Obituaries

Bob R.  Clendennen

Bob R. Clendennen

Jul 17, 2019

Mr. Bob R. Clendennen, 84, of Hawkins, TX passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at his home. Bob was born February 15, 1935, in Waco, TX to Paul and Opal (Henager) Clendennen. Bob attended Kilgore Jr College where he played football and was a JC All-American Tackle, then went to Texas A&M University and was coached by the legendary...

Michael Wayne Evans

Michael Wayne Evans

Jul 17, 2019

Celebration of Life services for Michael Wayne Evans, 48, of Gladewater, will be August 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the family home in Gladewater at 101 Pine Ridge Road. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Evans passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Gladewater. Michael was born April 15, 1971 in...

Johnnie L. Ainsworth

Johnnie L. Ainsworth

Jul 10, 2019

Services for Johnnie Ainsworth, 78, of Diana will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2019, at First Baptist Church Diana with Bro. Mark Minter officiating. Interment will follow at Reed Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Mrs. Ainsworth passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Mrs. Ainsworth was born June 6, 1941 in Palestine, Texas...

Emma Nell Freedman

Emma Nell Freedman

Jul 9, 2019

Services for Emma Nell Freedman, 83, formerly of Ore City, will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Ore City with Reverend David Williamson and Nellson Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Ore City Cemetery. Mrs. Freedman passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Dallas. Mrs. Freedman was born on August...

Carl L.  Stewart

Carl L. Stewart

Jul 9, 2019

Funeral service for Mr. Carl L. Stewart, 91, of Gilmer, TX will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer with Bro. Randal Hodges officiating, interment will follow at Gilmer City Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 10:00 AM. Mr. Stewart passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019...

Galen Clayton Watson

Galen Clayton Watson

Jul 9, 2019

Funeral arrangements for Galen Clayton Watson, 68, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Galen passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2019, in Gladewater.

Sherri Denise Lamb

Sherri Denise Lamb

Jul 9, 2019

Memorial service for Mrs. Sherri Denise Lamb, 53, of Gilmer, TX will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Gilmer Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Bethard officiating, the family will receive friends Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mrs. Lamb passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019...

Michael  Dale  Kitchens

Michael Dale Kitchens

Jul 9, 2019

Cremation arrangements for Michael Dale Kitchens, 69, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Michael passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, in Gladewater. There are no services currently schedule for Mr. Kitchens.

Johnny Louie Efurd

Johnny Louie Efurd

Jul 8, 2019

Funeral service for Mr. Johnny Louie Efurd, 74 of Garland, TX will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 12, 2019 at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer with Mr. Phil Fowler officiating, interment will be held at Willow Oak Cemetery. Mr. Efurd passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. Johnny was born on November 6, 1944 in Gilmer to Morris...

Albert M.  Honnoll

Albert M. Honnoll

Jul 8, 2019

Cremation arrangements for Albert M. Honnoll, 80, of Diana, are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home Diana. Mr. Honnoll passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, in Longview, Texas. Albert was born on August 28, 1938, in Foreman, Arkansas, to Fletcher and Della (Whitlow) Honnoll. He was a member of the Ashland Mason Lodge OES 355 Gilmer. He enjoyed...

Brent N. Lindsey

Brent N. Lindsey

Jul 8, 2019

Brent was born July 2, 1947, in Henderson, Texas, to Oliver Brown and Roselyn Griser Lindsey. He was a graduate of Lovington New Mexico High School and then attended Texas Tech University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business. After completing his degree, he was employed with an insurance company in Dallas, TX, for several years. In the...

Larry W. Fortson

Larry W. Fortson

Jul 7, 2019

Larry Wayne Fortson Sr., 77, of Gilmer Texas, passed away on July 7, 2019. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 10th at 10:00 at Glade Creek Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2411 Locust Rd, Gilmer Texas. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Larry’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the 100 Club of East...

Linda Laverne Gatlin

Linda Laverne Gatlin

Jul 5, 2019

Mrs. Linda Gatlin, 76, of Hawkins, passed away on Friday July 5, 2019 at her home. Born to W.J. and Dorothy Dicken, of Farmersville, Linda was a retired special education teacher with a Master of Education degree from UT Tyler. She was a life-long learner, an avid reader and talented writer who passed this love to her children and grandchildren....

Skyler Reece Eddington

Skyler Reece Eddington

Jul 4, 2019

In the early afternoon of July 4, 2019, Skyler Reece Eddington gained his eternal independence away after an unexpected brief illness in Tyler. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. A celebration of life service will proceed at 11:00 AM at Croley Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Smith and...

Janice Meadows Howell

Janice Meadows Howell

Jul 3, 2019

Funeral service for Mrs. Janice Meadows Howell, 78, of Gilmer, TX will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, July 6, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Gilmer with Bro. Marion Palmer officiating, interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 2:00 PM. Mrs. Howell passed away on Wednesday, July 3,...

Robert  Paul Miller, Sr.

Robert Paul Miller, Sr.

Jul 2, 2019

Graveside service for Mr. Robert Paul Miller, Sr., 59, of Longview, TX will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 5, 2019, at Grace Hill Cemetery in Longview with Chaplain Mark McSweeney officiating. Mr. Miller passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Longview. Robert was born January 16, 1960, in Longview, TX to Ernest and Margie Miller He was a...

Selita Irene Tucker

Selita Irene Tucker

Jun 28, 2019

Funeral services for Selita Irene Tucker, 84, of Gladewater, will be 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Grace Baptist Church in Liberty City. Interment will follow services at Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home. Mrs. Tucker passed away in Longview on Friday, June 28, 2019. Selita...

Marietta Rector

Marietta Rector

Jun 28, 2019

Funeral services for Marietta Rector, 60, of White Oak, will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater. Interment will follow services at New White Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley funeral Home. Mrs. Rector passed away at her residence in White Oak...

Margaret Janette Wright

Margaret Janette Wright

Jun 26, 2019

Graveside services for Margaret Janette Wright, 74, of Winona, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Friendship Cemetery in Gladewater with Mr. Wendell Eaves. Mrs. Wright passed away at her residence in Winona on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Margaret was born November 5, 1944 in Gladewater to the late Jack Brown and Eula Corene Holland. She was...

Donald R. Smith

Donald R. Smith

Jun 25, 2019

Graveside service for Mr. Donald R. Smith, 75, of Big Sandy, TX will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Enon Cemetery with Bro. Charles Johnson officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. Smith passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Tyler. He was born January 5, 1944, in Dallas, TX to Thurman...