Obituaries
Donna Mary Jackman
Jan 6, 2026
Donna Mary Jackman was born Thursday, May 8, 1947, in Monterey, CA to the late Sam Dean and Helen Brooks Dean. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Donna lived and worked a long career in Telecommunications, first with Pacific Bell and later with AT&T. She would retire after 30 years of service in 2004 in Los Angeles, CA....
Lola Mae Clemons
Dec 26, 2025
Lola Mae Clemons entered this world September 28,1940 to Rufus and Frances Bradley McDowell.
Lola McDowell graduated from McFarland High in 1959.
On December 29, 1961, Lola Mae McDowell married Billy Ray Clemons & remained faithfully married until his death in 2011.
Together they raised two amazing children, Alethea, and Kelvin Clemons with a spirit of compassion.
Born into a family that valued faith,...
Linda Sue Smith
Aug 17, 2025
Linda Sue Smith
LINDA SUE SMITH WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 5, 1949, IN MINEOLA, TEXAS, TO LEONARD CHARLES GREGORY AND MINNIE LEE WILLIAMS (LEON WILLIAMS SR). SHE PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON AUGUST 17, 2025, IN TYLER, TEXAS, SURROUNDED BY THE LOVE OF HER FAMILY.
LINDA WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS; HER BELOVED HUSBAND, ROBERT HAYWOOD FRANKLIN SMITH; HER SISTERS, THOMENSA...
Lue Murrell Lindsey
Aug 13, 2025
Lue L. Lindsey was born Wednesday, March 15, 1939, in Hawkins, Texas, to the parentage of Monroe and Lucy Murrell, she was the fourteenth of seventeen children. She departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, leaving her family and friends heartbroken ...
Sandra Bigham Pipkins
Apr 8, 2025
Sandra Bigham Pipkins, born Thursday, September 4, 1952, in Mineola, Texas, to the parentage of Johnny and Ella Mae Bigham. Sandra was suddenly called home on April 8, 2025, at her residence leaving her family and friends devasted and heartbroken.
Sandra was baptized at an early age at East Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church finding fellowship and support in her community.
Sandra's...
Eddie Ray Walton
Apr 7, 2025
Eddie Ray was born on May 11, 1940, in Mineola, Texas. He was the only son born to the union between Edward and Lucille Walton. He attended elementary and high school at Addie McFarland School, where he lettered in four sports. He began his walk with the Lord at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Mineola.
Eddie received a bachelor’s degree...
Tommy Lewis Williams
Mar 30, 2025
Tommy Lewis Williams, a beloved member of the Mineola community, passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on October 2, 1951, in Mineola, Texas, Tommy's life was a testament to his faith, family, and friendship.
Tommy began his Christian Walk at an early age at East Chapel CME Church in Mineola. Tx. His spiritual journey led...
Reverend Evelyn Louise McCann
Feb 7, 2025
Reverend Evelyn Louise McCann
Evelyn was born August 17,1941 in Hawkins, Texas to the proud parents of Saron and Alberta Johnson. She graduated from Hawkins Colored High School. She was employed and also attended Jarvis Christian University.
Evelyn’s life took a beautiful turn when she met and married Lovorn McCann, who became her soulmate and lifelong companion. Their union blossomed into a...
Leluea Mae Arnold
Jan 6, 2025
Sister Leluea Mae Arnold was born Thursday, July 8, 1937, in Quitman, Texas to the parentage of James Bert and Barney Mae Clark Harper. Monday, January 6, 2025, God in his infinite wisdom, called her home from her 87 th year of laboring to offer her rest in his kingdom.
At an early age, she was baptized at Brock Chapel where...
Opal Jean Williams
Dec 24, 2024
Opal Jean Williams, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in Mineola, Texas, on December 24, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on September 25, 1956, in Mineola, Opal was the sixth of eight children born to Leon and Minnie Lee Williams. She grew up in a loving household filled with the warmth of family.
From a young age,...
Bettie Louise Morgan
Nov 3, 2024
Evangelist Bettie Savannah Durden Morgan
Bettie was born the daughter of Omedia and Mittie Sims Savannah in Marshall, Texas on Monday, December 8, 1947. She departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Mineola, Texas.
She...
Osborn Sampson
May 14, 2024
Osborn Sural “Pierre” Sampson was born in Mineola General Hospital on April 13, 1956, to the late Howard and Mary Jane Walton Sampson. Osborn was baptized early at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Mineola, TX. He attended Sunday school, sang in the junior choir, and served as a junior deacon. He loved the Lord and took every opportunity to testify...
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