All Obituaries

Mrs. Bobbie Marie (Johnson)  Faggans, was born on April 18, 1964 in Longview, Texas, to Roscoe Johnson, Sr. and Charlie Mae Key-Johnson. Bobbie attended Corpus Christi State School, where she received her High School Diploma.  She later attended Midland State School, where she received her nursing certificate. Later in life she met and married her husband, Derrick Faggans, on March 6, 1999. She was a member of Hughes Chapel C.M.E. Church in Longview, Texas. She is...

Rickey Lynn Black, 72,  passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Longview, Texas home, on November 18, 2022. Rickey was a decorated veteran, who served in the Vietnam war and spent another 4 years in Visenbott, Germany. Rickey was born on June 15, 1950, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to his parents, Francis and EE Black. When he was just 19, Rickey decided to join the army and was stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Rickey would go on to serve in the...

Joan Williams Smith, was born to the late Rev. Jobie Williams Sr. and Corrie Williams on October 25, 1942. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She received Christ at an early age, under the leadership of her father, Rev. Williams. She was a faithful member of Williams Chapel Baptist Church, for many years, where she actively participated in the church choir. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Smith; parents, four brothers, and four...

Baby Josiah Shields Watts, was born on November 17, 2022, in Longview, Texas to Divyne Shields and Devossiea Watts. Baby Josiah leaves his mother, Divyne Shields; father, Devossiea Watts; maternal grandparents, Jammie and Felicia Shields; paternal grandparents, Manuel and Carlene Watts, all of Longview, Texas; aunts, ShaQuincy Watts, JaNaya, and Jada Shields; uncle, Samuel Shields; great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and a host of other loving relatives.     Psalm...

Jeanette Levinski, was born on March 29, 1928 in San Francisco, California to Michael Brogan and Marie Schyve, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hank Levinski; and son, Rocky Levinski. Jeanette was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Gilmer, Texas. She worked for Jackson Hewitt for over 14 years, with 640 hours of continued education; the last several years she worked inside Wal-Mart in Gilmer, Texas. She is survived by her son, Henry Levinski, of Euless,...

Laverne Willis Wilson entered into this earthly realm on February 18, 1950, to the union of the late Charncy, Sr. and Iris Nelson Willis.   Laverne was educated in the Longview Independent School District, graduating with the class of 1967 of Mary C. Womack High School. She went on to further her education majoring in Music with a minor in Education in attendance at Texas College, Tyler, Texas.  At an early age, Laverne accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and...

Mr. James Calvin Neal, affectionately known as Uncle Sonny, was born on June 6, 1935 in Longview, Texas to Lucillous and Murtice Crain Neal.    Mr. Neal went to school until he reached the 4th grade due to an illness. Later in his senior years, he attended Longview Adult Daycare and enjoyed every moment.    Mr. Neal was a firm believer of Jesus Christ and attended church as much as he could. He attended Fleming Street Church of Christ, Willow Springs Baptist Church,...

Harris Gene Hale was born May 16, 1955, in Rusk County, Texas to Manuel Hale, Jr, and Maudine Hendrix Hale. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.   Mr. Hale received his education and graduated from Tatum High School.   Mr. Hale believed in the Lord Jesus Christ and worshiped with Corinth Church of Christ before attending the Church of Christ of Harris Chapel.    Mr. Hale leaves to cherish his memories; his daughter, Sherri Smith of Dallas,...

It is said that there are three words in the English Language that are more solemn than all others. They are Life. Death. And Eternity.   Karen Lynn Chilton, was born March 2, 1953 to the parentage of Alice and Clyde Chilton, Sr., in Cherokee County; she was the fourth of seven children. Born with a strong opinionated and outspoken attitude.   She attended Athens Independent Schools, in her early years, before transitioning to Jacksonville Independent Schools, graduating with...

Bobby Carter was born on July 10, 1947, in Kaufman County to Mr. Aubrey Carter and Mrs. Allie Mae Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 siblings. He attended Mary C Womack/Longview Independent School District. He accepted Christ at an early age. In his leisure time he loved to play golf and watch sports. Bobby was a very hard worker. He worked at Gibson, National Linen, Norris Cylinder and he retired from Good Shepherd Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 55...