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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Kilgore, TX.

Imogen Anne Berry

Imogen Anne Berry

Jul 12, 2016

Mrs. "Imogene" Anne Berry was born February 14, 1933 to the parentage of the late Emanuel and Altha Brooks in Smith County, Texas. She was baptized at Mt. Zion CME Church, in later years she was a devoted member at Mt. Eria Baptist Church where she served in many capacities, and remained a faithful member until her death.

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Shirley Ann "Shing Shang" Benson-Roberson

Shirley Ann "Shing Shang" Benson-Roberson

Jul 6, 2016

She was born January 30, 1952 to the parentage of the late McKinley Benson Sr. and Brozeal Scott Benson in Kilgore, Texas. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, she later attended Victory Temple COGIC. She attended CB Dansby, North Chapel and graduated from Sabine High School in 1970. She...

Martha Marie Pegues-Davis

Martha Marie Pegues-Davis

May 12, 2016

She was born December 11, 1935 to the late Ardee Lucas and Lenora Zachery. She was a member of Post Oak CME Church in Longview, TX. She attended C.B. Dansby Colored High School where she was a member of the band, twirler, cheerleader and a host of other activities. She graduated with the class of 1955. On September 26,...

Ernest Carl Williams

Ernest Carl Williams

May 6, 2016

Ernest Carl Williams entered this life on August 10, 1965 to the parentage of Ernest Williams and Mary DeLois Rausaw Williams in Nacogdoches, TX. He attended school at Nacogdoches Independent School district. He attended Macedonia Baptist Church until his health failed. He was proceeded in Death by his parents , aunts, uncles and cousins. He leaves to cherish five...

Murry "Tuffy" Woods

Murry "Tuffy" Woods

Apr 28, 2016

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Pa'Sha Desawn Williams

Pa'Sha Desawn Williams

Apr 26, 2016

Pa'Sha Williams was born July 8, 2003 in Kilgore to the parentage of Patrick and Squelia Williams. She attended Kilgore Middle School where she spent so much time in the office that she was named " Honorary Principal". She loved playing softball, riding horses, and the Food Network Channel. She was a member of the Unity Tabernacle Church under...

Shelvy Jean "Dean" Dennis

Shelvy Jean "Dean" Dennis

Apr 24, 2016

She was born March 10, 1937 in Rusk County to the parentage of the late Tom and Mary Medlock. She attended London Colored School and C.B. Dansby in Kilgore, Texas. At an early age she united with Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church and later united with New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Kilgore, she was a faithful member at New...

Lester Earl Roberson

Lester Earl Roberson

Apr 2, 2016

Lester Roberson entered this life October 4, 1955 to the parentage of Jake and Lena Mae Hicks Roberson in Gregg County, Texas.He joined Mt. Moriah Baptist Church at an early age, and later was ordained as a Deacon. He attended North Chapel Schools and graduated from Sabine High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers,...

Samuel L. Porter

Samuel L. Porter

Mar 29, 2016

Samuel L. Porter was born to Sallie B. Porter and Samuel L. Jackson on March 29, 1956 in Smith County.

At the age of six months he caused joy to come into the life of Kelly and Geraldine Jackson being the son they always wanted.

He attended and graduated from Kilgore High School where he...

Angela Denise Palmer-Thomas

Angela Denise Palmer-Thomas

Mar 25, 2016

Angela Palmer- Thomaswas born on September 22, 1963 in Kilgore, TX. She grew up in Kilgore and graduated from Kilgore High School in 1982 and Kilgore College in 1984. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Macedonia Baptist Church in "Tin Cup". There she sang in the choir. Angela had a beautiful voice. She worked numerous jobs...

Josie Marie Coleman

Josie Marie Coleman

Mar 9, 2016

Josie Sheppard Coleman was the 8th child born to the late Marion and Josephine Sheppard in Overton, Texas. Of the eight children her oldest brother Marion Sheppard Jr. still lives. Josie married at the age of sixteen to the late Artie Coleman, of which she was blessed with eight children, all of which are alive today. She attended the...

Alice Faye Boyd

Alice Faye Boyd

Feb 18, 2016

Alice Faye Camp-Boyd was born to the union of Elzra C. and Gladys Johnson Camp on March 28, 1949 in Tyler, Texas. Alice attended Jackson Public Schools where she graduated Salutorian of the Class of 1967. She also attended Tyler Junior College where she received her Associates Degree in Biology and became a Licensed Vocational Nurse in 1987.

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Louise Jackson

Louise Jackson

Feb 6, 2016

Louise Lollie Jackson was a life time resident of Kilgore, a member of Kilgore Baptist, attended Starr-Bailey Schools, a licensed cosmetologist, a member of the Heroines of Jericho, worked for The Foster Bean Family for 43+ years. She passed away February 6, 2016 at a Longview hospital.She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Henry Lollie. She...

Jimmie Ray Jackson

Jimmie Ray Jackson

Jan 26, 2016

He was born September 15, 1964 in Kilgore to the parentage of Jimmie and Gurtha Jackson. He was a member of New Birth Fellowship Church, attended Kilgore Public Schools, furthered his education at Kilgore College and then the University of North Texas where he also played football. He worked for Pak-Sher for over 25 years until his health failed....

Ora Pollard

Ora Pollard

Jan 2, 2016

Mother Ora Pollard was born on August 4th, 1931 in the Steber Grove Community of Kilgore, Texas to the late Roosevelt and Luvena Smith. She departed this life on Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 at 8:00am.

She attended school in the New Hope and Steber Grove Community and later became a successful business woman in the city of...

La Joyce Dorsey Ervin

La Joyce Dorsey Ervin

Dec 11, 2015

LaJoyce Ervin was born July 2, 1956 in Tyler, TX. She attended Stanton Elementary School and Whitehouse High School. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church where she served in many capacities.

She is preceded in death by her parents James Sr. and Christiana Dorsey, one brother James Dorsey Jr.

She is survived...

Aya Akio Sheffield

Aya Akio Sheffield

Nov 16, 2015

Parents: Aldolphus Jerek & Kumi Alon Sheffield

Sister: Alona SheffieldGrandparents: Dale Sheffield Barry & Mikako ThomasGreatgrandmother: Billye Martin-DanielsUncles: Barry ll ( Chisak) Thomas Takashi Thomas Le'Shore SheffieldCousins: Ja'Kalen, Jonalynn, Kiyan, Dante & Cayson

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