All Obituaries

 Delbert was born in Harrison County to L.C Mack and Mary D. Davis. In September 11, he transitioned to be with the Lord.  Delbert attended W.C Womack High ISD in Longview, Texas.  Delbert gladly accepted Christ at early age with spiritual affiliation at Oaks True Holiness under Pastor Dan Rivers of South Carolina. Even during his illness, he shall praise God. He loved singing, He’s sweet I know and I found the Lord one day. Delbert resided in South Carolina area for 50...

Mrs. Katina Shantell Chandler- Smith brought a ray of sunshine when she entered the world on February 17, 1978 in Decatur, Alabama. She was known to her loved ones also as “Pooh”. In 1996 she graduated from Central Highschool in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She later relocated to Arlington, Texas and gained employment with General Motors Assembly Arlington until she departed the earth on September 9, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. She brought such joy and happiness to so many with that...

Cheryl Lynn Lawrence, 63, of Longview Texas, passed away September 9, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. She was born to Barbara Jo Storms and Ronald Eugene Pope on August 6, 1957 in Leesville, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Longview, Texas with her husband at her side. Cheryl is survived by her husband of 39 years Jeffrey Lawrence of Longview, Texas and 3 children: Patricia Lawrence (Colorado Springs, CO), Dario Linklore (Charleston, SC) , and John...

Roy Gene Anderson, was born October 17, 1955, in Deberry, Texas to the late Wilson and Bertha Anderson. Roy was a native of Deberry, Texas, graduating, from what is known now as Carthage High School, with the class of 1974. After graduating high school, Roy joined the United States National Guard. Upon his discharge from the military, he went on to work at Lone Star Steel; working there for 20 years, before retiring in 1997. After retiring he continued to work in his community, helping...

Earl Jerome Roberts entered this world on September 27, 1957 to parents Alfreeda Roberts and Sam Anderson Parker. He was Alfreeda’s baby boy and he knew it. At an early age, Earl discovered his passion for sports, his love for great gospel music, as well as his calling to preach the gospel. He would be one of the best to do them both. Earl was raised by his mother and grandmother in the heart of Carthage affectionately known as “across the...

Mr. Jose Efrain Espinoza was born on April 24, 1928 in Michoacan, Mexico to Magdalena and Amador Espinoza, he was preceded in death by Gregoria Espinoza, Leobardo Espinoza, Cecilio Espinoza, Albert Espinoza and Ortencia Espinoza. Mr. Jose received his education in Torejero Michoacan, Mexico and later joined the Army in Mexico where he became a Medical Responder and  Obstetrician [mid-wife]. He was a Seventh Day Adventist Christian and professed Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Mr. Jose...

​Senor Edgardo Sanchez was born on February 27, 1967 in La Arroyo Grande Guerrero Mexico to Apolinar Sanchez and Maria Elena Santibanez.He was preceded in death by his father Apolinar Sanchez and a brother Alfredo Sanchez.  He is survived by his wife, Arcenia Sanchez, a daughter, Nelida Sanchez sons Edgar Sanchez, and Brayan Sanchez, his  mother Maria Elena Sanchez. Brothers Adolfo Sanchez, and Reynaldo Sanchez and a sister Rosalinda Sanchez and grandchildren Adrien Tovar,...

Damon Ray Martin of Houston, Texas was born to the late Bobby and Gwendolyn Martin on October 21, 1972 in Los Angeles, California. He was raised by his Grandmother Erma Jean Kennedy after his mother passed away. He was known to some as Damon, Ogle B, Black, Dabo, Fetti, DoDo.  Damon was educated in the California school district until he moved to Texas in 1988. He then went to Kilgore High School and graduated in 1990. Upon graduation Damon furthered his education at Prairie View A...

Mr. Derek Bernard Howard,45, was born on June 4, 1975 in Longview, Texas, to Mack Arthur and Virginia Howard.  At an early age, Mr. Howard accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He attended Longview High School, graduating with the class of 1993. On September 1, 2020, Derek heard a call that he could not reject and went to be with his Savior. Derek will reunite in Heaven with his mom and dad. Mr. Howard leaves to cherish his memories one daughter, Kadejah Howard; sisters, Angelia...

Mr.  John Freeman Holland, was born on February 7,1945, in Camden, Tennessee to Odell and Ella Holland; who preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Holland; and sister, Pearly. He is survived by his loving daughter, Dusty Pass of Longview, Texas,; two granddaughters, Haven Cochran and Elizabeth Pass, of Longview; two sisters, Dovie and Kathey, both of Longview, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and friends.