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Local obituaries for Kilgore, TX.

Carolyn Faye Cheney

Carolyn Faye Cheney

Jul 17, 2014

Carolyn Cheney was born February 6, 1948 in Gregg County to the parentage of the late Claude and Elsie Ashley. She was a member of Wayside Church of God in Christ. She graduated from C.B. Dansby High School. She was a lady of grace and elegance. She was very determined and courageous in her battle with cancer. She is...

John Ervin Woods

John Ervin Woods

Jul 17, 2014

John E. Woods was born in Kilgore, TX on October 29,1941, to the late Sallie Leach and J.D. Woods. He was a retired employee from Kilgore ISD and a kind hearted, sweet loving man. He leaves to cherish the memory of his life, brothers: Frank Daniels (Helen), Glenn Woods (Dianne), Paul Anderson (Joyce) Sisters: Patricia Ansari (Abdul), Lue Nettie...

Robert Lee Shepherd

Robert Lee Shepherd

Jul 13, 2014

Robert Lee Shepherd transitioned from this earth, Sunday July 13, 2014 at The Willows Nursing Facility. Mr. Shepherd was born May 20, 1932 to parents, George L. and Carrie Bell Shepherd in Overton, TX. He attended Kilgore ( London) schools, he was a faithful member for many years at St. John Baptist Church where he served on as Chairman...

Katie Mae Howard

Katie Mae Howard

Jul 1, 2014

Katie Mae Howard (aka) Aunt Kate, was born January 28, 1930 in Kilgore, Texas to the parentage of the late James Duffy Williams and Janie Calloway Williams.

On Tuesday July 1, 2014 God called her home to rest. She was ready to go home. In her early years she was employed at Roy H. Laird Hospital as...

Broyles Taylor Tolbert

Broyles Taylor Tolbert

May 20, 2014

<p>&#160;<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">He was born July 10, 1940 to the late Lawerence and Eula Cameron Tolbert in Kilgore, Texas. He departed this life May 20, 2014. He attended North Chapel Schools, retired from Kilgore Plumbing, was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant CME Church.</span></p> <p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">He was married to Darlene Henderson Tolbert...

Valentine Mae Wynn

Valentine Mae Wynn

May 15, 2014

She was born February 14, 1935 to the late Charlie and Pearl Benson Smith in Kilgore, TX. She was the youngest of eight siblings. She attended North Chapel Schools, Prairie View AM College, and Texas College. She was employed at Laird Memorial Hospital.

She died May, 15, 2014 in Longview, TX. She was preceded in death, by...

Adrian Laquinn Turner

Adrian Laquinn Turner

Apr 3, 2014

He was born October 17, 1977 in Orange County, California to the parentage of Tammie Turner.

He joined St. John Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Kilgore Public Schools where he played football. He was a graduate of the Class of 1994. He loved playing games and he loved his family..

Colleen Cooks

Colleen Cooks

Apr 3, 2014

She was born February 1, 1939 to the parentage of Dessie and Savannah Sheffield Moore.She was a faithful member of El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an Usher. She graduated from CB Dansby Colored High School.

She was married to Horace Cooks on September 9, 1960, to this union one son was born Richard....

Nugie Mae &#34;Kitten&#34; Jeffery

Nugie Mae "Kitten" Jeffery

Feb 8, 2014

She was born April 26, 1926 to the parentage of of the late John Dudley and Nora Hodge in Minden, LA. She later moved to East Texas where she worked for the Mullinax Family for 30 plus years and also worked at Kilgore Dairy Queen. She died February 8, 2014 at The Willows of Kilgore.

She was...

Kevin Dewayne &#34;Big Chuck&#34; Williams

Kevin Dewayne "Big Chuck" Williams

Jan 26, 2014

Kevin Dewayne "Big Chuck" Williams was born August 31, 1979 to the parentage of Linda Mitchell and Charles Williams in Longview, TX.

At an early age Kevin united with Westview Church of Christ of Kilgore,TX. He later joined Rollins Addition Church of Christ in Longview, Tx.

He was a 1997 graduate of Kilgore High School....

Wesley Sheffield

Wesley Sheffield

Jan 6, 2014

Wesley Sheffield, 75, of DallasTxdiedMonday January 6th2014 at 4:39 pm

He was born to the late Alonzo and Lois Sheffield July 24, 1938.Wesley united with the church of the living God at an early age.Wesley attended public School in Greg County. He worked from age 13 to help his parents take care of the home and help...

Ruby Jewel Harrold Palmer

Ruby Jewel Harrold Palmer

Dec 25, 2013

Ruby Jewel Harrold Palmer born July 23, 1933 in Gregg County to the late Aaron Harrold and Darcus Sheffield Harrold. She attended Kilgore Colored High School. She professed her faith at an early age and was baptized at El Bethel Baptist Church before moving her membership to the Greater St. John Baptist Church where she was pianist...

Frank Warren

Frank Warren

Dec 25, 2013

Frank Warren Jr. was born March 25, 1937 to the late Ora Bell and Frank Warren Sr. in Smith County, Texas.

He attended Jackson High School. Frank joined Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church at a very young age. By trade, he was a cement finisher.

He leaves to cherish his memories: step-daughter, Sandra Jo Connely of...

Oscar Lee &#34;Dick&#34; Dennis

Oscar Lee "Dick" Dennis

Dec 19, 2013

He was born April 22, 1938 to the parentage of the late Matthew Dennis and Juanita Garrett Hamilton in Rusk County, TX. He attended Arp Industrial High School. He was a member of New Home Baptist Church. He served in the US Army, and retired from Tyler Pipe after 39 years.

He was preceded in death by...

Woodrow Ingram

Woodrow Ingram

Dec 14, 2013

He was born November 26, 1943 to parentage of Woodrow Ingram Sr. and Mollie Elder Ingram in Gladewater, TX. He was a faithful member of Mt. Eria Baptist Church, served in the US Army, was owner of WP Barbque and Fish in Winona, TX. He was preceded in death byhis parents and one sister Alma Phillips. He died December...

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