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Local obituaries for Kilgore, TX.

Glenn Orbit Reeves

Glenn Orbit Reeves

Dec 3, 2014

He was born February 20, 1962 in Kilgore, to the parentage of Richard and T. Carrie Reeves.

He was a member of Wayside COGIC, graduated from Kilgore High School in 1981, attended Kilgore College. He worked numerous job as a cook. He is preceded in death by his father, sister Brenda, and two nephews Damien and Sheldon....

Jimmy Minor

Jimmy Minor

Dec 1, 2014

He was born October 3, 1952 to Beatrice Gilstrap and the late Frank Minor Sr. He departed this life December 1, 2014.

He attended C.B. Dansby High School, was a skilled carpenter and electrician.He is preceded in death by his father, brother, Frank Minor Jr., and grandchild JaQarah Minor.He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Beatrice Gilstrap, three...

Charlene Smith

Charlene Smith

Nov 30, 2014

Charlene Smith was born March 27, 1949 to the late Charles and Goree Sanders Smith in Henderson, TX. She died November 30, 2014 in Longview, TX.

She was a member of Church of God and attended C.B. Dansby Schools.

She leaves to cherish her memory to her children: Raci Smith and Coty Smith; siblings: Mary...

Kenneth "Moose" Young

Kenneth "Moose" Young

Nov 27, 2014

Mr. Kenneth Glenn Young -aka- Moose entered this world on December 19, 1958 to the late Johnny B. Young and Nellie B. Berry Young.

He attended Jackson Elementary, Chapel Hill High School, and earned a degree and Kilgore College in Auto Mechanics.

He was a member of Mt. Erie Baptist Church and served on the...

Sharonnica Nicole Andrews

Sharonnica Nicole Andrews

Nov 27, 2014

Ms. Sharonnica Nicole Andrews, born May 28, 1980 to Mr. Ronnie and Ms. Sharon Andrews in Longview, Texas.

Sharonnica attended public school in Longview, Texas and graduated from Longview High School. She furthered her education atKilgore College and was currently working towards a Early Childhood Development Associate Credential. At an early age, Ms. Andrews united with the Fredonia...

Regina Gail Gray

Regina Gail Gray

Oct 31, 2014

Regina Gail Gray was born May 31, 1956 to the parentage of Bernice and Cleveland Gray. Regina graduated from Sabine High School in Gladewater, TX in 1975. She accepted Christ at an early age. Regina was employed by Community Healthcore for 9 years. Regina departed this life on October 31, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father...

Billy Ray "Bear" Jones

Billy Ray "Bear" Jones

Oct 27, 2014

He was born September 14, 1949 in Kilgore to the parentage of the late Robert and Hazel Jones. He attended Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church, graduated from CB Dansby School, and was a truck driver for ACE Oilfield Company until his health failed.

He died October 27, in Longview, TX. He is survived by children, Billy Jones Jr.,...

Choice Kenney

Choice Kenney

Oct 27, 2014

He was born September 17, 1922 to the parentage of the late Lenard and Elmira Kenney in Rusk County, Texas. He attended Rusk County Schools, retired from Tyler Packing Company after 31 years, was the founder and a pioneer of Faith Tabernacle where he served in many capacities until his health failed. He died October 27, 2014 in Kilgore,...

Juanita Hamilton

Juanita Hamilton

Oct 26, 2014

She was born February 15, 1918 in Kaufman, Texas to the parentage of the late Fred Douglas Garrett and Exa Jones Garrett. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church, was educated in the James Town Community School, and was a Culinary Specialist. She was married to the late Hubert Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her...

Howard Earl Rhymes

Howard Earl Rhymes

Oct 24, 2014

Howard Earl Rhymes Jr., was born December 20, 1988 to the late Howard Rhymes Sr. and Linda Fay Rhymes. He was raised by his grandmother, Janice Wells. He attended Quitman Public Schools. Howard will always be remembered for his kind sense of humor the way he opened up to everybody.

Howard departed this earthly journey Friday, October...

Walter Elder

Walter Elder

Oct 7, 2014

Walter was born on March 31, 1949, the son of the late Lonnie and Ethel Elder. At an early age he became a member of County Line Church of the Living God PGT. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1967, attended Tyler Jr. College where he received his certification in Medical Administration. He attended Kilgore College, and obtained...

Donald Roberson

Donald Roberson

Sep 30, 2014

Donald Robertson was born July 6,1954 to the parentage of Jake and Lena Roberson in Gregg County, TX. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He graduated from Sabine High School, and attended Kilgore College and Wiley College and served in the US Marines.

He died September 30, 2014 at a Tyler hospital.

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Darrin Gerrard Brinkley

Darrin Gerrard Brinkley

Sep 28, 2014

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Pearlie M Brinkley

Pearlie M Brinkley

Sep 16, 2014

Graveside services for Pearlie M Brinkley 80, of Kilgore, TX., were held Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 4:00 PM at New Hope Cemetery. She was born March 2, 1934 in Kilgore, TX, to the parentage of the late James Hutchins and Alene Daniels. She attended New Hope Schools, and was a member of Corinth Christian Church.

She...

Marie Daniels

Marie Daniels

Aug 14, 2014

She was born December 25,1913 to the late Anderson and Annie Bell Beasley Tolbert in Smith County. She was a member of Mt. Eria Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her health failed. She died August 14, 2014 in Dallas, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clifford Daniels, daughter Charmil Clayborn(Mattie C),...

Florence Fortson

Florence Fortson

Aug 11, 2014

She was born March 5, 1926 to the late Ruzzell and Clara Cole Fortson in Meridian, OK. She was a member of Word of Truth Tabernacle, she retired from Sabine ISD.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Anton Fortson, one son, Herbert Spencer and one daughter Linda Dudley. She passed away August 11, 2014 at...

Latane Pierce

Latane Pierce

Aug 10, 2014

LATANE PIERCE

was born to Margaret and Shirley Mack Pierce on November 12, 1961 in Rusk County. Her Lord and Saviour called her home on August 10, 2014. She attended Kilgore schools and was a member of St. John Steber Grove Baptist Church. She had worked for Brookshires in Kilgore for several years and loved to cook...

Velma Rea Wimbrey

Velma Rea Wimbrey

Jul 25, 2014

Velma Rea Wimbrey of Fort Worth, TX., formerly of Winnsboro, TX. Was born February 13, 1937 in Winnsboro to the parentage of the late Christine Johnson and George Washington. She attended Dunbar School and graduated W.B. Clark High School. She was a member of Tranquil Baptist Church in her early years and was a member of Riverwalk Fellowship Church...

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