Obituaries

Dec 11, 2024

Ms. Irish was born in Kilgore, Texas, on March 20th, 1951. She was the 10th child born to Roosevelt Williams Sr.  And Chaney Elizabeth Templeton Williams. Irish love the Lord and accept Jesus Christ at an early age at the Fredonia missionary Baptist church of Kilgore, Texas. She was most recently a member of the Mt Pisgah Missionary Baptist...

Dec 11, 2024

Geneva was born October 21, 1941, in R.H. Laird Hospital in Kilgore, TX, to the parentage of the late Louisa “nee” Sibley and Charlie Williams. She attended New Hope School, Fredonia, and C. B. Dansby Colored High School, Class of 1960. She attended Texas College with an Associate Degree in Business Administration. She later attended Kilgore College and received...

Nov 10, 2024

Sis. Mary Lee Hicks Ates was born on April 17,1940 to the Parentage of the late Robert and Mattie Bell Kelly Hicks in Smith County, Texas. Mary was the Second child.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mattie Bell Kelly Hicks; Grandparents, George and Mary Pearson Kelly, Riley and Lizzie Elder Hicks; Bonus...

Oct 24, 2024

Baby Jada Michelle Smith was born on October 24, 2024 and passed away on October 24, 2024.

Please keep her family lifted in prayer.

Oct 24, 2024

Brenda Gail Strickland (67) of Kilgore, TX- daughter of the late Rose Tatman and the late Jimmy Strickland- passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday October 24th, 2024. Brenda is survived by her two daughters, Shatania and Angela, and goes to join her late son Jay in the next part of her journey. Brenda was well loved...

Sep 29, 2024

On April 30, 1987, Bridgett Yvonne Young was born to Kenneth Young and Loraine Kelly-Young. Bridgett Young graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 2005. She worked at Autumn Leaves as receptionist supervisor. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. On September 29, 2024 Bridgett Young was called to Heaven to be with our Lord and Savior.

Sep 23, 2024

Ruth May Ford was born on December 3, 1935, in Kilgore, Texas, she was the daughter of Tenner Johnson and Pastor A.J. Johnson. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, James Roy Ford, siblings Annie May Bryson, Timothy Johnson, and Clementine "Dolly" Johnson, and granddaughter Benae Lane. She is survived by her sister Ester Pollard of Kilgore, TX. ...

Sep 18, 2024

Linda Marie VanMeter, 82, of Kilgore, TX, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones on September 18th, 2024.

Linda was born on May 30th, 1942 to F.E. and Bertha VanMeter in Kilgore, TX.  She graduated from Sabine High School in 1960 and later went on to earn a Bachelor’s and...

Sep 17, 2024

Ms. Teresa Thompson Bynum, affectionately known to everyone as “T,” was born on October 23, 1957 in Tyler, TX to the late Rev. Timothy E. Thompson and Lue Helen Thompson Simpson. Teresa was the eighth of thirteen children.

She united in Holy Matrimony to George Bynum and to this union one child was born, Doritha Bynum. Later...

Sep 11, 2024

Arthur Leon Clayborn-better known as Arthur Lee,Pinches or Knot- was born in Kilgore Texas on  December 14, 1934 to the parents of Cain and Bobbie Clayborn. He grew up in the North Chapel Community in Gregg County Texas. Arthur attended North Chapel High School in Gladewater, Texas where he excelled in football as a running back. He became a...

Sep 3, 2024

Robert E. Warren was born to the late Frank and Ora Bell Warren in Smith County on June 12, 1954. He attended public school at Dunbar, Jackson and Chapel Hill high school, class of 1972. October 25, 1972 he joined the USA Navy and was a proud veteran. Robert was a member of Mt. Zion C.M.E. Kilgore. He worked...

Aug 26, 2024

Henry Earl Henderson was born February 14, 1937 to the late R.V. Henderson and Georgie Mae Williams Henderson.

He completed his education at New Hope High School located in Kilgore, Texas and entered the workforce. Later, he married Rosemary Rose Henderson and to this union 4 children were born.

He is preceded in death by...

Aug 25, 2024

Dearlyn Ann Conway was born on August 12, 1950, to the late Norman Orange and Lettie B. Conway. On Sunday, August 25, 2024, she departed this life to be with the Lord.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the Post Oak Baptist Church. She was a 1968 graduate of C.B. Dansby....

Jul 29, 2024

Bobby "Scooter" Jones Jr. was born to the parentage of Bobby Jones Sr. and Lucy Jones on August 14, 1974 in Kilgore, TX. Bobby entered eternal rest on July 29, 2024.

Bobby was a calm and collected fellow who graduated from the class of 1994 of Kilgore High School. At an early age he attended the church...

Jul 28, 2024

OBITUARY

Monie Ashley, affectionately known as “Bonnie”, was born July 2, 1959 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 Public Schools where he was a member of the art club and participated in football, basketball, and track.  ...

Jul 22, 2024

Lawrency Mae Shiner

Birth: June 18, 1933, Mt. Enterprise, TX

Parents: Late Lawrence Leadon and Late Eva Leadon-Anderson

Education: Concord High School

B.S. Degree- Texas College, Tyler, TX

M.Ed- North Texas State University- Denton, TX...

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. Barry Pyle was born on October 26, 1963 and passed away on July 13, 2024.

Please keep his family in your prayers.

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Gene Rogers Wheat, age 68, was born on January 31, 1956 in Overton, TX. to Roger Wheat and Elizabeth Sheppard. Gene attended Kilgore schools. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Henderson, TX. Gene went to be with our Heavenly Father on July 3, 2024. He married Janice Marie Brown-Wheat on March 17, 1986 and shared...

Jun 17, 2024

HENRY JAMES HOWARD, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS JUNIOR TO MANY BUT CHERISHED AS DAD BY HIS SON KENNETH WAYNE HOWARD, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY IN OVERTON, TEXAS. BORN ON OCTOBER 31, 1931, TO RUSSELL HOWARD AND BERDINA BATEMAN, HENRY ENJOYED A VIBRANT CHILDHOOD IN THE COUNTRYSIDE, WHICH LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR HIS MULTIFACETED LIFE.

IN HIS ADULT YEARS, HENRY...

Jun 14, 2024

Ms. Christine Young passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. Please keep her family lifted in prayer.