Obituaries

Mar 30, 2025

Tommy Lewis Williams, a beloved member of the Mineola community, passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on October 2, 1951, in Mineola, Texas, Tommy's life was a testament to his faith, family, and friendship.

Tommy began his Christian Walk at an early age at East Chapel CME Church in Mineola. Tx.  His spiritual journey led...

Feb 7, 2025

Reverend Evelyn Louise McCann

Evelyn was born August 17,1941 in Hawkins, Texas to the proud parents of Saron and Alberta Johnson. She graduated from Hawkins Colored High School. She was employed and also attended Jarvis Christian University. 

Evelyn’s life took a beautiful turn when she met and married Lovorn McCann, who became her soulmate and lifelong companion. Their union blossomed into a...

Jan 6, 2025

Sister Leluea Mae Arnold was born Thursday, July 8, 1937, in Quitman, Texas to the parentage of James Bert and Barney Mae Clark Harper. Monday, January 6, 2025, God in his infinite wisdom, called her home from her 87 th year of laboring to offer her rest in his kingdom. 

At an early age, she was baptized at Brock Chapel where...

Dec 24, 2024

Opal Jean Williams, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in Mineola, Texas, on December 24, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on September 25, 1956, in Mineola, Opal was the sixth of eight children born to Leon and Minnie Lee Williams. She grew up in a loving household filled with the warmth of family.

From a young age,...

Nov 3, 2024

                                     Evangelist Bettie Savannah Durden Morgan

Bettie was born the daughter of Omedia and Mittie Sims Savannah in Marshall, Texas on Monday, December 8, 1947. She departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Mineola, Texas.

She...

Jun 2, 2024

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May 14, 2024

Osborn Sural “Pierre” Sampson was born in Mineola General Hospital on April 13, 1956, to the late Howard and Mary Jane Walton Sampson. Osborn was baptized early at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Mineola, TX. He attended Sunday school, sang in the junior choir, and served as a junior deacon. He loved the Lord and took every opportunity to testify...

Apr 17, 2024

Mar 1, 2024

A man of Faith, Wisdom, Strength, Compassion, Family, and Storytelling.His story begins on March 14, 1951, in Mineola, Texas, when Billy Gene Sr. & Virginia (London) McCalla, welcome their second child into the world. They named their healthy baby boy, Billy Jr, and to those who knew and loved him, called him “Big”.He grew up in Mineola being the only...

Feb 13, 2024

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Jul 31, 2023

 

Life Reflections of Dwight Cleveland

Dwight Cleveland was born May 23, 1956, to the parentage of Johnnie Cleveland and Julia Faye Williams-Cleveland in Lindale, Texas.  He attended McFarland Elementary School and Tyler ISD.  

He enlisted in the United State Army in 1974 where he completed his high school GED.  He was Honorable Discharged from the military in 1977....

Jul 18, 2023

Cornelius Dewayne Tuck was born in Mineola, Texas on Sunday November 18, 1984., to the parents of Cornelius and Lonnie Hardin Tuck. He departed this life on July 18,2023, at his home in Fort Worth, Texas.

He accepted Christ at an early age. He united with St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Mineola, Texas.Cornelius attended Mineola School system where he...

Jul 3, 2023

 

James Leon Blackwell was born March 02, 1944, in Winnsboro, Texas to the parentage of Leon Blackwell and Katie Buford. James was a graduate of McFarland High School.  Later he would join the United State Army serving his country for Twenty years, where he received many medals of accommodation. Medals such as National Defense Service, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign...

Jun 25, 2023

Johnny Paul Bigham was born in Mineola, Texas on Thursday, January 15, 1948, to Johnny and Ella Mae Staples- Bigham. He departed this life on Sunday, June 25,2023, at his residence in Mineola, Texas.He accepted Christ at an early age, uniting with East Chapel CME, and later he joined Johnson Chapel where he was a steward. Johnny education begin at McFarland...

Apr 5, 2023

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Feb 19, 2023

Evelyn Louise Fonza-Jackson was born to the parentage of Lewis and Arnie Fonza on November 7,1932 in Troup, Texas.    

 She attended the Central High School system. In 1954, she united in matrimony to Odell Jackson, and to this union three loving spirited offspring were born.

Evelyn joined Mary Memorial COGIC at early age, and later united with Victory...