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Mariel Harvey

Mariel Harvey

Jul 26, 2015

Mariel Harvey was born on May 5, 1942.He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Jean Bedford Harvey; his parents, Maurice and Letesa Harvey; one brother, Wendell Harvey; and one son, William Harvey. He is survived by five children, Apfollo Harvey, Tammy Harvey Phillips-Cox (Albert), and Mariel Harvey Jr. all of Atlanta,GA, Marcus (Denise) Hall of Longview, and...

Mary Lois Jackson

Mary Lois Jackson

Jul 2, 2015

Mary Jackson Colbert Jackson was Born April 6, 1929 in Rusk County to the late Lewis and Frozine Colbert. She accepted Christ at an early age at New Hope Church of Christ of Kilgore, Texas and later moved her membership to South Main Church of Christ of Gladewater, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband...

Anthony Ray Butler

Anthony Ray Butler

Jun 26, 2015

He was born February 21, 1972 to the parentage of Alvin Kennedy and Vickie Bryant in Kilgore, TX. He attended Kilgore Public Schools, he was employed at Great American Coil.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He passed away June 26, 2015 in Longview, TX. He is survived by two brothers, Jason Butler San Diego,...

Denver L. Samples

Denver L. Samples

Jun 10, 2015

Denver was born the fifth of nine sons to the late Earnest L. and Henrietta Samples on September 27, 1923 in Kilgore, TX. He graduated from North Chapel High School in 1942 in Kilgore, TX. He attended Jarvis Christian College for about a month and interrupted it by joining the U.S. Navy where he served proudly for thirty-nine months...

Albearunce Mitchell Sheffield

Albearunce Mitchell Sheffield

May 25, 2015

She was born November 16, 1928 in Laird Hill, TX., to the parentage of the late Eddie and Carrie Mitchell. She attended Kilgore Schools, was a member of Corinth Christian Church where she served faithfully until her death.

She was married to the late James Sheffield. She passed away May 25, 2015 at The Willows. She was...

Linda Joy Muckelroy Hall

Linda Joy Muckelroy Hall

May 22, 2015

Ms. Linda Muckelroy Hall, of Rowlett, Texas, daughter of Erby and Eva Muckelroy, of Kilgore, TX, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2015 in Dallas.

Linda is survived by her Dad, Erby (Dot) Muckelroy; son, Darryl, daughter in law, Michelle, and three grandchildren, Madison, Darryl Jr., and Dylan, of Fort Worth; and daughter, Rachel Hall of Dallas....

Climmie Stean Branch

Climmie Stean Branch

May 5, 2015

Sis. Branch was the second of five children born to the late L.A. Hicks and Roxie Hicks on July 5, 1936 in Kilgore, Texas.

God blessed Climmie to live for 78 years, and she entered into enternal rest on Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

Her early education was in Kilgore, Texas, Dansby school from where she...

Emma Attaway

Emma Attaway

Apr 25, 2015

She was born December 23, 1933 in Smith County to the parentage of Isam and Frances Breedlove Tolbert. She attended Jackson and Dunbar Schools, her Church memberships included House Of Prayer COGIC and Noah's Ark COGIC. She was a beautician, professional presser and a CNA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husbands, Albert B....

Travis Dudley

Travis Dudley

Apr 4, 2015

Mr. Travis Dudley was born November 8, 1942. He was the 9th child of the late Willie Lee and Essie Mae Woods Dudley.

Travis attended public school in Kilgore and graduated from C.B. Dansby High School. At an early age he attended New Light Baptist Church where Rev. Canida served as Pastor, and later attended Harmony Pirtle...

Willie Ray Hart

Willie Ray Hart

Apr 2, 2015

Willie Ray Hart Walking Willie was born on December 13, 1947 in Rusk County to Viola Robinson Hart. During his childhood, Willie lived in Lufkin, Austin, & Ft. Worth, TX. He later relocated back to Henderson, TX until his health failed. Willie was a free spirit and loved walking, visiting, and working as he pleased. Some of his virtues...

Christopher Ardoin Britton

Christopher Ardoin Britton

Feb 25, 2015

He was born August 11,1979 in Longview, TX. to the parentage of John Dee and Vestine Cameron Britton. He was a member of Fredonia Baptist Church, attended Longview Schools and graduated with the Class of 2000 from Sabine High School, he received an Associates Degree from Kilgore College and was attending U.T. Tyler, he was employed at What-A-Burger in...

Helen Mims

Helen Mims

Feb 5, 2015

.She was born October 21, 1957 in Kilgore, Texas, she was a member of Saints Chapel COGIC, graduated from Sabine High School and was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Mims Sr., mother Alberta Williams, sister Katie Stanford, and one grandchild.She passed away February 5, 2015 in Longview, Texas.She is survived by: two...

Mcdonald Jackson

Mcdonald Jackson

Jan 3, 2015

He was born December 17, 1955 to the late Mathew Ingram and Mozelle Templeton in Kilgore, Texas. He attended New Hope Baptist Church, Kilgore Schools, native of Fredonia Community.

He died January 3, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Thurma Watkins, Annette Dunn, and Debra Duffey. He is survived by his wife...

Ina Marie Elder

Ina Marie Elder

Dec 25, 2014

Ina Marie Elderwas born to Calvin Coolidge and Katherine Yvonne Fortson on September 15, 1947. She was raised in Kilgore, TX. and received her education at North Chapel Schools and was one of the first black students to integrate Kilgore Junior College in fall 1965. She also attended Texas A&M University Commerce, formerly East Texas State University in Commerce,...

Sara Strong Bass

Sara Strong Bass

Dec 19, 2014

Sara Mae Strong Bass was born September 7, 1933, to the parentage of Mr. and Mrs. Collie B. and Mary Lee Lewis Strong in Gregg County, Texas. Both parents preceded her in death. She was the second daughter of eleven children. Three boys and one girl preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two of...

Billy Carr

Billy Carr

Dec 18, 2014

He was born May 26, 1941 to the parentage of the late Sam and Odee Carr. At an early age he attended Post Oak Baptist Church.He attended Post Oak Schooland graduated fromNorth Chapel HighSchool, he also attended Jarvis Christian College and served in theU. S. Navy where he retired after 20 years of service.

He died December 18,...

Elvord Coots Woods

Elvord Coots Woods

Dec 12, 2014

He was born March 3, 1919 to the late Frank and Jennie Woods in the Pleasant Green Community. He attended Pleasant Green Baptist Church in his earlier years, graduated from Greenville Public schools, served in United States Army, retired from Tyler Packing Co.

He was married to Mattie Woods. He died December 12, 2014 in Kilgore. He...

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