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Local obituaries for Smith County, Gregg County, Cherokee County, Henderson County, Burnet County, Bowie County and Dallas County in the state of Texas.

Johnnie Mae Cato

Johnnie Mae Cato

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...

Charles Demont Rollins

Charles Demont Rollins

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...

Albert Gee

Albert Gee

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...

Petra Delgado

Petra Delgado

Mar 9, 2024

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Glynn Dewayne Seaton

Glynn Dewayne Seaton

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...

Donald Keith Tave

Donald Keith Tave

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...

Eva Mae Wilson

Eva Mae Wilson

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...

Doris Magnolia Biggs

Doris Magnolia Biggs

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...

Beverly Marie Calloway

Beverly Marie Calloway

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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Danny Lee Clement

Danny Lee Clement

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....

Tywanna Shavel Miller

Tywanna Shavel Miller

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....

Jimmie Whitmill

Jimmie Whitmill

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...

Lezella Dews

Lezella Dews

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....

Tyrone Davis Brown Sr.

Tyrone Davis Brown Sr.

Jan 16, 2024

On November 29, 1971 in Texarkana, Texas Tyrone Davis Brown was born to the late James Davis Brown, and Lena Jane Bagsby - Brown. Tyrone was the 9th child of 11 born to this union.

At an early age, Tyrone attended and excepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Oak Ridge Baptist Church in DeKalb, Texas....

Jesus "Jesse" Rivera

Jesus "Jesse" Rivera

Jan 6, 2024

Jesus " Jesse" Rivera was born in Gonzalez,Texas on February 11,1963. He passed peacefully at his home on January 6th,2024 at the age of 60.

He was an avid pool player, who had many different hobbies which included fishing,spending time outdoors and playing cards with his family. Jesse was a loving father , a caring friend who...

Helen "Sis" Choice

Helen "Sis" Choice

Jan 2, 2024

Helen Choice was the 4th child born to the late Robert and Lenora Phillips Choice on November 4, 1930. She attended Waters Bluff Community School and Winona Public School District. She joined Waters Bluff C.M.E. Church at an early age.

She united in matrimony to C.B. Roberts at an early age. Later, she relocated and lived in ...

Pearlie Jean Rider

Pearlie Jean Rider

Dec 30, 2023

We lovingly remember Pearlie Jean Rider, a devoted Christian and a beacon of love and faith in her community. Born on March 5, 1954, in Centerville, Texas, to the late Grover and Hattie Mae Williams, Pearlie was the treasured middle child with her elder brother, the late Joe Ray Williams, and her younger sister, Gloria Fae Williams.

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Pearl Houston Turner

Pearl Houston Turner

Dec 23, 2023

Pearl Elizabeth Houston Turner was born November 17, 1932 in Tyler, TX, the beloved daughter of Sam D. and Susie Gower Houston. She was educated in the Tyler Public School system, and graduated from Emmett J. Scott High School in 1948. She furthered her studies at Prairie View A&M University, earning both a bachelor's degree in music and a...

Camron Jerell Hawkins

Camron Jerell Hawkins

Dec 22, 2023

Camron Jerell Hawkins was born April 17, 1990 in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Frankie Layne and Sherleen Hawkins.

He was raised in Pittsburg, TX until the age of six, then he moved to Tyler, TX where he attended Birdwell Elementary, Dogan Middle School,and John Tyler High School.

Hawk was the youngest of four...

Jessica Kristina Rodgers

Jessica Kristina Rodgers

Dec 21, 2023

Jessica K. Rodgers was born into the parentage of Andrew M. Jenkins and Kenyetta Jenkins, and biological father David Rodgers on March 1, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois.

Jessica accepted Christ into her life at a very young age where she served alongside her family for many years at Bible Way Family Baptist Church and most recently rededicated...

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