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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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...