Obituaries
Joan L. Lowery
Dec 6, 2019
Joan Elizabeth Lynn Lowery went home to be with her savior on Friday December 6, 2019. Joan was born February 5, 1934 in New Orleans Louisiana. She graduated from Kildare High School where she excelled in basketball. She met the love of her life John Milton Lowery and they were married April 26, 1958. They lived a long and happy...
Keelan Traywick
Dec 3, 2019
Services for Keelan Traywick, 41, of Diana will be 10AM, Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Diana with Brother Ross Worley and Mark Oliver officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service, at 9AM. Keelan was born April 9, 1978 to Robert and Bonita Traywick in Longview, Texas. He passed away...
Gerald Lawson
Dec 3, 2019
Gerald Lawson, age 68, of Ore City, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born December 17, 1950 in Georgia. The family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date.
Natalie Onell Letney
Dec 1, 2019
Natalie Letney was born August 9, 1949 in Longview, TX. She married Doyle Pete Letney II in December of 1967, they had a son, Pete in December of 1969. Natalie was a wonderful homemaker with a giving heart. She blessed her family and friends with her artistic talents, creating many tole painted pieces and hundreds of cross stitched and crochet...
Hubert Gerald Baker
Nov 30, 2019
Graveside services for Hubert Gerald Baker, 54, will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Kelsey Cemetery. A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM prior to the service at the Kelsey Cemetery Family Center. Mr. Baker passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Tyler. Hubert was born April 12, 1965, in Gilmer, Texas, to George and...
Ryan Eric Heard
Nov 29, 2019
Ryan Eric Heard, 34, went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 29, 2019. He was born January 26, 1985, in Gladewater, TX and was a life-long area resident. He was a 2003 graduate of Union Grove High School and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. He worked as a welder in the Longview area. He had a kind...
Benjamin Mendez, Jr.
Nov 28, 2019
Funeral services for Courtney Jean Cline Mendez, 30, and Benjamin Mendez, Jr., 34, of Mineola, will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 6, 2019, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Gladewater. Interment will follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 10:00 AM until service time. Benjamin and Courtney passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, in Mineola....
Courtney Jean Cline
Nov 28, 2019
Funeral services for Courtney Jean Cline Mendez, 30, and Benjamin Mendez, Jr., 34, of Mineola, will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 6, 2019, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Gladewater. Interment will follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 10:00 AM until service time. Benjamin and Courtney passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, in Mineola....
Frances McGuire
Nov 26, 2019
Mrs. Frances McGuire, age 79, of Ore City, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Frances was born in Ozark, Arkansas on January 12, 1940 to the late William Owen and Helen Idella (Meador) Dunford. She was a retired receptionist that worked in the construction industry. She was also the head of the Ladies Auxiliary for the South Shore Volunteer...
Dave Capps Jr.
Nov 25, 2019
Mr. Dave Capps, age 60, of Ore City, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 in Longview, TX. Dave was born in Henderson, Texas on March 8, 1959 to David Eugen Sr. and Gladys Jane (Whitehead) Capps. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Linda Capps, daughters, Jennifer Nichols and husband Marc, Crystal Capps, brothers, Greg Capps, John...
Rex Leroy Varner
Nov 24, 2019
Mr. Rex Leroy Varner, age 90, of Gilmer, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home in Gilmer. He was born to the late Obie and Lula (Lansdale) Varner on June 6, 1926 in Bettie, TX. Mr. Varner was a self-employed truck driver and proudly served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of...
Joyce "Mimi" Brown
Nov 23, 2019
A memorial service for Joyce “Mimi” Brown, 76, of Diana will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at the Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana, with Brother JD Mayo officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. A private interment will be held at a later date at Mattox Cemetery. Mrs. Brown passed away on Saturday, November...
Joseph B. Barlow, Jr
Nov 23, 2019
Mr. Joseph B. Barlow, Jr., age 72 of Tyler, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at The Waterton Inn Assisted Living of Tyler. Joseph was born in Beaumont on March 24, 1947 to the late Joseph B. Sr., and Clara F. Geldard Barlow. Joseph graduated from Southpark High School in Beaumont and then served in the United States Marine...
Joe Edward Powell, Jr.
Nov 22, 2019
Joe Edward Powell Jr, age 59 left this world to go be with the Lord at 10:00 am on November 22, 2019 after a brief illness. Joe was born in Upshur County on November 19, 1960 to Joe Edward and Janet Warnell Powell. He was raised in the Cox Community and joined the Victory Baptist Church at an early age....
E.E. "Gene" Leatherwood
Nov 22, 2019
Mr. Elton E. “Gene” Leatherwood, age 98, of Gilmer, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at a Longview hospital. Gene was born in Red River County on October 2, 1921 to the late William Jasper and Ediss Latimar Leatherwood. He served honorably as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Army Air Corp. during World War II. He worked...
Linda Gammons Wheeler
Nov 19, 2019
Mrs. Linda Gammons Wheeler, age 67, of Hawkins, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Quitman, TX. She was born to Hubert and Virginia Gammons on January 28, 1952 in Longview. Mrs. Wheeler was a nurse at UT Health in Tyler for many years. She is survived by her daughters, Kath-Lin Watley Fry and husband, Karl of Gilmer and...
Ronald Ellsworth North
Nov 19, 2019
Mr. Ronald Ellsworth North, age 63 of Winona, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was born in Chevron, Maryland on December 22, 1955 to the late Ralph North and Anne Thompson North. He ran his own homebuilding and remodeling companies until his health forced him to retire. He loved Jesus all his...
Arlis Wilton Hart
Nov 18, 2019
Arlis Wilton Hart, 91 of Gilmer passed away in his home on Monday, November 18, 2019 Arlis was born March 29, 1928 at the home of his parents, G.L. “Feddie” and Sevie Puckett Hart, in Simpsonville, Texas. He married Dorothy “Dot” Bates, February 19, 1950 at the home of her family. They were married for 65 years and had two...
Wanda Gene Lord
Nov 18, 2019
Mrs. Wanda Lord, age 76, of Hawkins, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 in Hawkins, TX. She was born to the late Dock Richard Johnson and Lela Killian Johnson on April 9, 1943. Mrs. Lord was an ASL instructor with Tyler ISD and was of the Pentecostal Faith. A direct burial service will be held for Mrs. Lord at...
Jim Russell "Mac" McChesney Jr.
Nov 17, 2019
Services for Jim Russell “Mac” McChesney Jr., 73, of Diana are 2pm Saturday December 7, 2019 at the Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home Chapel in Diana with Brother Ron Peacock officiating. Mac was born July 11, 1946 to James Russell, Sr. and Adele (August) McChesney. He passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his home. Mac was and electrical engineer for...