Obituaries

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...

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....