Obituaries

Sep 12, 2017

He was born February 9, 1983 in Kilgore to Pam Williams Colbert and the late Lechell Scott. He was nurtured by Joe Colbert from a toddler until adulthood. He attended Kilgore Schools and also Kilgore College. He is preceded in death by his father and grandfather Thomas Williams. He passed away September 12, 2017 as a result of a...

Sep 4, 2017

He was born May 12, 1961 in Gregg County to the late Fonzell and Mary Lois Jackson. He united with New Hope Church of Christ at an early age. He passed away September 4, 2017 in Kilgore, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Doris Katherine Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memories, one...

Jul 28, 2017

He was born March 8, 1960 to the parentage of Charles and Goree Sanders Smith in Kilgore, Texas. He had a great personality and was loved by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Charlene Smith. He is survived by his children, Calvin Tatum ( Felicia), Marie Smith, Sharena Jackson, Andre' Taylor; two sisters, Mary...

Jul 8, 2017

Denise Pattillo was born Denise Young on August 2,1945 to Louis Young and Lottie Mae Lewis. Denise attended Detroit Publics Schools. After sister Pattillo continued her journey in life becoming in employed for St. Josephs Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan where she worked for over 20 yrs. Until moving to Kilgore, Texas in 1980 and was employed by...

Jun 15, 2017

Public viewing12:00-8:00 P.M. on Tuesdayat Cunningham Funeral Home no formal wake is scheduled. She was born February 27, 1950 to the parentage of Willie Ruth Dudley Gibbs and Pete Lampkin in Kilgore, Texas. She attended Kilgore Public Schools and later completed high school in Akron, Ohio. She furthered her education at Kilgore College taking selected courses.

At...

Jun 7, 2017

Funeral services for Thomas Joseph Cunningham Tommy Jo, 64, of Kilgore, TX will be held Monday, June 12, 2017 at 12:00-noon at Faith Tabernacle O.G.I.C Kilgore, TX with Rev. H.C. Rockmore Sr. serving as Eulogist. Burial will follow at Kilgore Memorial Gardens under the direction of Cunningham Funeral Home. Public viewing 11:00-3:00 PM Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Cunningham...

May 8, 2017

She was born July 4, 1924 to the parentage of the late Louis Daniels and Josephine Washington Daniels in Rusk County. She united with El Bethel Baptist Church at an early age, attended Jim Town Schools in Overton, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband Kelly Jackson, son Sammie Porter,4 brothers,5 sisters, and two grandchildren. She passed...

Apr 3, 2017

Glenda was born October 3, 1949 to the parentage of the late Mrs. J.E. Roberson and M.T. Brager in Overton, Texas. On April 3, 2017, she received her wings in heaven. At an early age she united with Zion Baptist Church. Kay graduated from West Rusk School, in New London, Texas. A joyful and blessed day when Kay is...

Mar 17, 2017

Essie Mae Daniels Flennoy, daughter of the late Essick and Mildred Daniels passed peacefully from this life Friday, March 17, 2017 after a gradual decline in her health. She was born July 7, 1925 in Gladewater, Texas. At an early age she united with Mt. Zion CME Church and excepted Jesus into her life. She moved to Dallas, Texas...

Feb 26, 2017

Feb 19, 2017

Carrie Williams was born May 10, 1923, in Gregg County, Texas to the late Felix and Melissa Mae Daniels Blue. She was the third of ten children. Carrie attended North Chapel School in Kilgore, Texas. She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Pleasant Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Kilgore, Texas. She served in...

Feb 19, 2017

Carlene was born to Jiles and Viola Kenney on November 20, 1951 in Kilgore, TX. She departed this life on February 19, 2017 at Kilgore Health and Rehab. Carlene's adopted parents were Mary and G.W. Flennoy. Carlene graduated from Kilgore High School in 1971, and later graduted from Kilgore College. She was baptised and became a member of Kilgore...

Feb 13, 2017

Pete was born in Pittsburg, Texas, June 23, 1940 to the late Reed and Annie Bell Thomas.

He united with Union Chapel Baptist Church at a very early age. He received his education at Union Chapel School and graduated from Fredrick Douglass High School with the class of 1959. He was called to the ministry and pastored...

Feb 9, 2017

Delia Elaine Wady was born June 5, 1959 to the late T.E. Wady and Eva Mae Wady. Delia is the mother of two children Demetrice Wady-Robinson and Charles Jones. Delia attended Kilgore High School and later graduated with an Associates Degree from Kilgore Junior College. Delia had worked several jobs as a clerk until she could not. Delia accepted...

Feb 1, 2017

She was born August 9, 1940 in Karnack, TX. to the parentage of Edward and Robbie Jordan. She attended Karnack Schools, was a member of True Saints of the Living God. She was married to Jimmie Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, three brothers, and son. She is survived by, three sons, Charles (...

Jan 15, 2017

Katherine was born September 8, 1928 to Robert Sibley and Sally Pierce Sibley and made her transition on January 15, 2017. She grew up in the New Hope area where she attended New Hope Schools. She met the love of her life and they were united in marriage in 1947 and moved to the Liberty City area. To this...

Jan 4, 2017

James Earl Calico, beloved son, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend was born to the late A.W. and Armie Dean Wilcoxen Calico on October 18, 1953, in Kilgore, TX. He is the 6th child of 9. James departed this earthly life for a life of glory with the Lord on Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017.

James began...

Dec 25, 2016

God blessed the loving union of Jim Irving and Willie Mae Humphries Irving a fourth gift of life in the form of a lovely baby girl, March 16, 1931. This baby grew into an excellent young girl. Excelling academically in Post Oak Elementary and becoming the Valedictorian of her class in 1949 at North Chapel Hill.

Knowing...

Dec 24, 2016

Claude Melvin Ashley was born February 22, 1956 in Kilgore to the late Claude Sr. and Elsie Sibley Ashley.

He was a member of Wayside C.O.G.I.C., and attended Kilgore Schools where he played football and ran track. Claude graduated with the Class of 1975, also graduated from Kilgore College.

He had worked in the steel...

Dec 14, 2016

Jack was born January 1, 1936 in Waxahachie, Texas to the parentage of the late Jack Will Thomas and Ann B. Taylor.

He worked for All Right Security Services in Dallas, Texas where he was a security guard. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

He passed away December 14, 2016 in...