Obituaries
Alice Faye Baggett
Jul 30, 2024
Alice Faye Baggett, 79, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2024 in Palacios, TX. Alice was born on September 20, 1944 to Burt and Milly (Stewart) Thrailkill in Louann, AR.
Alice was known for her love of crochet, playing games, spending quality time with her family, and her faithful presence at 1st Assembly of God in Hawkins. Her warm and kind-hearted...
Maggie Lee McCurry Williams
Jul 26, 2024
Maggie Lee McCurry Williams, 86, of Hawkins passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born on May 19, 1938 in Upshur County to the late Dewey McCurry, Sr. and Loretta (Clutch) McCurry. In December of 1975 Maggie married George "Buzz" Henry Williams, who preceded her in death in May of 1998.
Maggie worked as a Nurse's Aid and had...
Timothy Paul Higgins
Jul 24, 2024
Timothy Paul Higgins, beloved husband, father, and teacher, passed away on July 24th, 2024, in Longview, Gregg County, Texas. He was born February 8th, 1948, in Murphysboro, Illinois to loving parents who instilled in him a deep sense of compassion and dedication to his family. Tim was preceded in death by his son, Brennan Noah, his parents, James and Margaret...
Nedra Jeanette Rash
Jul 23, 2024
Nedra "Jeanette" Rash of Gilmer, Tx passed away on July 23, 2024, in Longview, Texas. She was born on September 2, 1935, in Brownwood, Texas to George M. Martin and Addie Mae Byrd Martin.
Jeanette was a school teacher at Pine Tree ISD for 28 years. Her passion for teaching shone brightly through her kindness, patience, and innovative approaches in the...
Janie M Burks
Jul 23, 2024
Janie Marie Burks (Goodwin), affectionately known as Mamow, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, in Diana, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on November 25, 1948, in Oil City, Louisiana, she was a cherished member of the community and a beacon of love and care to all who knew her.Janie dedicated many years of her life to Gilmer...
Ralph Waylan Hefner
Jul 21, 2024
Ralph was born May 16, 1932, to Addie (Kennard) Hefner and Ocie Herman Hefner, in Glenwood, TX. He was called home to spend eternity with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 21, after complications from a stroke suffered on Wednesday, July 3 rd.
Ralph graduated from Spring Hill High School and spent most of his adult life in and around...
Harold Clark
Jul 19, 2024
Harold "Hodge" Clark of Gilmer Texas, 88, passed away on July 19, 2024.
Hodge Clark was born on November 19, 1935 in Winnsboro, TX, to Lewis Clark and Novelle Shoemaker. He was a graduate from Winnsboro High School and went on to enlist in the Army where he served 3 years. Hodge married Sandra Clark in 1958. He worked most of...
Frank John Panetto, Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
Frank John Panetto, Jr. passed away on July 13, 2024 in Ore City, Texas. He was born on November 20, 1951, in Manhattan, New York to Frank & Margaret (Zganbick) Panetto.
Frank proudly served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He dedicated his time to serving his country with honor and bravery.
In his free time, Frank enjoyed watching his...
Suirita Joyce Essary
Jul 13, 2024
Suirita "Sue" Joyce Essary, age 67, of Gilmer TX passed away July 13th, 2024 at 8:31pm. Sue was born to Joyce Garrett and Charles Record on January 26th, 1957 in Dallas Tx. She married the love of her life, Jackie, on October 20th, 1973. They were married 44 years and raised 3 children before his passing on June 22, 2018.
Sue...
Wanda Lee Couch
Jul 12, 2024
Wanda Couch of Mansfield, Texas and a longtime resident of Ore City, Texas peacefully passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Mansfield, Texas.
Wanda was one of eleven children born to William Robert and Ruth Aaron and was their last surviving child. She was born and raised in Leachville, Arkansas where she attended all twelve years of school. Growing up...
Amy-Lynn Michelle Marzano
Jul 10, 2024
Amy-Lynn Michelle Marzano, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2024, in Longview, Tx. She was born on August 15, 2007, in Longview, Tx. Amy-Lynn will be remembered for her infectious personality and her dedication to bringing joy to everyone around her. She found joy in making people happy and had a deep love for...
Sharon Rebecca Claxton
Jul 9, 2024
Sharon Rebecca Claxton was born on February 16th, 1956 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 9th, 2024, at 3:16PM while surrounded by family at her home in Hawkins, TX. Sharon was a woman of many skills, a chef in the kitchen, professional calendar designer through Shutterfly, superb note taker, picture book developer, queen of...
Nobie Rambo
Jul 6, 2024
Nobie Rambo, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away at her home in Gilmer, Texas on July 6, 2024. Born on October 17, 1932, in Quitman, Texas, she was known for her love for family, gospel music, reading, and embroidery. Nobie is survived by her son, Ben Rambo and spouse Terrie; her daughter, Sarah Dobbins and husband Dick;...
Patricia "Patt" Lindsey
Jul 4, 2024
Patricia Juanita Fowler Lindsey passed peacefully from this world on July 4, 2024 at the age of 87 years old at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas.
Patt (with two t's) as she was affectionately known, was born on Feb. 17, 1937 to Dick and Oma Fowler. She graduated from Gilmer High School in 1955 and would later receive her...
Jeremy Wayne Phillips
Jul 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeremy Wayne Phillips, a beloved son, and veteran of Big Sandy, Texas. Born on August 10, 1990, in Tyler, Texas, Jeremy left this world on July 3, 2024, at the age of 33.
Jeremy served his country honorably in the US Army, and reached the rank of Sergeant during his...
Virginia Nell Dobbins
Jul 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia Nell Dobbins, who drew her last breath on July 2, 2024. She was born in East Mountain, Texas on September 8, 1929, to the loving parents Ed and May Boyd. Virginia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She lived life to the fullest embracing her love...
Mary Sanders
Jul 2, 2024
Mary Elene Sanders, a beloved member of the Diana, Texas community, passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 75. Born in Red Bluff, California on September 26, 1948, Mary was known for her kind heart and dedication to her role as a mail carrier in the US Postal Service and other ventures.
Throughout her life, Mary touched the...
Myrtle Marie Worden
Jun 27, 2024
Myrtle Marie Worden, 92, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Marie was born on November 13, 1931 in Anson, Texas to Thomas and Myrtle Gipson and was raised at birth by her sister, Laura and Lacy Minshew.
Marie grew up around Simpsonville and Brumley where she attended Brumley Baptist Church. After graduating high school at Union Hill,...
David Wayne Smithers
Jun 26, 2024
David Wayne Smithers gained his wings and went to be with the Lord on June 25th, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend. David was the founder of Counting Stars Ranch, a non-profit that supports veterans and first responders in finding healing and connection in the Piney Woods of East Texas. He loved to share the...
Jeffrey Wayne Thornton
Jun 25, 2024
Jeffrey Wayne Thornton was born on March 20, 1963 in Missouri and passed away on June 25, 2024 in Longview, Tx.
He served in the Army, demonstrating bravery and dedication. Known for his kind heart and adventurous spirit. Jeffrey loved being outdoors, whether that was fishing, hunting or just being outside. He had a passion for music and was musically talented.
Jeffrey...
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