Obituaries
James David Phillips
Dec 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James David Phillips, a son, father, brother, and friend, who left this world on December 25, 2025, in Tyler, Texas, following a courageous battle with cancer. James was born on December 17, 1957, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and spent much of his life as a beloved resident of East Texas.
James was not...
Lawrence Truman McDaniel
Dec 29, 2025
Lawrence Truman McDaniel was born on May 3, 1926, in Yantis, TX and passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 99 in Gilmer, Texas.
Truman proudly served in the U.S. Navy, where he developed a strong sense of duty and commitment that would carry him throughout his life. After his military service, he had a fulfilling career...
Debbie Kay Wilson
Dec 27, 2025
Debbie Kay Wilson, a beacon of love and light, will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched as she went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Born on May 22, 1956, in Gladewater, Texas, to James and Emma Jean Philpot, Debbie was, from the very start, someone special.
To her husband, Donnie, Debbie...
Brenda Gale Cline Whisenhunt
Dec 27, 2025
Brenda Gale Cline Whisenhunt, passed away on December 27, 2025, at an area Longview hospital.
Brenda was born on January 18, 1952, in the Dallas Metroplex area. She retired after a faithful career in the Account Payable department of Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview. She had a warm personality and found great delight in the simple pleasures of life.
Those...
James Mark Singer
Dec 27, 2025
James Mark Singer, 70, of Gladewater, TX, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 27th, 2025, in Tyler, TX. He was born on July 31st, 1955, in Miami, Florida, to Ivor and Dorothy Singer.
Known to all as Jim, he was truly the life of the party, bringing laughter and joy wherever he went. Jim graduated from high school and...
Mary Louise Irby Gilbreath
Dec 29, 2025
Mary Louise Irby Gilbreath grew up in Coppell, Texas in the 1930s, when people understood what hard scrabble meant because they lived it. Nothing was assumed. Nothing was wasted. Work was not optional, and neither was responsibility. Those years shaped her. They gave her a spine that never bent and a sense of purpose she carried for the rest of...
Gerline "Jerry" Tyler Hancock
Dec 26, 2025
Gerline "Jerry" Hancock of White Oak went home to Heaven on December 26, 2025, with her son, Don Allen & daughter-in-law, Judy, by her side. Jerry was born January 25, 1937, to Talley Howard Tyler & Canlis Worley Tyler in Readheimer LA. She enjoyed playing half-court basketball at Readheimer School. After graduation, Jerry moved to Shreveport to work at South...
Edgar Dale Loven
Dec 1, 2025
Edgar Dale "Ed" Loven passed away on December 1, 2025, in a Tyler hospital. He was born on January 23, 1949, in Rotan, Texas to Allen Loven and Grace Juanita King.
After high school, Ed joined the United States Air Force and served as a military police officer. Upon his return to civilian life, Ed continued his career in law enforcement...
Jon Marshall Blavier
Nov 25, 2025
Jon Marshall Blavier, age 66, passed away from this earth on November 25, 2025. Born on September 26, 1959, in Tyler, Texas. He was a resident of Gladewater, Texas.
Jon spent the majority of his career as an oilfield technician. Later in life, he found purpose and peace working as a groundskeeper for a golf course and then at the RV...
Arthur Philip Joseph Wilken
Dec 23, 2025
Arthur “Bud” Philip Joseph Wilken, age 78, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Bud was a devoted husband, a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to all who knew him. He never met a stranger, and wherever life took him, he formed lasting friendships that often became family. Known for his humility, generosity,...
Charles "Jim" James Davidson Sr.
Dec 23, 2025
With hearts filled with both sorrow and joy, we celebrate the life of Charles James Davidson Sr., lovingly known as Jim, who left this earthly realm and rejoiced in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 23, 2025. Born on January 19, 1959, in Independence, Kansas, to Evelyn Hunter McBee and Charles John Davidson Jr. "Charlie," Jim was...
Michael L. Miller, Sr.
Dec 17, 2025
Michael Lee Miller, Sr., 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Longview, Texas. Services for Mr. Miller will be held 2:00PM Monday, December 22, 2025, at Locust Grove Cemetery in Upshur County.
Michael Lee Miller was born July 14, 1950, in Crosbyton, Texas, to Willie Lamoin and Janell Carter Miller. He served his country faithfully in the United...
Akiro Symere Rutherford
Dec 16, 2025
Akiro Symere Rutherford was born on the 19th of August 2025 to his parents, Aurelius and Dixie Rutherford.
Akiro loved his family time over anything. for the four months that he was here it was the absolute best 119 days anyone could ask for. The joy and laughter of 2,856 hours with you were unimagined and the 10,281,600 seconds we cherished...
William "Bill" Franklin Pace
Dec 16, 2025
William "Bill" Franklin Pace, of Hawkins, 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Bill was born May 9, 1954 in Gladewater, TX to the late Earl William Pace and Billie Ruth (Marchman) Pace. Bill married Betty Ann Holder and they were married for 48 years until Bill's passing. Bill lived most of his life in Hawkins.
For most of his...
John Michael Youngblood
Dec 15, 2025
John Michael Youngblood (John John) was born October 2, 1981, in Longview, Texas, and passed away on December 15, 2025, at home in Gilmer, Texas surrounded by his loved ones.
John John was known for his generosity and his ability to connect with people. He built friendships that would last a lifetime. He spent his life overcoming his physical handicap and...
Lonnie Wayne Mitchell
Dec 15, 2025
Lonnie Wayne Mitchell, 73, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1952 in Gladewater, Texas to Henry Colon "Cowboy" Mitchell and Winnie Lou (Huggins) Mitchell.
Lonnie is survived by his children, Curtis Jarman, Kenneth Jarman, DaWanna Jarman and Lawan Kirkland; siblings, Ronnie Mitchell and Pat Mitchell; and many other extended family members.
He is preceded in...
Dennis Wayne Lucas
Dec 14, 2025
Dennis Lucas, age 53, of Longview, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2025. Born on June 16, 1972, Dennis lived a life rooted in love, family, and a deep appreciation for the moments that make life meaningful. Dennis was born in Longview, Texas. He was a graduate of Spring Hill High School. Dennis also attended The University of North Texas...
Ronald Louis Voda, Jr.
Dec 11, 2025
Ronald Louis Voda Jr., 69, of Hawkins, Texas, passed away peacefully in a local Tyler hospital on December 11, 2025.
Born in Wyandotte, Michigan, Ron was the oldest son of Ronald Voda Sr and Betty Rasch. Ron married Cheryl Faurot on July 12, 2001, and together they raised their family. Ron joined the Hawkins Police Department as a reserve officer and...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Belsher
Dec 7, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” Belsher went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 7, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1959, to James and Patricia Yeager in Garland, Texas. Liz married the love of her life, Ken Belsher, on December 11, 1981, and made their home in Diana, Texas.
Liz was a bookkeeper for several years but her favorite thing...
William Lawrence Smith
Dec 4, 2025
Bill was born July 26, 1936, to Sara and Ballard Smith. Bill was the oldest of seven children.
Bill met the love of his life at the age of 15, and when she was 13. He and Connie were perfect for each other. A pair, for sure. They were married on March 29, 1954. They lived in North Carolina while Bill...
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