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Local obituaries for Kilgore, TX.

Tori Marquis Strong

Tori Marquis Strong

May 13, 2021

Dr. Tori Marquis Strong , a native of Houston, TX. was born on March 21, 1977.

He took his flight to Heaven on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Houston, TX.

Roslyn Jenette Howard Jordan

Roslyn Jenette Howard Jordan

Apr 26, 2021

Roslyn Jenette Howard Jordan was born on March 4, 1966 to the parentage of Jimmy Lee Smith and Helen Howard in Houston, Texas.

She was a graduate of Leverett's Chapel Schools, Overton, Texas. As a child and into adulthood she attended Mt. Comfort CME, Kilgore, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her...

Rhonda Lynn Pierce

Rhonda Lynn Pierce

Apr 24, 2021

Rhonda was born in Kilgore, TX on August 5, 1965 to Shirley and Margrett Pierce. She departed her life on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, TX.

At an early age she united with and was baptized at St. John Baptist Church of Kilgore, TX.

Rhonda Lynn attended Kilgore...

Cherrie Jewel Slider

Cherrie Jewel Slider

Apr 15, 2021

Cherrie Jewel Slider , the second child born to the late Alvin Don Kennedy and Eva Lois Slider. Cherrie was born January 20, 1971 in Kilgore, Texas. She became a member of Moses Chapel CME Gilmer, Texas.

She graduated from Kilgore High School in 1989. She worked as a CNA for ten...

Erma Jean Young

Erma Jean Young

Apr 15, 2021

Erma Jean Sheffield Hicks Young , 78, was born June 24, 1942 to the late Alonza and Elizabeth Sheffield. She was the seventh of eleven children. Erma received her education in Kilgore, TX from North Chapel. She accepted Christ at an early age and was reared in Kilgore Church of God. On August 9, 1957,...

Hannah Panise Sheffield

Hannah Panise Sheffield

Apr 10, 2021

Hannah Panise Sheffield was born on April 7, 1992 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was gifted to us by the Lord at the tender age of 3 months old. She is the youngest of 6 children in the blended family of Lonzo and Tina Sheffield.

She was the youth pastor at City Lights Church at 3012...

Richard Dale Thomas

Richard Dale Thomas

Apr 3, 2021

Mr. Richard Dale Thomas was born June 26, 1973 in Kilgore, Texas to the late R.V. Henderson Sr. and Emma Mae Thomas.

He graduated from Kilgore High School, Class of 1993, where he played football and ran track. Richard Dale aka “Stay Gucci” or maybe you called him “Freak” or just “349”, had a heart...

Willie Calvin "Joe Boy" Sibley

Willie Calvin "Joe Boy" Sibley

Mar 27, 2021

Willie Calvin “Joe Boy” Sibley was born to Elzie and Eula Mae Sibley on December 6, 1938 in Rusk County. His Lord and Saviour called him home March 27, 2021.

He was a member of Saint John Steber Grove Baptist Church. He was selected to be on the Trustees Committee for four years. He asked...

Jimmy Lynn "Bull" Lawler Sr.

Jimmy Lynn "Bull" Lawler Sr.

Mar 26, 2021

Jimmy Lynn Lawler Sr. was born on May 8, 1957 to the late Howard Thomas and Lula Elizabeth Lawler.

He attended Kilgore ISD and graduated from Kilgore High School. He departed this life on March 26, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by one son...

Leroy "Smokey" Sheppard

Leroy "Smokey" Sheppard

Mar 13, 2021

Mr. Leroy "Smokey"  Sheppard was born on December 7, 1962 and passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

David Lee Midgett

David Lee Midgett

Feb 27, 2021

David Lee Midgett born on April 13, 1944 to the parentage of Charlie and Georginna Midgett.

Dorothy Midgett (wife), Sisters Mary Midgett and Georginna Hardy, and brother Charlie Midgett Jr. all precede him in death.

David worked as a farmer, Logger and Brooks Welding Service, and Kilgore Pipe.

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Orease Harrold Smith

Orease Harrold Smith

Feb 2, 2021

Orease Harrold Smith affectionally known as G.G. and Aunt Reasie was born to the late Aaron and Darcus Sheffield Harrold in Gregg County, Texas.

Orease was the sixth of nine children of which seven precedes her in death. She met and married William Smith who also precedes her in death.

She attended school...

Christine Shepherd

Christine Shepherd

Jan 27, 2021

Obituary

Christine Shepherd (Sheppard)

October 7, 1938 - January 27, 2021

Christine Williams Shepherd was born October 7, 1938 to parents Charlie Williams and Louisa (Sibley) Williams in Rusk County TX. Christine accepted Christ at an early age, attended school in Rusk County,...

Carrie Lois Jackson

Carrie Lois Jackson

Jan 18, 2021

Carrie Lois Jackson was born August 20, 1944 (age 76) to the late Lillie Bell Jackson.  She departed this life on Monday, January 18, 2021 in Dallas, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her mother and a son Robert Harold Wilson.

Carrie leaves to cherish her memories; son Charles Ray Wilson (Tyler,...

Keithan Nicori Toombs

Keithan Nicori Toombs

Jan 14, 2021

Keithan Nicori Toombs was born on March 18, 1997 and passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

Henry Lee Sanders

Henry Lee Sanders

Dec 23, 2020

Henry Lee Sanders , was born on July 14,1959, in Overton, Texas, to Mr. John G. Sanders and Mrs. Louberta Wilson Sanders.  He was a member of Scott’s Memorial C.M.E. Church.  He attended Overton ISD and was employed by Edgar Riddle Contractor in Overton, Texas.

Henry united in Holy Matrimony with his High School sweetheart,...

Fayerine Elder Jones

Fayerine Elder Jones

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Fayerine Elder Jones was born on May 22, 1945 to Mr. Lonnie Elder Sr. and Mrs. Ethel Tolbert Elder in Smith County, Texas.

Mrs. Jones attended Dunbar Elementary School and Jackson High School. After graduating High School (Class of 1964) she worked in the Food Service Department at TJC where she deemed herself a...

Lorine Murray Brown

Lorine Murray Brown

Dec 20, 2020

Ms. Lorine Brown, age 89, was born on September 6, 1931 in Commerce, Texas to Solomon and Elmira Murray. Lorine 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 a fantastic cook and for many years she worked...

Rev. L A Jones

Rev. L A Jones

Nov 29, 2020

L A Jones of Longview, Texas was born to the parents of Hosea and Ithema Jones on May 1,1938 in Flint, Texas.  He departed this earthly life to join the LORD on November 29, 2020 at Christus Good Shepherd Hospital, Longview, Texas.

L A began his education with the Tyler School District.  He graduated in...

Barbara Jean Hilburn

Barbara Jean Hilburn

Nov 29, 2020

Reflections of Life

BARBARA JEAN HILBURN was born March 1, 1939 in Kilgore, Texas to the late Ernest H. Hilburn and Rosetta “Dear” Benson Hilburn. She attended elementary school and middle school with the Class of 1957 at (KCHS) Kilgore Colored High School.  She continued her education in New Jersey and California after...

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