All Obituaries

Herman Moore Sr., was born Dec 6, 1921 in Smith County to the late Scott Sr. and Amanda Moore. He attended Winona Industrial School and joined the army in 1944. Herman married Amie Mae Jackson on February 8, 1939 to which 9 children were born. Two sons preceded him in death, Charles Moore and Samuel Moore. He had a long work history. He stayed for a short time in California as a supervisor at Caltex, building boat covers for the army. He returned home and worked in a warehouse doing...

  Mrs. Eliza Ann Grant  “ Nanny” of Gilmer, Texas was born on July 6, 1944 in Gilmer, Texas to the parentage of Evelyn Jeffery of Gilmer, Texas and George C. Boyd of Elam Spring. She departed her life on Friday, January 11, 2019 in Longview, Texas. Eliza was raised in Gilmer, Texas where she attended Bruce High School and furthered her education at Jarvis Christian College. Eliza was the type of person that never met a stranger. She was a kind, loving mother,...

Oscar Olvera was born on July 25, 1998, in Tyler, Texas to Adela Olvera and Oscar Olvera Rico. Oscar was one of four children. He worked as a CNA at the Chandler Nursing Center. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, whether it was going out to eat or staying home to watch movies. He graduated from Brownsboro High School, class of 2017. He came to believe in a greater power and was curious to learn. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Adela Olvera and Oscar Olvera...

Mr. Gerald Ritchie LaVigne was born April 18, 1933 in Montclair, New Jersey to Bernard LaVigne and Edith Ritchie, he lived in Lindale, Texas. Gerald passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Tyler, Texas surrounded by family. Mr. LaVigne leaves to cherish his memories Wife, Mrs. Norma LaVigne of Lindale, Texas (2) Sons, Mike LaVigne of Beeville, Texas, Marc LaVigne of Fort Mills, South Carolina (2) Daughters, Chantelle Courville of Tyler, Texas, Adriene...

On November 26, 2018 a baby girl was born to Ethel Lee Frances and Wilford Woods Jr. in Beaumont, Texas her name was Barbara Jean Woods, (AKA  Bobbie). She grew up in Houston, Texas and attended school there. She was united in wedlock to Willie Johnson Jr., to this union one daughter was born, Ethel Marie Johnson. She went on to be a dedicated servant for Jehovah and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witness in Baton Rouge, Louisiana alone with her mother Ethel Richardson and...

Daniel Slaughter was born on August, 26 1969 in Mamou Louisiana to Madeline Stevens and Gerald Thomas. He was preceded in death by mother Madeline Stevens and father Gerald Thomas EDUCATION:  Monroe High School, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana. SPIRITUAL AFFFILIATION: Zion Travel Baptist, Mamou Louisiana MILITARY SERVICES: U.S. Army Daniel enjoyed learning new things, Reading and spending time with his family and friends. He, is survived by; three children’s,...

Arvella “Arvie” Clair Kochensparger-Purtee died on December 16, 2018 in Athens, TX due to complications with her failing health. She was 73. Mrs. Purtee was born on Sept 19, 1945 in Columbus, OH to her parents, Harry and Claire Kochensparger. She married Dennis Reed Purtee in 1965. The Purtee’s moved to Genoa, OH where she worked as a beautician.  Arvella is the 4th of 5 children: Ron, Carol, Joyce, and Jeff Kochensparger.  Mrs. Purtee was a patient and...

Mrs. Nitze Nashely Menchaca Morales was born April 8, 1987 in Mexico to Gabriel Menchaca and Norma Elena Morales, she lived in Tyler, Texas. Nitze passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Tyler, Texas.

Sandra was born November 20, 1940, in Gladewater, Texas. She was the oldest of two beautiful girls born to John Neil and Leta Marie (Killion) Wilkinson. She was a proud graduate of Marshall High School, class of '59, and Lon Morris College. She retired from the Gregg County Health Department with over 20 years of service. Her greatest passion was her riding mower, she loved working in her yard.  She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved sister, Rae Wilkinson. She is...

Mr. Jesus Jimenez Rico was born November 1, 1972 in Mexico. Mr. Rico was a resident of Longview, Texas. Jesus passed away on December 10, 2018 in Longivew, Texas.