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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Mrs. Johnnie B. Miles
Jan 27, 2017
Johnnie Bernell Miles was born October 16, 1940 in Tucker, Texas to the late Melvina and Jesse James Lockridge. She attended Tucker Public Schools. At an early age, she gave her life to Christ. She and her family were members of Tucker C.O.G.I.C. many years. She later married Joe Miles and relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas where she attended Hatch...
Ms Georgia Calloway
Jan 19, 2017
OBITUARY BIRTH: February 8, 1931 DEATH : January 19, 2017 PARENTS : Walter and Ennis Smith Calloway EDUCATION : Pleasant Green Elementary School Gregg County Training School Ned E. Williams High School Bachelor of Arts, Huston Tillison,Austin,Texas Master of Arts, Texas Southern, Houston,Texas CAREER : Junior High School Teacher, Longview ISD Sunday School Teacher, Pleasant Green Baptist Church Member, Heroines...
Mr. Willie James Brown
Jan 13, 2017
Mr. Willie James Brown was born in Longview, Texas to the parentage of Mary and the late Thomas “June” Brown. He united with the St. James Baptist Church at an early age and attended schools in the Fredonia and Pine Tree School District. He served his country 2 years in the United States Army. Mr. Brown departed this life January...
Mr. Tracy R. Jones
May 12, 2016
Tracy Renard Jones was born to Booker T. and Mildred Jones on September 3, 1955 in Longview, Texas. He was the second born of four siblings :Ruby Lene, Darrell Lynn(Bubba), William Raye and Booker T. Jr. Tracy confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and continued to share the word with his family...
Mrs. Yolanda Denise Alex
Apr 5, 2016
Yolanda Sims was born July 23, 1973 to the parentage of Virginia Sims. She was the eldest of four children and always kept a special place in her heart for loved ones. Yolanda graduated from Longview High School in 1992. Yolanda found her faith at The Lighthouse Church in Longview, Texas. Yolanda spent her adult years being a wonderful mother...
Mrs. Stella Williams Caraway
Apr 3, 2016
Stella was born June 19, 1931, in Shelbyville, Texas to Johnnie McClelland and Money Williams. Stella and her twin sister, Estelle were adopted at birth by Zuella and Hammond Williams. Stella attended school in Nacogdoches Independent School District, graduating from E.J. Campbell High School. She moved to Longview, Texas as a young adult working in various positions. She retired from...
Mr. Theodore "RED" Medlock, Jr.
Mar 24, 2016
Mr. Theodore B. Medlock Jr. was born November 9, 1949 in Longview, Texas to Mr. Theodore B. Medlock Sr. and Mrs. Velma "Eveitt" Kennedy. Theodore is a native of Longview where he attended and graduated from Mary C. Womack in the L.I.S.D.. He was a hard worker and was employed in the barber business for over 10 years in Dallas,...
Sis. Georgia Faye Chadwick
Feb 29, 2016
On the afternoon of February 29, 2016 at 4:00pm Georgia Faye Chadwick passed into her Heavenly home from Pflugerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pflugerville, Tx. Faye, as she was lovingly called , passed away peacefully of natural causes at 81years of age. Faye was born in Sulphur Springs, Tx. in Hopkins County on October 5, 1934. Faye had such...
Mr. Buster Vivian Mayfield Sr
Jan 14, 2016
Mr. Buster Mayfield was born November 17, 1940 to the parentage of Sylvester Mayfield and Marie Winkley in Kilgore, Texas. He was an Air Force Veteran, carpenter and musician. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Robert Mayfield, Sylvester Mayfield Jr., Henry Mayfield and Alvester Mayfield; sister: Mary Mayfield; sons: Buster Jackson and Harold Mayfield. He is survived...
