Obituaries

Sep 11, 2021

Jazzmon Eron Dudley was born to Jimmie Edward Dudley and Delaney Clark Dudley on August 11, 1975, in Overton, Texas and departed this life September 11, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

In his youth he united with and was baptized at Center Point C.O.G.I.C in Overton, Texas. He later moved his membership to Full Gospel...

Sep 3, 2021

Geraldine Tillman , 83, of Kilgore, Texas was the late daughter of Leon Pickrom and Florence Starling Hooper. She was on September 9, 1937 in Kilgore, Texas Gregg County. She was an active member of Free Will Church, and loved to sing and cook. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she will always...

Aug 31, 2021

On August 31 st , 2021, the world lost one of the most genuine, loving, and giving human beings. Eula B.  “Skace” Odums was born on April 11 th , 1951, in Mansfield, Louisiana to John L. Walker and Lily B. Odums.  She spent most of her childhood running the roads and learning to cook with her mother.  Eula...

Aug 26, 2021

Lucy Jones was born to the late Albert Jackson Sr. and Eula Jackson on February 1, 1954. Lucy departed life to join her Omega on August 26, 2021. In her early life, she accepted Christ at Mt. Zion Church No. 3 and the adolescence years of Miracle Temple Church in God in Christ. As the years past,...

Aug 23, 2021

LaKendrick Jamal Collins was born on October 20, 1993 in Henderson, TX. He was an honor student throughout his education and graduated from LBJ High in Austin, TX.

LaKendrick was gifted at a young age and was reading by the age of 2 years old. He was baptized at an early age. He was a simple person...

Aug 22, 2021

Mr. Don C. Waters was born to the parentage of Lerlene and Joe Waters in Pirtle, TX on November 9, 1937.

He went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, children Jimmy and Tony Waters, siblings Amy Austin, Jolene Alexander, Macey Williamson, Betty...

Aug 20, 2021

Jackie Denise Grant was born on September 18, 1968, to the late Jo Ann Grant and Horris Domino. She received her education at Overton Elementary and High School. She loved football, boxing, her family, and most of all detailing her cars. At one point in time, she owned her own car wash in Overton, TX. She never...

Aug 17, 2021

Ms. Violetta "Ann" Wells was born on October 6, 1964, to J.L. Williams and Janice Wells.

Ann was a single mother who loved her kids and grandkids. She worked many years as a home health provider. She never met a stranger. Ann had many friends and loved to party and have a good time. Ann...

Aug 15, 2021

Gerald B. Gilstrap was born on August 31, 1942, to the late B. B. Gilstrap and Beatrice McDavid Gilstrap. He attended C. B. Dansby High School in Kilgore, TX. He also attended Kilgore College. He served in the ARMY, where he received the Purple Heart for his bravery. He worked for Kilgore Ceramics, where he retired. He is preceded in...

Aug 15, 2021

Maria DeAnn Willis was born in Longview, TX on February 11, 1986, to the late Jerrell Willis and Valie Willis. She graduated from Kilgore High School in 2004, afterwards she studied at Kilgore College for a short time.

She attended St. Mark CME Church and was baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church. She enjoyed family reunions,...

Aug 12, 2021

Raymond Smith was born on November 5, 1945 to the parentage of the late Mr. Gid Smith and Lomer Dudley. He departed this life on Thursday, August 12, 2021.  He leaves to mourn him, his devoted wife of over 50 years, Mary A. Smith and his five children Derrick (Sharonda), Antoinette (Douglas), Raymond Jr., Reginald, Kevin, and a host...

Jul 30, 2021

Robin Sidney Wheeler ( Pogo ) , 68 of Kilgore, Texas, passed away on July 30, 2021. He was born on March 4, 1953, in Binghamton, New York, to the late Florent Harold Wheeler and the late Arlene Marion Stebbins Wheeler. Robin loved the outdoors, animals (especially snakes), a variety of sports, cooking, and spending time with...

Jul 27, 2021

Mr. Curtis Lynn Jacobs Sr. was born on January 21, 1969 in Gregg County to the late Leslie Jacobs and Ruby Jewel Thomas.

He graduated from Kilgore High School, Class of 1988. He had a heart full of love, never meeting a stranger.

Curtis Lynn (Head) was raised in the Fredonia Community. He...

Jul 20, 2021

Kalynn Shanae Williams was born on November 21, 1983, in Kilgore, TX to the parentage of Kathryn Williams.

She attended Kilgore Independent School District, Gladewater Independent School District and graduated from Stone Coast Academy. After graduation she went on to attend Oklahoma State University and Texas Career Institute.

Her full-time job was caring...

Jul 10, 2021

Dorothy Mae was the second of twelve-children born to parentage of Thurman “Pete” and Myrel-Brown Holland of Holland’s Quarter in Carthage, Texas. As a child she attended school in Panola County. For more than a decade she has been the matriarch of the Thurman and Myrel Holland family. When she was an adult Dorothy moved to Kilgore, Texas. There she...

Jun 20, 2021

James Percy Ross "Gee Bo", of Dallas, Texas was born on January 2, 1954 to the parentage of the late Mary Ruth Ross.

He united with Tranquil Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Dunbar Elementary and Winnsboro High School and upon graduation James moved to Dallas, Texas. James furthered his studies at Control Data Institute...

Jun 5, 2021

John T. Richardson , was born in Gregg County to the proud parents of L.D. and Martha Ruth Richardson. He attended Kilgore High School and he was part of the football team (running back). He started employment at an early age with Patterson Chevrolet in the Automotive Industry for 48 years. JT was a loving, caring, strong...

Jun 4, 2021

Marion Petronus Harris, 61, of Kilgore , Texas was born May 28, 1960 to Dorothy Harris Midgett and Paul Dean. He spent his early childhood in Oklahoma City and the rest of his life in Kilgore Texas. He attended Kilgore public schools where he later graduated. He always loved being a father and grandpa. He departed his life on earth...

Jun 2, 2021

Marcus was born to his loving parent's Leeroy Shepheard Sr. and Lorine Gibbs on June 12,1962 at Good Shepherd. He was raised in Kilgore, TX., where he attended Kilgore schools.

He went on from high school to work for Basic Energy and from there to work for Snow Coil where he was a supervisor until...

May 27, 2021

Christopher was born on June 15, 1973, to Shelia B. Smith and Tommy Charles Ector in Overton, TX. He passed away May 27, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He was most known by his nicknames "Kaboo" or "Cooboo".

Christopher attended Kilgore Public Schools and was a point guard for the high school basketball team....