Obituaries
Mack C. McClain
Apr 25, 2026
Mack C. McClain was called home by his Lord and Savior on April 25, 2026.
Mack was born on December 10, 1936, to T.L. McClain and Myrtie Lee Willie McClain. Mack was raised in Spurger, Texas where he graduated from Spurger High in 1955.
Soon after graduation he went to work in the oil field. He married his bride of 64 years,...
Earl Franklin Rucker Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Written by Earl Rucker, Jr. prior to passing about his family history:
Born Earl Franklin Rucker, Jr. September 30, 1941 in Mineola, Texas, on North Pacific Street. Our rent house was across the street from the post office and one block from the Piggly Wiggly grocery store and the movie theatre, which cost .09 cents to watch a western on Saturday....
Johnnie Lee Ault
Apr 25, 2026
Johnnie Lee Ault was born on April 29, 1933, in Beckville, Texas, and passed away on April 25, 2026, in Gladewater, Texas. She lived a life filled with remarkable adventures and accomplishments.
On June 22, 1956, she married Bryan Ault, embarking on a partnership filled with shared devotion and service. Their bond paved the way for a life rich in adventure...
Patsy Laverne (Horton) Morgan
Apr 25, 2026
Patsy Laverne (Horton) Morgan, 84, of Big Sandy, TX passed away on April 25,2026, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Born on September 3, 1941, in Alma, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Albert and Mary Horton. She met Henry Morgan, and they were married for almost 50 years, building a life centered on love and family.
Patsy was a...
Jeannene Outhouse Meinecke
Apr 22, 2026
Jeannene Outhouse Meinecke was born on November 30, 1936, to Edgar Lewis Outhouse and Maybelle Garrison Outhouse. She passed away on April 22, 2026, in Pasadena, Texas.
Jeannene lived a long life and quietly touched the lives of those around her. She will be remembered for who she was and the moments she shared.
A graveside service will be Sunday, April 26,...
Ronnie Lamar Mason
Apr 21, 2026
Ronnie Lamar Mason was born on January 25, 1951, in Lubbock, Texas and passed away on April 21, 2026, in Tyler, Texas.
Ronnie married Linda Walker on October 15, 1972. Together, they shared many years and memories.
As the representative of Derksen Portable Buildings, Ronnie demonstrated a remarkable commitment to his craft and his customers, building a legacy of quality and service...
Albertha P Stegman
Apr 19, 2026
Albertha “Bert” Stegman passed away on April 19, 2026, in Gladewater, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 1, 1950, in Hays, Kansas, to Louis F. and Mary Kreutzer. On October 5, 1968, she married the love of her life, Stanley “Joe” Stegman, in Ellis, Kansas. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and simple...
Bryan Cameron Kelly
Apr 17, 2026
Bryan Cameron Kelly, 64, of Tyler, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2026. He was born on May 8, 1961, in Gladewater, Texas, to Max and Monnie Kelly.
Bryan spent his life working in the food industry and was known for his larger-than-life sense of humor. He loved his family deeply and found joy in telling jokes, cooking and baking, serving...
Jeffery Wayne Lynn
Apr 16, 2026
Jeffery Wayne Lynn, age 63, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1962, in Gladewater, Texas.
Jeffery was a hardworking, kind, and friendly man who left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He dedicated 38 years of service as an operator at Eastman Chemical, where he was also a proud member of the Eastman...
Tina Gay Emmel
Apr 15, 2026
Tina Dillard Emmel of Diana, Texas, 62, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2026, in Longview, Texas.
Her parents were Barney Dillard and Juanita Logan Dillard Bordeaux. She was born in Dallas, Texas on December 4, 1963. She was preceded in death by her Husband Steve Emmel and also her daughter, Whitney Emmel Petrick. Surviving Tina are her brother, Curtis Bordeaux...
Betty Louvina Emory
Apr 15, 2026
Betty Louvina Emory was born on February 11, 1936, in Wenatchee, Washington and passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Gilmer, Texas.
Betty took great pride in the life she shared with her beloved husband, Jack Emory. They were married on July 24, 1953, and celebrated 66 wonderful years together before Jack passed away in August 2019. Their marriage was...
JoAnn Rosalia Adkins
Apr 14, 2026
Joann Rosalia (Rosie) Adkins laid down to take her afternoon nap at her home in Gladewater, Tx and woke up in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
She was born on 4/21/1939 in the war-torn country of Russia to her natural parents Ferdinand & Helena Becker. She fled Russia along with her aunt, uncle and a cousin and...
Clovis Wilson Steelman
Apr 14, 2026
Clovis Wilson Steelman was born on May 2, 1934, in Pritchett, Texas and passed away on April 14, 2026, in Tyler, Texas.
Clovis faithfully served his country in the United States Army, enlisting in 1953 and dedicating two decades to military service before retiring in 1973 as a Chief Warrant Officer W-3. His honorable service reflected a deep sense of duty...
Betty Childress Gibson
Apr 11, 2026
Ms. Betty Gibson was born on February 18, 1960, in Gilmer and remained in this community throughout her life. She enjoyed riding bikes as a young girl and being outdoors.
Betty had a daughter, Vanessa, and she always looked to her as a source of hope and joy. She looked forward to daily walks around town with her makeup fixed and...
Pamela Gayle Hart
Apr 10, 2026
Pamela Hart, 74, of Big Sandy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.
Pamela was born September 13, 1951, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Carroll W. Hubby and Patti Jo Mott Hubby. She married Tommy Hart on May 26th, in 1973. Pamela worked at Good Shepherd Medical Center as a Nurse...
William Lowell Nelson
Apr 7, 2026
William “Bill” Lowell Nelson, born on April 5, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully in Tyler, Texas on April 7, 2026. He was the son of Kermit and Lois Nelson and was named in honor of his uncle, William Lowell, who tragically lost his life in World War II at the young age of 18.
Bill was a proud 1968...
Christi Gail Cunniff
Apr 1, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Christi Gail Cunniff, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on April 1, 2026, in her hometown of Longview, Texas. Born on January 22, 1971, Christi was a remarkable woman whose spirit and warmth touched all who had the privilege to know her.
Christi...
Ronny Dean Kerr, Sr.
Mar 29, 2026
Ronny Dean Kerr, Sr. was born on May 19, 1954, in Ft. Eustice, Virginia and passed away on March 29, 2026, in Gilmer, Texas. Ronny was a proud retired Peace Officer who served his community in both Gladewater and Gilmer with dedication and honor.
Throughout his life, Ronny enjoyed many simple pleasures. He loved fishing and shooting, often spending time outdoors....
Thomas William Patrick, Jr.
Mar 26, 2026
Thomas William Patrick, Jr. was born on September 3, 1938, in Oberlin, Louisiana. Tom, to those of us who knew and loved him, went back to meet his Maker on March 26, 2026. Tom will surely be missed.
After high school Tom served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965, and moved to Fort Worth, Texas to manage a...
Stanley Joe Hagan
Mar 22, 2026
Stanley Joe Hagan, a devoted father, veteran, and beloved family member, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Longview, Texas. Born on June 9, 1977, in Longview, Stanley lived a life marked by deep selflessness and a profound gratitude for all he had.
His journey was not without its trials, yet Stanley’s spirit remained unyielding. Despite facing significant health challenges, he...
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