Obituaries
Wesley Anton Davis '43'
Feb 17, 2026
A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is still. A
place is vacant in our hearts which can never be filled.
On May 26, 1982, Wesley Anton Davis entered this world in
Marshall, Texas.
He was blessed with 43 years of life before
being released from his pain on February 17, 2026, in
Longview, Texas.
Raised by faith, love, and respect at an...
Tyriska Aka: Ty Yvette Turner '60"
Jan 13, 2026
January 21, 1965 - Dash Begins
THE BEGINNING:
Thursday, January 21, 1965, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, a beautiful bouncing baby girl was welcomed into the world by Parents, Louis Edward and Velma Bell Turner into the world. The precious bundle brought so much joy and excitement. The chosen name was Tyriska Yvette Turner.
RELIGION:
Tyriska was introduced to religion at a very early age....
Ronnie Killian '72'
Jan 8, 2026
We, the staff of Bigham Mortuary, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Killian, a veteran.
Adrian Lee Bean '46'
Jan 7, 2026
Obituary
Adrian Lee Bean was born May 10, 1979, to the parentage of Sandra Bean Harris and John Alvin Bean.
Adrian attended Kilgore Public Schools. He received his GED later in school.
He had a passion for football and boxing. Adrian was well known and loved in
the community. Adrian did not meet strangers; he loved everyone he came in
contact with. He will be...
Joseph Francis Appleby '77'
Jan 5, 2026
We, the staff of Bigham Mortuary, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Appleby.
Otto Bolt '82'
Jan 1, 2026
We, the staff of Bigham Mortuary, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Bolt
Cowikie R. Tyiska '76'
Dec 23, 2025
We, the staff of Bigham Mortuary, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr.Tyiska.
William l. Finney
Dec 7, 2025
“Beloved son, brother, uncle, father, and friend. He lived simply and loved deeply.”
William Finney was a strong hard working Christian man. Not only the hardest worker his family ever knew, but the most proud worker. He took so much pride in providing for his giant family. He was a proud U.S. veteran serving Vietnam and security guard at Securitas working...

