Dillard Hawkins
Nov 9, 2010
Dillard Hawkins was born June 16, 1935 in Athens, GA. to the late Joseph and Janie Hawkins. He moved to Kilgore, TX, at age 18 where he later met his wife of 46 years, the late Verna (Katie) Hawkins. Through this union 3 children were born. Dillard worked downtown Kilgore at aocal Barber Shop at an early age. He...
Roosevelt Henderson Jr.
Nov 4, 2010
Roosevelt "Junior" Henderson departed this life for his new home with the Lord Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Mother Frances Hospital of Tyler, Texas. Roosevelt better known as "Junior" loved working with his hands. His favorite past time was harvesting his garden, watching it grow, and sharing his produce with family and friends. He also loved his Church enjoying...
Michael Maurice Johnson
Oct 28, 2010
On Thursday, July 3, 2008 a beautiful baby boy named Michael Maurice Johnson (PJ) was born to Kathy McGee and Michael Prince Johnson in Tyler, Texas. He was a loving little boy that everyone adored. Since birth he was a fighter of which many battles he won. He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted Mother, Kathy McGee, grandmother,...
Louis Norris Clear
Oct 8, 2010
Bro. Lewis Clear was born on February 2, 1922 to the parentage of Ophelia Jackson and Hugh Clear in Rusk County. He departed this life on October 8, 2010 at home in his chair. At an early age, Bro. Lewis Clear became a member of New Prospect Baptist Church of Minden, Texas where he served as a Deacon. In...
Curtis Louie Young Jr.
Sep 29, 2010
Curtis Louie Young Jr., was born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 11, 1954 to Jewel and Curtis Louie Young Sr. He followed his brother Bobby to East Texas as a Young man, fell in love and married. Though now divorced he reconnected with his beloved Sharon Yancey in the years preceding his death. They became close friends, and she...
Calvin Walker
Sep 19, 2010
Calvin Walker was born February 7, 1944 to the parentage of Elex and Lillion Walker of Kilgore, Texas. He attended Kilgore Colored Schools. He attended New Birth Fellowship Church. He was a cab driver in Dallas, TX. for many years, and also worked as a truck driver for Patterson Meat Company. He died September 19, 2010 at his home....
Mattie L Holmes
Sep 14, 2010
Mattie Louise Holmes was born May 1, 1952 to the parentage of Fred and Lou Jackson Howard in Jacksonville, Texas. She graduated from Pueblo Vista High School in Tucson, Arizona. She was a member of Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church. She died September 14, 2010 in Tyler, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband and father. She leaves...
Jimmie Donald Warren
Sep 2, 2010
The life journey of Jimmie Donald Warren began on August 25, 1947 and the journey ended September 2, 2010. He was born to the parentge of Frank Warren Sr. & Ora Bell Daniels Warren in Smith County. He was a member of Mt. Zion CME Church, and worked as a carpenter. Loving memories will be cherished by his son,...
Lou Ann Williams
Aug 11, 2010
She was born September 28, 1949 in Smith County to the parentage of Theron Sr. and Gussie Wady Cobb. She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church. She had worked for Sabine Independent School District. She died August 11, 2010 in Tyler, Texas following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is...
Carolyn Shepherd
Jul 22, 2010
Mrs. Carolyn Shepherd was born July 22,1942 to Leon White and Mary Agnes Fletcher White in Winnsboro, Texas. She joined Tranquil Baptist Church at an early age. She attended Dunbar Elementary School and graduated from W.B. Clark High School in Quitman, Texas. Carolyn was a great cook at her husband's cafe' "The Bee Hive". She died July 22,2010 in...
Barry L. Slider
Jul 6, 2010
He was born June 27, 1967 to the late Eva Lois Orange and and the late Alvin Kennedy. He was a graduate of Kilgore High School in 1985. He was married to Rexella Haynes. He was a member of Kilgore Baptist Church. He is survived by wife; Rexella Haynes Slider, one daughter Alajia Slider, one son Patrick Pegues, step-daughter...
Ina Ruth Cooks-Muhammad
Jun 25, 2010
Sis. Ina received her diploma from Jackson High and graduated from cosmetology school then worked as a licensed beautician for many years. Later in life she embraced the Nation of Islam and followed this faith until death. An active member in improving her community, Sis Ina was an advocate in organizing the East Smith County Sewer and Water Corporation....
Bertha Taylor
Jun 19, 2010
She was born February 18, 1914 to the parentage of Tom and Lillian Sanders in Kilgore, Texas. She was the third oldest of nine children and the oldest daughter. She attended New Hope Community Schools. At an early age she united with New Hope Baptist Church in Kilgore, where she was an active member of the Usher Board and...
Julia Merle (Sophie Jean) Mayfield
Jun 5, 2010
Julia Merle Mayfield was born to the parentage of Eddie and Evelyn Freeman on September 12, 1929 in Union County, Arkansas. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Willie Alexander and they adopted a baby boy named Wiilie Lee, (better known as Peter Rabbit). She later united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Gerald Mayfield who preceded her in...