OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Longview and East Texas
The obituaries in the Longview and East Texas Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Longview and East Texas' history and identity.
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Calvin Lee Dixon
Jul 23, 2020
Calvin Lee Dixon was born to the late Margie Willis Dixon and Levi McFarland on November 2, 1956 in Longview Texas. He later graduated from Longview High School. In 1985 he met Aretha Johnson Mitchell and they raised their blended family together for the next 35 years until God called him home. Calvin Lee Dixon was preceded in death by...
John Henry Earl Mayfield
Jul 18, 2020
John Henry was born in Marshall, Texas on November 9, 1958 to the parentage of Robert Earl Mayfield and Armatha Osborne. Later they moved to Longview, Texas and at a very young age Henry attended Church with his mother and grandparents at Union Baptist Church in Marshall, Texas. In his youth he attended Rollins Elementary, Ned E. Williams and Forest...
Robbie Meadors Jones
Jun 15, 2020
Robbie Meadors Jones was born in Claibourne Parish, Louisiana on September 27, 1921, to Robert and Sallie Meadors. She was the youngest of 8 children. Robbie was raised in a family with strong Christian values and she accepted Christ at an early age. Robbie attended school in the Mt. Sanai School District of Claibourne Parish, La. Upon her departure from...
Geneva Collins McKinley -Taylor
Jun 4, 2020
Geneva Collins McKinley-Taylor was born on November 19, 1924, to Ellis and Carrie Collins in Hallsville, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Hallsville, Texas in which her grandfather was one of the founders. Geneva Collins McKinley-Taylor was preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Taylor, daughter Charlitha McKinley Green, grandson Dennis Green,...
Clarence Brown
May 25, 2020
Mr. Clarence Brown, 89, of Longview, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Clarence was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Clarence is survived by his wife, Dorothy Brown; children, Vincent Chapple and Vincentia Williams; one sister, Doris Williams; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and his church family at Bibleway Baptist Church, Lakeport, Texas, that he loved...
Adan "Pira" Saldierna
May 7, 2020
SPANISH Adan Saldierna nació el 21 de mayo de 1963 en Tuzas, México, fue a estar con el Señor y sus padres el 7 de mayo de 2020. Adan es sobrevivido por su esposa, hijos, nietos y numerosas familias. Su memoria siempre vivirá en nuestros corazones, en su familia y en sus amigos. ENGLISH Adan Saldierna was born May 21.1963...
Mr. David Neal Bender Sr.
Apr 26, 2020
David Neal Bender was born on August 14, 1958, to Johnnie Wesley Bender and Dessie Mae Wilson Bender in Longview, Texas. He was the 8th child born to this union. He was the “baby boy”. David attended Ned E. Williams school and graduated from Longview High School in 1976. His favorite past times were dancing, fishing, listening to good music, ...
Mr. Jackie Lee Christian
Apr 15, 2020
Jackie Lee Christian was born on September 26, 1950, in Longview, Texas, to the union of Ed Lee and Earnestine Christian. Jackie attended Longview public schools and after he graduated he joined the U.S. Army. He served 2 years. He later met and married Melva Bell. Jackie departed this life on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He was preceded in death...
Annette Bonner
Mar 20, 2020
Annette Bonner was born on August 28, 1957 to the late Edith Mae Sharp, in Longview, Texas. She attended Longview public schools and graduated from Longview High School in the class of 1976. In her youth, she gave her life to God and was baptized at Parkview Baptist Church. At Parkview Baptist Church, she served faithfully as an usher and...
Travis Jimerson
Mar 16, 2020
Travis Jimerson was born to the late parentage of Andrew Jimerson and Mary Ella Templeton on July 21, 1922 in Malakoff, Texas. At an early age Travis and his siblings moved to Longview, to live and was raised by their uncle the late T.D. Templeton and his wife Louise Davis Templeton. He was also, preceded in by his wife Bernice...
Nathaniel Bohannon Jr.
Jan 13, 2020
Nathaniel Shepard Bohannon Jr. was the first child born to Elsie May Bing and Nathaniel Shepard Bohannon Sr. on February 24, 1940. He departed to his heavenly home on January 13, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters Jessica Bing and Lillian DeLeon. Nathaniel attended elementary school in Birmingham, Alabama, High School in Mobile, Alabama,...
Juanita Harris
Dec 31, 2019
Juanita Smith Harris was born to the parentage of Charles Smith and Annie D. Johnson Smith, August 9, 1938. Their beautiful only child would grow up to become the beautiful woman in whom her family's legacy begins. Juanita grew up in the East Texas area and attended Longview Public Schools. She was baptized at an early age at Bethel Baptist...
Alfred Harper
Nov 24, 2019
Alfred Harper was born in Carthage, Texas on Sunday September 21, 1952 to the parents of Ms. Beatrice Culpepper and Mr. Frank Harper. He departed this life, on Sunday morning, November 24, 2019, at 7:05am at his sister's residence. Prior to the time of his birth, his mother also had a daughter , Linda Culpepper Holland. Shortly after their births....
Murlene Ingram Newhouse
Nov 13, 2019
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Willie Frank Jones
Oct 17, 2019
Willie Frank Jones was born May 14, 1946 in Pineville, Louisiana to the parentage of Rosa Lee and Luther Jones Jr. He served faithfully at Newman united Methodist A.M.E. Church in Alexandria, Louisiana. He served as Candle Lighter, Jr. Usher and sang in the Children's Choir. Willie moved to Longview in 1960, and attended Maggie B. Hudson Jr. High and...
Mrs. Florence Louise Jackson
Oct 6, 2019
Florence Jackson was born in Longview, TX to the parentage of Vate and Iona Jackson. She was a lifelong member of St. Mark C.M.E. Church. Her family served honorably and faithfully at St. Mark. Florence maintained the faith they installed in her throughout her life. She continued that service at St. Mark until her health failed. She was a steady, ...
Warren Henry Jones
Sep 30, 2019
Warren Henry Jones was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 24, 1957, to Henry and Robbie Jones. He passed away on September 30, 2019, at the age of 62. Warren graduated from Penn State University in 1980 with a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology. He worked for Arizona Public Service (APS) as a Structural Engineer at...
Mr. Lewis Smith
Sep 11, 2019
Mr. Lewis Charles "Jimmy" Smith was born June 21, 1948, to the late Daniel and Bessie Smith in Marshall, Texas. Jimmy attended Marshall School District and later moved to Longview, Texas where he began working at Webb Wheel as a machinist. Nothing was more important to him than his family. Jimmy had a passion for singing and whistling. Jimmy departed...
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