Obituaries

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Murlene Ingram Newhouse

Murlene Ingram Newhouse

Nov 13, 2019

The staff of Citizens Funeral Home and T.L. Knighton Jr. will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Willie Frank Jones

Willie Frank Jones

Oct 17, 2019

Willie Frank Jones was born May 14, 1946 in Pineville, Louisiana to the parentage of Rosa Lee and Luther Jones Jr. He served faithfully at Newman united Methodist A.M.E. Church in Alexandria, Louisiana. He served as Candle Lighter, Jr. Usher and sang in the Children's Choir. Willie moved to Longview in 1960, and attended Maggie B. Hudson Jr. High and...

Mrs. Florence Louise Jackson

Mrs. Florence Louise Jackson

Oct 6, 2019

Florence Jackson was born in Longview, TX to the parentage of Vate and Iona Jackson.    She was a lifelong member of St. Mark C.M.E. Church. Her family served honorably and faithfully at St. Mark. Florence maintained the faith they installed in her throughout her life.  She continued that service at St. Mark until her health failed.    She was a steady, ...

Warren Henry Jones

Warren Henry Jones

Sep 30, 2019

Warren Henry Jones was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 24, 1957, to Henry and Robbie Jones. He passed away on September 30, 2019, at the age of 62. Warren graduated from Penn State University in 1980 with a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology. He worked for Arizona Public Service (APS) as a Structural Engineer at...

Mr. Lewis Smith

Mr. Lewis Smith

Sep 11, 2019

Mr. Lewis Charles "Jimmy" Smith was born June 21, 1948, to the late Daniel and Bessie Smith in Marshall, Texas. Jimmy attended Marshall School District and later moved to Longview, Texas where he began working at Webb Wheel as a machinist. Nothing was more important to him than his family. Jimmy had a passion for singing and whistling. Jimmy departed...

Mrs. Idell Woolridge

Mrs. Idell Woolridge

Sep 5, 2019

Idell Polley was born to Amos and A.V.(Ruth) Polley on September 21, 1930, in Center, Texas. I dell completed her education in Shelbyville School District. Idell was baptized at an early age. She was an active member at Parkview Baptist Church where she served in several ministries over the years until her health declined. On October 7, 1965, she married...

Robert "Big Doo" Madden

Robert "Big Doo" Madden

Jun 27, 2019

Robert Chester Madden was born on February 3, 1952, to Willie George Madden and Willie Mae Madden of Longview, Texas. In his early years, Robert attended Parkview Baptist Church. He grew up in the southern district of Longview, Texas (Southside); and attended schools in Longview Independent School District. Robert was a graduating member of Mary C. Womack High School Class...

Bobby Marino Coleman

Bobby Marino Coleman

Apr 24, 2019

Bobby Marino Coleman was born to Lue Ola Crayton on April 21, 1963. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He received Christ at an early age under the leadership of his mother Lue Ola Crayton, grandfather Lorenzie Coleman and grandmother Christine Cameron. He was united with Perry Clay C.M.E. Church. Bobby leaves to cherish his memories,...

Stevie Carpenter

Stevie Carpenter

Apr 1, 2019

Stevie Carpenter Sr. was the fourth of six children born on February 17, 1955, in Longview, Texas, to the parentage of Johnny and Sylvester Marie Carpenter. He graduated from high school in 1972, where he was active and excelled in several sports. In the summer of 1977, while working at Bonanza Steak House as a Lead Broil Chef, Stevie met...

Ms. Calvie Nell Bradley

Ms. Calvie Nell Bradley

Mar 23, 2019

Calvie Bradley,67 returned to her heavenly home, Saturday, March 23, 2019. Calvie was born December 4, 1951, in Henderson, Texas, to Olin and Mary Johnson. Calvie was blessed with a large and loving family. She was one of thirteen children. Calvie was preceded in death by her father, Olin Johnson and two brothers Robert Johnson and Raymond Bradley. Calvie loved...

