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....
Carrie "Suzie" Ross
Sep 3, 2016
Carrie Ross, affectionately known as Susie was born on July 30th, 1927, to the late John Lyod Lomie Reddic Loyd.
At early age, Carrie became a faithful servant of God and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She continued to serve faithfully at New Birth Fellowship church, her church home, until her health failed.
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Charles Leon Jackson
Sep 2, 2016
He was born June 27, 1953 to the parentage of the late Eddie Jackson Sr. and Lizzie Wallace Jackson in Gregg County. He was a member of Freewill Church of God, he attended North Chapel and Sabine Schools. He worked in the construction industry. He died September 2, 2016 at a Longview hospital. He was preceded in death by...
Royce Harper
Aug 7, 2016
He was born August 1, 1942 to the parentage of The late Robert Harper and Frances Nellums Harper in Magnolia, Arkansas. He attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church, was a member of the Dunbar Class of 1960.
He passed away August 7, 2016 in Tyler, TX.He was preceded in death by his father Robert Harper, son Ricky Harper, grandson...
Gary Don "Michael Jackson" Thompson
Jul 29, 2016
He was born in Tyler, TX. to the late Reverend Timothy Thompson and Lue Helen Simpson on January 11, 1956 in Smith County, TX. He attended KISD. . He confessed his beliefs at an early age and united with the True Saits Church of The Living God under the leadership of Bishop PD Austin.. He served in the United...
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...