Pastor’s Notes...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Onward and Forward we go. We thank God for making it into the New Year of 2017. We have had a glorious start to the new year. We have been blessed and the church is still praising God. We are in a praise season. We thank God

that the people here are now realizing that there is a need to praise and worship our Lord and Savior. We have the best mid-week service and the best praise service on Sunday morning. It doesn't take a lot of people but it takes sincere true praise from the heart. We are having our 5th Sunday Women's Day and our guest speaker will be Evangelist Doris Smith. We thank God that we have some willing and faithful women that believe in carrying on the word and will of God. We are also planning now for our February Black History moments. Our youth as well as adults will be participating every Sunday in some way to recognize our black history makers. Our youth will also be doing a car wash in early spring around spring break if the weather permits. We thank God for His many blessings. He continues to bless Jackson Springhill Baptist Church now more than ever, because we give Him all the praise, honor and glory for the things He has done, is doing and will continue to do. May God bless each of you is my continual prayer. Until He Comes,

Bro. Danny Beal

Inside this issue News & Notes 2 Photos 2 Cemetery Update 2 Morris Update 2 Ira Brown, Jr. 2 Obituaries 3

Danny O. Beal, Pastor January February March 2017 OUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Jackson SpringHill

News

Celebrating the Life and Legacy

of Shirley Arlene Stansell Coleman

Shirley Arlene Stansell was born in Overton, Rusk County, TX September 5, 1944 to the late Pelton and Charity Spenser Stansell. She graduated from Arp Industrial High School in 1962. Shirley was a member of EL Bethel Baptist Church #1 Overton, Texas where she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. Shortly after graduating high school she moved to Tyler, Texas and was employed by Tyler Pipe Industries. Shirley modeled good work ethics and in May 1991 she received recognitions for her work accomplishments and 25 years of faithful service at Tyler Pipe Industries. Shirley had a love for music and singing. In 1974 she married Major King Coleman. It was through that union they synergized to advance the kingdom of God. Further in 1974 Major and Shirley were founding members of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 301 East Mims Street, Tyler, under the leadership of the late Rev. James F. Bailey. They served as deacon and deaconess and their names are permanently etched on the cornerstone in the front of the church. Major and Shirley were married for over 40 years and she faithfully followed her husband as he was music minster for various churches with the last one being Jackson Springhill Baptist Church, Tyler. Taking her love for singing to the next level in 1975 Shirley was co-founder with her husband of the Interdenominational Choir (IDC) of Tyler. The IDC grew from a few members to a major mass choir who went throughout East Texas giving God the honor, glory and praise through singing. SHIRLEY’S PASSION AND CALLING: Passion is when you fervently attach to something or someone in order to meet a need. Equal to or greater than her love for singing, Shirley was passionate about teaching and empowering children to excel and to be their highest and best holistically (spirit, body and soul). Many knew her as the psalmist, however her passion was children’s ministry where she taught Sunday school. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents and husband; sisters, Iola Wilson, Patricia Barrett, Rose Holton, Olevia Cloteil Roberson; brothers, Lawrence, Clifton, Charles, Osborn and Eargle Stansell. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Rev. W. Cozane (Stephanie) Florence, Longview, Texas and Rev. Kannis D. Florence, Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren and god-daughter, Karen (Walter) Spigner, Tyler; sister, Carol (Bobby) Smith, LaMarque, Texas; brother, Ross (Aiszeleen) Stansell, Whitehouse, Texas; stepsisters, Helen Grandberry, Eddie L. Windom, Neil Wright, Doris Johnson and Katie Hogg; stepbrothers, James, Odis, Jimmy and Dewayne Johnson; and a host of relatives and friends.

Jackie Hood, Editor Vol. 12, No. 1

News & Notes

Pastor Danny Beal (holding grandchild) is surrounded by his family at Jackson Springhill Baptist Church 12

th annual Pastor’s Anniversary Sunday, October 9, 2016.

Runaway member Billie Jean Seaton celebrates her 80th

birthday October 15, 2016 with a host of family and friends at the Hilton San Diego in San Diego, California.

