enjoyed helping people and being the big brother to his twin sisters and twin brothers. He loved drinking his favorite drink...

Oct 12, 2024

Naomi Conner Brown was born on August 25, 1931 in Dundee, MS to the late Mattie O. Smith and Jimmy Conner. Naomi was raised by her mother and Step-Father Jefferson Shannon in Dundee, MS along with seven of her nine siblings from that union. Naomi also had loving relationships with her eight siblings from her biological father Jimmy Conner....

Oct 12, 2024

Anthony Charles Coleman, born January 22, 1969, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Alzora Coleman Faucette and Haywood Faucette, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024. Anthony accepted Christ at an early age and became a dedicated member of the Rising Star Church of God in Christ, Fort Worth, Texas.

A proud graduate of Greene B....

Sep 30, 2024

Major Leon Harris was born on January 17, 1935 to Lemit Harris and Maggie Lee Carter Harris in Minden, Louisiana.

Major was united in Holy Matrimony on December 28, 1998 to Betty Conner.

He was preceded in death by his brother George Harris and son Melvin Handbur.

Major leaves to cherish memories, loving...

Sep 15, 2024

Brenda Gail Juwari was born November 30, 1955, in Longview, TX. To Mr. Jerry McGee and Christine Merrill. She is the eldest of seven brothers and sisters. She received her formal education in the Gladewater Public School District and graduated from Brownsboro High School in 1975. After high school, she moved to Tyler, TX. She became a certified nurse...

Sep 1, 2024

Freddie Lee Hughes was born July 13 th , 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the first of six children born to Fred and Geneva Hughes-Cason. Both parents, grandparents, 2 brothers:Willard Cason and Arthur Cason; 1 sister Dorothy Cason Reeves preceded him death.

At an early age, Freddie confessed his faith in...

Aug 25, 2024

Effie Jean Cooks Cofer was born on February 9, 1944, to the late Elbert and Jewell Hampton Cooks.

She attended Jackson Elementary, T.J. Austin Elementary and graduated from Emmett J. Scott High School class of 1964.

Effie Jean gave her life to the Lord in her youth, while living in Chicago, Illinois for many years,...

Aug 16, 2024

Charles Edward Dews, Jr. was born September 4, 1968, in Tyler, TX to the late Charles E. Dews and the late Bessie L. Guster Dews. He attended Tyler Public Schools, and he worked in the food service industry. Charles joined New Holland Baptist Church at an early age.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and...

Aug 4, 2024

Colby Ballinger was born on February 11, 1991 in Tyler, TX and went to be with the lord on August 4,2024. He graduated from Robert E Lee High School in 2009 and was also a member of the Red Raider Football team. He attended Tyler Junior College and majored in Physical Therapy. He joined Greater Hopewell Baptist Church at...