Obituaries

Cordie Christine Thompson

Cordie Christine Thompson

Jun 4, 2018

Graveside services for Mrs. Cordie Christine Thompson, 97, of Grand Saline will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer, with Pastor David Burcham officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. Mrs. Thompson passed away Monday, June 4, 2018, in Mineola. Cordie Dooling Thompson was born April 5, 1921, in Gladewater, TX to...

Oliver Randolph "Randy" Scates, Jr.

Oliver Randolph "Randy" Scates, Jr.

Jun 2, 2018

Oliver Randolph “Randy” Scates, Jr., 54, of Gilmer passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at home. Randy was born September 9, 1963, in Atlanta, GA, to Oliver Randolph, Sr. and Mary Scates. Randy worked as a stenciler and painter of railcars. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his wife, Donna Scates;...

Billy Joe Fulton

Billy Joe Fulton

Jun 1, 2018

Graveside services for Billy Joe Fulton, 89, of Hamilton former longtime resident of Denton will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018, at the Wood Cemetery in Gladewater. No formal visitation hours are set. Mr. Fulton passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, in Hamilton, Texas.

Rodney Russell "Rod" Carter

Rodney Russell "Rod" Carter

May 31, 2018

Cremation arrangements for Rodney Russell “Rod” Carter, 66, of Gilmer are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Croley Funeral home in Gladewater. Mr. Carter passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, in Tyler. Mr. Carter was born January 14, 1952...

Louella Foster

Louella Foster

May 31, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Louella Foster, 80, of Hawkins will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2018, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 3855 FM 1801, Mineola, TX 75773 with Bro. Fred Morrow, Bro. Michael Mize, and Bro. Mike Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow the services at Hawkins Cemetery. Mrs. Foster passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, in Hawkins. Mrs....

Millard Walter Sumrall

Millard Walter Sumrall

May 30, 2018

Millard Walter Sumrall, 82, of the Bettie Community, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Millard was born on May 18, 1936, in Cassidy, Mississippi, to Julious Walter and Ruthie Viola Sumrall. He served for many years in the U.S. Air Force. After retirement from the service, Mr. Sumrall worked for Xerox as a technician. He...

Letha Jeanetta Henson

Letha Jeanetta Henson

May 30, 2018

Cremation arrangements for Mrs. Letha Jeanetta Henson 83, of Diana are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mrs. Henson passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Letha was born in Bentonville, AR on September 12, 1934 to the late Earnest and Beulah (Starr) Dearing. She lived in Keen, TX for 26 years before moving to Upshur County. Letha...

Ruthey Aslee Hatch

Ruthey Aslee Hatch

May 29, 2018

Graveside services for Ruthey Aslee Word Hatch, 88, of Gladewater will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the Rock Springs Cemetery in Gladewater with Reverend Kenny Word officiating. Interment will follow the services. Mrs. Hatch passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Longview. Mrs. Hatch was born August 25, 1929 in Gladewater to the late Jewel Word and...

David Scott Walker

David Scott Walker

May 29, 2018

Funeral service for Mr. David Scott Walker 59, of Big Sandy, will be held Friday, June 1, 2018, 2:00 PM at Little Mound Baptist Church with Bro. Michael Phillips officiating and interment to follow at Little Mound Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday, May 31, 2018 for 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Croley Funeral Home. Mr. Walker passed away Tuesday,...

Raymond  Larry Mayer, Sr.

Raymond Larry Mayer, Sr.

May 28, 2018

Raymond Larry Mayer, Sr., 87, of Groves passed away after a brief illness on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Raymond was born on January 12, 1931 in Gilmer, Texas to parents Tessie (Guidry) and Raymond John Mayer Sr. He had lived in the Groves area for 50 plus years and had worked at Gulf Oil...

Dwain Kent Sumpter

Dwain Kent Sumpter

May 24, 2018

Dwain Kent Sumpter, known to many as simply “Sumpter” and known by grandchildren as “Pop” left this world to live eternally with his Lord on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the age 79 – only 9 days away from his 80th birthday. He was born in Higbee, Missouri on June 2, 1938 to the late Austin Frank Sumpter and Molly...

Evans Anderson Hott

Evans Anderson Hott

May 23, 2018

Graveside service for Evans Anderson Hott, 100, of Big Sandy was held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Chilton Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. Mr. Hott passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Big Sandy. Mr. Hott was born May 17, 1918 in Grapevine, TX to the late Will and Mary Hott. He was a self employed contractor...

Nora (Betty) Elizabeth Steelman

Nora (Betty) Elizabeth Steelman

May 23, 2018

Funeral service for Mrs. Nora (Betty) Elizabeth Steelman, 93, of Gilmer, will be held Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Johnson and Bro. James Peoples officiating, interment to follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Friday, May 25, 2018 from...

Jeanne Marie LaMarche

Jeanne Marie LaMarche

May 22, 2018

Cremation arrangements for Jeanne Marie LaMarche, 76, of Longview are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater, Texas. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 am Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Einan’s at Sunset Gardens Funeral Home in Richland, Washington. Ms. LaMarche passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Longview, Texas. Ms. LaMarche was born December...

Joey Don Green

Joey Don Green

May 21, 2018

Mr. Joey Don Green, age 61, of Longview, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home. Joey was born in Big Sandy, Texas on January 26, 1957 to the late Billie Joe and Emily (Burcham) Green. Joey was a graduate of Gilmer High School in 1975, and attended ETBU. He was married on Independence Day in 1991 in...

Donald Ray Thompson

Donald Ray Thompson

May 21, 2018

Cremation arrangements for Donald Ray Thompson, 76, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mr. Thompson passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, in Gladewater. Mr. Thompson was born November 1, 1941 in Gilmer, Texas to the late Floyd Deleon Thompson and Mary J. Heaberlin...

Billy Ray Boyd

Billy Ray Boyd

May 20, 2018

Graveside service for Mr. Billy Ray Boyd, 74, of Gilmer, will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 11:00 AM at Grice Cemetery with Bro. Brian McCormick officiating. Family will receive friends Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 9:00 until 10:30 AM at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. Boyd passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 in Gilmer. Billy was born in...

Georgia Ruth Johnston

Georgia Ruth Johnston

May 18, 2018

Funeral services for Georgia Ruth Johnston, 88, of Gladewater will be 2:00 Sunday, May 20, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Gladewater with Bro. Bailey Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Mrs. Johnston passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, in Gladewater. Georgia Ruth Johnston was born April 14, 1930, in Dublin, Arkansas. She grew up in Clarksville,...

Dorann Elaine Kemp

Dorann Elaine Kemp

May 17, 2018

Dorann Elaine Kemp wen to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Dorann was a loving mother and raised her family in a loving home. Mrs. Kemp was born on December 1, 1961, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Robert Lee and Janet Elaine Pollington. She was a homemaker and enjoyed life. A Celebration of Life will be held on...

Helen Loretta White

Helen Loretta White

May 16, 2018

Funeral service for Mrs. Helen Loretta White 88, of Longview, will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018, 10:00 AM at Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Thomas Ayres and Mr. Joe McGraw officiating. Interment will be held at Rosewood Cemetery following the service. Mrs. White passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in Longview. Helen was born in the Rosewood community...