Obituaries
Jenell Hayden
May 9, 2026
Jenell Hayden was born on June 11, 1932, in Livingston, TN and passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Gilmer, Texas. She lived a life filled with love, care, and dedication to her family and the simple joys of nature.
Jenell graduated from Carmi High School as the Valedictorian, a testament to her commitment and hard work early in her...
Mark Edwin Barnhill Sr.
May 10, 2026
Mark Edwin Barnhill Sr. was born to the late Jimmie Barnhill and LaVerne Hanna Anderson in Shreveport, LA on August 22, 1953. Mark was raised in and lived in Gladewater, Texas all his life, he was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as a member of the Gladewater Baptist Church. Mark took after his grandfather hiring on with Texaco...
Philip Laird Stice
Apr 6, 2026
Philip Laird Stice, 79, of Emory, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2026. Born on December 31, 1946, in Pueblo, Colorado.
Philip graduated from Pueblo County High School and went on to complete two years of college. He served four years in the USAF. After the USAF he worked at Alfa Beta Meat Packing Plant then began a career at the...
Opha Williams
May 9, 2026
Opha Williams
Visitation will be on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 11 am to 7 pm at Croley Funeral Home in Diana, Texas
Trudy Fay Palmer
May 5, 2026
Trudy Fay Palmer was born on May 25, 1942, in Gilmer, Texas and passed away on May 5, 2026, in Longview, Texas. Trudy lived a life marked by dedication and service, having worked as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) before retiring.
Trudy was known for her strong Baptist faith, which was an important part of her life and character. She found...
William Snow Murchison
May 4, 2026
William “Willie” Snow Murchison, 56, of Gladewater, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 4, 2026. Born on August 8, 1969, Willie was the son of Bruce “Curly” Murchison and Emma Catherine Murchison.
Willie was widely known as one of the finest pump jack mechanists around and took great pride in his work. Outside of work, he found his greatest...
Katherine Elaine Murray
May 4, 2026
Kathy Murray, age 70, of Gladewater passed away peacefully in the hospital on Sunday, May 4, 2026.
Kathy was born in Wills Point, Tx. on April 29, 1956. She lived there for a couple of years before moving to Nacogdoches, Texas. She moved to other cities before settling in Gladewater. Kathy graduated from Union Grove High School in May of 1975.
Kathy...
Stormy Elizabeth Fishburn
May 2, 2026
Stormy Elizabeth Fishburn, born on July 22, 2002, in Longview, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Our pretty little angel has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and unforgettable warmth.
Stormy was a gentle, kind, and deeply loving soul whose light touched more lives than words can...
Paula Jo Williams
May 2, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Paula Jo Alderson-Williams, 75, of Gilmer, will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Frontier Cowboy Church in Gilmer Texas. The family will receive friends at 12:00 pm, prior to the service.
Paula was born on October 30, 1950, in Gladewater Texas, to Dove and Effie Alderson and passed from this life on...
Anthony Wayne Palmer
Apr 27, 2026
Anthony Wayne Palmer, born on November 17, 1965, in Longview, Texas and passed away on April 27, 2026, in Longview, Texas. He was a skilled brick mason who ran his own business, dedicating much of his life to his craft.
Anthony will be remembered by his loving family. He is survived by his mother, Trudy Palmer, who joined him in rest...
Linda Claudette Childs
Apr 27, 2026
Linda Claudette Cox Childs was born on January 24, 1940, and passed into her eternal home on April 27, 2026. She was one of seven children born to A.H. and Dolly Cox in Carthage, Texas.
Linda was a florist for many years and had a love of flowers but also the outdoors. She was a member of the Simmons Hill Baptist...
Deborah Ann Shepherd
Apr 27, 2026
Deborah Ann Shepherd, 72, of Gilmer, Texas passed away on April 27, 2026. Deborah was born on May 19, 1953, in Dallas, Texas to Leon J. Wilson and Annie Pearl Barker.
Deborah spent many years as a secretary for the state of Texas Child Protective Services (CPS), where she worked for 32 years before retiring. Her commitment to her job and...
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...
Earl Franklin Rucker Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Written by Earl Rucker, Jr. 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. We were also...
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...
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,...
Amanda Nicole Geers
Apr 24, 2026
Amanda Nicole Geers was born on May 6, 1976, in Longview, Texas and passed away on April 24, 2026, in Tyler, Texas.
She lived her life to the fullest and was known for her warm and caring nature. Amanda dedicated herself as a homemaker, creating a loving and welcoming home for those around her. Amanda will be remembered for her spirit...
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...
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