Obituaries

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...

Aug 3, 2024

Reflection of Life: Ova was born to Stephen Browning, Sr and Beatrice Scott Browning on September 14, 1941.

Married Cleve Henderson Forward, Sr on March 27, 1961, to this union four children were born. Graduate of Emmett School High School – Class of 1960. Joined College Hill Baptist Church in 1952 under the pastorage of Reverend Clayton ...

Jul 30, 2024

Lady Tabbotha McGee was born October 27, 1969, to parents Clarence Bailey and Sammie Doll Johnson.

She attended Tyler ISD public schools graduating from John Tyler High School #8 of over 500 graduates in the class of 1988. This enabled her to earn a full academic scholarship to UT Austin. Tabbotha was not only an academic scholar,...

Jul 30, 2024

James L WIlliams Jr. also known as Moochie was born January 20,1949 to the Union of James and Doris Williams Sr in Smith County.

James accepted christ at an early age and was a member, president of the male chorus and chairman of the deacon board at Greater Hopewell Baptist Church.

On March 11,1972, James...

Jul 26, 2024

Eric Andrea Crawford was born on November 13, 1971, in Tyler, Texas to the parents of Mary Louise Crawford and Johnny Lee Jr. Eric was a 1991 graduate of John Tyler High School. He lettered in basketball. After graduation he went on to further his education at Ranger Junior College where he played basketball.

Eric had many...

Jul 3, 2024

Almeda Parks Parker was born May 6,1933 to Edgar Parks and Pearl Walker Parks in Tyler, Smith County,Texas. Mrs. Parker departed this life July 3,2024.

Almeda attended Carver School and Dixie School. At an early age she united with College Hill MIssionary Baptist Church. She was active in the Women's Mission until her health began to fail....