Gurtha R Jackson
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 (...
Katherine Yvonne Fortson
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...
James Earl Calico
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...
Bessie Irving Thurmond
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...
Claude M. Ashley
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...
Jack Thomas
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...
Catherine Denise "Cathy" Scott
Dec 9, 2016
Cathy was born January 18, 1958 to Hubert and Betty Jo Jones Scott in Winnsboro Texas. Cathy attended Winnsboro Independent School District. She graduated from Nursing School and became a very respected and loved LVN, and later a RN.
Cathy passed away peaceful on December 9, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister...
Wilbert Lee Dorsey
Dec 5, 2016
Wilbert Lee Dorsey Sr. was born September 15, 1940 in Whitehouse, Texas to parents Christiania Mackey and James Dorsey Sr.
Wilbert attended Stanton High School, graduating in the class of 1961. He was empoyled with Southern Foundry for 23 years and Lowes for 20 years. He married Maxine LaVern Owens in November 1960 to this union they...
Jennifer Leann Duffey
Nov 29, 2016
Jennifer was born October 5, 1981 to the parentage of Lee Jr. and the late Barbara Duffey in Pittsburg, Texas. She attended Pittsburg High School, was a member of Faith Building Ministries. She loved and cared for others always making people smile and laugh. She is at rest with our Heavenly Father and reuniting with the family who have...
M J Garrett Johnson
Nov 17, 2016
he was born February 11, 1935 to the parentage of the late Hubert and Juanita Hamilton in Rusk County. He attended the Arp Industrial High School, he united with the Zion Baptist Church and he left and went to Denton Texas and later joined Mt. Pilgrim CME Church in Denton, Texas. He served in the US Army and retired...
Jay Don Hamilton
Oct 25, 2016
Jay D.Hamiltonwas born September 9, 1966 to the parentage of Alton Hamilton and Army Bailey in Dallas, TX. He graduated from Longview Public Schools. He was a member of The Church of Christ and served in the U.S. Navy. He died October 25, in Tyler, TX. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his...
Mack Arthur Collier
Oct 25, 2016
Mack Arthur Collier was born October 1, 1944 and departed this walk on October 25, 2016.
He attended W.B. Clark School.
Mack was employed as a housekeeper at Whispering Pines Nursing Home and also Trinty Mission.
He was preceded in death by his mother Christine Collier, siblings Velma Ree, Linda, L.K. Vernell.
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Anthony "Thony" Arnold
Oct 23, 2016
Anthony Arnold was born in Longview, Texas to the lateWirnettaMumphrey andAlfoniaArnold. He was preceded in death by two brothers,NedetterNed Fortson, Alfred Fortson, two sisters,MaudieL. Niecie Fortson,andEleaseWoolridge, one son,Carlos J. Dixon and one grandson, Federico Jr. Sanders.
He is survived byHazel Arnold,his daughterDorisSanders,his son Travis Crockett, his grandchildren, Adriana Sanders,KalanaSanders,Om.ar Sanders, Joslyn Crockett, andTristynCrockett, his daughtersEmma Jean Hutchings,VioleArnold,grandchildren...
Christy Lynn Pierson
Oct 20, 2016
Christy was born May 30, 1976 in Kilgore, Tx to Glenda and John Carl Pierson.
A lifelong resident of Kilgore, Christy will always be remembered for her loving spirit, bright smile, her big heart, and her love for the Dallas Cowboys.
Christy is survived by her two children, Nathan and Jayden Pierson, and their father...
Willie Faye Jackson
Oct 10, 2016
Willie Faye Jackson was born March 10, 1942 to the parentage of the late Boochie and Marie Burns Simmons in Gladewater, TX. Mrs. Jackson died October 10, 2016 in Corpus Christi, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wayne Jackson and grandson, Howlis Scott II.She is survived by children, Larry Simmons, Howlis Scott, Wayne Jackson,...
Annie Mae Smith
Oct 6, 2016
Annie Mae Smith was born May 11, 1940 to the late Calvin and Florence Herndon Clayton in the Oakwood Community. She attended Oakwood and Troup Schools.
She confessed Christ an early age, she was a member of Mt. Rose Baptist Church Troup, TX; upon moving to Kilgore she became a member of Kilgore Baptist Church under the leadership...
Gavin Clayton
Oct 4, 2016
Gavin D. Clayton was born December 26, 1986 to AC Clayton and Patricia Sheffield in Longview, TX.
He attended Sabine Elementary School, Overton High School and graduated from Kilgore High School in 2006. Gavin was a volunteer fire fighter for Sabine Fire Department and Kilgore Fire and Rescue, was employed by Top Cat Well Service.
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Lela Coleman
Sep 11, 2016
On Friday, March 26, 1926, Lela Akins became a new addition to the family of Matthew and Addie Scott Akins. She was the couples first-born child, joining an older sister and brotherMertieand EddieSteadham. She grew up in Nacogdoches, Texas, in an area known asthe pond;it was a close-clad neighborhood. She attended the Winters School and E. J. Campbell School....