Jackson Springhill B.C. Revival Week July 15-17 Evangelist: Rev. Ralph Caraway, Sr. Monday - Wednesday @7:00 pm. Inside this issue Pastor’s Note 2 Website Update 2 Road Closure 2 Easter Parade 2 Prayer/Sick List 2 Birthdays 2 Obituaries 3 Correction/Photos 4 Stokes Serving as Mistress of Ceremony Barnelle Stokes, one of our former community resident and Runaways member is serving as Mistress of Ceremony for the Annual Homecoming & Revival Sunday, July 14. Barnelle is the youngest of 4 daughters born to Robert and Gracie Hood Stokes. Born and raised in the Jackson SpringHill Community, Barnelle joined Jackson SpringHill Baptist Church at an early age and was educated in the public schools of Tyler, Texas. She graduated from Texas College with Honors and with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Barnelle lived and worked in Fruitland, New Mexico; Gallup, New Mexico; Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA. She is the mother of 2 daughters, 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grand children and a fourth on the way. Her niece, Cynthia Runnels Brown holds a very special place in Barnelle's heart. Barnelle is retired and lives in Plano, Texas. Danny O. Beal, Pastor April May June 2019 OUARTERLY NEWSLETTER Jackson SpringHill News Jackson Spring Hill Baptist Church 13272 CR 1113 Tyler, Texas 75709 Sunday, July 14, 2019 @3pm Annual Homecoming & Revival “You Always Have a Home Here” Greetings from the Jackson Spring Hill Baptist Church family in Tyler, Texas. We are looking forward to celebrating our Annual Homecoming and Revival with our family, friends and invited guests the second Sunday, July 14, 2019. It is always a pleasure to see our Runaways and all the special members of our congregation. "You Always have a home here! Opening the Revival on Sunday, will be Doctor Reverend Demethruis T. Boyd pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Mineola, Texas. He is known as “The People’s Pastor” because it is said that he ministers and support the entire city of Mineola. His passion is truly teaching the word of God and his desire has been to see men saved. Under his leadership St. Paul has become one of the most spirit filled culturally diverse church in East Texas, earning the nickname “The Holy Ghost Headquarters of East Texas.” Demethruis Tyron Boyd was born in Jacksonville, Texas to Shirley and David Boyd Jr. Growing up, he traveled extensively through the USA, Germany, Italy, Turkey and the Philippines as a son of a career Air Force officer. He is a graduate of Lufkin High School in Lufkin, Texas. He pursued his education in colleges, seminaries, and training institutions which afforded him various degrees and certificates. For twenty-one years, Dr. Rev. Boyd was employed in Quality Engineering manufacturing at Kelly Springfield/Goodyear and Rubber Company and retired in 2006. Some of his community affiliations, awards and recognition include Mineola Chamber of Commerce, Parks and Recreation Board, Past President of the Mineola Ministerial Alliance, Board of Directors for the Addie McFarland School Foundation, Man of the Year Award, Pastor Demethruis T. Boyd Day, Community Builder’s Award and St. Paul MBC honored as a church as Beacon Of Light For the Community. He and wife Kathy were married in March 1991. They have been married for 28 years and have two wonderful sons – Trey and Kendal. We trust that the Revival message on Sunday and throughout the week will uplift and encourage you as we share together in fellowship. May your burdens be lifted, and you feel comforted and inspired as the Lord reveals His plan and purpose in our lives. We welcome one and all. Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Jackie Hood, Editor Vol. 14, No. 2 Boyd
Barnelle Stokes, one of our former community resident and Runaways member is serving as Mistress of Ceremony for the Annual Homecoming & Revival Sunday, July 14. Barnelle is the youngest of 4 daughters born to Robert and Gracie Hood Stokes. Born and raised in the Jackson SpringHill Community, Barnelle joined Jackson SpringHill Baptist Church at an early age and was educated in the public schools of Tyler, Texas. She graduated from Texas College with Honors and with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Barnelle lived and worked in Fruitland, New Mexico; Gallup, New Mexico; Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA. She is the mother of 2 daughters, 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grand children and a fourth on the way. Her niece, Cynthia Runnels Brown holds a very special place in Barnelle's heart. Barnelle is retired and lives in Plano, Texas.
