All Obituaries

Lydia Esquivel Guijarro, was born March 12,1957, in Brownsville, Texas to Ofelia Zapata and Guadalupe Esquivel. She went to be home with the Lord on September 19, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, and numerous aunts and uncles. Lydia was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She never found a stranger and had the biggest heart, full of love to give. She was always ready and willing to help anyone that needed it. Lydia was a true irreplaceable...

Robert Joe Hollins Sr. was born September 16,1958, in Kilgore Texas to the parentage of Johnnie Edward Hollins and Lee Mildred Boyd. He is preceded in death by his father, Johnnie. Evangelist Robert Hollins was a member of the Murry League Baptist Church in Ore City, Texas. Where he served as a minister, CD Label Maker, and joined Murry League Men’s Ministry Robert is a 1976 graduate of Longview High School. He received his EPA Certified as a Universal Technician in Kilgore College...

Life’s Reflections Master Cleophus Stinson A Great Athlete Cleophus Stinson was born on November 11, 1936, to the late Olige Hayes Stinson and Ola Mae Pittman Stinson in Longview, Texas. He was the seventh of eleven children. He accepted Christ at an early age. Cleophus was a member of Pleasant Hill CME Church in Longview, TX. and Dallas United Methodist Church in Dallas, TX. He was an excellent basketball and baseball player. Cleophus worked for Santa Fe Railroad and Yellow Freight...

Eddie Lee Carter, was born July 23, 1959 in Longview, Texas. He is the son of Augustus Carter and Goldene Thompson Carter.   He attended Longview High School. Eddie worked for Horaneys for more than 30 years. Mr. Carter is remembered as a dedicated father, husband, and brother who genuinely loved his family. He was a hard-working man who made sure his family was cared for.   Mr. Carter is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Teresa Johnson; grand daughter, Jessica...

Katherine was an extraordinary sweet, and loving woman, born on April 1, 2003. She loved to paint, draw, and do makeup: She also loved kids and enjoyed teaching them how to paint. Another thing she enjoyed doing was being with pets, she loved her cat, minino, and enjoyed being with him. One of her favorite hobbies was drawing tattoos on people with a marker. Her favorite food was shrimp, fish, wings, and ramen. She also loved going to the beach, being with her family and seeing them all...

Mr. Woodrow Wilson Pierce, Jr., was born on November 27, 1943, in Beaumont, Texas to the late Woodrow Pierce, Sr., and Mozelle Morris Bell. Woodrow, the oldest, and his seven siblings were raised by Mozelle and Alfred Jim Bell, his late father in Longview, Texas.  Woodrow graduated from Mary C. Womack High School, formerly known as Longview Negro High School, now a historic marker. He graduated college with an associate degree, and later completed training and education in biblical...

I could not stay another day to laugh; to love, to work or play. Tasks undone must stay that way. I have found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, fill it now with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, all things I too shall miss. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, but don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me. God wanted me now. He set me free. Patricia Ann Mims, was born April 14, 1973 to Joyce...

Mr. James Lee Thompson, was born February 9, 1978, in Longview, Texas to the parentage of Annie Lee Thompson and Bill Bradford. He attended Longview Independent School District. James was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Thompson and Bill Bradford; grandparents, Bessie Mae Bell-Gray and Alvin Gray, Sr.; uncles, Albert Williams, Artist Gray, and Alvin Gray, jr.; aunts, Barabara Ann Bell and Winnie Portley; and big cousins, Lee C. Gray, jr., and Alex Williams. He leaves to cherish...

Mr. William Bell, was born on July 13, 1948, in Longview, Texas to Mr. M.T. Bell and Rosie Lee Jackson.  William attended Longview Independent School District and after his high school career, he became a dentist. He was a God fearing and loving man. He was known as the “King” of dominos and of dancing. Williams believed in having fun, enjoying life, and he was an avid for spending time with his family.  On August 21, 2023, God called William’s name and he...

Mr. Jimmy Lee Espy, was born July 22, 1936, in Longview, Texas to Ruby Collier and Charlie Espy. Mr. Espy gained his wings on August 16, 2023, he is now peacefully resting with his parents. Service details are listed below.