All Obituaries

Debra Susie Newkirk was born on February 25, 1955 and transitioned from labor to reward on February 12, 2020. Debra is survived by her , daughter Shelly Deann Cordova( Rick) ; son Michael David Cockerman (Amber); grandchildren Benjamin of Saginaw, Texas ; Bailey,  and Braden of Mineral Wells, Texas ; sisters May Dean Easterling, and Linda Joyce Byrd. Debra will reunite in heaven with other beloved family; her parents George C. Smith and Verata Dee Smith; sister Georgie Ann Carlie;...

Mrs. Kathleen Rager was born on January 20, 1952 and received her heavenly reward on February 10, 2020 in Longview, Texas. The Rager family would like to thank each and everyone for their thoughtful prayers at this time. Perhaps you sent a lovely card. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much whatever the part. May God forever bless...

On February 3, 2020, Mrs. Deirdre Michelle Hawkins, transitioned from labor to reward, as she gained her heavenly robe to sing with the angels.   She came into the world on March 4, 1964, as a blessing to parents, Alice Faye Crockett and Earnest Lee Starks, in Texarkana, Texas.   She received her Associates Degree from Henderson State College. As a longtime resident of Longview, Texas, she served  years in the field of education, as a school nurse and teacher and...

Mr. Xavier Pena was born on October 3, 1991 in Tyler, Texas to his father Guadalupe Pena and mother Edna Robles. Xavier attended Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas, and his spiritual affiliation is Apostolic. Xavier was 28 years old ; he was know for his loving, caring, outgoing, funny soul. He enjoyed living in the moment and living life to the fullest. Xavier leaves to cherish his memories; his father Guadalupe Pena, mother Edna Robles; sister Cristela Pena; Francis Pena;...

Mr. Kerry Quinn York was born on December 28, 1963 in Longview, Texas, to his father Cleo and Kay Francis Neal York.  He was a resident of Longview, Texas and a graduate of Pine Tree High School; class of 1981.  Kerry accepted Christ at an early age and grew up attending Willow Springs, later in life he joined Bethel Missionary Baptist church were his family loved to worship.  Kerry was married to his wife ,Shelia York, for 35 years. Kerry was known for his passion with...

Ms. Patricia Mc Alexander was born on February 1, 1955 and transitioned from labor to reward on January 24, 2020. Please keep the Mc Alexander family ni your thoughts and prayers at this time.

On September 9, 1932, Icer Ruth Lynn,  was born to Bobby and Sammie (Darling) Lynn of  Gilmer, TX. She was the first girl of nine children born to this union. She graduated from Bruce High School and attended Texas College for four years.  She worked at Collins Radio, Lone Star Steel, and later worked at Home Health as a Home Care Assistant, thereafter she worked at Meals on Wheels.  She was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Zion Hill...

Mr. Mike Duncan was born on January 8, 1961 and transitioned from labor to reward on January 23, 2020. Please keep the Duncan family in your thoughts and prayers at this time. The Duncan family will host a private memorial service at a later date.

Joyce Dell Pointer, 83, took her last breath here on Earth and her first breath in Heaven to be with her husband, Dale; son, Ronnie; and three grandsons, Shannon, Matt, and Allen; on January 21, 2020. Joyce was born to this Earth, on February 5, 1936 to parents Charley and Faye Bice.  She was blessed to have 7 brothers and 5 sisters.  She dedicated her life to her grandchildren, whom she loved and adored.  She enjoyed cooking her famous grilled cheese gouloush and pinto beans...

Señora Ma Clara Velazquez De Arriaga, 68 of Tyler, Texas, was born on August 12,1951 in Mexico. She peacefully passed away on January 21, 2020 in Tyler, Texas.