Obituaries

Jul 28, 2024

OBITUARY

Monie Ashley, affectionately known as “Bonnie”, was born July 2, 1959 in Kilgore to the late Claude Sr. and Elsie Sibley Ashley.

He was a member of Wayside C.O.G.I.C. and attended Kilgore Public Schools where he was a member of the art club and participated in football, basketball, and track.  ...

Jul 22, 2024

Lawrency Mae Shiner

Birth: June 18, 1933, Mt. Enterprise, TX

Parents: Late Lawrence Leadon and Late Eva Leadon-Anderson

Education: Concord High School

B.S. Degree- Texas College, Tyler, TX

M.Ed- North Texas State University- Denton, TX...

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. Barry Pyle was born on October 26, 1963 and passed away on July 13, 2024.

Please keep his family in your prayers.

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Gene Rogers Wheat, age 68, was born on January 31, 1956 in Overton, TX. to Roger Wheat and Elizabeth Sheppard. Gene attended Kilgore schools. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Henderson, TX. Gene went to be with our Heavenly Father on July 3, 2024. He married Janice Marie Brown-Wheat on March 17, 1986 and shared...

Jun 17, 2024

HENRY JAMES HOWARD, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS JUNIOR TO MANY BUT CHERISHED AS DAD BY HIS SON KENNETH WAYNE HOWARD, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY IN OVERTON, TEXAS. BORN ON OCTOBER 31, 1931, TO RUSSELL HOWARD AND BERDINA BATEMAN, HENRY ENJOYED A VIBRANT CHILDHOOD IN THE COUNTRYSIDE, WHICH LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR HIS MULTIFACETED LIFE.

IN HIS ADULT YEARS, HENRY...

Jun 14, 2024

Ms. Christine Young passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. Please keep her family lifted in prayer.

May 10, 2024

Ms. Bernice M. Phillips was born on November 30, 1933 and passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Please keep her family lifted in prayer.

May 7, 2024

On Friday, October 16, 1925, a beautiful baby girl was born in the New Hope Community, Kilgore, Texas. She was welcomed by her parents, the late Leah and John Williams. Crezzetta was soon followed by a brother, Erastus Williams. At the young age of 4 years, Crezzetta lost her mother due to complications of childbirth. For a time "Nanny",...

Apr 23, 2024

Ms. Janice Marie Johnson White, who was lovingly known by family as “Yammy,” was a caring mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was born on January 13, 1962 to the late Johnny Johnson, Sr. and Wilma Richardson Johnson. She was the baby girl of eight children born to that union.

As a child, she was...

Apr 22, 2024

Erma Jean Lynch Thompson was born February 20, 1935 to John and Bulah Lynch in Natchitoches, LA.

She attended Kilgore Colored Schools. After graduating she attended Prairie View A&M. In 1963 she accepted Christ as her personal savior and worshipped him in spirit and true until her demise. She was united in marriage to the late Coleman...

Apr 8, 2024

Steven (Steve) Bernard Ashley, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on April 8, 2024 in Longview, Texas after a fighting a short battle with a terminal illness.  Born to Claude Sr. and Elsie Sibley Ashley on October 3, 1962 in Kilgore, Texas, Steve was a true Kilgore native through and through, his life and legacy...

Apr 5, 2024

Wilma Dean Henson-Woods, 86, of Kilgore, Texas died on April 5, 2024.

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 NIV

Wilma Dean Henson Woods was born September 1, 1937, as the second of four children to John H. and Lillian Henson. She was...

Mar 24, 2024

Mrs. Evelyn Vernice Garrett Washington was born September 11, 1940, in Cass County, Texas to the late Cain Garrett and Everett Woods Garrett. She graduated from North Chapel High School in 1959. She received a degree in Elementary Education from Texas College, Tyler. Evelyn accepted the Lord at a young age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where...

Mar 9, 2024

James Michael Milton was born on March 13, 1960 to the parentage of the late Connie Milton and Annie Ester Johnson.

He attended Kilgore Independent Schools class of 1979.

He was fondly known as “Rico” and a friend to all he knew. He will be dearly missed.

He is preceded in...

Feb 27, 2024

Joyful memories of the past will prevail over despair. Broken hearts will be mended by knowing he’s there.  His spirit, and essence surrounds us each day. He touched your hearts to bless us with kindness, food, prayers, and words of encouragement during this time of bereavement to console us. With grateful hearts we say thank you and...

Feb 10, 2024

Willie “Zeb” Donnell was born June 28, 1933 in Frankston, Texas.

Later, he moved to Dallas, Texas where he later met Rose Marie Twine and four years later, they moved to Kilgore, Texas where they remained for the rest of his years. They married in October of 1998. He was an active member at Kilgore Church of...

Feb 10, 2024

Emma Louise Thompson Austin of Kilgore, TX, was born December 7, 1947, to the parentage of the late Rev. Timothy E. Thompson and Lue Helen Thompson Simpson in Leary, TX. Emma was the second child of thirteen. She is preceded in death by her husband, the late Bishop P.D. Austin Jr., her father, mother, and five brothers.

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Jan 27, 2024

James Calvin Williams was born in Kilgore, Texas on August 28, 1946 to the parentage of Frank and Evelyn Wilkins Williams.

He attended Elder Elementary School and C. B. Dansby High School. He played multiple sports and was good at it. Especially in football, basketball, and track. Then to our surprise, he also played tennis. After graduating...

Jan 4, 2024

Walter Dorsey was born May 17, 1944 to James Dorsey Sr. and Christiana Mackey Dorsey. He attended and graduated from Stanton School. He went on to enlist and serve in the United States Army for two years.

Upon returning home he gained employment with Whitehouse (Austin) Bank. From there he went on to work at La Gloria...

Nov 26, 2023

Mr. Willie Lewis Elam affectionally known as "Pap" was born on February 20, 1945 to the late Emma Jewel Wabbington and Jesse Elam in Hallsville, TX. Willie attended H.B. Pemberton in Marshall, Texas. Later he began his career as a professional truck driver where he traveled to all 50 states. He soon met the love of his life, Barbara...