Obituaries

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...

John Francis McGrane

John Francis McGrane

May 25, 2025

John passed Sunday after years of battling several types of cancer. He never lost his faith in God and the Catholic Church. he was devoted to the Mother Mary, St. Joseph and the Holy Spirt. He was dedicated to the ministry for praying with those who needed healing. John was born to Peter Joseph and Mary Frances McGrane in Toledo,...

Ronald "Ronny" Wayne McAdams

Ronald "Ronny" Wayne McAdams

May 20, 2025

Ronald "Ronny" Wayne McAdams, born on April 2, 1956, in Big Lake, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 69. Ronny was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Ronny is survived by his mother, Becky McAdams, and his children:Jake McAdams and his wife Lori, Joey Jackson, Jared...

Alan Lee Fannin

Alan Lee Fannin

May 14, 2025

Alan Fannin, 71, passed away surrounded by his family, in Tyler, Texas, on May 14, 2025.

Born on December 9, 1953, in Cisco, Texas, Alan was the son of Almus and Evadena Fannin. He graduated from Cisco High School. Alan spent over 25 years working for the Chevron Corporation, retiring in 2005. He married Pam Petty in 1973, and together they...

Dorothy Seago Geske

Dorothy Seago Geske

May 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Seago Geske, who left us on May 14, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on August 4, 1934, in Gilmer, TX, Dorothy touched the lives of everyone she met with her warmth and kindness.

Dorothy married the love of her life, Howard Geske on April 9, 1955. She...

Clyde Lewis Baldwin

Clyde Lewis Baldwin

May 13, 2025

Clyde Lewis Baldwin passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on December 28, 1947, in Dallas, Texas to Clyde Lewis, Sr. and Maxine (Rogers) Baldwin.

Clyde married his high school sweetheart, Mary Emily, and together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. They built a life filled with cherished memories and unwavering support for one another.

Clyde...

Ronnie Eugene Davidson

Ronnie Eugene Davidson

May 13, 2025

Ronnie Eugene Davidson passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on February 22, 1943, in Gilmer, Texas to Leslie and Jessie Davidson.

Ronnie married Leah Ray Allen on September 13, 1962. Together, they built a life filled with love and cherished memories.

After serving honorably in the Army from 1962 to 1965, Ronnie began a...

Loyd Louis Watts

Loyd Louis Watts

May 11, 2025

Loyd Louis Watts passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on December 5, 1944, in Helena, Arkansas to Alvin and Ester (Fannon) Watts.

Loyd retired from La Tourneau where he worked in maintenance at the steel mill for many years.

Outside of work, Loyd cherished his time with his children and grandchildren. They were the...

Mildred McKamy

Mildred McKamy

May 8, 2025

Mildred McKamy, aged 97, passed away on May 8, 2025, at the Potomac Manor care facility in Potomac, Maryland where she had lived since 2022 while suffering from advancing Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was born on November 14, 1927, in East Texas to Thomas Franklin and Botha Lorene Stokley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Danny Ray Phillips

Danny Ray Phillips

May 8, 2025

Danny Ray Phillips passed away on May 8, 2025, in Longview, Texas. He was born on September 14, 1949, in Dallas, Texas to Robert and Almedia (Waldrop) Phillips. He lived a life dedicated to his family, friends, and the community.

A proud graduate of Harmony High School, Danny dedicated his life to the construction industry, pouring his heart into his work...

Peggy Dolores Wagner

Peggy Dolores Wagner

May 7, 2025

Peggy Dolores Wagner passed away on May 7, 2025, in Diana, Texas peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 83. She was born in Longview, Texas on October 25, 1941.

Dolores was a New Diana High School graduate and then graduated in January 1963 from Ragland Fenlaw Hospital from the School of Nursing. She worked as...

Gregory Mark Sneed

Gregory Mark Sneed

May 6, 2025

Gregory Mark Sneed passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on May 23, 1966, in Mount Pleasant, Texas to Harold and Rita (Sims) Sneed.

Gregory dedicated himself to his career at Ozarka Water Plant in Hawkins for many years as a technician, his commitment to his work was only rivaled by his profound love for his...

Carol Denise Nolan

Carol Denise Nolan

May 4, 2025

A life well lived

Carol Denise Brown was an unforgettable woman who lived with elegance, intention, and unwavering faith. She ran into the arms of Jesus on May 4, 2025 with the love of her life, her beloved husband, James, by her side.

Her life was woven with love, gentleness, style, and a steadfast devotion to her Savior, Her faith was not...

Sharon "Sherry" Frances Waggoner Beall

Sharon "Sherry" Frances Waggoner Beall

May 4, 2025

Sherry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 13, 1943, when her mom and dad moved there at the time he was called to WWII. After the war, they all moved to Gladewater, Texas, where Sherry attended Gladewater schools until her graduation in 1961.

She met and married William Beall, Jr. in 1961; their daughter, Diane Beall McKnight, was born on...

Troy "Rex" Morris

Troy "Rex" Morris

May 3, 2025

Funeral services for Troy Rex Morris, 90, of Gilmer will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday May 9, 2025, at Gilmer Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park under the direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer. He was called home Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Rex was born on April 10, 1935, to Horace and Ruth (Fennell) Morris in...

Monnie Garnet Kelly

Monnie Garnet Kelly

Apr 29, 2025

Monnie Garnett Kelly, 83, of Gladewater, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Tyler, Texas.Monnie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who brought joy, laughter, and love to everyone she met. She is survived by her son, Bryan Kelly (and wife Sheri Kelly), Robin Kelly, granddaughters Brianne Allbright (and wife Liz Allbright) and Bridgette Hartt (and husband...

Clay Christopher Irvin

Clay Christopher Irvin

Apr 29, 2025

Clay Christopher Irvin passed away on April 29, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas, at the age of 64. Born on December 16, 1960, in Longview, Texas, to Gerald and Deloris Rothrock Irvin.

Clay was a devoted follower of Christ, a faithful servant of the Lord, and a proud member of the Rosewood Baptist Church. He lived a service oriented life, and had...

Jimmie Sue Lindsey

Jimmie Sue Lindsey

Apr 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Sue Lindsey, who left us on April 28, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on January 1, 1945, Sue lived a full and vibrant life, where she poured her love into her family and her cherished yard.Sue was the heart of her family, and her love...

Patsy Ruth Davis

Patsy Ruth Davis

Apr 28, 2025

Patsy Ruth Davis, 84, of White Oak, TX, was born July 13,1940 in Upshur County to M.C. and Pellie Alexander. She passed from this life on April 28, 2025.

Patsy attended East Mountain High School and went to church where she met and married Clayton “Red” Davis. In 1976, while raising their two sons, they established and operated East Texas Truck...

Ronald John Ray

Ronald John Ray

Apr 27, 2025

The only child of John & Jean Ray of Detroit, Michigan. Ronald John Ray, 87 of Gladewater, Texas. Peacefully passed away on April 27, 2025 with family.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan and their 3 children, Jeannine Eastley (Barry), Nick Ray (Paula), and Elizabeth Zuber (Shawn). He has 3 grandchildren; Amanda Ellingson (Nick), Jessica Dawson (Nathan)...