Obituaries
Shellie Beard Hughes
Jul 8, 2023
Shellie Beard Hughes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on July 8, 2023, at the age of 57. She was born on December 26, 1965, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Merlene (Zeeb) and Don Beard, Sr.Shellie was a devoted homemaker who found fulfillment in caring for her family. Her nurturing nature and selfless love created a...
Mildred Louise Beck Causey
Jul 6, 2023
Mildred Louise Beck Causey, age 94, passed away peacefully Thursday July 6, 2023, at Legend Oaks Nursing Home. She was born in Big Spring, TX to Jessie Samuel and Mamie Beck and was the oldest of eight children.
She was a long-time member of Gladewater’s North Loop Church of Christ and was retired from U.T. Health Northeast.
Louise is...
Billy James Waterman
Jul 5, 2023
Billy James Waterman, 67, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on July 5, 2023 in Kilgore, Texas. Billy was born in Springville, New York to Billy D and Rose Waterman.
Billy was a good man that worked hard all his life. Those he leaves behind will treasure the memories he left them with forever.
Billy is survived by his daughters, Rose...
Robert "Bobby" Franklin Flanagan
Jul 5, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Franklin Flanagan, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on July 5, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born on December 26, 1943, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Robert and Lois Schumaker Flanagan.Known affectionately as Bobby or Pop to his loved ones and friends, he will always be remembered for his warm smile, kind...
Jared "Mutley" Maddox
Jul 4, 2023
Gilmer mourns the loss of a beloved community member, Jared "Mutley" Maddox, who passed away on July 4, 2023, at the age of 58. Jared was born on July 23, 1964, in Gilmer, Texas, to Billy and Patricia McClelland Maddox. He was a lifelong resident of Gilmer and left an indelible mark on the town and its people.
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Jerry Lee Rodenberg
Jul 3, 2023
Jerry L. Rodenberg, 65, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home in the care of his loved ones.
Born on December 17, 1957, in Corpus Christi, Texas, he was the son of Clarence M. Rodenberg and Margaret Alethia Doyle Rodenberg. After graduation, Jerry went to college and studied welding and was a...
Raymond Louis Brady
Jul 2, 2023
Raymond “R.L.” Brady, age 90, of Starville, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Sunday morning July 2nd surrounded by his loved ones. He loved life and loved making friends, never meeting a stranger with his larger-than-life personality. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and all who loved him.
A memorial service will...
Steven Dale Ivie
Jun 30, 2023
On Friday, June 30, 2023 Steven D. Ivie 68, of Gilmer, TX was called to his eternal home after a long brave and courageous battle with his illness. Steve was born to Glenn and Evelyn Ivie, December 30, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas.
Steve started his career in Lake Charles, LA as an oil and gas abstractor. He later relocated...
Mark Wesley Trull
Jun 30, 2023
Mark Wesley Trull, 63, of Gilmer, Texas passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. Mark was born in Longview, Texas to R. V. and Judy Trull on December 18, 1959.
Mark was always described as someone who never met a stranger. He made friends everywhere he went. He was born into a musical family and learned to play guitar and...
Clifford "Clif" O'Neal Plant
Jun 29, 2023
Clifford O'Neal Plant, 84, of Gilmer, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. A Graveside service will be held 11:30 AM Monday July, 3, 2023 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Upshur County under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Monday July, 3, 2023 at the funeral home.
Clif was born...
Gail Anne Fate
Jun 27, 2023
‘ello, Love
Everyone who knew Gilly has just now read those two words while hearing it in her warm, sweet voice.
Gail Anne “Gilly” Fate of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, was born to Alice and Frank Lynch on February 7th, 1953 at the Rock of Gibraltar. She had the benefit of being introduced to many cultures and environments...
Olive Virginia Heck
Jun 27, 2023
Olive "Virginia" Heck, age 80, passed away on June 27,2023.
Virginia was born in Gilmer, TX to Walter Jones and Olive Shepard Jones on November 15, 1942
She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and, Olive Jones . Her siblings; Geraldine Oldham, Nellie Lawson, Patsy Weathers, Sheila Gaston, Williams Jones, Walter Jones Jr. , Walter David Jones,...
Larry Dean Jones
Jun 27, 2023
Larry D. Jones, 68, ended his battle with cancer, which he fought with toughness and valor, on Tuesday, June 27 in his hometown of Kilgore, Texas. Born to Margie Mae and Ruben Sol Jones in Beckville, Texas January 15, 1955, Larry also resided in Marshall, Tatum, Longview, LaPorte, and Jasper during his lifetime. He was proceeded in death by his...
Onna Kay McCaffiety Hester
Jun 25, 2023
Onna Kay McCaffiety Hester, 52, of Gladewater, Texas entered into God’s kingdom on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Even though she had been suffering from chronic illnesses for a while, her death was very unexpected. Onna was born August 5,1970 in Kilgore, Texas to Tommy and Delma McCaffiety.
Onna is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Delma McCaffiety; and...
Arthur C. "Bud" Potts, Jr.
Jun 25, 2023
Arthur C. "Bud" Potts, Jr., 90, of Gilmer, Texas, entered his heavenly home Sunday, June 25, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Bud was born January 31, 1933, in Blooming Grove, Texas. He graduated school in Carlisle, Texas, and attended Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas. Bud was the owner and operator of D & B Distributing in Nacogdoches, Texas,...
Tiffany LaJean Arnold
Jun 25, 2023
Tiffany Arnold, 29, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Tiffany was born on January 18, 1994 to Paul Arnold and Glenda Arnold.
Tiffany treasured spending time with her family. She was a momma’s girl and didn’t care who knew it. She was beautiful inside and out. Her family and caretakers experienced firsthand Tiffany’s spunk and sense...
Virginia "Ginger" Lee Bateman
Jun 24, 2023
Virginia “Ginger” Lee Bateman passed away unexpectedly in her home on June 24th, 2023 at just 63 years young. Ginger was born in Boulder City, Nevada on July 3rd, 1959 to Ivan Nicks and Barbara Thompson. She grew up an active child who loved the outdoors and enjoyed riding horses, showing dogs, hunting, and swimming.
She married Les Myers on...
Pete Eastin
Jun 23, 2023
Pete Eastin, 85, of Diana, passed from this life peacefully to be with his Lord on Friday, June 23, 2023, at home.
Pete was born February 1, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Francis and Grace Eastin. He obtained his Masters Degree, and worked for the Texas Unemployment Commission along with being of the Methodist faith.
Mr. Eastin is...
Vicki Elizabeth Willeford Boyd
Jun 22, 2023
Vicki Elizabeth Willeford Boyd was born November 14, 1954 in Gilmer, Texas . She was a graduate of New Diana High School.. Vicki spent over 40 years of her life making the world around her a more beautiful place by her floral designs. She loved her family fiercely. She was a fighter but lost her battle with breast cancer...
Angelena Jean Howard
Jun 22, 2023
Angelena Jean Howard, 19, of Big Sandy, passed away on June 22, 2023, in Tyler. Miss Angelena was born on March 24, 2004 in Longview to Michael Coover and Natasha Davenport Coover.
Angelena loved music and singing. She was always smiling and had an outgoing personality. Free spirit was a perfect way to describe her. She was an open...
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