All Obituaries

Deacon Johnnie “Gunna” Carter was born to Bill and Sarah Ann Carter in Upshur County Texas on July 2, 1936. He attended school and was raised in the Lake Providence Community, where he acquired many of his skills and trades. He joined Lake Providence Baptist Church in Gilmer, Texas at an early age. Deacon Carter served as a Deacon for Lake Providence for many years, before moving his membership to Friendship Baptist Church in Longview, Texas where the Rev. D. J. Nelson was his...

Sister Maggie Ree "Thelma" Coby was born to Jessie and Alice Webb Coby on January 9, 1950, in Hallsville TX. Sister Coby was added to the church at an early age. Thelma attended Galilee High School and Union Grove High School.  She was employed at Johnny Cace's Seafood and Steakhouse for over 38 years until the business closed. On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Thelma was called home to join her mother, father, 4 sisters and 4 brothers. She leaves to cherish her memory three...

MY LIFE ON EARTH On February 25, 2020, our Heavenly Father found it necessary to call amongst his holy family, Varie Hopson Simon. She was born December 29, 1929 in Gregg County, Texas to the parentage of the late Adell and Lola Bell Hopson. Varie attended Ned E. Williams School and was employed in housekeeping with Summitt Healthcare Services, Jordan Healthcare, Westminster Buckner Place and Longview Regional Medical Center. On November 5, 1956, Varie Hopson was united in Holy Matrimony...

Mr. Stanley Fernard Lucas was born on September 8, 1954 to Parthenia Lucas. The Lord came and wrapped his loving arms around him February 24, 2020. He resided in Longview, TX with his loving wife Shetty Lucas. He joined Union Grove Baptist Church in Easton, TX at an early age where he was an active member. Kilgore public school system educated him in his adolescent years and he graduated from Longview High School in 1973. After graduating high school, a few months later, found work at...

DANNY LEE CORNELL DAVIS was born May 31, 1968 in Gladewater, TX to the union of Johnny U. Davis and the late Linda Taylor Davis. He attended Longview High School in Longview, TX. Brother Davis was baptized at an early age and attended Fleming St. Church of Christ. He remained a faithful member there until the day he was called home. He united in Matrimony to Melissa Meister on August 16, 1991 and to this union two children were born. Bro. Davis was caring and loving to all who knew him. He...

ANNIEL DONREZ BRAUJAE΄ PIERRE DIXON (Buda Wayne) was born September 24, 1988 to Beverly Smith and Terry Wayne Dixon Sr. He was a graduate of Longview High School. He later met and married Kashanna Else. He loved his children, family and friends. He was employed by Wendy's. Anniel had a big heart and had turned his life around. Preceding him in death is one daughter La΄Kevia Dixon, his great-grandparents and his god-brother Aujaylan Johnson. Anniel leaves to cherish his memory:...

Ruth Hazel Sebron was born in Arcadia, Louisiana on April 20, 1929, to the late Sam and Lula Mae Scott. She received her early education at Bienville Parish training School. After her family moved to Grambling, Louisiana she attended Grambling High School where she was a member of the basketball team. She accepted Christ at an early age at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Arcadia under Rev. Holland. In 1948 she moved to Longview, Texas. She married Eddie Lee Shephard in 1949 and to this union...

Regina Brooks Brown was born to Rosie L. Brown Harris and Shedrick Brooks on May 16, 1962.  The Lord wrapped his loving arms around Regina and took her home February 7, 2020.  Regina is preceded in death by her Mother Rosie and Father Shedrick, her sister Janice Marie Lucas and her maternal grandparents Hollis Brown Sr. and Bernice Brown, who lovingly nick-named her “Tutu Brooks”. She is survived by her son, Curtis Brown; daughter, Iisha Brown; 5 grandchildren, Alayah...

Octavie Bell was born on January 17, 1920 in Pleasant Green to Lake and Melissa Jimerson.   She attended Pleasant Green Baptist Church where she gave her life to Christ at an early age. She worked as a custodian for many years until she retired. She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother and friend who gave unconditional love to anyone who crossed her path.  She loved her family dearly, willingly and graciously walked the extra mile for us.  She was a blessing to...

BRO. FREDERICK NATHAN RUDD was born to the parentage of Oliver W. and Margaret Rudd on Friday, April 5, 1974. Frederick united with the Lighthouse Church of God and was faithful in all manner of duties. Frederick was the drum player. He was a graduate of Longview High School. He also attended Kilgore Jr. College and was a practicing barber. Fred united in Holy Matrimony to Miss LaTonya Louise Jones. To that union one child was born, Tyauna Rudd who preceded him in death and a sister...