Obituaries

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

Pending

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...

Mar 8, 2024

A Time To Be Born:

Donald Keith Tave was born to the late Charles Howard Tave, Sr. and Lodee Neal Tave on January 9, 1958 in Tyler, Texas.

A Time For Reverence to God

Donald accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of the Corinth...

Mar 1, 2024

Sunrise:

November 24, 1931

Birthplace:

Garrison, Texas

Parents:

Willie K. Ward and Hattie Reasby Ward – preceding her in death

Marriage:

The late Jessie Don Wilson, July 31, 1952, to this union three children we born.

Church Affiliation:

Joined at an...

Feb 17, 2024

Doris Magnolia Wilkins Biggs was born October 3,1921 to Charlie and Pearl Wilkins in the New Home Community in Tyler, Texas. She graduated from Gladewater High School.

She later united in holy matrimony to Simmie Biggs, and was the mother of nine children.

Magnolia retired from Tyler ISD after over 40...

Feb 14, 2024

Parents: Clarence Pierce I and Jewel V. Pierce later remarried and became Brown.

Beverly is the second of 5 Children.

Church:

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

She gave her life to Christ at an early age

Houston Temple Church of God In Christ

Nurses Guild

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Feb 10, 2024

We gather here to celebrate the life of Danny Lee Clement, a remarkable individual who touched the hearts of many. Born on September 21, 1955 in Wichita Falls, TX, he embarked on a journey filled with dedication, laughter, and love. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Pauline and Hershel Clement; and his brother, Donald "Donnie" Clement....

Jan 28, 2024

Miss. Tywanna Miller was born on November 11,1981 to the parents of Sammie Lee Miller and Minister Ruby Faye Hollie. Tywanna was the baby of this union. After graduating from Robert E Lee High School class of 2000, she went on to study Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University. She graduated with her bachelors degree in Political Science....

Jan 22, 2024

Mr. Jimmie Whitmill was born on August 18,1945 in Rockwall, Tx. He later moved to Tyler, Tx and attended Lindale ISD.

He was a laborer worker, working ends and odd jobs. He was a gentle soul who was loved by both young and old. Family meant the world to him and he spent many family functions laughing...

Jan 21, 2024

Mrs. Lezella James Dews was born on May 20,1943 to Opal Cummings and Lorenzo James in Dallas, Texas

Lezella Dews went to public school in Dallas all the way through High School. Lezella moved to Tyler, Texas in the early 1970s where she met and married Elbert Dews. Lezella worked for Trane over 30 years before retiring....