Danny O. Beal, Pastor
April May June 2019 OUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Jackson SpringHill
News
Jackson Spring Hill Baptist Church 13272 CR 1113
Tyler, Texas 75709
Sunday, July 14, 2019 @3pm
Annual Homecoming & Revival “You Always Have a Home Here”
Greetings from the Jackson Spring Hill Baptist Church family in Tyler,
Texas. We are looking forward to celebrating our Annual Homecoming and Revival with our family, friends and invited guests the second Sunday, July 14, 2019. It is always a pleasure to see our Runaways and all the special members of our congregation. "You Always have a home here! Opening the Revival on Sunday, will be Doctor Reverend Demethruis T. Boyd pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Mineola, Texas. He is known as “The People’s Pastor” because it is said that he ministers and support the entire city of Mineola. His passion is truly teaching the word of God and his desire
has been to see men saved. Under his leadership St. Paul has become one of the most spirit filled culturally diverse church in East Texas, earning the nickname “The Holy Ghost Headquarters of East Texas.” Demethruis Tyron Boyd was born in Jacksonville, Texas to Shirley and David Boyd Jr. Growing up, he traveled extensively through the USA, Germany, Italy, Turkey and the Philippines as a son of a career Air Force officer. He is a graduate of Lufkin High School in Lufkin, Texas. He pursued his education in colleges, seminaries, and training institutions which afforded him various degrees and certificates. For twenty-one years, Dr. Rev. Boyd was employed in Quality Engineering manufacturing at Kelly Springfield/Goodyear and Rubber Company and retired in 2006. Some of his community affiliations, awards and recognition include Mineola Chamber of Commerce, Parks and Recreation Board, Past President of the Mineola Ministerial Alliance, Board of Directors for the Addie McFarland School Foundation, Man of the Year Award, Pastor Demethruis T. Boyd Day, Community Builder’s Award and St. Paul MBC honored as a church as Beacon Of Light For the Community. He and wife Kathy were married in March 1991. They have been married for 28 years and have two wonderful sons – Trey and Kendal. We trust that the Revival message on Sunday and throughout the week will uplift and encourage you as we share together in fellowship. May your burdens be lifted, and you feel comforted and inspired as the Lord reveals His plan and purpose in our lives. We welcome one and all. Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall.
Miss JaMeia Danielle Turner graduated Friday, May 24, 2019 from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas. JaMeia is the daughter of Ashley Patterson and John Moore and
the granddaughter of Margaret Hudson & the late Darrien Hudson. In the fall, JaMeia plans to attend Stephen F. Austin University majoring in psychology. Look Who Was in Town...
Sisters Robinetta Stokes Butler of Long Beach, CA and Sheretta Stokes of Boardman, Ohio stopped by to visit with Thearis Stevenson Tuesday, April, 30. What a nice reunion!
Website Update We are conducting tests of various features of our website jacksonspringhill.com before we go “live” with it August 5th, 2019. The website received a major overhaul which took a little longer than usual. We hope the new transformations will provide greater flexibility. We thank you for your patience during this transition. If you encounter any problems with login or navigating the pages please email [email protected].
Pastor’s Notes...
Greetings My Brothers & Sisters In Christ
It's summertime and its REVIVAL TIME already. God is good to us here at Jackson Spring Hill and we are all excited about that. So far this year we have been blessed with an abundance of grace and mercy. Sickness abounds but God is greater. We continue to study His
Word and encourage one another to be about our Father's business. We are gearing up for lots of travel and praise and worship with other saints of God. I hope that everyone is excited about coming to the Homecoming Revival here. We look forward to all that God has in store for us. Thank everyone for the love that you have shown to all of us here. We continually pray for you all!! Until He Comes, Pastor Danny O. Beal
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CR 1113 Bridge at Butler Creek Replacement
Please be informed that County 1113 (Lake Placid Road)
at Butler Creek will be closed due to bridge replacement. A detour has been placed during construction. Estimated time for completion is Fall 2019.
Note: Those attending Jackson Springhill Homecoming and Revival please be aware of all detour options.
