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...
Calvin Lawerence Williams Sr.
May 20, 2010
CALVIN LAWRENCE WILLIAMS, SR. was born July 3, 1945 to the late John and Eldora Williams in Overton, TX. He grew up in the New Hope Community and attended C.B Dansby High School where he graduated in 1962. He met and married his eternal love Patricia Ann Brown in 1965. To this union three children were born Tammy, Angela...
Bobbie Jean Taylor
Apr 27, 2010
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Mayberry Taylor was born April 15, 1934 in Laird Hill, Texas. She departed this life on April 27, 2010 in Longview, Texas at Good Shepherd Hospital. She attended North Chapel High School and was formerly employed by Dr's Echols and Crawley MD. also Sabine ISD. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband George V....
Mary Ann Butts-Haywood
Apr 26, 2010
Mary Ann Butts Haywood, died April 26, 2010 at the age of 102. She was a wonderful, amazing and energetic person. Mary Ann was born in Kilgore, Texas on July 1, 1907 to pioneers, Levi and Savannah Butts. She was one of seven children. Her parents, sisters, brothers, and husbands preceded her in death. She was a school teacher...
Doretha Douglas
Apr 19, 2010
Doretha Douglas was born in Kilgore, Texas on August 17, 1947 to late Gloskey and Willie D. Douglas. She attended C.B. Dansby High School in Kilgore. She united with Union Baptist Church where she confessed her belief in Christ at an early age. She united in marriage to the late Jerry Coleman to this union no children were born....
Ever Lee Henry
Apr 5, 2010
Ever L. Henry was born to the late Robert and Eliza Fortson in Gregg County, Texas. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. She departed this life April 5, 2010. She leaves to cherish her memories, one son Cal W. Samples and wife Eva. Four grandchildren, Doris Keys(Carlton), Craig Samples Sr., Cal W. Samples Jr., Sharon Richard(Darryl)....
Jeremiah Fortson
Apr 3, 2010
Funeral services for Mr. Jeremiah Fortson 80, of Dallas, TX. formerly of Kilgore, TX. will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Pastor Tomas Jones, Jr. officiating, burial will follow at Claude Fortson Memorial Cemetery, Kilgore, TX. under the direction of Cunningham Funeral Home. He was born July 25, 1929 to...
Walter T "Snow" Odums
Mar 28, 2010
Mr. Walter T. Odums was born April 21, 1949 to the parentage of Polly Walker Odums and Oscar Odums Sr. in Mansfiels, Louisiana. He attended school in the Desoto Parish. He united with County Line Church of the Living God PGT in Kilgore, Texas where he remained a member until his call home. He cut wood (firewood, bar-b-que wood,...
Carol Marie Green-Hunt
Mar 4, 2010
Carol Marie ("Ree Ree") was born May 28, 1960 to the parentage of Estella Green and Levi White. At an early age she knew she had the voice of an angel. She united with the New Hope Baptist Church and became an active member of the choir. Carol graduated from Kilgore High School in the Class of '78. She...
Myrtle Mae White
Mar 4, 2010
Mrs. Myrtle Mae White was born May 5, 1930 in Shreveport, La., where she was raised by her aunt. She attended Loisiana Primary and High Schools. She became a member of Faith Tabernacle of God In Christ and remained a member until her demise. She was a homemaker. Myrtle married Wiilie White and nine children were born to this...
Gussie Mae Cobb
Feb 26, 2010
Gussie Mae Wady Cobb was born July 27, 1922 to the parentage of Willie Wady and Eula Arnold Wady. Gussie attended West Point School in Kilgore. She confessed her beliefs in Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Zion CME Church in Kilgore, TX. She was very active in the Church until her health began to fail. On...
Mckennly Benson Jr.
Feb 12, 2010
Mr. McKennly Benson Jr., better known as "Lil Jr.", was born in Kilgore, TX, on October 30, 1948 to the parents of McKennly Benson Sr. and Brozeal Scott Benson. He was called to be with the Lord February 12, 2010. He attended North Chapel Public School in Kilgore, Texas. After graduation he joined the United States Army where he...