Cemetery Update The Jackson Springhill Cemetery Association would like to mount a financial drive to help make repairs to the cemetery. At the front entrance on the hilly side the ground is slowly washing away and it appears there should be a retaining wall. Bids are being considered. More information will be shared in the near future focusing on all that have relatives buried in the cemetery. For bids consideration contact Noella Cain at ncane@suddenlink.net or call Jackie at 903-939-2269. Also, finding unmarked graves with Ground Penetrating Radar is being considered for missing graves without markers. GPR Mapping is sub-surface imaging that looks underground to develop a picture profile of what lays below the surface. For cemeteries with missing or destroyed burial records, a GPR survey can produce a composite site map of an area that would indicate grave locations, positions and their depth. We will have more update information for everyone at a later date.

Other Community News

Epemelius Morris Recovering from Accident Epemelius (Skin) Morris is recovering from injuries she suffered on January 11, 2017 while attempting to put out a small fire. ETMC Air One airlifted Morris to Dallas Parkland Burn Hospital, where she is still undergoing treatment for second and third degree burns after she came in contact with a downed power line caused by a fallen tree. High winds plaguing the East Texas area caused downed power lines and trees. While trying to put out the fire, Mrs. Morris stepped on a power line thus suffering an electrical shock. Emergency crews including Smith County EMS and Dixie Volunteer Fire Department responded to Mrs. Morris’s home on County Road 1131 and County Road 1130 in the Galilee community. Jackson Springhill Baptist Church and community are praying for her for a complete recovery.

Ira Brown One of Tyler, Texas’s First African-American Police

Officers Laid to Rest with Full Police Honors

One of the first African-American police officers hired by the Tyler Police Department was laid to rest with full police honors by the Tyler Police Department honor guard. Funeral service for Mr. Ira Brown, Jr., 91, Tyler was held noon, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Greater St. Mary Baptist Church with Dr. M.K. Mast as eulogist. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler. The Tyler Police Department escorted Brown’s family to the service and the police department’s honor guard served as pallbearers. Mr. Brown was born February 24, 1925 in Tyler and died February 14, 2017. Brown, a World War II Army veteran, joined the police department in 1954 and served the city for more than 30 years. He served in the U. S. Army for 8 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 siblings. Brown's wife, Mattielean, passed away in 2014. Survivors include one son, Bennett Tyrone Brown, Tyler, and one sister, Freddie Jackson, San Diego, California.

Prayer List Sick & Shut-Ins Roland Bell Margaret Bowie Janice Cox Brown John Davis

Frances Farmer Bettye Hood Johnson

Epemelius (Skin) Morris Jimmy Kimbrell Clara Pettigrew

Esther Lee Smith Ross Stansell

Lois Walton

PAGE 2 JACKSON SPRINGHILL NEWS

Obituaries Ruby G. Lollar

Funeral services for Ruby G. Lollar, 75, Tyler were 11:00 am Monday, January 16, 2017 at Galilee Baptist Church with Rev. Anthony L. Williams eulogist. Burial was in Galilee Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler. Ruby died January 10, 2017 at Hospice of East Texas. She was born April 11, 1941 in Flint, Texas and was a lifetime resident of Tyler. She graduated from Emmett J. Scott High School in 1960. Ruby was a member of The Church of the Living

God and Galilee Baptist Church. She was retired from UT Health Science Center. Her parents and siblings preceded her in death. Survivors include nephew-son: Jevon R. (Sandra) Ford; great nieces: LaQuecia Newsom and Shay Orange.

Freddie (Like) Blaylock, Jr Memorial service was held for Freddie (Like) Blaylock, Jr. 88, Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Imamani Christian Fellowship Hall in Pomona, California. Freddie was the second of six children born to the late Mamie Hood Blaylock and Freddie Blaylock, Sr. on September 2, 1928 in Tyler, Texas. “Like” as everyone called him, served in the United State Army and retired from Los Angeles County for 39 years of service. His favorite past-times were fishing and going to Las

Vegas, Nevada. Other than his parents; brother, Verdie B. and sister, Theldoris Blaylock Campbell all preceded him in death. Leaving to cherish his memory are sisters, Lois Whiteside and Nettie Pearl Williams of Pomona; brother, Raymond Blaylock of Riverside, California, three daughters, Nola, Gail and Angie Blaylock of Los Angeles, California; son, Freddie Blaylock, III of Seattle, Washington and a host relatives and friends.

