Obituaries

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,...

Sherry Shaffer

Sherry Shaffer

Jun 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sherry Ann Shaffer, who left us on June 8, 2025, one day after her 78th birthday. Sherry was born on June 7, 1947, to the late Wiley Whisenhunt and Betty Knight Whisenhunt in Checotah, Oklahoma. She later met and married Bobby Joe Shaffer on December 21, 1984 in Gilmer,...

Charles Floyd Jones

Charles Floyd Jones

Jun 7, 2025

Charles Floyd Jones, Sr., 89, passed away quietly on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Herriman, Utah after a long, difficult battle with COPD. Charles (or Chuck to his fishing buddies) was born in Marshall, Texas on September 18, 1935 to Jewel Onieda Britt Jones and Walter Martin Jones, Sr.

 He grew up in East Texas, playing with his brother Walt, fishing...

Patrick "Pat" Timothy Clark

Patrick "Pat" Timothy Clark

Jun 7, 2025

Patrick Timothy Clark was born on July 27, 1952 in Gladewater, Texas and went to his eternal home on June 7, 2025 in Diana, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mavis Clark, brothers Dick, Mike, and Chuck Clark, and his sister Barbara Mye. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Judy; son Ethan...

Larry David Pack

Larry David Pack

Jun 6, 2025

Larry David Pack passed away on June 6, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1948 in Tyler, Texas to James and Ruth Pack. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a business owner, rancher, shriner, and had a servant heart. He and Virginia enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s numerous FFA, school and sporting...

Sarah Lea Collins

Sarah Lea Collins

Jun 4, 2025

Sarah Lea Collins passed away on June 4, 2025, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 56. She was born on July 3, 1968, in Pittsburg, Texas to Freddie Warnell and Wanda Bunt Warnell.

Throughout her life, Sarah enjoyed many hobbies and interests. She found joy in gardening, loved spending time on the beach, where the sound of waves brought her...

Brian Alson Babb

Brian Alson Babb

Jun 2, 2025

Brian Alson Babb, 60, of White Oak, passed away on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 17, 1965 in Arlington, Texas, to Dennis Babb and Sandra Odetha Clark.

Brian had a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. He enjoyed watching westerns, listening to music, fishing, and cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys — a true...

Brandon Wayne Jones

Brandon Wayne Jones

Jun 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brandon Wayne Jones who tragically lost his life on June 1, 2025, at the age of 43. Brandon was born on October 4, 1981, in Longview, Texas to Johnny Wayne Jones and Cheryl Lynn Apperson.

Brandon spent his youth forging a path in construction, a trade he embraced from an early age, demonstrating...

Bobby Ray Moyers

Bobby Ray Moyers

May 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bobby Ray Moyers, a true East Texas gem. Bobby was born on March 10, 1936, to Roy Wesley and Pearl Moyers at their home in Wilkins, Texas. After 89 years in this life, he was called home to God on May 31, 2025, at his home, just as he wished,...

Gloria Jean Thompson

Gloria Jean Thompson

May 31, 2025

Gloria Jean Thompson, 87, passed away surrounded by her family, in Longview, Texas, on May 31, 2025.

Born on March 14, 1938 in Houston, Texas, Gloria was the daughter of Buford Leon Kennimer and Willie Cleo Burcham. She received her Bachelors degree in elementary education from UT Tyler and spent her career teaching the third and fourth grades at Harmony Elementary...

Frances Darlene Kovacs

Frances Darlene Kovacs

May 26, 2025

Darlene Bever Kovacs, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025. Darlene was born on January 20, 1939, grew up in Beaulah, Kansas and attended nearby Cherokee High School. She was born to John Thomas Bever and Ruby Marie Spencer Bever and was the sixth of seven siblings all of whom preceded her in death, Harold Leslie Bever,...

Sherry Elaine Ray Kennon

Sherry Elaine Ray Kennon

May 26, 2025

Sherry Elaine Ray Kennon passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 78. Sherry was the only child of Hardy and Elouise Ray.

Sherry married Tommy Kennon in May of 1972 and had 43 years together before his passing in 2015.

She spent her life dedicated to caring for others, first as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and then as a...

Mauritta Gertrude Ridenhour

Mauritta Gertrude Ridenhour

May 25, 2025

Mauritta Gertrude Worsham Ridenhour, born into this world July 16, 1933 – Passed peacefully May 25, 2025 she was known as the "Hat Lady of Hawkins"

Rita passed on Sunday May 25th at 9:47am. She was born in Pine Mills, Texas on July 16h, 1933, to Era Jewell Hall Steven Oliver Worsham. She was almost 92 yrs old. She is preceded...