Obituaries
Edgar Bledsoe Sensing
Aug 24, 2023
Edgar Bledsoe Sensing, 83, of Gilmer, Texas passed away on August 24, 2023. Edgar was born in Winnsboro, Texas to William and Lollavene Sensing.
He proudly served in the Air Force.
Edgar is survived by 2 brothers.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Lollavene.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer,...
Daniel Scott Dow
Aug 22, 2023
Sinton – Mr. Daniel Scott Dow passed away peacefully August 22, 2023. He was 63. Danny was born July 18, 1960 in Houston, Texas to Mary (Waller) and Horace Dow. He grew up as a member of the Bellaire Church of Christ where he determined at an early age to spend his life as a minister of the gospel. After...
Michael Carroll Luce
Aug 21, 2023
Michael Carroll Luce, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on August 21, 2023, leaving behind memories that will forever be etched in our hearts. He was born on April 2, 1980, in Pasadena, TX to his parents, Mike Luce and Carol Allred.
In the midst of our grief at Michael's departure, we pause to remember the...
James "J. C." Medlin
Aug 19, 2023
Gilmer – Services for J.C. Medlin, 97, of East Mountain, will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, at East Mountain Baptist Church, 315 East Mountain Road, Gilmer, TX, with Pastor J.N. Metcalf officiating. Burial will follow at the old East Mountain Cemetery on Robin Lane, under the direction of Croley Funeral Home.
Mr. Medlin passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023,...
Monica Louise Townsend
Aug 18, 2023
Monica Louise Townsend, 69, of Gladewater, TX passed away on August 18, 2023. Monica was born in Longview, Texas to Edwin and Betty (Pope) Rowland on March 24, 1954.
Monica loved people and animals. She was always willing to help anyone in need and quick with a smile to anyone that she crossed paths with. You could say that she...
Loy "Cotton" Jordan
Aug 18, 2023
Loy "Cotton" Jordan, 90, of Hawkins, Texas, went home Friday, August 18, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins, Texas, with Brother Rodney Bird officiating. Interment will follow at Hawkins City Cemetery.
Loy G. Jordan was born January 3, 1933, in Fittstown, Oklahoma,...
Sharon Rowena Watson
Aug 15, 2023
Sharon Hamrick Watson of Ore City passed away August 15, 2023.She was born March 6, 1941 in Canton Texas to Bentley and Lorene Hamrick. She graduated from White Oak High School in 1959 and married Kenneth Watson on August 10, 1962. "Mimi" as she was called, loved helping out with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, working in her flower garden,...
Sioux Ellison Johnston
Aug 8, 2023
Sioux Ellison Johnston, 73, of Brownsboro passed away peacefully at her home on August 8, 2023. Sioux was born on September 14, 1949, in Latch to the late Robert Ellison and Editha (Tutor) Ellison and was the baby sister to her four older brothers. At the age of 15 she married Gene Loyd Johnston, who was 17, on April...
Sharon Kay McMillon
Aug 5, 2023
Sharon Kay McMillon, 71, of Gilmer passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Red Oak, TX, where she was being cared for by her brother and his family. She was born on July 21, 1952, in Dallas, Texas to the late David Leon McMillon and Francis Faye (Scott) McMillon. Sharon was a dedicated employee who worked as an...
Wilbern Ray Abshire
Aug 3, 2023
Wilbern Ray Abshire, 74, of Diana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Wilbern was born in Orr, Oklahoma, to Clyde and Viola Roberts Abshire on July 22, 1949. He retired from SWEPCO as a mechanic, and then was able to share his true passion of catfishing with his children and grandchildren.
Willy was...
Michaelle Lynn Robardey
Aug 2, 2023
Michaelle Lynn Robardey's journey on this Earth came to an end on August 2, 2023, due to unforeseen medical complications.
Born on September 27, 1960, in Gilmer, Texas, Michaelle was Peggy Shaw-Caldwell's first-born child and Paul Caldwell's only child. Her paternal grandparents, Martha Horn-Caldwell and Reverend John Caldwell alongside her maternal grandparents, Gustine Shaw and Lorenza Shaw were also...
Carolyn Ann Brown
Aug 2, 2023
Born 10-11-1947 our mom was a beautiful lady. She had a heart for God. She raised three beautiful children. Two boys and one girl Jason Geers, Robert Geers. Daughter Shelly Krauss. She entered into eternal life on 08-02-23 to be with her Lord and Savior. Thank you Julie Stevens for taking care of our mom during her final days on...
Sharon Taylor King
Aug 2, 2023
Sharon Taylor King, 89, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on August 2, 2023. Sharon was born in Wright City, Texas on December 29, 1933 to Herbert and Marie Taylor.
Sharon was a kind, loving and giving Christian who was a dedicated servant of God. She attended Gaston High School before going to TJC and becoming an Apache Belle. She loved...
Curtis Virgil Hart
Aug 1, 2023
Curtis Virgil Hart, age 90, of Gilmer, Texas passed away on August 1, 2023 in Gladewater, Texas. Curtis was born on August 28, 1932 and was the youngest of six children born to GL “Feddie” and Sevie Hart in Simpsonville, Texas.
Curtis attended and graduated from Union Hill High School. After graduation he enrolled in Kilgore College. He went...
Carol "Kerri" Nichols
Jul 30, 2023
Carol “Kerri” Nichols passed away in Longview, Tx on July, 30, 2023. She was born in Gladewater, Tx to Liston and Lucy Knight, and was the youngest of eight children.
Kerri was an incredible woman with a huge heart whom enjoyed spending time with her family as well as her many pets that she often referred to as her...
Ruby Ruth Bailey
Jul 28, 2023
Ruby Ruth Bailey of Newsome, Texas, was born on August 2, 1935 in Sour Lake, Texas to Acie Lusk and Corine Guillory Lusk. She was married on December 19, 1952 to LaVon Bailey. Together they had nine children, and lived in Flower Mound, Texas, before retiring at their farm in Newsome. In addition to serving her family, Ruby enjoyed the...
Harold Glenn Baird Sr.
Jul 28, 2023
Harold Glenn Baird Sr., age 68, of Gladewater passed away on July 28, 2023. Harold was born on March 11, 1955 in Gladewater to Henry Harold Baird and Dorothy (Bates) Baird.
Harold was a US Army veteran who loved working on and riding Harleys. He worked for many years as a roughneck in the oilfield followed by working at...
Charlotte Ann Newsom
Jul 28, 2023
Charlotte Ann Nix Newsom was born February 12, 1953 in Gilmer, Texas to James William and Pat Nix. She peacefully passed away to be with Our Lord on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 5:40 p.m. in Hughes Springs, Texas. Throughout her life, my Mother had a beauty about her that she took wherever she would go. A smile and eyes...
Rodney Dee Henson
Jul 27, 2023
Rodney Dee Henson was born on May 1, 1951, the third son of James Paul and Ludie Brown Henson and entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2023. He was born and lived in Gilmer the entirety of his life. He was a proud member of the GHS class of 1969.He was a lover of music, the Gilmer Buckeyes,...
Donna Jo Doerfler
Jul 26, 2023
Graveside service for Donna Jo Hall Doerfler, 71, of Gilmer, will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Ore City Cemetery in Ore City. Mrs. Doerfler passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Upshur County. Mrs. Doerfler was born January 10, 1952, in Bogalusa, Louisiana and daughter to Don Joe Hall and Rita Hall. She was a wonderful wife...
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