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Local obituaries for Kilgore, TX.

Doris “Dee Dee” Strong

Doris “Dee Dee” Strong

Mar 4, 2023

Reflections of a Blessed Life...

Dorris Ann "Dee Dee" Strong was the only child born to Eleanor Jewel Strong and Nathan Palmer Jr. on July 3, 1954, in Kilgore, Texas. She was reared in a Christian home on a farm in EAST TEXAS Oil Fields with her grandparents, Collie B. and Mary Lee Strong along with aunts,...

Bobby S. Samples

Bobby S. Samples

Feb 28, 2023

A great patriarch of the Samples family was lost with the passing of Bobby Scotty Samples, age 80, received his wings and transitioned to his heavenly home on February 28, 2023. He was born in Gregg County on August 15,1942, to the late John T and Flossie Mae Samples, who raised him in a Christian home along...

Margie Nell Moore

Margie Nell Moore

Feb 20, 2023

On February 20, 2023, a sister, mother, grandmother, and friend left this earthly realm transitioning from time to eternity. Our human sorrow is great, but we do not sorrow as those who have no hope....

Margie Nell Session Moore was occasionally referred to as Margie Nell and Aunt Margie...

James Christopher Calico

James Christopher Calico

Jan 12, 2023

James Christopher Calico was born June 28, 1983 in Longview, Texas to the parents of Robert Calico and the late Beverly Harnage.  He attended Longview ISD at an early age and later moved to Sabine ISD.  He graduated from Sabine High School. He took an auto mechanic class and loved working on cars until his health declined. ...

Sentell Harvey

Sentell Harvey

Jan 4, 2023

Sentell Harvey was born on March 3, 1955, in Rusk County, Texas to the late Maurice and Letesa (Myles) Harvey. At an early age, he became a member of Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church where he later became chairman of the deacon board. He attended Kilgore ISD and graduated in 1973. He attended Kilgore College, where he studied Diesel Technology....

Bernice Wesley Gray

Bernice Wesley Gray

Jan 2, 2023

Bernice was born July 29, 1935 to the parentage of Johnny Wesley and Rena Davis, both preceded her in death.  She received her formal education at Post Oak School and CB Dansby Colored High School.

She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Bates Memorial CME Church and later united with...

James L. "Sleepy" Clayton

James L. "Sleepy" Clayton

Dec 29, 2022

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.

James (Sleepy) Clayton was born to proud parents, Calvin and Florence Clayton on January 28, 1944 in Troup, TX.

James accepted Christ as his savior...

Ronald Patrick Burkes

Ronald Patrick Burkes

Dec 28, 2022

Ronald Burkes was born November 13, 1965, in Kountz, Texas to the late Fredrick Burkes Sr. and Ruthie Lois Drumgo- Shelton.

He attended school in San Jose, California and finished in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Fredrick Burkes Jr.

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Darrell Mcguail Washington

Darrell Mcguail Washington

Dec 26, 2022

Darrell M. Washington

Darrell was born on November 16, 1963 and departed this life on December 26, 2022.

Darrell attended Hallsville High School. He was a member of Post Oak Baptist Church where he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He worked at Trinity Industries in Longview, Texas for about...

Effie Jewel Brooks Mumphrey

Effie Jewel Brooks Mumphrey

Dec 23, 2022

Effie Jewel Brooks Mumphrey was born on January 22, 1947 to the parentage of James Howard and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Mayfield Brooks. She was blessed with an amazing stepfather Noble Brooks who had a hand in her raising.

She attended Dunbar and Jackson schools. As a child, she attended Corinth Baptist Church and later...

Brian Keith Rossum

Brian Keith Rossum

Dec 12, 2022

Brian Keith Rossum, 51 passed away on December 12, 2022 from complications of a lengthy illness. Even though a failing illness took him away from this world, his loving personality, and faith in God will forever be a beacon of light to us all. Brian attended Longview schools and graduated Longview High School. After graduating high school, Brian attended...

Richard James White Jr.

Richard James White Jr.

Nov 29, 2022

Richard,

Words can not express the way that our hearts feel at this time. To speak on the impact that you’ve had on our lives would take a lifetime. You left a legacy of being honest, loving and straight forward. We will hold onto our memories and cherish our love until we meet again. We love you....

Stanley Earl Rossum

Stanley Earl Rossum

Nov 27, 2022

Stanley Earl Rossum was born on April 6, 1953, to Joe Nathan and Edna Rossum. He united with Church of the Living God at an early age. On November 27, 2022, Stanley gained his wings.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Edna Rossum, one daughter Lisa Renee Rossum, one...

Artis Dewayne "Jeddy" Roberson

Artis Dewayne "Jeddy" Roberson

Nov 25, 2022

Mr. Artis DeWayne Roberson was born on February 11, 1950 and passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022.

Clarence G. "Ricki" Thompson

Clarence G. "Ricki" Thompson

Nov 22, 2022

Mr. Clarence Gerald Thompson, affectionately known to everyone as Ricki, was born on September 20, 1954 in Dallas, TX to the late Rev. Timothy E. Thompson and Lue Helen Thompson Simpson. Ricki was the sixth of thirteen children.

He united in Holy Matrimony to Tina Mobley, to this union one child was born,...

Helen Jean Ferguson

Helen Jean Ferguson

Oct 29, 2022

Ms. Helen Jean Ferguson was born on August 29, 1938 and passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Timothy Lawrence Griffin

Timothy Lawrence Griffin

Oct 22, 2022

Mr. Timothy Lawrence Griffin was born on February 17, 1974 and passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

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Alice Marie Sherfield

Alice Marie Sherfield

Oct 15, 2022

Our dear mother, Alice Marie Sherfield, lovingly known to family as Big Mama, sadly passed away on October 15, 2022, at the age of 81. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She had many friends and was a well-loved member of her community. She was the matriarch of the family and she...

Neta Washington

Neta Washington

Oct 10, 2022

Mrs. Neta Jurretta Williams-Washington was born January 9, 1965, to Allie Mae Timms-Hilburn and Arbra Joe Williams Sr. She was raised and nurtured by her paternal grandmother Mrs. Frankie Allen and her aunt Annie Mae Douglas (Aunt Sis).

She was a faithful member of South Main Church of Christ in Gladewater, Texas until...

Alfreda Eddington Parker

Alfreda Eddington Parker

Oct 3, 2022

Alfreda Eddington-Parker, born on March 8, 1964 was a beautiful living soul from the inside and out.

Alfreda had a quiet, peculiar, but humorous spirit.

Alfreda received GED Certification and dedicated her life to Volunteering and Helping others.

Alfreda married twice, first at the age of 16.

Alfreda was preceded in...

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