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Local obituaries for Kilgore, TX.

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...

Allen Eugene Booker

Allen Eugene Booker

Sep 22, 2022

Allen Eugene Booker was born on January 25, 1966, in Overton, TX.

He went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

Allen is preceded in death by his father Cleothia Booker, mother Cammie Howard Booker, and brothers Jimmy and Gary.

His...

Lonell "Ld" Dorsey

Lonell "Ld" Dorsey

Aug 24, 2022

Lonell “L.D.” Dorsey was the 7th child born to the late James and Christiania Dorsey on March 23, 1948. At an early age L.D joined the Whitehouse Church of God in Christ where he was baptized. He later joined Greater Shiloh Baptist Church of Tyler TX. In 2018 joined Faith Baptist Church of Tyler, TX. until the time of his...

Jc Tipps Jr.

Jc Tipps Jr.

Aug 22, 2022

Remembrances of JC Tipps Jr.

A Time to be Born:

On April 21, 1940 in Easton, Texas. JC Tipps Sr. and Lenora Hughes Tipps welcomed their second son JC Tipps Jr. JC joined his firstborn brother Elvis. Later, his sisters Gloria, Eva and younger sister Vernell were born. JC...

Jesse Willard Robinson Jr.

Jesse Willard Robinson Jr.

Aug 14, 2022

Mr. Jesse W. Robinson Jr. was born on February 20, 1944, to the late Jesse Robinson Sr. and Callie Robinson.

He met and married the late Mary Cawthon Robinson and to this union three children were born: Kimberlyn, Tina, and Tracey.

Jesse is preceded in death by his parents Jesse Sr....

Ronald "P'Shay" Dudley

Ronald "P'Shay" Dudley

Aug 12, 2022

Mr. Ronald P. Dudley was born on October 3, 1960 to the late Bennie Joe and Shirley Mae Dudley. Ronald attended Kilgore Elementary and Kilgore High School, where he graduated in 1979. Ronald united with Post Oak Baptist Church at an early age. He was a member of the choir for a short period of time. He will always...

Ora Jean Atkins

Ora Jean Atkins

Jul 27, 2022

On Wednesday July 27, 2022 Ora J. Warren Atkins passed away peacefully at home 77 years old. Ora Jean was born April 6, 1945 in Winona, TX to the late Frank and Ora Bell Warren, she was the fifth of 11 children . She attended Dunbar and Jackson High School. Ora joined Mt. Zion CME at an early age,...

Tawana Hopper

Tawana Hopper

Jul 6, 2022

Tawana Hopper was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on September 16, 1965, to the parentage of Frankie & Gerald Hummel.

She is preceded in death by her mother, stepfather, and sister Linda Lacy.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories: husband Dennis Fairchild; sons Jesse Hopper, William Fairchild, and Dennis Fairchild Jr.; daughters Crystal Mavry...

Gerald Lynn Williams

Gerald Lynn Williams

Jul 2, 2022

Gerald Lynn was born to Wilton Ruth Williams and Eugene Brown on December 9,1966 in Beaumont, Texas. He was baptized into Christ as a young man, at Marsalis Avenue Church of Christ, Dallas, Texas. Upon High School completion, he enlisted in the Navy, where he became a Culinary Specialist. Gerald was on active duty from 1985–1994, and served on the...

Janice Renita Ford

Janice Renita Ford

Jun 23, 2022

Janice (with a “C”) Renita Ford was a proud native East Texas girl.  She was born to the parentage of Arthur Lee and Jo Mack (Fagan) Ford on March 12, 1959.  She was raised in Diana, TX where she was a long-time member of East Springfield Baptist Church -- where she was an usher and frequently served...

Sharon Yvonne Douglas Lockwood

Sharon Yvonne Douglas Lockwood

Jun 17, 2022

Sharon Yvonne Douglas Lockwood fondly known to others as "Mz. Shay," was born in Dallas, TX on October 11, 1966, to the parentage of Theadore Douglas and the late Linda Douglas.

She attended Figueroa Street Elementary, Henry Clay Middle School, and graduated from George Washington Preparatory High School in the Class of 1984. She continued her education...

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