Obituaries

Nov 21, 2021

Georgia Manning was born on January 28, 1940 in Cushing, TX to the parents of O.D. Bradley and Leara Daniels.

She was a loving and doting mother, grandmother, and great-grand mother. She was an avid reader and loved cooking and growing plants.

She is preceded in death...

Nov 9, 2021

Shirley Hill Kincaid Broyles was born on June 29, 1952 in Henderson, TX to the late Raymond Hill and Marion Walters. She was a retired peace officer and Mental Health Deputy for the Rusk County Sheriff's Department, retired nurse for Gregg County, and former Mental Health Instructor for the Kilgore College Police Academy.

In addition to her...

Nov 2, 2021

Jerry Lee Mumphrey was the second son of five children born to the parentage of Robert Lee Mumphrey and Lois Bailey Mumphrey in Longview, Texas. At an early age, he attended Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, and in his later years joined Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas.

He attended North...

Oct 10, 2021

Mrs. Janice Marie Brown- Wheat age 65 was born on September 26, 1956 in Longview, TX to Lonzo Bell and Lorine Brown.

Janice was a strong, determined, and independent woman. She attended Kilgore schools. She was a member of New Birth Fellowship Church under Pastor Gary Walker. She was the nutrition supervisor over KISD schools and was...

Oct 9, 2021

Lena Mae Wallace-Yarborough affectionately known as “Honey” was born on April 17 th , 1927 to Freddie Dee and Adell Wallace. She received her education through North Chapel School district.

Lena lived and worked in Kilgore as a housekeeper. Lena was soft spoken, but her sweet voice and demeanor was not to be taken lightly. She had...

Oct 2, 2021

Alean Akins – Lampkin (affectionately known as “Bran” to her grandchildren) was born on Thursday, April 14, 1932 to the parentage of Matthew & Addie (Scott) Steadham Akins in Nacogdoches, Texas. To that union 8 children were born. She and her siblings attended school in Nacogdoches and were raised in a close-knit community called “The Pond.”

One...

Sep 16, 2021

Tyrone DeWayne McGill was born on February 8, 1981 to Thomas and Huberta McGill in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Tyrone attended Como-Pickton Independent School District. He graduated in 1999 and entered the workforce.

Tyrone peacefully transitioned on September 16, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Huberta and his nephew Cordell McGill.

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Sep 16, 2021

Rev. John G. Moser John Gilbert Moser, 90, a retired Pastor having been ordained as a minister in 1972; of Whitehouse, PA went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 16, 2021. John Moser was born on July 25, 1931, in Uniontown Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late John H Moser and Evelyn Moser,...

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...