All Obituaries

Sidney E. Weech, Father, Husband, and Grandfather. Born July 7, 1946, in Boise, Idaho to Charles and Eva Weech. He was a resident of Longview, Texas. On October 11, 2018, at 4:55 pm, Sidney peacefully passed away.  Mr. Weech drove trucks for more than 40 years. In December 2015 he retired and begin playing the role of Santa Clause, seeing the smiles on the faces of many children brought him much joy.  Mr. Weech is preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Hudson. Sidney...

Henry England Williams, the son of Gloria Williams, was born July 12, 1986 in Longview, Texas. Mr. Williams attended Longview Public Schools. Mr. Williams was a loving and caring Father, Brother, and Uncle to his family. He had a passion for cars, clothes, and shoes. Mr. Henry England Williams departed from his earthly life on September 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Ella Faye Fite; Brother, Henry Earl Williams; and Nephew, Roderick Pierce. He leaves to cherish his...

Mrs. Juanita Howard Williams, was born on February 17, 1965. in Henderson, Texas to Robert and Mary Howard. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert James Howard; brother, Terry Howard; and sister, Teressa Howard. Mrs. Williams graduated from Chapel Hill High School. She was a member of Triumph The Church and King of God in Christ. She is survived by her Husband, Arnold Wayne Williams; Mother, Mary L. Howard;  Daughter, Jaquinthia Andasha Howard; Son, Ashon James Howard; 3...

Brother Charles Thomas was born on May 29, 1946 to the parentage of William and Evelyn Thomas. He attended Thomas Hunter High School. He was also employed by Highland Pump as a machinist. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and siblings, Virginia, “Pete” Williams, Carolyn and Mamie Lee. He leaves to cherish his memories, siblings: Lemuel and Martha Thomas, Mary L. Spencer...

Mr. Jerry Lynn Ledbetter was born May 11, 1962 in Marshall, Texas to Willie and Marie Ledbetter. Jerry was a resident of Hallsville, Texas. On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Mr. Ledbetter peacefully passed away at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, Texas. 

Mr. Robert Ernest Hines was born September 21, 1932 in Marshall, Texas. Mr. Hines was a resident and local business owner in Longivew, Texas. On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, Mr. Hines peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by love from his son. 

Mr. Esaul Flores Cocolan was born August 5, 1999 in Napa, California to Juan Antonio Flores and Rebeca Cocolan. Mr. Flores-Cocolan was a resident of Tyler, Texas. On Monday, September 17, 2018 Mr. Flores-Cocolan was called home to be with the Lord.

Lajesus Forte Hill “Fu” was born to the late Rosalind Hill and Kenneth Robertson Sr. On September 27, 1977 in Houston Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother Rosalind Hill of Longview, Texas and his grandparents Wilson & Beatrice Robertson and Henry & Mary Hill. At an early age, LaJesus accepted Christ as his personal savior; He united with the Greater Mt. Gideon Baptist Church in Longview, Texas in 1992. LaJesus attended Longview High School where he was a...

Mr. Lee Earl Brightmon, Jr was born October 5, 1988 in Marshall, Texas to Lee Earl Brightmon, Sr and Olivia Jenkins.  Lee moved to Longview at an early age. He attended Ware Elementary, Foster Middle School, and Longview High School. Mr. Bightmon will reunite in Heaven with his brother, Markeylon Richardson. He is survived by his parents, Olivia Jenkins-Brightmon and Lee Earl Brightmon, Sr; Sisters, Shekeitha Jenkins-Barkins, Candice Jenkins-Patton, and Biancia Brightmon; Brothers,...

Mr. Bradley Scott Watts was born February 24, 1973 in Kilgore, Texas. Mr. Watts was a resident of Tatum, Texas. On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, Mr. Watts peacefully passed away in the comfort of his own home.