Obituaries
Horace K. Kennedy
Mar 13, 2022
Horace K. Kennedy began his journey of life October 28, 1942 in Gregg County, Texas to the parentage of Virgil Kennedy and Savannah Sanders Kennedy. He was educated in the Arp Industrial School, graduating in the Class of 1961.
Horace accepted Christ into his life at an early age at El Bethel Baptist Church in Overton. He served as a...
Virgil Eugene Wright
Mar 10, 2022
Mr. Virgil Eugene Wright, age 63 of Mineola TX, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He was born on March 7,1959 in Mineola, TX to Delois Brown Wright and the late Robert Wright Jr. Virgil (aka Hoggie) was born and raised in Mineola TX. He attended Mineola school district. Later, became an employee of Mineola Packing Company until he...
Mary Noel House
Feb 16, 2022
Mary Noel was born to the parentage of Billy Gene and Enola McDonald on Tuesday, January 23, 1962, in Mineola, Texas. She departed this life peacefully in the presence of God on Wednesday, February 16,2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas.
Noel education was garnered in the Houston Independent School District. She later joined the Job Corps, to...
Willie B. Taylor, Jr.
Jan 28, 2022
Willie B. Taylor, Jr. affectionately known as Jr. Boy was born on December 5, 1936, in Hallsville, Texas to the parents of Willie B. Taylor, Sr. and Odessa Carraway.
The youngest of three children. He attended and graduated school in Hallsville, Texas. Shortly after graduation he was summoned by the United States Military draft. Serving in the United States...
Faye Etta McCann
Jan 17, 2022
Life’s Reflection Faye Etta McCann was born August 25, 1938 in Mineola, Texas to Rufus and Frances McDowell. She was the fourth of six girls. Faye graduated from Southward High School in Mineola in 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents Rufus and Frances McDowell, four sisters: Ernestine Douglas, Della Livingston, Wanda Session and Emma McCalla. Two children,...
Christopher Eugene Sharper
Jan 12, 2022
Christopher (Red) Eugene Sharper-was born inDallas, TX to Lillian Ruth Sharper Tarpley and was raised byTravis and Annie Mae Sharper in Winnsboro, TX along with hiscousins Marcie & Marsha Sharper Duffey. Chris attended school inWinnsboro and made his life here until he and his Grandmothermoved to Dallas.Chris lived for his family and friends, and he LOVED to have fun.He was...
Lovorn McCann
Aug 18, 2021
Life Story
Lovorn “POP” McCann was born Monday, April 15th, 1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Wilmor McCann Sr., and Maggie McCann.
. After moving to Texas he attended and graduated from McFarland High School in the Class of 1957.
Lovorn married Evelyn Johnson, in 1960. They began a matrimonial journey that...
Miland Henry
Jul 27, 2021
Miland Henry was born on Wednesday, February 26,1941 in Mineola, Texas, to the parentage of Cartee and Josiephine Henry.
He joined church at an early age. Miland attended Addie E. McFarland High, and in the fall of 1959, he enlisted in the United States Army. Serving one tour in the Republic of Panama....
Billie Stephens
Jun 29, 2021
Celebration Of Life Billy Vaughn Stephens was born January 29, 1939 in Mineola , Texas to Johnny and Lula Mae Vaughn. She attended McFarland High.
She retired from Tyler Pipe after 35 years of service.
Billie was a faithful member of Friendship Church of God In Christ, In Lindale, TX .A dedicated choir member. She...
Allen Williams
May 5, 2021
Allen Dwayne Williams, was born February 14, 1972To the late Mary McKissic, and Wallace Williams Sr.. He was the ninth child born of the children. Dwayne was a Graduate of Mineola High School , Class of 1990. He was a truck driver for many years. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Wallace Williams, Jr. and Alfred Williams.
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Gareth Berry
Apr 22, 2021
On December 08, 1980, a handsome baby boy was born to the parents of Carolyn and Jerl Berry. Gareth was born in London England but was a lifelong resident of Mineola. He graduated from Mineola High School in 1999 and received his Bachelor of Education degree from Jarvis Christian College in 2004.
Gareth in his younger years...
Master Zechariah Hunt
Apr 19, 2021
Life Reflections of Master Zechariah Hunt Zechariah, Hebrew meaning “The Lord has remembered “ Just like the Lord, we will remember all the memories we shared during your expedited time on earth. Born, Friday, December 12,2014, in Tyler, Texas. To the parentage of Nicki Lacy and Charity Hunt. He was a happy kindergartener, and a proud Cub, at Orr Elementary...
Nora Coleman
Mar 30, 2021
Nora was born in Mineola, Texas on Thursday, May 7, 1959, to her parents Leon and Minnie Williams. She was the baby of the family with a heart of gold. Affectionately known as “PERKY”. Nora gained her wings, March 30,2021 in Dallas, Texas, with her family rushing to be by her side. Her service to God began at an...
Lydia Sampson
Jan 22, 2021
Lydia Mae Henry-Sampson, age 76, was granted her angel wings on January 22, 2021, at her home, Mineola. TX. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Lydia had touched in some small way,
Lydia was born March 20, 1944 to Beulah Conger Henry and Prof. James M. Henry in Hawkins, Texas.
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Emma McCalla
Jan 16, 2021
Emma Lee (Teddy) McCalla was born on August 4, 1932 in Mineola, Texas to Rufus and Frances McDowell. She was the oldest of six girls born to this union. She lost both of her parents at an early age. Emma graduated from Southward High School in Mineola, Texas. She was employed at Benham & Company, being employed for over...
Rosslita Trunnell
Jan 8, 2021
Rosslita Bigham was born on July 11,1959 to Johnny and Ella Mae Bigham. She attended Mcfarland School and Mineloa High School in Mineola Tx.
She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was a member of East Chapel CME
in Mineola. TX then later joined New Life Baptist Fellowship in Quitman, TX....
Mozerine Tuck
Dec 11, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Mozerine (Hubbard) Tuck. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Patrica Lewis
Sep 25, 2020
Obituary
Patricia Lewis was born on February 21, 1974, in Wood County, to Dorothy Grant and Sam Williams. She entered eternal rest on September 25, 2020 in Dallas, TX.
Patricia was a 1992 graduate of Mineola High School and attended Freeman Chapel Church while residing in Mineola, Tx.
Patricia Lewis is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Grant; father,...
Curtis Ray Acy
Sep 5, 2020
Obituary
Curtis Ray Acy was born in Mineola, Texas on Saturday, November 19, 1949 to parents,Tommie Lee Acy and Francine Wheeler. He departed this life, on Saturday September 5, 2020 at his residence in Mineola, Texas.
Curtis graduated from Mineola High School, and went on to studied at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad...
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