All Obituaries

Homer James McAllister was born April 13, 1937 in Mt. Enterprise, Texas. He was the third child born to Curtis and Beatrice Wallace McAllister. Homer moved to Longview approximately 60 years ago.  He worked for ARCO Oil Company, Lively Olds, White Security Company, and enjoyed delivering pizza. Homer was a faithful member of Red Oak Baptist Church.  He served as a loyal deacon and enjoyed singing in the mass choir and male chorus.  Homer received a "Faithful 50 Plus...

Mrs. Edna Eurene Simpson, was born in Panola County, Beckville, Texas to the union of Kennis Westmoreland and Luvenia Jefferson on August 20, 1939. She gave her life to Christ and joined Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. She attended Sunset High School and graduated in 1957. Edna E. married her high school sweetheart Vernon Lee Simpson, July 12, 1958 and moved to Dallas, Texas. She worked as a Cosmetologist most of her life, then she worked at the Army & Air Force Exchange Services until...

Earnest Coleman, known to those closest to him as Wayne was born April 18, 1951 in Gregg County. He was the second child of the late F.J. Coleman Sr. and Hazel L Coleman. Earnest received his education with Pine Tree ISD where he was a star basketball player. Earnest married Mary Frances Lilly on May 6, 1978. This union resulted in a beautiful blended family of four children. Earnest accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. He united with the Willow Springs Baptist...

Our Lily of the Valley : Lilly Mae Griffin When you think of a lily, you think of a beautiful fragrant plant that although short lived gives you beautiful glimpses of God’s Grace and the purity of His love.  We can know that nothing that is loved is ever lost and no one who has touched a heart really passes away.  Hence, the beauty and love of our Lilly Mae will linger in each of our hearts and memories in her own unique way.  She fought a good fight, and her reward was...

Mr. Hollis Lilly was born June 9, 1937 to the parents of Elzie Lilly and L. Z. Coleman. He was one of eleven children. He graduated from Mary C. Womack Color High School. He worked for Brookshire's Grocery for many years. Mr. Lilly married Johnnie Mae Blackmon and to this union one child was born. Later, he married Annie Lois Bishop and no children were born to this union. Hollis V. was a long‐time member of the Harrison Street Church of Christ until his health failed. He was...

2 Timothy 4:8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. It is said that when life begins, it is like an open book with many pages. Each day we live our deeds are recorded page by page until we ascend into our eternal...

Trequlia Sheri Sheeana Yvette Pippins, 51, of Longview was born on December 4, 1969. She entered eternal life on September 16, 2021. Quebe, as she was affectionately known, attended schools in the Longview Independent School District. She graduated from Longview High School in 1988. Quebe was reared in the Friendship Baptist Church. She remained a devoted member until her health declined. Quebe prided relationships and being around family and friends. She enjoyed family gatherings...

Vonda Kaye White was born January 20, 1960 in Longview, Texas to Callie Grisby Ingram and the late Horace Lee Ingram Sr.  She is preceded in death by her: father Horace Sr., brother, Horace  Jr. and three special aunts, Martha Sterling, Maxine Flentroy and Gerthlene Woods. In her early school days she attended East Ward Elementary, St. Mary’s Catholic School and Foster Junior High; eventually graduating from Longview High School in 1977 where she was a member of the Viewette...

Eligha Govan, Jr. was born on September 16, 1943 to Eligha Sr. and Amelia Govan in Eastland, Texas. During his childhood, the family moved to Detroit, Michigan for a short period during the 1940’s. At an early age, he briefly lived in Hereford, Texas before returning to Eastland. Eligha was the second youngest among his five siblings. His mother, Amelia, often referred to him as “my baby boy”. He was a member of the Greater Little Flock Baptist Church growing up. He...

Starsky DeVon Arthur was born July 26, 1976 in Henderson, Texas. He departed his life, September 14, 2021 in Longview, Texas. He was preceded in death by his loving grandmother, Jullie Mae Williams and Jimmy Don Williams. Starsky was graduate of Tatum High School and attended Kilgore Jr. College where he achieved both a welding and carpentry certification. He attended New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C. at an early age, and later attended the Cypress Valley Church in Marshall, Texas. Starsky...