Obituaries
Germaine Avalon Cowles
Jan 11, 2019
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer, TX. Mr. Germaine Avalon Cowles, 36 of Ore City, TX was born on December 10, 1982 and passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 in Gilmer. Germaine proudly serviced in the United States Army where he operated heavy equipment.
Donald Faith Owen
Jan 7, 2019
Donald Faith Owen, 78 of Hawkins, TX was born March 19, 1940 in Pickett, TX to the late James and Donnie (Ray) Owen, he passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 in Hawkins. Donald was a self-employed auto mechanic and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Cinda (Browning) Owen. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley...
Marylin Franklin Richey
Jan 6, 2019
Funeral service for Mrs. Marylin Franklin Richey, 71, of Gilmer will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jason Stapelton officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Interment will be held at Mattox Cemetery following the service. Mrs....
Conception "Connie" Brinegar
Jan 5, 2019
Mrs. Conception “Connie” Brinegar, age 67, of Hawkins, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at her home. She was born on February 26, 1951 in Stockton, California to the late Consolacion “Sunny” Balbuena and Amparo (Oseguera) Balbuena. She worked as a Pre-School Teacher for eleven years, and later in food service before retiring. Connie enjoyed reading, crafting, and traveling....
Patricia Sue Campbell
Jan 2, 2019
DIANA – Patricia Sue Campbell, 83, of Diana passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in Longview, Texas. No services have been scheduled for Patricia. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Patricia was born March 22, 1935 to W.L. and Evelyn Rogers in Cherokee County, Texas. She was a registered nurse and had a great...
Roy Donald Sanders
Jan 2, 2019
Funeral service for Mr. Roy Donald Sanders, 89, of Big Sandy, formally of Eagle Lake, TX will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Eagle Lake with Bro. Erik Lankford and Bro. Ken Temple officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, January 4, 2019 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Eagle Lake....
Gloria Jean Crumpton
Dec 31, 2018
Funeral services for Gloria Jean Crumpton, age 85, of Gladewater, will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 3, 2018 at Croley Funeral Home of Gladewater, 401 N. Center St. Gladewater, TX 75647, with Rev. Roger Gage officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 PM at Rocky Mount Cemetery in Ringgold, LA, 71068. With William “Max” Bozeman, Ralph Coleman, Jeffrey...
Janis Tarrant Smith
Dec 29, 2018
Janis Lea Tarrant Smith, 61, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 29, 2018, in Big Sandy, Texas. She was born on January 31, 1957, in Stamford, Texas. She is survived by her son, Cooper Smith of Lindale, Texas and his wife, Kayli; step-daughter, Heather Jones of Hallsville, Texas and her husband, Curtis; sister, Susan McLaughlin of Silsbee, Texas...
Frankie Doris Sims
Dec 29, 2018
Services for Frankie Sims, 87, of Diana will be at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Brother Lance Sims and Brother Richard Sims officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Interment will follow at Ashland Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, from 5pm to 7pm...
Karen Denise McKain
Dec 28, 2018
Celebration of Life services for Karen Denise McKain, 62, of Flint, formerly of Gladewater, will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 31, 2018 at the New Beginnings Baptist Church in Longview. Denise passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family who had helped care for and were by her side...
Kevin Scott Morris
Dec 27, 2018
Cremation arrangements for Mr. Kevin Scott Morris, 68, of Gilmer are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. There will be a visitation at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 in the evening. Mr. Morris passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Longview. Kevin was born on November 21, 1950 in...
Doris Marie Tucker Hefner
Dec 26, 2018
Services for Doris Marie Tucker Hefner, 90, of Gilmer, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, December 29, 2018, with Reverend Clay Potter and Darrell Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer. Mrs. Hefner passed away on Wednesday, December 26, in Gilmer. Doris was born January 27, 1928, in McCamey, TX, to Edward E. and Lucille M. Tucker....
Charles Russell "Chuck" Underwood
Dec 26, 2018
Cremation arrangements for Mr. Charles Russell “Chuck” Underwood, 72, of Kilgore are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mr. Underwood passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Longview. Chuck was born on May 14, 1946 in Danville, Illinois to the late Rolly A. Underwood and Marie...
Imogene Mauk Flowers
Dec 26, 2018
Funeral service for Mrs. Imogene Mauk Flowers, 91, of Gilmer will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Carl officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, December 28, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Interment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery following the service. Mrs....
Debra Joyce Dozier
Dec 23, 2018
Funeral service for Miss Debra Joyce Dozier, age 64, of Gilmer, TX will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Gilmer Apostolic Church with Rev. Eddie Jones and Rev. Michael Putman officiating. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service, interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park following the service. Debra passed away Sunday,...
Annie Lou Revill
Dec 23, 2018
Graveside service for Ms. Annie Lou Revill, age 70, of Big Sandy, TX will be held 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Chilton Cemetery with Jason and Jim Revill officiating. Ms. Revill passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Big Sandy, TX. Annie was born in Big Sandy on August 7, 1948 to the late A.M. and Addie (Hobbs)...
Nell Cannon
Dec 23, 2018
Funeral Services for Mrs. Nell Pike Cannon, 77, of Kilgore, former longtime resident of Gladewater, will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Reverend Ken Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Mrs. Cannon passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Kilgore. The family will receive friends Friday evening...
Delois Fay Aaron
Dec 23, 2018
The world lost a caring soul when Delois Fay Ferguson Aaron went home to be with her Lord on December 23, 2018. Delois was born in Upshur County on February 7, 1933 to Wayne Dee and Gladys Marie Ferguson. She attended elementary school in Ore City and New Diana. She graduated from New Diana High School in 1951. Services for...
Kimberly Michelle Hudson
Dec 21, 2018
Kimberly Michelle Hudson, 40, of Gilmer, passed away on December 21, 2018, in Gilmer. She is the daughter of Kenneth David and Jan Annette Hudson. Kimberly was born October 4, 1978, in Tyler, Texas. Kimberly enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her children, Laramie Mittchele and Krystal Whittlock;...
Bobby Brannon
Dec 21, 2018
Memorial service for Billy “Bobby” Brannon, 59, of Ore City will be at 2:00 P.M., January 26, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Ore City, with Brother James Gray officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Visitation will follow the service. Bobby passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 in Odessa TX. Bobby was...