Obituaries

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...

Nov 20, 2023

Thomas Edward Grismore was born on September 24, 1963 to the parentage of Tommy Grismore and Jettie Dorsey in Smith County, Texas.

He attended New Bethel Baptist Church. Thomas graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, the Class of 1983, and worked at Trane Technologies. He was a jack of all trades and loved to help people....

Nov 11, 2023

Ms. Lenora Lewis was born on August 20, 1932 and passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Nov 6, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Ann Hammers Vanmeter was born December 27, 1954 to Vernie and Orean Morris in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. She was the fifth out of six children and was a twin. She attended Mt. Pleasant ISD. She met and married Mr. Leroy Hammers on February 9, 1974 and to this union three children were born: Robert William Hammers, Wanda...

Nov 4, 2023

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint – Isaiah 40:31

Born June 1, 1991, in Longview, Tx, Tristan Bernard Dunn is the eldest child of Tony and Laconia Dunn....

Nov 1, 2023

Mrs. Evie Fagans Coleman was born on October 3, 1957 to the parentage of M.T. Fagans and Mattie Pickron Fagans.

She attended Kilgore ISD. She worked at the Gregg Home of the Aged for many years. She met and married Larry Coleman and to this union two children were born. She was a kind, loving person who...

Oct 30, 2023

On April 20, 1996 Kendrick Lamond Young was born to Kenneth and Della Young. Kendrick graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 2014. He worked at Ser Amigo LLC. He developed a passion for fishing and hunting. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends in his community called Berry Lane. On October 30, 2023 Kendrick was called to...