Obituaries

Ronald Wayne McPherson

Ronald Wayne McPherson

Jul 17, 2025

Ronald Wayne McPherson, a beloved resident of Gilmer, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1949, to John Dee McPherson and Thelma Faye Alexander McPherson in Gilmer.

One of Ronald’s proudest moments was exchanging vows with Gladys Dugger on July 24, 1965, in Upshur County. They celebrated their anniversary every year on the very day...

Carolyn Betty Woodman

Carolyn Betty Woodman

Jul 16, 2025

Funeral services for Carolyn Betty Woodman will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 beginning at 11:00 am.at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1122 Pine Street, Gilmer, TX. Visitation will begin at 8:30 am at the church, prior to the funeral. Croley Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Carolyn Betty Harris Woodman of Diana, Texas, was...

Deborah Hudspeth

Deborah Hudspeth

Jul 15, 2025

Deborah Hudspeth, a beloved resident of Ore City, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas. Born on August 2, 1963, in Waco, Texas, Deborah was a beacon of love and light to those who knew her. Her warmth, kindness, and infectious smile will be profoundly missed by all who were fortunate to cross her path.

Deborah dedicated...

Lawanda Faye Kimball

Lawanda Faye Kimball

2025

“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. “Proverbs 31:10"

“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. “Proverbs 31:10"

Lawanda Faye Kimball, 86, of Holly Lake Ranch passed away peacefully at her home. She was born in Austin, TX during the Great Depression, which taught her the...

Venita McCellon Allen

Venita McCellon Allen

Jul 12, 2025

Venita McCellon-Allen’s daddy used to ask, “If you’ve got something to do, why haven’t you done it?” Venita took this advice to heart from a young age. She was an industrious student who excelled academically and in her many extracurriculars, including raising and showing animals in 4-H, editing her high school newspaper, and playing clarinet in the marching band. Her...

Ruth Ann Childress

Ruth Ann Childress

Jul 11, 2025

Ruth Ann Childress, a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, loving wife and mother, left this Earth on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the age of 82.

Ruth Ann was born in Gilmer, Texas on July 8, 1943, and raised in Kelsey, one of eleven children born to Tess and Wilburn Tefteller, many who affectionately called...

Betty Varner Monasco

Betty Varner Monasco

Jul 9, 2025

Betty Varner Monasco, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at a local nursing facility. Betty was born in Gilmer, Texas on January 25, 1943 to Arthur O'Neal Hitt and Ola Vertice Wyatt.

Betty is survived by her sons, Curtis Wayne Wells, and wife Hwan of Bossier City, LA and Rodney William Wells and wife Dine of Granbury, TX, grandchildren,...

J.C. King

J.C. King

Jul 4, 2025

Graveside services for J.C. King 76, of Harleton, Texas will be held at Smyrna Cemetery, Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Joseph Feilden officiating.

J.C. was born October 10, 1948 to J.W. and Bonnie King in Jefferson, Texas. and passed peacefully on July 4, 2025.  He was a retired carpenter and of the Baptist faith.  He loved to hunt,...

Carl Arthur Sawyer

Carl Arthur Sawyer

Jul 2, 2025

Carl Arthur Sawyer, born on March 19, 1951, in Augusta, Maine, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas at the age of 74. Carl was a man of great character, whose life embodied dedication, service, and compassion for others.

A proud veteran, Carl served with distinction as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army. His commitment to his...

Rhonda Shaver

Rhonda Shaver

Jul 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rhonda Gail Shaver

Sunrise: August 7, 1955 – Sunset: July 1, 2025

On the morning of July 1, 2025, just after the sun rose, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother peacefully passed away, surrounded by love. Her journey on Earth may have ended, but her legacy of kindness, strength, and devotion lives on in the hearts of all...

Frances Louise Shaw

Frances Louise Shaw

Jul 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Frances Louise Shaw, who left us peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Frances was born on October 5, 1938, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, and spent her life creating beautiful memories with family and friends.

Frances was a remarkable woman known for her love of...

Thomas Curtis Chandler

Thomas Curtis Chandler

Jun 29, 2025

Thomas Curtis Chandler, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 87 in Gladewater, Texas. Born on September 21, 1937, in Gilmer, Texas to John Curtis Chandler and Thelma Margaretta Davis Chandler.

Thomas dedicated much of his life to his career as a butcher for Campbell Soup Company. His work was important to...

Sharon Watts Terrier

Sharon Watts Terrier

Jun 24, 2025

Sharon Watts Terrier, born on December 21, 1961, in Gilmer, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Longview, Texas.

Sharon grew up in the community that she cherished and called home throughout her life. She cherished her grandchildren deeply, which brought joy and purpose to her life.

Sharon is survived by her sons, Daniel Watts and Josh Watts; daughter, Tasha Watts;...

Richard "Mike" Michael McDaniel

Richard "Mike" Michael McDaniel

Jun 22, 2025

Richard “Mike” Michael McDaniel passed away on June 22, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas. He was born on August 21, 1949, in Dallas, Texas to Lawrence and Effie McDaniel.

Mike pursued his education diligently, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in political science from Stephen F. Austin University.

He began his career at General Dynamics before venturing into the auto industry, where he became a...

Cynthia "Cindy" Diane Walters Lane Chitwood

Cynthia "Cindy" Diane Walters Lane Chitwood

Jun 20, 2025

It is with both sorrow and joy that we announce Cynthia Diane Walters Lane Chitwood, beloved wife, mother, Mema, sister, aunt and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 20th, at the age of 73. Born on August 23, 1951, Cindy will be remembered for her sweet servant’s heart and love of her precious Jesus...

Travis "Mike" Michael Owens

Travis "Mike" Michael Owens

Jun 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Travis Michael Owens, better known as Mike, who left us on June 20, 2025, at the age of 77. Mike, a resident of Gladewater, Texas, was born on April 8, 1948. He was a beloved father, brother, and friend, leaving behind cherished memories and a loving family.

Mike was a...

Linda Davis Vail-Glidden

Linda Davis Vail-Glidden

Jun 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Davis Vail-Glidden, a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished educator, who left us on June 16, 2025, at the age of 79.

Born on November 4, 1945, in Gilmer, Texas, to parents J.T Davis and Rosa Lee Fox-Davis, Linda spent her life devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and the...

Kyle Richard Bough

Kyle Richard Bough

Jun 14, 2025

Kyle Richard Bough, 90, of Kilgore, Texas passed away on June 14, 2025. Kyle was born January 2nd 1935 in Stockton, MO to Clyde Earl Bough and Mabel Bough.

Kyle was born and raised in Stockton and was saved at 11 at the Baptist Church in Cedar City. In 1960 he served in the US Army for 2 years. Once home...

Jason Edward Snider

Jason Edward Snider

Jun 11, 2025

Jason Edward Snider passed away on June 11, 2025, in Mineola, Texas. Jason was born on November 9, 1975 in Tyler, Texas to Jerry Snider and Elizabeth Wallace. He touched many lives during his time with us.

Jason is survived by his father, Jerry Snider and wife Marti who Jason lovingly referred to as "Momma Number 9"; mother, Elizabeth Ann Wallace;...

Zora Belle Woods

Zora Belle Woods

Jun 9, 2025

Zora Belle Blair Woods passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on December 1, 1944, and spent the last 20 years of her life in Pittsburg, Texas, where she was cherished as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend.Zora was a graduate of OHS High School in Odessa, Texas,...