Bernice Dudley Jones
Sep 22, 2012
Sister Bernice Dudley Jones born the seventh child on January 27, 1941 to Mr. Willie Lee and Mrs. Essie Mae Dudley in Rusk County, Texas. Sister Jones attended public schools in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School. She furthered her education and became a Certified Dietician and also worked in Child Care until she relocated from Austin to...
Addie B Smith
Sep 18, 2012
She was born July 14, 1933 to the parentage of Ennis and Ella Mae Miles Smith in Waskom, Texas. She was a member of Bellvue Baptist Church in Waskom, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Adolphus Smith and William Smith; one daughter, Shelia Smith, one granddaughter. She diedSeptember 18, 2012at The Willows....
Robert Earl Sherfield
Aug 15, 2012
Mr. Robert Earl Sherfield was born, May 31, 1938 to the parentage of Columbus Sherfield and Laura Mae Harold Sherfield in Kilgore, Texas. He was employed by Hamilton Standard-United Technology.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Marie Jones Sherfield, son, Vincent Earl Sherfield (Cathy), daughter, Sonia Heathman (Mark), one sister, grandchildren, and a host of other...
Aline Jackson
Aug 10, 2012
She was born August 17, 1933 in Smith County to the parentage of the late Willie and Willie Mae King Phillips. She attended Waterbluff Schools. She worked as a caregiver for many years, she was a member of Starrville Church of God In Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, two...
Odessa Pickron
Jul 23, 2012
Odessa Pickron was born December 25, 1920 to the parentage of Leon Wilson Sr., and Bessie Lou Harris Wilson in Gibsland, Louisiana.
On July 23, 2012 she entered into her eternal resting place. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Leon Pickron, father Leon Wilson Sr., mother Bessie Wilson, brothers, Leon Wilson Jr.,...
Jessie Mae Warren
Jul 17, 2012
She was born February 22, 1922 to the parentage of Aaron Harrold and Darcus Sheffield Harrold. She attended Starr Bailey School in Laird Hill, Texas. She worked for many years in Dallas, Texas, before she retired and returned to Kilgore. She was a member of Greater St. John Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her health failed. She...
Fonzell "Woot" Jackson
Jul 6, 2012
He was born September 11, 1929 to the parentage of Ecker and Willie Mae Jackson in Rusk County. He died July 6, 2012 in Kilgore. He was member of South Main Church of Christ, where he served faithfully until his health failed.
He was preceded in death by his parents,three brothers, Adell Jackson, Brown Jr. Jackson, James...
Lewis Austin
Apr 30, 2012
Lewis was born March 28, 2012 in Gregg County to the parentage of PD Austin Sr., and Gladys Timms Austin. He attended North Chapel Schools and was a member of True Saints COGIC. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one granddaughter. He died April 30, 2012 at Beacon Hospice. He leaves to cherish his memories; wife,...
Monnie Lewis Portley
Apr 20, 2012
Monnie Jr. was born in Gregg Country, Texas on October 24, 1948 to the parentage of Monnie L. and Irene Portley Sr. He took to rest on Friday morning, April 20, 2012 at home. In his youth he joined New Hope Baptist Church and later joined Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church. While there he was ordained as a Deacon. He...
Willie Louis Clark
Apr 10, 2012
The life journey for Deacon Wille L. Clark Sr. Began on May 3,1924 in Jacksonville, Texas. God gave this musical prodigy to the late Lewis Charles and the late Zelda Pearl Jennings-Clark. Willie began playing the piano at the tender age of four. He continued to play beautiful music until his health failed. On July 31, 1954 he united...
Lou Ethel Howard
Apr 9, 2012
Lou Ethel Howard was born to the parentage of Henry S. and Emilla Jackson, she was one of 14 children. She was born in the Oak Hill Community of Henderson, Texas. She joined the Freeman Ridge Baptist Church at an early age, where she remained a member until her health failed. She was united in marriage to Fred Howard...
Margaret Pierce
Mar 13, 2012
Margaret Lanell Pierce was born to Gid and Lomer Dudley Smith on September 6, 1943 in Rusk County. Her Lord and Savior called her home on March 13, 2012. She attended Kilgore Schools. She was a member of St. John Steber Grove Baptist Church. She worked for KISD Schools for several years and retired from Kilgore College after more...
Carolyn Coleman
Mar 9, 2012
Carolyn Ann Coleman was born August 27, 1952 to the late Comelis and Artie Alexander Coleman. She answered the Master's call on Friday, March 9, 2012. She joined Kilgore Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful member. Carolyn was a 1970 graduate of C. B. Dansby High School, where she served as Captain of the Drill...
Roosevelt Powe
Mar 2, 2012
Roosevelt Powe Sr, was born January 1, 1930 to the parentage of Odell and Annie Powe in Gregg County, Texas. He attended Dunbar High School, he served in the U.S. Army.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Walter and Richard, sisters, Jewel and Peggy.He is survived by seven sons,Charles, Roosevelt Jr., Coy, Jimmy, Stanley, Roy, and Glen;...
Florence Thurmand
Mar 1, 2012
Florence Thurmand was born February 6, 1938 to the late Marion and Josephine Sheppard in Harrison County, Texas.She moved to Kilgore at an early age. She attended New London School District. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church (Clover Community). She moved to Fort Worth, Texas due to her health. She was married to John Thurman. The Angels...
Lyn J Allison
Feb 27, 2012
He was born February 24, 1940 to the parentage of Jasper Sr. and Maudie King Allison in Panola County. He was a faithful member of Westview Church of Christ where he was baptized on May 17, 1998. He attended Arp Industrial High School, he retired from Exxon. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He leaves...
Cordie Lee "Babe" Fannin-Jones
Feb 12, 2012
Cordie Lee Fannin-Jones was born December 19,1917 to the parentage of Corley and Devaska-Whaley-Fannin in Muddy Creek, Texas. On Sunday, February 12,2012 at 11:25am Cordie was called home to be with the Lord. In earlier years Cordie attended Dunbar Elementary School where she played basketball and participated in the double dutch jump rope team; performing at half times of...
Cecil Irving Warren
Feb 4, 2012
Cecil Irving Warren was born to the late Stafford and Clara Timms Warren on October 9,1938 in Smith County Texas. He was the oldest of nine siblings. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, two sisters; Ernestine Attaway, Lois Dean; and a niece, Sandra Warren. Cecil joined Mt. Zion CME Church at an early age. After the...