Obituaries

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.

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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...

Jan 10, 2017

Mrs. Freddie Sue Acy (Russell) was born on June 30, 1953 In Mineola, Texas to the late Fred Russell and Katherine Russell. She attended McFarland Elementary School and Graduated from Mineola High School.

Freddie united wilh Bill Ray Grant in 1976.  To this union one beautiful child was born, Miss Latoya Renee Grant. In 1979 she united with Curtis Acy...

Dec 4, 2016

Peggy Jean Williams Jones was born February 22 1942 to Mary Ann Davis and Joe Williams.  Peggy graduated from McFarland High School and later earned an Associate Degree from Tyler Junior College.  Peggy was employed by American Recreation until her retirement.  Peggy confessed and believed in Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Paul Baptist Chruch where...

Sep 4, 2016

On October 1, 1958,  Andra was born to the parents of Cecil Sim, Sr. and Zella Tuck.  He was a lifelong resident of Mineola and was a 1977graduate of Mineola High School.  In 1983, he married Deborah Kelly where three children were born to this union.

Andra was a faithful member of Johnson Chapel United Methodist Church until his health...

Apr 20, 2016

Apr 15, 2016

The Homegoing Celebration for the Life of Ms. Thomisena Williams Were Held Saturday April 23, 2016 @ 11:00 AM at East Chapel C.M.E. Church, Interment City Cemetery, Mineola, TX.

Thomisena Williams was born June 26, 1952 to the parents of Leon and Minnie Williams. She attended Mineola schools, Class of 1970. She was a member of East Chapel C.M.E. Church and...