Obituaries

Jun 23, 2024

T.O. was born September 2, 1949, to the late Clarence and Lois Murphy. T.O. was one of eight children, he attended Chapel Hill, where he graduated in 1969. He was later drafted to the United States Army, where he served his country for 10 years. After his discharge from the service, he worked for Carrier for over 30 years,...

Jun 23, 2024

Patsy Asberry was born to Lee & Bessie Asberry on March 3, 1940.  She was the oldest daughter.  She was reared by Henry and Georgia Taylor her aunt and uncle.  Patsy grew up in Palestine, Texas.  She attended Banks elementary School, Lincoln Jr. High and graduated from A.M. Story High School.  She later attended Southern College of Medical Technology...

Jun 1, 2024

Michael Don Givens entered this life on November 23, 1952 to Lena Pugh Givens and Thomas Jefferson Givens II. He was 2 of 7 and would prove to be the self-proclaimed "Boss" of the siblings. A very eloquently spoken individual Michael began and completed his education with in the TISD school system. Mike took pride in being a member...

May 18, 2024

Mr. Russell was born in Tyler, Tx on September 8, 1945 to Robert and Mercedes Isabell. He united with Jackson Springhill Baptist Church where he was baptized at an early age. He attended Tyler public schools, graduating from Emmett J. Scott High School in 1964. Russell joined the army after graduation where he served 3 years. He then moved...

May 13, 2024

Jessie Marie Davis was born April 6, 1936, in Tralake, MS to the late Robert June Davis & Mattie Peterson.  She was the second oldest of seven siblings. She attended grade school in Tralake, MS later going on to complete Cosmetology College. Ms. Jessie united with the church at an early age.

After...

May 13, 2024

Elder Freddie L. Butler was born on January 20, 1949, in Palestine, Texas, to the parentage of Sam "Big S" Butler, Sr., and Elizabeth "Liz" Butler. He was the second of nine children and affectionately nicknamed "Chip" by his grandmother, due to his inability to cut woodchips for the wood heater.

He completed his education in the...

May 9, 2024

Alice Faye passed away on May 9, 2024, in Dallas, TX, at the age of 93.

She was born to Alvin Jones and Louisa Goodman on August 6, 1931, in White Wright, TX. Alice Faye attended Whitewright Elementary School and Fred Douglas High School. She later pursued her education at UT Nursing School and became a Registered...

May 8, 2024

Jeanell, known by her family and loved ones as "Jean", was born July 7, 1942, in Tyler, Texas to late Will Square and Lucille Spencer Square. She departed this earthly life on May 8, 2024. Jeanell attended Douglas Elementary School, Jackson High School, and Arp High School,graduating in 1960. She continued her education at Texas College.

Jeanell...

Apr 19, 2024

Linda Ruth Lilly was born on May 8, 1955 in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Freddie Lawrence Webb and Lula Mae Webb. Both parents preceded her in death.

After moving to Tyler, she attended local school and was a graduate of John Tyler High School. Linda was a school bus driver for Tyler ISD for many...

Apr 17, 2024

Cory Darrell Long was born February 2, 2001. In 2006 Mr. Edwin Justin Long adopted this lovely little boy from Houston, Texas and made him a good home.

He attended Chapel Hill Schools and graduated with the Clas of 2020 at Cumberland Academy. He worked in food service at Brookshires Deli. He loved gaming, fishing, music and...

Apr 10, 2024

Mr. Cornelius "Belly" Butler was born July 6, 1962, to the parents of Sam "Big S" Butler Sr, and Elizabeth "Liz"Butler.  He was the eighth child out of nine children.

He attended Washington Elementary School in Palestine, Texas. Later his parents moved to Chandler, Texas. Heattended Brownsboro Jr High and graduated from Brownsboro High School in 1981....

Apr 8, 2024

Paulette Finnie Wilkerson entered this world on April 20, 1946, to the parents of Ms. Pauline Finnie and Mr. Sammie Harris.

Paulette departed this life on Monday, April 8, 2024.

At a very early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and attended Galilee Baptist Church Como TX. She later joined Greater   Hopewell...

Apr 7, 2024

Martevian DeShaun McGee was born January 22, 2001 in Texarkana, Texas to Laquentun Craig and Shannon Jacobs. He was adopted into the family of Broderick and Tabbotha McGee on June 27, 2008. His footprints with God led him to join New Life Community Church under the pastoral care of Dr. V.M. Robertson where he was active in the Youth...

Apr 2, 2024

Phyllis Arlene Jordan was born November 5, 1968 in Tyler, TX to the late Arlyene Square and Charles Ballenger. She departed this earthly life on April 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Archie "Pete" Square, sister, Patricia Cotton Moore and brother, Ricky Square.

Phyllis confessed Christ at an early age at Gee's...

Mar 30, 2024

Avis Mae Byrd Walker was born May 29, 1935 in Tenneha, Texas to the parentage of Omie Byrd and Inez Shrubs Byrd.  She attended Tenneha Schools before her family relocated to Tyler, Texas.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a dedicated member of Liberty Baptist Church over 58 years.  She served in many capacities...

Mar 16, 2024

Johnnie Mae Starling Cato was born on January 1, 1932, to her parents Arthur Starling and Beneva Sanders Starling in Henderson, Texas in Rusk County. She attended public schools in Henderson and graduated from Emmett J. Scott High School in Tyler, Texas. Shortly after finishing high school, she began the Health Center's Nurse Training Program. After years of demanding...

Mar 12, 2024

Charles (Bellpepper) Demont Rollins was born November 25, 1980 to Marilyn J Rollins and Charles Lydia in Tyler, Texas.

He was a member of Dale Chapel Baptist Church.

Charles was a teacher with the Texarkana School District. He loved his students. He said that if he could change one childs life, then he had done...

Mar 9, 2024

Albert Gee was born October 28, 1934 to the parents of Jessie and Annie Mae Gee in Tyler, TX He was the seventh child of twelve children

Albert Gee attended Jackson High School and was excellent in basketball and had a great love for this sport. At the age of 18, Albert left home to pick cotton...

Mar 9, 2024

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Mar 8, 2024

Glynn Dewayne Seaton was born June 3, 1957 to Marvin Seaton and Bobbie Jean Johnson Seaton.

He united with New Zion #1 Baptist Church at an early age. After leaving elementary school he went on to graduate Robert E. Lee High School. He later received a certificate as a Drywall Specialist.

He also served in...