Obituaries

Troy L. Buckmaster

Troy L. Buckmaster

Nov 17, 2017

Troy L. Buckmaster, 64, of Harleton, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, in Longview, Texas. Troy was born on July 2, 1953, in Caddo, Oklahoma, to Wendel Richard and Sadie Love Buckmaster. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for Harrison County Road and Bridge. He is survived by his loving family members that include his...

Geneva Mae Havens

Geneva Mae Havens

Nov 16, 2017

DIANA: Graveside services for Geneva M. Havens, 85, of Ore City will be at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Ore City Cemetery, with Johnny Coleman officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. She passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Gilmer. Geneva was born April 30, 1932 to Roy and Mary Groves...

Bobbie Sue Nugent

Bobbie Sue Nugent

Nov 16, 2017

Funeral service for Bobbie Sue Nugent, 84 of Gilmer will be Sunday, November 19, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer with Bro. Clay Potter and Bro. Leo Trimble officiating. Interment to follow at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer...

Donald Edward Walls

Donald Edward Walls

Nov 14, 2017

Donald Edward Walls, born December 10, 1924 in Indianapolis, Indiana, died in his sleep early Tuesday morning, November 14, 2017. To borrow a verse from Genesis, he died in a good old age—just a few days short of his 93rd birthday—an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his people. Donald is survived by his brother Kenneth...

Elizabeth Ann Pope

Elizabeth Ann Pope

Nov 14, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Pope, 60, of Diana, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017,in Diana. Elizabeth was born on October 18, 1957, in Galveston, Texas to Harry and Betty McCullough. She was a homemaker. Cremation arrangements are under the directions of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.

Tressa McClelland

Tressa McClelland

Nov 14, 2017

Tressa McClelland, 55, of Gilmer, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 18 at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer, with Bro. Donnie Chamberlin officiating. Interment to follow at Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, November 17, 2017 at Croley Funeral...

John Loonie Walters, Jr

John Loonie Walters, Jr

Nov 12, 2017

DIANA: Services for John Loonie Walters, Jr, 84, of Diana will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 17, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Diana, with Brother Randel Trull officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Interment will follow at Ore City Cemetery. Mr. Walters passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Longview. John was...

Bobbie Lee Foster

Bobbie Lee Foster

Nov 11, 2017

Mrs. Bobbie Lee Foster, 82, of Vernon, Texas passed away on November 11, 2017. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with the Pastor Mack Swain will be officiating. Visitation will be held Friday prior to services from 10:00 until service time. Burial will follow the funeral at...

Milburn Shelton

Milburn Shelton

Nov 10, 2017

Funeral service for Milburn Shelton, 91, of Gilmer will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer with Reverend Marion Palmer and Michael Lee Mitchell officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Mr. Shelton passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. Mr. Shelton was born June 26, 1926 in Upshur County, TX to...

Eduardo Arias

Eduardo Arias

Nov 9, 2017

A Mass of Christian burial for Eduardo Arias, 82, of Ore City will be 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Daingerfield, TX. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m., at Gladewater Memorial Park in Gladewater. Arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Arias passed away Thursday, November 9,...

Gay Antoinette Sharp

Gay Antoinette Sharp

Nov 8, 2017

Gay Antoinette Sharp, 81, of Gladewater passed away on November 8, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Dr. J. Prentis McGee will be officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday prior to services from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Burial will follow the...

Beulah Jean Stewart

Beulah Jean Stewart

Nov 8, 2017

Beulah Jean Stewart, 91, of Longview, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2017 in Longview. Mrs. Stewart was born on January 15, 1926 in Gilmer to the late Thomas Lay and Beulah Buchannon and was a member of the Topps, Honor Society and Home Demonstration. Mrs. Stewart is survived by sons; Danny Joe Stewart and wife Chevie of Kilgore, Gary...

Jeanne "Gertie" Geraldine Stephens

Jeanne "Gertie" Geraldine Stephens

Nov 8, 2017

Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanne “Gertie” Stephens, 92, of Gilmer will be celebrated 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 11, 2017 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Longview with Msgr. Xavier Pappu officiating. Rosary to be recited at Friday, November 10, 2017 at 5:30 P.M., visitation to follow at 6:00 P.M until 8:00 P.M. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Interment...

Billie Joyce Newsome

Billie Joyce Newsome

Nov 7, 2017

Billie Joyce Newsome, 81, lifelong resident of Gilmer passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 in Longview. Mrs. Newsome was born October 20, 1936 to the late Alex Watkins and Viola Rose. Mrs. Newsome is survived by her son; Larry Newsome of Gilmer, daughters; Barbara Johnson of Gilmer, Judy McCoy of Austin, and Betty Davis of Gilmer, brother; Acie Watkins of...

Thurman "T" Hearn

Thurman "T" Hearn

Nov 7, 2017

Thurman “T” Hearn of Gilmer passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 in Quitman. Service for Mr. Hearn will be held Sunday, November 12, 2017, 3:00 P.M. at Hopewell United Methodist Church with Rev. David Mays officiating. Family will receive friends Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. prior to the service at Hopewell United Methodist Church. Masonic graveside rites will...

Bobbie  Jo Reynolds

Bobbie Jo Reynolds

Nov 7, 2017

Graveside services for Mrs. Bobbie Jo Reynolds will be held at 10am, Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Gladewater Memorial Park in Gladewater, Texas. Bobbie was born January 3, 1931 to Vernon Morris and Mary Sams Morris, in Paris, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 to 9:30am at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Reynolds passed away on Tuesday, November...

Billy Brister Eitel

Billy Brister Eitel

Nov 4, 2017

Graveside services for Billy Brister Eitel, 79, of Big Sandy will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Chilton Cemetery with Chaplain Don Barren officiating. Following the service, a celebration of life and luncheon will take place at the Eitel Farm at 12:00 p.m. Mr. Eitel passed away peacefully on a beautiful fall day on November 3, 2017 in...

Patsy Marie Bass

Patsy Marie Bass

Nov 4, 2017

Funeral service for Patsy Marie Bass, 67 of Winnsboro will be Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at Simpsonville Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Wells officiating and interment to follow at Perryville Cemetery with Bro. Bob Ross officiating and under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Family will receive friends Tuesday, November 7, 2017 6:00 P.M. until 8:00...

Maria F. Saldana

Maria F. Saldana

Nov 3, 2017

Services for Maria F. Saldana, 91, of Gilmer, will be held 10:00 AM Monday, November 6, 2017, at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer, with Rev. Wayne Norvell officiating. Private interment will follow at Kelsey Cemetery. Mrs. Saldana passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017. Maria was born on September 25, 1926, in Beeville, Texas, to Pedro and Guadalupe Salazar Farias....

James Donald Green

James Donald Green

Nov 3, 2017

Graveside services for James Donald Green, 76, of Hawkins will be Monday, November 6, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hawkins City Cemetery in Hawkins with Chaplain David Badders officiating. Interment will follow services. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Monday afternoon at Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins. Mr. Green passed away on Friday, November 3,...