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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Rosie Smith
Dec 17, 2021
Rosie Lee Johnson-Smith was born September 30, 1948, in Longview, Texas to the proud parentage of Dessie Mae and A.D. Johnson. She was educated in the Longview Public Schools. Rosie accepted Christ as Lord at an early age at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. She later united with St. James Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her transition, She loved...
Milton Wright
Nov 26, 2021
Life Epitome Birth Date: May 9, 1935 Departure Date: November 26, 2021 Parents: Benjamin and Avetta Wright Affiliations: Member, Servant, Sunday School Teacher, NBC Director and Trustee Member of Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, St. Luke Masonic Prince Hall Lodge 173, 4H Club, Boy Scouts of America, and The United States Air Force. Survivors: Gary Wayne Wright (Siobhan) of Dallas,...
Vernell Sebron
Nov 9, 2021
Vernell Sebron was born in Shelby County on September 6, 1938, and parented by Betty Z. Edwards and Hilliard Roberts. She attended Shelbyville Schools. She was married 52 years to the late Robert Louis Sebron. To this union five children were born, Robert, Michael, Gary, Valencia, and Angel. Vernell worked as a seamstress at Ebony Cleaners and was a diligent...
Ishmel B. Jones
Nov 8, 2021
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Benny Ragsdale
Sep 26, 2021
Obituary for Sergeant Major Benny B Ragsdale Sergeant Major Benny B Ragsdale, 91 of Longview, transitioned peacefully at his home on September 26, 2021. SGM Ragsdale was born on August 31, 1930, to Idelle Caraway (King) and Booker T. Ragsdale in Longview, Texas. In his younger years, SGM Ragsdale grew up in South Longview and attended Longview Negro High School....
Barbara Holiness
Sep 11, 2021
Barbara Ann Giddings was born February 28, 1947, to the parentage of Howard Giddings Sr. and Bobbie Brooks in Mexia, Limestone County, Texas. She was raised in a strong loving Christian household. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Dallas, Texas; Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, Dallas, Texas; and Texas College, Tyler, Texas. Ambitious and motivated, she accepted a...
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....
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