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...
Elder Micheal Carl Mosley
Feb 3, 2010
Micheal Carl Mosley was born July 22, 1962 to the late A.B. Mosley and Emma Tolbert Mosley in Smith County. He attended and graduated from Chapel Hill ISD in 1980. He received a certificate from Tyler Junior College for his completion of basic Security Officer training and firearm qualification training in May 1993. He accepted Christ at an early...
Dollie Mae Luster
Jan 26, 2010
She was born November 11, 1917 in Jefferson, TX. to the late Willard and Prudie Wright. She had been a resident of Kilgore, TX. for the past 60+ years. In 1944 Dollie became an employee for the Allums and Downs Medical Clinic in Kilgore for approximately forty five years. Her career ending with the closing of the clinic in...
Sedalia Mattie Lee Jones
Jan 19, 2010
Birth:Gregg County, Kilgore, Texas Parents: Julia McNeely Benson and Ivy Benson Sr. Siblings: Artee Benson Jones, Ivy Benson Jr., James Ruth Benson Walton Christian Experience: Kilgore Church of the Living God Education: C.B. Dansby High School-Kilgore, TX. Texas College-Tyler, TX. (Honor Student) Marriage: Clifton F. Jones Work Experience: Teacher-Fredonia Elementary School County Clerk, Los Angeles, Ca. Affliations: Heroines of...
Kenneth W. Taylor
Jan 15, 2010
Kenneth (Ken) Taylor was born June 25, 1960 in Kilgore, Texas. He departed this life on January 15, 2010 in Longview at Good Shepherd Hospital.He attended Kilgore High School and was formerly employed by the City of Kilgore, and The University of Texas Southwest Center in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father George V. Taylor....
Alverdia L. Queen
Dec 31, 2009
Alverdia Queen was born in Kilgore, TX. on March 14, 1924 to William and Adelaide Thomas Brittain. She attended Post Oak School and was taught by her father, Professor Brittain. Alverdia was a tireless servant, teacher, mentor, and friend to many in the community. Recognized for service to her community: Faithful member and Secretary of Post Oak Baptist Church...
Dayner Mae Daniels
Dec 16, 2009
Mrs. Dayner M. Daniels was born March 23,1916 to the late Charlie and LueElla Lucas. She was the forth of eleven children born to this union. Sister Daniels united with Post Oak C.M.E. Church at an early age. She later united with Bates Memorial C.M.E. Church where she served as President of the choir, a faithful servant, and loving...
Elease Marie Woolridge
Dec 7, 2009
Mrs. Elease Marie Woolridge, was born to the marriage of the late Dessie Daniels and Wirnetta Mumphrey on December 14, 1934, in Gregg County, Texas. At an early age, she accepted Christ and was a member of the County Line Church of the Living God. Mrs. Elease Marie Woolridge departed this life on Monday, December 7,2009, in Longview, Texas....
Betty Lucille Johnson
Dec 4, 2009
BETTY LUCILLE (ALLEN) JOHNSON, Kilgore, TX. Went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2009. Preceded in death by mother, Mrs. Effie N. Allen, Kilgore, TX; sister, Lee Ann Allen, Dallas, TX; brother, Eddie Wilson, Oakland, CA. Survived by father, Elder Sammie Allen, Kilgore, TX; sister, Dorris A. Baker, Dallas, TX; brothers, Billy Stull (Faye), Roseville, CA,...