OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Longview and East Texas
The obituaries in the Longview and East Texas Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Longview and East Texas' history and identity.
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Evelyn Willie Porter
Jul 4, 2021
Evelyn Willie Porter was born on March 25, 1953, to the parentage of Pattie Lee Smith and Carl McGinnis. Evelyn attended Gladewater High School. Later, she worked at Cleveland Nursing Home in Longview, Tx, as a CNA until her health began to fail. She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters: Ella Ruth Miller, Dorothy Woods, and Rosie...
Robert L. Taylor
Jul 1, 2021
Robert L. Taylor was born on July 29, 1945 to Lonnie C. and Melender Taylor in Hallsville,Tx. Mr. Taylor married Opal D. Taylor and from this union 5 children were born: Daughter, Takeitha L. Taylor Freeman (Luther): Sons, Nathaniel M. Taylor (Senait), Lonnie C. Taylor (Keelie), Duresno T. Taylor, Daydrion B. Taylor ( Ivy), Elmondo White, 11 grandchildren, and 2...
Therist "THEO" Reed
Apr 26, 2021
His Life, Our Memories Theo was short in stature but had the heart of a giant. He loved his people and held a special place in his heart for his Bel-Air neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur Lee and Ruby Lee Reed of Tenaha, TX, two brothers Arthur Neal Reed, Willie Lee Reed and one sister...
George "KILO" Edward Stoker IV
Apr 15, 2021
My Story What happened? Thursday, April 15, 2021, in the wee hours of the morning, before the break of dawn my life was taken. I was taken to Good Shepherd Hospital around 3:56 AM, dead on arrival. My tired, worn and humble spirit crossed into the beyond which divides time and eternity. I've moved into the Great Beyond to receive...
Martha Wooten
Mar 25, 2021
Martha Wooten Family David Wooten, Husband Deborah Kinch, Daughter (deceased) Mark Kinch, Son‐in‐Law David Wooten, Son Sandra Ives, Daughter (deceased) Robert Wooten, Son Mary Wooten, Daughter‐in‐Law Richard Milbern, Brother Judy Hines, Sister 10 Grandchildren–2 deceased 21 Great‐grandchildren–2 deceased 6 Great‐Great‐grandchildren
Winston Albert Williams
Feb 14, 2021
Winston Albert Williams OAKLAND, CA FORMERLY OF LONGVIEW — Winston Albert Williams, 93, was a longtime resident of Oakland, California, peacefully passed away at home on February 14, 2021. Winston Williams was one of three grandsons to the late Professor Ned E Williams and Ada Williams. Professor Ned E. Williams was one of the founders of the Gregg County Training...
Hazel Jean Jackson
Jan 16, 2021
Obituary Hazel Jean Jackson, daughter of Willie D. Jackson and Beatrice Jackson, was born July 19, 1936, in Harrison County and departed in Los Angeles County on January 11, 2021. She was the mother of 5 children: Shelia Johnson, Jerome Robinson, Ellen ʺJuanitaʺ Jones, Crystal Robinson Lewis, and Kirk Perry Johnson. Her grandchildren: Sparkle Bryant, Ronnie Bryant, Davontae Jones, Star...
Laurie A. Miles
Dec 12, 2020
Laurie Ann Miles of Longview, TX, was peacefully called home to be with our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on December 12th, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1960 in Corpus Christi, TX to Johnnie and the late Maggie Miles. Laurie graduated from Longview High School in 1980. Laurie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age....
Will D. "MOON" Pegues
Nov 5, 2020
Will D. Pegues was born August 27, 1936, to the union of the late Henry and Lottie Pegues of Longview (Easton), Texas. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Post Oak CME Church. He was an active deacon at Bethel Baptist Church until he was no longer able to serve. Will attended Easton Elementary and Ned...
James Felton Madden
Sep 17, 2020
James Felton Madden was born on April 9, 1944, in Longview, TX. In his early years, he grew up in the southern district of Longview, TX (Southside); and he was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. He received his education at Longview area schools and graduated from Mary C. Womack High School. After serving the United States Army, during the...
Calvin Lee Dixon
Jul 23, 2020
Calvin Lee Dixon was born to the late Margie Willis Dixon and Levi McFarland on November 2, 1956 in Longview Texas. He later graduated from Longview High School. In 1985 he met Aretha Johnson Mitchell and they raised their blended family together for the next 35 years until God called him home. Calvin Lee Dixon was preceded in death by...
John Henry Earl Mayfield
Jul 18, 2020
John Henry was born in Marshall, Texas on November 9, 1958 to the parentage of Robert Earl Mayfield and Armatha Osborne. Later they moved to Longview, Texas and at a very young age Henry attended Church with his mother and grandparents at Union Baptist Church in Marshall, Texas. In his youth he attended Rollins Elementary, Ned E. Williams and Forest...
Robbie Meadors Jones
Jun 15, 2020
Robbie Meadors Jones was born in Claibourne Parish, Louisiana on September 27, 1921, to Robert and Sallie Meadors. She was the youngest of 8 children. Robbie was raised in a family with strong Christian values and she accepted Christ at an early age. Robbie attended school in the Mt. Sanai School District of Claibourne Parish, La. Upon her departure from...
Geneva Collins McKinley -Taylor
Jun 4, 2020
Geneva Collins McKinley-Taylor was born on November 19, 1924, to Ellis and Carrie Collins in Hallsville, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Hallsville, Texas in which her grandfather was one of the founders. Geneva Collins McKinley-Taylor was preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Taylor, daughter Charlitha McKinley Green, grandson Dennis Green,...
Clarence Brown
May 25, 2020
Mr. Clarence Brown, 89, of Longview, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Clarence was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Clarence is survived by his wife, Dorothy Brown; children, Vincent Chapple and Vincentia Williams; one sister, Doris Williams; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and his church family at Bibleway Baptist Church, Lakeport, Texas, that he loved...
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