Obituaries
Stephen "Steve" Anthony Jones
Aug 31, 2022
Stephen Anthony Jones affectionately known as “Steve” was born on January 21, 1958 in Mineola, Texas, and attended Mineola High school. After graduation he joined Union Pacific Railroad as a brakeman. He later joined Corrugated Services/Smurfit Kappa in Forney, Texas in 1984, where he remained until his death. Steve lived a full and exciting life which was full of laughter,...
Classie Mae Luckey Gunter (Mama Gran Gran)
Aug 7, 2022
Classie was born February 20, 1949, in Texarkana, Texas to Elmira and Walter Luckey, Sr. whom both proceeded her to glory. As the 5th of 11 children born to this union, Classie's mother witnessed her gift for educating others as she actively sought out opportunities to teach her younger siblings. Both of her parents knew she would one day be...
Kenneth Leon Jackson
May 24, 2022
Kenneth Leon Jackson was born a twin with Kendra Lanette Jackson, on January 11, 1985, in Mineola, Texas to the parentage of Elvis and Beatrice Jackson.
Kenneth attended Mineola High School and was a member of the football team. He graduated from Mineola High School the year of Two Thousand Four. He enjoyed spending time with his two sons, Kenneth,...
Lola Mae Franklin
Apr 16, 2022
Sister Lola Mae Franklin was born to the late Albert Franklin Sr. and Estella Franklin on Tuesday, March 02, 1948 in Smith County. At an early age she was baptized at Pleasant Green Baptist Church and was a faithful member until the church closed. She later attended Mt. Rose Baptist Church and New Hope Conglee Baptist Church. Sister Franklin was...
Veneda Faye Sprague
Apr 8, 2022
ReflectionsVeneda Faye Sprague affectionately known as “ Neda” was born on November 15, 1947 in Talco, Texas to the parentage of William and Lillian Payne Edwards. Both parents preceded her in death.
Neda loved the outdoor life, she enjoyed gardening, canning and her fur babies. One of...
Horace K. Kennedy
Mar 13, 2022
Horace K. Kennedy began his journey of life October 28, 1942 in Gregg County, Texas to the parentage of Virgil Kennedy and Savannah Sanders Kennedy. He was educated in the Arp Industrial School, graduating in the Class of 1961.
Horace accepted Christ into his life at an early age at El Bethel Baptist Church in Overton. He served as a...
Virgil Eugene Wright
Mar 10, 2022
Mr. Virgil Eugene Wright, age 63 of Mineola TX, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He was born on March 7,1959 in Mineola, TX to Delois Brown Wright and the late Robert Wright Jr. Virgil (aka Hoggie) was born and raised in Mineola TX. He attended Mineola school district. Later, became an employee of Mineola Packing Company until he...
Mary Noel House
Feb 16, 2022
Mary Noel was born to the parentage of Billy Gene and Enola McDonald on Tuesday, January 23, 1962, in Mineola, Texas. She departed this life peacefully in the presence of God on Wednesday, February 16,2022, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas.
Noel education was garnered in the Houston Independent School District. She later joined the Job Corps, to...
Willie B. Taylor, Jr.
Jan 28, 2022
Willie B. Taylor, Jr. affectionately known as Jr. Boy was born on December 5, 1936, in Hallsville, Texas to the parents of Willie B. Taylor, Sr. and Odessa Carraway.
The youngest of three children. He attended and graduated school in Hallsville, Texas. Shortly after graduation he was summoned by the United States Military draft. Serving in the United States...
Faye Etta McCann
Jan 17, 2022
Life’s Reflection Faye Etta McCann was born August 25, 1938 in Mineola, Texas to Rufus and Frances McDowell. She was the fourth of six girls. Faye graduated from Southward High School in Mineola in 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents Rufus and Frances McDowell, four sisters: Ernestine Douglas, Della Livingston, Wanda Session and Emma McCalla. Two children,...
Christopher Eugene Sharper
Jan 12, 2022
Christopher (Red) Eugene Sharper-was born inDallas, TX to Lillian Ruth Sharper Tarpley and was raised byTravis and Annie Mae Sharper in Winnsboro, TX along with hiscousins Marcie & Marsha Sharper Duffey. Chris attended school inWinnsboro and made his life here until he and his Grandmothermoved to Dallas.Chris lived for his family and friends, and he LOVED to have fun.He was...
Lovorn McCann
Aug 18, 2021
Life Story
Lovorn “POP” McCann was born Monday, April 15th, 1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Wilmor McCann Sr., and Maggie McCann.
. After moving to Texas he attended and graduated from McFarland High School in the Class of 1957.
Lovorn married Evelyn Johnson, in 1960. They began a matrimonial journey that...
Miland Henry
Jul 27, 2021
Miland Henry was born on Wednesday, February 26,1941 in Mineola, Texas, to the parentage of Cartee and Josiephine Henry.
He joined church at an early age. Miland attended Addie E. McFarland High, and in the fall of 1959, he enlisted in the United States Army. Serving one tour in the Republic of Panama....
Billie Stephens
Jun 29, 2021
Celebration Of Life Billy Vaughn Stephens was born January 29, 1939 in Mineola , Texas to Johnny and Lula Mae Vaughn. She attended McFarland High.
She retired from Tyler Pipe after 35 years of service.
Billie was a faithful member of Friendship Church of God In Christ, In Lindale, TX .A dedicated choir member. She...
Allen Williams
May 5, 2021
Allen Dwayne Williams, was born February 14, 1972To the late Mary McKissic, and Wallace Williams Sr.. He was the ninth child born of the children. Dwayne was a Graduate of Mineola High School , Class of 1990. He was a truck driver for many years. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Wallace Williams, Jr. and Alfred Williams.
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Gareth Berry
Apr 22, 2021
On December 08, 1980, a handsome baby boy was born to the parents of Carolyn and Jerl Berry. Gareth was born in London England but was a lifelong resident of Mineola. He graduated from Mineola High School in 1999 and received his Bachelor of Education degree from Jarvis Christian College in 2004.
Gareth in his younger years...
Master Zechariah Hunt
Apr 19, 2021
Life Reflections of Master Zechariah Hunt Zechariah, Hebrew meaning “The Lord has remembered “ Just like the Lord, we will remember all the memories we shared during your expedited time on earth. Born, Friday, December 12,2014, in Tyler, Texas. To the parentage of Nicki Lacy and Charity Hunt. He was a happy kindergartener, and a proud Cub, at Orr Elementary...
Nora Coleman
Mar 30, 2021
Nora was born in Mineola, Texas on Thursday, May 7, 1959, to her parents Leon and Minnie Williams. She was the baby of the family with a heart of gold. Affectionately known as “PERKY”. Nora gained her wings, March 30,2021 in Dallas, Texas, with her family rushing to be by her side. Her service to God began at an...
Lydia Sampson
Jan 22, 2021
Lydia Mae Henry-Sampson, age 76, was granted her angel wings on January 22, 2021, at her home, Mineola. TX. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Lydia had touched in some small way,
Lydia was born March 20, 1944 to Beulah Conger Henry and Prof. James M. Henry in Hawkins, Texas.
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