Mary A. Young

Mary A. Young was born in Smith County, Tyler, Texas to the late Thomas and Janie Young. She was the mother of two daughters, Gwendolyn Carter and Charlotte Sheffield. She was a faithful member of Dale Chapel Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas where she served as an usher and sang in the choir until her health failed. Preceding her in death was her parents, brother, sister and sister-in-law. To cherish her memories are daughters, Gwendolyn and Charlotte; 4 grandchildren, Nathan Carter, Danielle Young, Jaheemy Stevens and Anthony Sheffield; great-grandchild, Zimyree Harper; 4 brothers, Thomas Young (Lena), Willie Young (Cynthia), Rufus Young (Patricia) and Ozell Young; sister, Janie Bircher ; “first love” Bobby McMiller; a host of nieces, nephew and cousins. Services were held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Dale Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse McClendon, eulogist. Burial in Evergreen Memorial Park, Tyler, under the direction of John R. Harmon Undertaking Company.

Elder Robert Lee Berry, Sr.

Robert Lee Berry, Sr., 83, was born on January 1, 1934 and was the last child born to the late Allen Berry and Frances Coleman Berry. “R.L.” as he was affectionately called, served in the United States Navy for seven years, based in San Diego, CA. He was saved at the Rosedale COGIC under the leadership of Supt. L.L. Robertson. In 1970, the Lord led him to organize the present Berry Temple COGIC. He was the owner of Berry Construction

and his son Robert, Jr. was there by his side. On January 6, 1967, he married Mary Rider and to this marriage one daughter was born, the late Dorothea Berry Cofer. The Berrys were married for 50 years and seven days. Robert Berry departed this life on January 13, 2017 in Tyler, Texas. Preceding him in death were his parents, daughter, three sisters and two brothers. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Mary Rider Berry; son, Robert L. Berry, Jr. of Tyler; daughters, Rosland J. Berry Moore, Grand Prairie, Texas and Rhonda L. Berry Robertson, Nederland, TX; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a special niece, Frances Williams and nephew, Glenn Williams, Tyler, along with a host of other nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services were held 11am, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Smith Temple COGIC with Bishop David Houston, eulogist. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park under the direction of John R. Harmon Undertaking Company, Tyler.

Doretha Watson Davis

Funeral services for Doretha Watson Davis, 70, Tyler were held 11:00 am Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Hood as eulogist. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler, Texas. Doretha died February 20, 2017 at East Texas Medical Center. She was born March 11, 1946 in Martins Mill, Texas and had resided in Dallas most of her life with the last 8 years in Tyler. She was a graduate of Emmett J. Scott High School and a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church of Tyler. She retired from Texas Instruments after many years of service. Doretha was preceded in death by her parents, Lois and Leon Watson Sr.; brother and sister in law: Leon Jr. (Lela) Watson; sisters, Dorothy Margaret Harvey, Johnnie Ballard and Shelia Watson. Survivors include brothers, Frank (Emma) Watson, Jerry (Evelyn) Watson and Randell Watson, Sr.; sisters, Myrtle Brown and Gwendolyn (Earnest) Price, Jr.; niece/godchild: Lamesa Bell and nephew/godchild: Zelton Harvey, Jr.

Condolences to the Families of:

Odis “Mr. Jack” Amie Lee Arthur Dixson

Wardell Jackson, Jr. Supt. Gentry Walker Lula Belle Williams

JACKSON SPRINGHILL NEWS PAGE 3

For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under the heavens; a time to be born and a time to die. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

March Danny Beal

Lorene Dews Demetrius Chambers

Carl Lee Isabell Thearis Stevenson

April

Lois Whiteside

Jackson Springhill news

13272 CR 1113 Tyler, Texas 75709 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

SERVING THE JACKSON SPRINGHILL COMMUNITY

January February March 2017

TAX AIDE

The AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program is offering free tax return preparation to low- to moderate income taxpayers and places an emphasis on helping seniors.

Below is a list of the Smith County sites they will be at from now until April 18, which is the last day to file taxes without a penalty. Not all sites will be operating up until that date. For more information, call 903-581-1809.

■ First Christian Church’s Christian Life Center 4202 South Broadway, Tyler 9 am -1 pm Mondays and Saturdays ■Tyler Senior Center 1915 Garden Valley Road, Tyler 9 am -1 pm Mondays and Wednesdays ■Whitehouse United Methodist Church 405 West Main St., Whitehouse 9 am - 1 pm Tuesdays ■ Lillie Russell Memorial Library 200 East Hubbard St., Lindale 11 am - 3 pm Thursdays