April Tim Sherman 7 Margaret Hudson 22 Courtney Gill 27 May JaBralon Turner 1 Damien Hudson 14 D. J. Hudson 19 June Lewis Wallace 7 Jackie Hood 11 Rico Crowe 27
Prayer/Sick List Sick & Shut-Ins
Ruby Beal Raymond Blaylock
Margaret Bowie Beatrice Browning
Ida Mae Chalk John Davis
Robert Johnson Lillian King
Margaret Martin Billy Joe Oliver Leroy Shiggs
Esther Lee Smith Thearis Stevenson
George Wooley
Easter Parade
Kamarion Davis Jalaiya Bright
Margaret & D.J Hudson Katrina & Laci Hackett
Anaya Milton
A Brief Sketch of Life of Robert Christopher Underwood On August 13, 1980, proud parents Sheretta Lavonne Stokes and Robert Underwood, Jr. welcomed their first-born son into the world, Robert Christopher Underwood. Robert Christopher’s family moved from Sacramento to Los Angeles in 1987; and, they later relocated to Indianapolis, IN in 1991. He joined the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Indianapolis as a young child. He attended school in Indianapolis where he received his high school diploma. Robert Christopher had a constant thirst for knowledge and attended classes at Youngstown State University. He then pursued other educational opportunities by taking college courses online. Robert Christopher was affectionately known as “Face” by his close friends. He believed in living life to the fullest and knew no fear. He had a fondness for adventure, beautiful cars, genuine people, and really enjoyed making his own money. He was a guy who liked to dress to impress; and his distinctive style influenced others around him, including his brothers and other friends. Some of Robert Christopher’s favorite past times included riding motorcycles, traveling around the country, and meeting genuine people. During his quiet times, he enjoyed listening to music, reading (to further expand his knowledge), and playing a good game of chess. Over the years; he worked as a warehouseman, at a popular restaurant chain to learn different aspects of that business, and in the field of telemarketing. Robert Christopher loved his family and often traveled to California to visit his maternal grandparents. He really loved California’s peaceful beaches, warm weather, and exciting nightlife. It wasn’t unusual to find him at a southern California party in the company of well-known celebrities because his charismatic smile made him popular with people from all walks of life. On June 1
st, at the age of 38, he passed away
in Indianapolis, IN . Mr. Robert Christopher Underwood leaves to cherish his memories: parents, Sheretta Lavonne Stokes & Robert Underwood, Jr. of Youngstown, OH; two brothers, Nicholas M. Underwood and Justin C. Underwood; a sister, Lanea L. Underwood; paternal grandmother, Yvonne Taylor of Youngstown, OH; maternal grandfather Leroy Shigg of Bellflower, CA; children, Clarissa L. Underwood, Christa Hill, (step)son Caleb Hill, and son Carson Underwood; aunts Robbie Butler of Long Beach, CA, Winnie Wooley of Salisbury, MD, and Barnelle Wilson of Plano, TX; uncles, Anthony Underwood, Dennis Underwood, Emmanuel “Manny” Underwood, Keno Fleming; and Mac C. Warren II of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; a host of cousins; and, many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Cleaster W. Shigg; paternal grandfather Robert Underwood, Sr.; aunts Charlotte S. Ware, JaNair Riddle, and
Angie Runnels; and, cousin Gregory R. Butler II.
Lillian Foley Jackson
Funeral service for Mrs. Lillian Jackson, 70, of Tyler was held on Saturday, 1 pm at New Life Community Church with Rev. V.M. Robertson serving as eulogist. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of John R. Harmon Undertaking Company. Mrs. Jackson was born on April 17, 1949 and transitioned on April 24, 2019. She was a graduate of Emmett J. Scott High School and Texas College. A life resident of Smith County, Mrs. Jackson was a member of New Life Community Church .She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy & Renaer Foley, two brothers, William L.C. Foley and Willie Foley; three sisters, Chinia Jackson Boyd, Bessie Jean Dewberry and Dorothy Foley Woods. Those left to cherish her memories are spouse, Charles Jackson, Tyler, sons; LaCraig (Jeanette) McKellar, Desoto and Darwin Jackson, Austin, daughters; Yolanda and Felonda Prince both of Tyler, brother; Charles Foley Sr., Tyler,
four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Betty Lue Nichols
Memorial service for Ms. Bettye Lue Nichols, 72, Tyler was held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Michael L. Mitchell, Sr. as eulogist. Ms. Nichols died June 20, 2019. She was born September 19, 1946. Ms. Nichols was a graduate of the class of 1964 from Emmett J. Scott High School, Graduate of Tyler Junior College and Oakwood
University, where she received her Bachelor's Degree. She received her Master's Degree in Mathematics from Andrews University.
Ms. Nichols was a member of Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a retired teacher; she taught at Oakwood University, Alabama A & M University, and Shiloh Academy at Chicago, Illinois. She was a National Honor Student; one of the first African American students at Tyler Junior College; and the youngest Math teacher that taught at Oakwood University. Ms. Nichols was preceded in death by her father, A. C.
Nichols and mother, Feryn Nichols. Survivors include 2 brothers, Robert C. (Myrtle) Nichols, Huntsville, AL and John H. (Evie) Nichols, Tyler, TX; 1 sister, Estella ‘Nikki’ ( Andrew) Perryman, Flint, TX.
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April May June 2019
Correction: Rev. Marquise L. Collins is the father of 5 children, three girls, Tenecia, (who will be a 2019 graduate of Tascosa High School in Amarillo, Texas), Ty’Asia, and TaMiya one son, Marquise Collins, Jr., from a previous marriage. On March 11, seven years ago, he married Destiny Devos and they have a three year-old son name Kingston Collins.
Note: In last issue of the Jackson SpringHill News it was stated that Rev. Collins had 4 children. We apologize for any inconvenience that may have caused.
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