Algie Mae Brewster

Algie Mae Brewster

Feb 12, 2019

Algie Brewster was the only daughter born to Douglas and Berlena Brewster. Her brother Douglas Brewster Jr. preceded her in death. She was an active member of Parkview Baptist Church for many years, Algie departed this life early Tuesday morning February 12, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory one brother, Bennie Brewster of Chicago,IL; one aunt, Novella Gray; and...

Mr. James E. Sanders

Mr. James E. Sanders

Jan 27, 2019

James Edward Sanders was born in Gary, Indiana on February 7, 1945, to the union of Reverend Wheeler R. and Lillie Sanders in Gary, Indiana. God called James home on Sunday, January 27, 2019. James attended school in Chicago Public School System and finished in Longview School District. James was an entrepreneur. He operated his own mobile detailing business among...

Ruthie Lee Brown

Ruthie Lee Brown

Jan 11, 2019

Ruthie Lee Mccoy Brown "The Queen of Beaumont St." There will never be another like Ruthie Lee or My Dear as we(her grandchildren )affectionately call her. Dear was born April 10, 1938, in Henderson, Texas. She endured a world of hardships, prejudice and hard work many of us could never fathom. She was welcomed into this world by her parents...

Narva Lauraetta Snoddy

Narva Lauraetta Snoddy

Nov 24, 2018

Narva L. Snoddy was the second child born February 17, 192'J, to the late Acy and Anna Harris Snoddy. She lived with her parents during their lifetime and was taught values essential for a prosperous life. Narva's parents believed in education and sent their children to elementary school in the Pine Hill Community. She is a graduate of Shiloh High...

Mrs. Bessie Simon

Mrs. Bessie Simon

Nov 1, 2018

Bessie Bernice Simon, 98, died peacefully on November 1, 2018 in San Diego,CA. She was our matriarch and guiding light. Throughout her life, Bessie Simon was a God fearing woman. She was a mother, neighbor and friend that we would all liked to have had. And in her death, we, her children, her grand children, extended family members, and friends,...

Mr. Willie Gene Hatcher

Mr. Willie Gene Hatcher

Oct 19, 2018

Willie Gene Hatcher was born October 17,1944 to the parentage of Clarence Hatcher Sr. and Robbie Sue Jeter Hatcher. He graduated from Mary C. Womack High School in 1962. Upon graduating high school he went on to work for The City of Longview in the Sanitation Division for several years. He also worked various other jobs throughout his life. At...

Pastor Ellis B. Brown Jr.

Pastor Ellis B. Brown Jr.

Aug 2, 2018

Ellis Brown, Jr. was born November 17, 1937 in Longview, Texas to Azar Crowe Brown and Ellis Brown Sr. At an early age he was called to be a Messenger for the Lord. He delivered his first sermon at the age of 11. He was later drafted into the U.S. Army and served a period of time for our country....

Mr. Ivy Lane Horton

Mr. Ivy Lane Horton

May 29, 2018

Obituary Ivy Lane Horton Born into this world May 23rd, 1960 – Born into Eternal Rest, May 29, 2018 Ivy was born in Gilmer, Texas to Emma & Clifton Horton and was one of 23 siblings. Ivy’s siblings were brothers Nathan, Lathan, Brady, Planell, Hubert, Clifton Wayne, Eddie Lee, Jimmy, John, Price, Baxton, David, Johnny and Dennis. His sisters were...

Mrs. Ethel LaRue  Carpenter

Mrs. Ethel LaRue Carpenter

Mar 5, 2018

Ethel Larue Snoddy, was born October 8, 1951 in Longview, Texas to Mattie Joyce Hawkins and Thomas Snoddy, who loved her very much and parented her and poured into her life. Ethel was loved so much that she was also adopted and parented by Lillian Augusta Small and GP Small. She attended Southside Elementary, Maggie B. Hudson Jr. High and...

Apostle Warren W. Coger

Apostle Warren W. Coger

Jan 26, 2018

Apostle Warren Coger was a true and dedicated man of God An integral part of Miracle Tabernacle Prayer and Cathedral, his first exposure to the ministry came as a result of his joining IDC (Interdenominational Choir) of Longview, Tx where he first met the Honorable Archbishop Lawson in 1977. He later became part of the crusade work S.W.A.T. a ministry...