Obituaries

Mar 26, 2019

Marsha Faye Rutherford was born on December 26, 1952 in Big Sandy, Texas to Ivey Hugh and Mattie Faye Rutherford. She grew up in Hawkins and graduated from Hawkins High School. After graduating from high school, she continued her education at Texas Southern University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education. Upon graduating from college, Marsha...

Jan 12, 2019

OBITUARY

Lawrence Lee Wright entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 12, 2019. He was born July 25, 1956 to the late Robert Wright Jr. and Mrs. Delois Brown Wright in Mineola, Texas. He attended McFarland Elementary and Mineola High School.

He accepted his call to Ministry at his home church, Sidney Temple Church of God in Christ,...

Jan 7, 2019

Obituary On March 3, 1945 in Quitman, Texas, Jerl Lois was born to the parents of Lenzy and Ella Berry. Jerl graduated from W.B. Clark High School. In 1966, he married Carolyn Berry where three children were born to this union. Jerl served 21 years in the United States Air Force. He retired in 1986 with an Honorable Discharge from...

Sep 19, 2018

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Shadie Bell Stephens Jones was born on July 13, 1937 to the parentage of Lila Rose Jones and James William Stephens in Quitman, TX. Both preceded her in death.

She attended the Quitman Colored School which later became known as the W. B. Clark School. She graduated as Class Valedictorian in 1954.

Shadie was a very nurturing woman...

Sep 9, 2018

Life’s Journey

Billy Wayne Wright was born in Mineola, Tx on June 22, 1954 to the late Robert Wright Jr. and Delois Wright.  He attended McFarland and later graduated from Mineola High School in 1972. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army to serve his country, where he earned his Sharpshooter Badge as well as became an...

Mar 11, 2018

Obituary

Betty Jean Tennyson was born January 14, 1937 in Lindale, Texas the daughter of Jess and Ida Mae Tennyson.  She was a life long resident of Mineola, Texas.  Betty was a retired cook from the Mineola Civic Center and was well known for her Big Juicy Hamburgers... and fried pies.  Betty was a member of Holy Ghost Gospel  Temple...

Feb 4, 2018

Obituary

Dreyfuss Dwayne Harris was born July 28, 1956 in Tyler, Texas to the late Addie B. and John Harris Jr.

He attended and was educated in the Tyler Independent School District

Drey grew up in Tyler, Texas and later moved to Mineola, Texas where he lived until death. He was employed by Jazzy Jalopies.  Dre joined Johnson Chapel United...

Jan 29, 2018

Obituary

Miss Della James was born in Mineola, Texas to the late Lonnie and Della James.

She attended school at McFarland in Mineola, Texas and later moved to Dallas, Texas at an early age.

Della is preceded in death by both parents Lonnie and Della James; brothers Billy Charles James, Jerry James, and Dalson James; sisters Florence James, Linda James...

Jan 29, 2018

Obituary 

Ronald Wayne Harris was born on February 9, 1954 in Mineola, Texas to Noble and Gladys Harris. Ronald passed away on January 29, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. He was proceeded in death by his father Noble Harris Sr., granddaughter Deja Lyons, niece Narsha Radford, and special friend Tonya Walton.

Ronald attended primary school in Shreveport, Louisiana and secondary school...

Jan 19, 2018

MR. Velma Foster

Sunrise: November 18,1936

Sunset: January 19, 2018

Parentage: Walter Foster Sr. and Ilene Foster Rainey

Education: Graduated McFarland High School

                 U.S. Navy 22 years of service

                  Army Corp of Engineers

Church:  Vancouver Avenue Baptist Church, Portland Oregon

                 Pastor, J. W. (Matt) Henneesee

Ordained Deacon 1996

Preceded him in death; Three Brothers: John Nathan, Walter...

Jan 16, 2018

Dec 8, 2017

Life Reflections Obituary

Sgt. Shawana LaGail Griffin Fludd was born July 3, 1960 in Tyler, TX to Harvey and Elsie Griffin.  Shawana was the second born of their five daughters.  She was the only child that was born at home.

Shawana attended public school in Tyler ISD.  She was an honorary member of the Jazzy Jewel Social Club affectionately known...

Aug 23, 2017

Marvin (Joe) Blaylock was born April 16, 1943 to John Blaylock and Ada Jackson.  Marvin lived in Mineola, Texas where he served as a Brick layer, General Contractor and a Rancher until his health fell.  On  August 23, 2017 Marvin died leaving a host of Family, and Friends to cherish his memories.

Aug 17, 2017

Lila Ruth Stephens Sinches was born July 1, 1938 in Mineola Texas to the parentage of Alberta Johnson and Derry Stephens, Sr. She attended and was educated in the South Ward Public School System. Lila grew up in Mineola and there she remained until her death. She was employed by American Recreation and remained there until she retired. She...

Jul 17, 2017

Lou Jean Prince was born in Hawkins, Texas on March 17, 1947 to the late Tim and Lillian Prince. She graduated from Hawkins Colored School.

Lou Jean later married Albert Brinkley of Mineola, Tx. To this union one son was born Darrell Brinkley. 

Lou Jean later moved to Dallas where she  lived out the rest of her days with her...

Jul 5, 2017

Obituary Homegoing Celebration for Bobbie Jean Blackwell Bobbie Jean Blackwell was born to the parents of Leon Blackwell and Katie Buford on August 6, 1937 in Winnsboro, Texas. She attended McFarland High School, Mineola, Texas. She was employed at Benham Bean and spend most of her life being a homemaker, taking care of her children and spending quality...

May 31, 2017

On August 22,1972 Rodney Else Jackson was born to the parents of Minnie Else McGee and Rufus Clayton Jackson.

Rodney grew up in Quitman, Tx. He was active in all sports programs throughout his high school years. Rodney is a 1991 graduate of Quitman High School. As a young teen his passion was dancing and later on in life he became...

Feb 23, 2017

Michael Carpenter Tave  was born to the union of John and  Mattie Tave, October 11, 1955 in Wood County. Michael grew up in Mineola and attend Mineola ISD. In Life, Michael worked in Janatorial Service, specializing in flooring. In his early adulthood, Michael married Eula Mae Williams, and they remained  together until his death for thirty-four years. After several...

Jan 23, 2017

Mary Allison Jackson Richard was born in Hawkins, Texas on August 10, 1942 to the late James and Jean Jackson.  She graduated from Hawkins Colored Schools. In her early years she attended and joined the Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hawkins where she was faithful until her death.  Mary was employed at American Recreation in Mineola, Texas until her retirement.

...

Jan 22, 2017

Clemie Jo Martin also known as "Polly" and "Mudea" was born on November 30, 1937 in Hawkins, Texas to the late Clemie Hampton and Okater Triplett.

Clemie was preceded in death by both parents Clemie Hampton and Okater Triplett, One son Terry Martin, Two brother Claude Hampton and Thomas Wrenn Jr.

Clemie married L.W. Martin and to this union nine...