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Local obituaries for Kilgore, TX.
Plachette "Nicole" Jackson
Feb 25, 2018
Plachette Nicole Jackson was born to the parentage of Evelyn Marie Jackson and the late Curtis Beck. She departed this life on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Plachette graduated from Sabine High School, and was employed as Manager of Yall's BBQ. She spent her free time with her son Zay. She leaves to cherish her memory: One son Zayden Mikel...
Opal Cansler
Feb 24, 2018
Opal Cansler was born June 1, 1936 in Kilgore, TX to the parentage of John and Ida B. Mitchell Amerson.
She was raised in Kilgore and received education at Kilgore Public Schools. She attended C. B. Dansby High School where she was a member of the band and played the flute, and was a member of the...
Aleta Ann Jones
Feb 11, 2018
Aleta (Letha) Ann Jones took her last breath on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 51. Aleta Jones was born January 10, 1967 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. During her teen years the family moved to Texas where she attended Kilgore High school. She was active as a Kilgore High School High Stepper and played many sports. She...
Earnestine Colbert
Feb 1, 2018
Earnestine was affectionately known as "Earnie" and "Big Momma" to all who love her dearly, was born February 15, 1938 in Rusk County to Gid and Lomer Dudley Smith. Earnestine retired from Kilgore Independent School District after 30 years of employment. She enjoyed daily activities with family, friends, and gardening projects. She was a faithful member of St. John...
Lowell Neal Martin
Jan 24, 2018
Lowell was born on Monday, August 25, 1958 in Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas to the parentage of James Maurice and Avis Neal Martin. He was the youngest of four children. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the Willows in Kilgore, Texas. At an early age he united with Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church where he was...
Caddell Jackson
Jan 18, 2018
Caddell Jackson was born April 15, 1952 to the late Frank Jackson and Mozelle Templeton in Kilgore, Texas. He attended Fredonia Elementary and C.B Dansby High School. He served in the U.S Army, Air Force, and National Guard. He died January 18, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Thurma Jean Watkins, Annette Dunn, and...
Rodney Lynch
Jan 13, 2018
Rodney Lynch was born on August 12, 1957 at Laird Memorial Hospital in Kilgore, TX. He passed away on January 13, 2018 at 4:00 AM at Henderson Rehab Center. He obeyed the gospel at Westview Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his brother Marlon Ray Lynch. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Erma Jean Thompson...
Phillip Hayes Timms
Dec 28, 2017
Phillip Timms was born July 29, 1947 in Gladewater, TX to the late Phillip & Celester Arnold Timms. Hi life ended Dec. 28, 2017. He attended Dunbar and Jackson Schools. He united with Mt. Zion CME at an early age. He was never married. His parents, one sister and 4 brothers preceded him in death. He leaves to memories...
Wayne Smith
Dec 28, 2017
He was born July 28, 1950 to the parentage of the late A.D. Smith and Katie Mae Smith in Kilgore, Texas. He graduated from C.B. Dansby, attended some college, and moved to Dallas to work for Mouser Electronics. He died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents; A.D. Smith and Katie...
Eugene Alton Mathis
Dec 22, 2017
Eugene Alton Mathis of Kilgore, Texas was born August 14, 1963 to the late Shirley Jo Mathis and Elvis Mathis of Longview, TX. He departed this life on December 22, 2017. He married Shelia Mathis on July 29, 1984; they were married for 33 years. To this union three sons were born. He loved his family. He was a...
Delorice Marie Smith
Dec 17, 2017
She was born November 21, 1945 to the parentage of the late A.D. Smith and Katie Mae Smith in Kilgore, Texas. She graduated from C.B. Dansby and after graduating, attended college and later moved to Dallas to pursue a career with Kodak. She later retired from PepsiCo and moved back to Longview to spend time with friends and familly...
Faye Ann Giles
Dec 15, 2017
Faye Ann Giles was born December 8, 1954 in Kilgore, TX. to the parentage of the late Jessie and Earnise Giles. She joined Macedonia Baptist Church at an early age, graduated in 1972 from C.B. Dansby and was a homemaker. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. She passed away December 15, 2017 at a Tyler...
Ida Hicks
Dec 2, 2017
Life Reflections Ida Hicks was born to the parentage of the late Lonzo (L.H.) and Armanda Holland Hicks on March 3, 1926 in Kilgore, Texas. She was the first born and only daughter. Her brothers Chadolius (Chad), Lavoisier (Doc or Butch), and Arbria preceded her in death. She accepted her faith in her early years, starting her instruction at...
Roger Timms
Nov 16, 2017
On September 3, 1941, Roger was born to the union of The Late Phillip Timms and Celeste Arnold Timms. At an early age he joined Mt. Zion CME church, and later in life he united with Westview Church Of Christ on December 13, 1998. Raised in Smith County he attended Dunbar Elementary and Jackson High School. Roger worked for...
Thurman "Pete" Polk
Oct 12, 2017
Thurman "Pete" Polk was born August 15, 1929 to the late John Polk and Ida Mae Harris. He was a hogger and blacksmith also the greatest father and grandfather. He is proceeded in death by: his wife Flora D. Polk, his mother, father, four brothers, and sister. He leaves to cherish his memories to his children Leonard Earl Polk,...
Jarrod Michael Henson
Sep 22, 2017
On July 7, 1976 Jarrod came into the world a cute lil bouncy baby boy to the parentage of Mary Henson and Alfred Newman in Winnsboro, Texas. He attended Church of Gods Word in Winnsboro, TX., he loved his church family. He graduated from Winnsboro High School, he furthered his education at The Art Institute of Dallas, TX., briefly....
Jason Mcdonald
Sep 12, 2017
Mr. Jason Edward McDonald was born October 18, 1982 to Randy and Cindy McDonald. He attended Willis High School in Willis, Texas where he graduated. In November of 2005 He moved to Tyler, Tx to live with his mother, and work in the oilfield. A couple months later on Feb 4, 2006 he met Ta'Chada Shante Cobb and they...
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