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Local obituaries for Kilgore, TX.

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 "Dick" 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...

Annie Ruth Campbell

Annie Ruth Campbell

Dec 12, 2013

She was born October 19, 1927 to the parentage of George McGowan and Willie Scott Strong in Hawkins, TX. She was married to Cleveland Campbell. She was preceded in death by her mother, husband, and one son Kingston Campbell.

She leaves to cherish her memory, four daughters, Pauline Loyd, Kilgore, TX; Sharon Campbell, Inglewood,Ca; Cassandra Adams, and...

Felix Wynette Colbert-Pittman

Felix Wynette Colbert-Pittman

Nov 20, 2013

She was born December 11, 1955 to the parentage of the late John Smith and Mae Ella Colbert in Gregg County. She was a member of The Lord's Holy Temple COGIC. She was married to Roosevelt Pittman. She died November 20, 2013 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, father, one son, four sisters, one...

Allen Ray Austin

Allen Ray Austin

Nov 15, 2013

Allen Ray Austin was born July 16, 1950 to the parentage of P.D. Austin, Sr. And Ollie Ray Tolbert Austin in Gregg County, Texas. He attended North Chapel Schools and was a member of the True Saints Church of the Living God under the leadership of Bishop P.D. Austin, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, one...

Herman Lee Ransom

Herman Lee Ransom

Nov 2, 2013

He was born August 9, 1930 to the parentage of Marion Ransom and Elsie Nelms Ransom in Regan, Texas. He was retired from TDI in Tyler. He was a long time member of The Churches Of God In Christ, and was a faithful member of The Holy Chapel COGIC in Kilgore, Texas.

He was preceded in death...

Shaneka Nicole "Nikki" Ford

Shaneka Nicole "Nikki" Ford

Oct 26, 2013

Shaneka was born in Tyler, Texas to Melvin and Patricia Ford on July 26, 1971. She united with the St. Violet Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member. She began her career as a CNA @ ETMC then returned to school to pursue an education as a Nurse. She was employed by ETMC-Tyler and worked...

Naomi Lanette Handy

Naomi Lanette Handy

Oct 24, 2013

She was born June 26, 1975 in Gladewater, TX. To the parentage of Freddie Handy and Agnes McGee Handy. She attended Gladewater Schools. She was a dedicated member of The Word COGIC where she served in many capacities. She was a loving caregiver to the elderly. She enjoyed collecting dolls and Tweety Bird memorabilia. She died October 24, 2013...

Rodney "La" Faggett

Rodney "La" Faggett

Sep 6, 2013

He was born April 4, 1956 in Richmond, California to the parentage of the late Mack and Othetta Faggett.

He later moved to Longview, TX., and attended Longview ISD. He worked for Halliburton and later was employed with Warrior IPS Energy Services. He was a member of St. John Baptist Church. He was married to Vickie Colbert...

Shirley Mae Dudley

Shirley Mae Dudley

Aug 20, 2013

Shirley Dudley was born August 17, 1939 to the late Anderson and Rozell Greer. She graduated from Fredonia School. She was life long member of Post Oak Baptist Church, where she served as Church Secretary, Deaconess, Choir Member, and several other positions. She was a member of The Eastern Stars. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James...

Aubry Pearl Myles

Aubry Pearl Myles

Aug 13, 2013

Aubry Pearl Woods Myles was born December 2, 1931 to the parentage of Sam and Essie Woods in Rusk County, Texas. She was a faithful-member of Greater Saints Chapel COGIC. She worked at Private Homes, Brown Derby Cleaners, Kilgore Manufacturing, and retired from Kilgore High School. She was a licensed Missionary Evangelist. She was married to Trimmie Myles until...

Henry Earl Pinkard

Henry Earl Pinkard

Jun 19, 2013

Henry Pinkard was born August 24, 1946 in Kilgore, Texas to proud parents,Jeffery Pinkard Jr.,and Teola B. Samples Pinkard. He was the eldest of nine children.He accepted Christ at a young age, was a member Bates Memorial CME Church in Kilgore, Texas and served as an usher at the age of 9. As an adult he attended Faith Believers...

Dolly Jean Johnson-Jones

Dolly Jean Johnson-Jones

Jun 13, 2013

Memorial services for Dolly Jean Johnson Jones, 73 of Kilgore will be heldSunday, June 30, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.at Faith Tabernacle OGIC with Pastor T.A. Kenny officiating.

She died June 13, 2013 at The Willow's. She was born November 17, 1939 to the parentage of Rev. A.J. Johnson and Tenner Johnson in Kilgore, Texas. She attended C.B....

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