Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 4, 2022

Richard Earl “Cowboy” Reeves, born on May 23, 1956, to the parentage of the late Richard Reeves and T. Carrie Rossum Reeves. He joined his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

He attended Kilgore Independent Schools and graduated in 1975. He joined Wayside C.O.G.I.C under Elder Prentice and Pastor Joe Murphy. He was the drummer at...

May 28, 2022

Franklin Delano Slaughter was born on November 09, 1941, to the parentage of Ruth Lockhart Slaughter and Frank Slaughter in Kilgore, Texas.

Franklin at an early age accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Kilgore, Texas. When residing in Dallas, Texas during his younger adulthood he became a faithful...

May 1, 2022

Troy Neal Orange was born February 2, 1949, in Kilgore, Texas, to the parentage of John Wesley Orange Sr. and Jewel Woods Orange.

At a young age, Troy accepted Christ at Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church. He attended C.B. Dansby School to the 11th grade. While attending school he would work alongside his father...

Apr 29, 2022

Mrs. Hazel Mayfield Walker was born on September 27, 1932 and passed away on April 29, 2022.

Apr 4, 2022

Frances “Francine” Lee Williams Henson was born to Charlie and Louisa Williams on March 1, 1936 in Rusk County. His Lord and Saviour called her home April 4, 2022.

She was a long-time member of Saint John Steber Grove Baptist Church.  Mrs. Henson, was well-educated in the areas of Education, Accounting, Law and...

Apr 3, 2022

Constance Bennett Strong, affectionally known as Connie, was born on January 29, 1934. She was raised by the late Octavia and T.B. Strong. She joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

She attended North Chapel Schools. She was baptized at an early age and was a longtime member of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She...

Mar 31, 2022

Travis Robinson Obituary September 9, 1922- March 31, 2022

Travis was born on September 9, 1922, to Boyd and Precious Robinson. He departed on March 31, 2022, in Kilgore, TX. He was the oldest of six children and attended school in Easton, TX.

Travis joined...