Mr. James Albert King
Jul 23, 2015
Mr. James Albert King viewing will be Wed. July 29, 2015 @ Citizens Funeral Home 2pm-6pm. Graveside service will be Thurs. July 30, 2015 11am at DFW National Cemetery. The funeral procession will promptly, depart Citizens Funeral Home Thurs. @ 8am. The staff of Citizens Funeral Home/T.L. Knighton Jr. will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Mr. Celester "Lester" Polk
Jul 10, 2015
Mr. Celester "Lester" Polk was born September 18, 1964 to Willie Ed Polk and Geneva Taylor Polk in Longview, Texas. He departed this life July 10, 2015. He united with the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He also attended school in the Pine Tree Independent School District, Longview. He is preceded in death by his father Willie Ed Polk, sister Patrice...
Mr. William Samuel Johnson
Jun 11, 2015
William Samuel Johnson was born on November 1, 1950 to Mamie Ruth Brinkley Johnson and Nathaniel Johnson in Longview, Texas. He was one of five children born to this union. He grew up in Longview, Texas. He united with Bethel Baptist Church of Longview, Texas at an early age. William attended Southside Elementary, Maggie B. Hudson Junior High, Mary C....
Mrs. Mary Helen Green Johnson
Jun 7, 2015
Mrs. Mary Helen Green Johnson was born on Feb. 17, 1930 to Willie and Ruth Green in Lumber, Arkansas. Mary attended Waldo, Arkansas schools and graduated from Waldo High School. Mary, joined Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Waldo, Arkansas. She was an active member in the missionary and the choir. Mary and Zebedee Johnson were married March 10, 1951...
Mr. Archie Lee Bender
Apr 18, 2015
Archie Lee Bender was born to the late Johnnie Bender Sr. and Dessie Mae Wilson Bender on June 14, 1949, in Logansport, La. He departed this life on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Good Shepherd Medical Center. He graduated from Mary C. Womack High in 1967. After graduation he moved to New York City, New York and enrolled in New...
Mr. Thearon Tramble
Apr 16, 2015
Mr. Thearon Tramble service will be 10am Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church. Mr. Thearon Tramble, 80 years old, was affectionately known as "Tramble", born December 7, 1934 to the parentage of Ulyses and Jennie V. Tramble ,went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2015. Thearon was a retired employee of the City of Longview and a lifelong...
Mrs. Theresa Spencer
Mar 25, 2015
Service for Mrs. Theresa Thomas Helton Spencer 89, of Longview will be 1pm Thursday ,April 2, 2015 at the Willow Springs Baptist Church 3708 W Loop 281 Longview,Tx. Rev. D.D. Richardson , Pastor and Rev. H.C. Rockmore, Sr. Officiating. Burial will follow at Lewis Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Spencer departed this life on March 25, 2015 in Longview. She leaves to...
Mr. Victor Johnson
Mar 4, 2015
Cremation was handled by Citizens Funeral Home. Service will be held at a later date. The staff of Citizens Funeral Home/T.L. Knighton Jr. will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Mr. Raymond Lewis Jackson
Feb 25, 2015
Cremation was handled by Citizens Funeral Home. Service will be held at a later date The staff of Citizens Funeral Home/T.L. Knighton Jr. will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Mr. Leroy Stoxstell
Feb 11, 2015
Services for Mr. Leroy Stoxstell will be Saturday , 11am February 21, 2015 at T.L & Jewel Knighton Chapel located at Citizens Funeral Home. Public viewing will be Friday February 20, 2015 from 2pm-7pm. Mr. Leroy Stoxstell, the son of the late Mr. Matthew Stoxstell & Annie Mae Ellis Watkins, was born on June 8, 1943 in Sledge, Mississippi. He...
Mrs. Doris Lee Gray
Dec 14, 2014
Services for Doris Gray will be 11am Thursday,December 18,2014 at Parkview Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Grable Cemetery. Doris Lee Gray was born to Middie Wright Johnson and Curtis Johnson in Hallsville, Texas, She was the seventh of fourteen chlldren, She attended Johnson School in Hallsville. At an early age, she united with Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Later she...
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