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Local obituaries for Kilgore, TX.

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

Wilma M. Richardson Johnson

Wilma M. Richardson Johnson

Oct 27, 2015

Mrs.Wilma Marie Richardson- Johnson was born to the parentage of Elbert Richardson, Sr. and Jessie Harris on August 25, 1926. Shen found the Lord Jesus at an early age. She attended the CB Dansby public schools. She was raised in Kilgore by Mrs. Hattie Douglas. She was married to the late Johnnie V Johnson Sr and out of that...

Ruby Woolridge

Ruby Woolridge

Oct 24, 2015

Ruby Dean Woolridge was born February 23, 1941, to the late Erreace Wade Sr. and Jessie Mae Harrold Warren. She attended North Chapel High School. She professed her faith at an early age and was a faithful member of The Eastside Church of God in Christ in Tyler, Texas before joining The Greater St. John Baptist Church, Kilgore, Texas,...

James Earl Sibley

James Earl Sibley

Oct 19, 2015

He was born September 19, 1925 to the late Elzie and Eula Sibley. He departed this life on October 19, 2015 in Kilgore, TX. As a child he attended public school in Rusk County. At an early age he accepted Christ and attended St. John Baptist Church of Kilgore, TX. He later united with Wayside COGIC where he served...

Charles Edward Mcbride

Charles Edward Mcbride

Oct 17, 2015

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