Obituaries

Mary Rose Brister

Mary Rose Brister

Jun 19, 2017

Cremation arrangements for Mrs. Mary Brister, 92, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Big Sandy, are pending with Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mrs. Brister was born on February 26, 1925 in Big Sandy, Texas to Pat and Floy Brister. She passed away on June 19, 2017. Mrs. Brister attended Oklahoma A&M and retired from Tampa Electric Company. A memorial...

Samuel James Elliott Martinez

Samuel James Elliott Martinez

Jun 19, 2017

Home. It was time for me to go home. I, Samuel James Elliott Martinez, infant son to Bernie and Janelle Martinez of Longview, was born on August 15, 2016 and called home on June 19, 2017 after 10 inspiring months. I am preceded in death by my grandfather, Reverend Bernardino Martinez, Sr. I had many titles. Fighter. Champion. Honorary New...

Shawn Kevin Wedgeworth

Shawn Kevin Wedgeworth

Jun 17, 2017

HAWKINS- Mr. Shawn Kevin Wedgeworth, 49, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas passed away on June 17, 2017 in Gilmer, Texas. Mr. Wedgeworth was born on August 14, 1967 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Roger Dale and Linda Sue Norman Wedgeworth. He was an Industrial truck driver. Mr. Wedgeworth is survived by his parents, Roger Wedgeworth and Linda Lange; son, Colton...

John Glynn Patrick

John Glynn Patrick

Jun 15, 2017

John Glynn Patrick, born November 23, 1934 in Many, Louisiana, joined his heavenly Father on June 15, 2017, after living a full, beautiful, and active life, mostly in East Mountain, Longview, Garland, and Gladewater, Texas. He was an extraordinary and gifted man who accomplished many noteworthy things in his life. The last of four brothers, he was preceded in death...

Tom Webster

Tom Webster

Jun 15, 2017

Services for Tom Webster, 55, of White Oak will be held Friday, June 23, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Reverend Thomas Whitford. Burial will follow at Gafford Chapel Cemetery in Hopkins County, Texas. The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Mr. Webster passed away on Thursday, June...

Larry W Chilton

Larry W Chilton

Jun 12, 2017

DIANA: Larry W. Chilton, 70, of Ore City, Texas, a life-long resident left this old world on Monday, June 12, 2017 at his residence. After suffering a long illness, friends and family were gathered as he left for better places. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to services. Services will be held at 2:00 PM...

Vilho Bjorn

Vilho Bjorn

Jun 12, 2017

Cremation arrangements for Vilho Bjorn, 83, of Gilmer are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Bjorn passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, in Gladewater. No further services are scheduled at this time.

Blue Boy 'B.B." Horton

Blue Boy 'B.B." Horton

Jun 11, 2017

No services are planned for Blue Boy 'B.B.' Horton, 91, of Gilmer with Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. Horton passed away Saturday, June 11, 2017 in a Gilmer nursing home. Born on December 15, 1925, in Chajndler, Texas, he died on Sunday, June 11, 2017. A veteran of the United States Navy, he served during World War Ii and...

Kathleen Irene Matthies

Kathleen Irene Matthies

Jun 10, 2017

Cremation arrangements for Kathleen Irene Matthies, 74, of Kilgore are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Matthies passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Longview. No further services are scheduled at this time.

Feliciana Nino Rocha

Feliciana Nino Rocha

Jun 7, 2017

Feliciana Niño Rocha of Gladewater passed away peacefully on June 7, 2017, in Longview, TX. She was born on March 7, 1968, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Alicia, as she preferred to be called, was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a home maker most of her life, and the word that describes her best is...

Doris Faye Weatherby

Doris Faye Weatherby

Jun 7, 2017

A private family burial will be held at Glade Creek Cemetery for Mrs. Doris Faye Weatherby, 81, of Gilmer, Texas. Mrs. Weatherby passed away on June 7, 2017 and was born on March 28, 1936 in Upshur County, Texas to Thomas J. and Eron Eaton Gage. She was a lifetime resident of Gilmer and a homemaker.

Darlene "MeMe Darlin" Maloney

Darlene "MeMe Darlin" Maloney

Jun 7, 2017

Funeral services for Mrs. Darlene “MeMe Darlin” Maloney, 76, of Gilmer, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Willow Oak Baptist Church in Upshur County, Texas with Bro. Anthony Anderson officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Burial will follow at Willow Oak Cemetery. Mrs. Maloney passed away on Wednesday, June 7th,...

Brandon  Reo Westin

Brandon Reo Westin

Jun 6, 2017

Cremation arrangements for Brandon Reo Westin, age 23 of Gladewater, are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gladewater. Brandon passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview. The family will hold a celebration of life at their home. Brandon was born in Gladewater on July 9, 1993 to Mark and Jannette Victoria Westin....

Georgia Hope Hays

Georgia Hope Hays

Jun 5, 2017

Service arrangements for Georgia “Hope” Hays, 15, of Longview are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater with services to be held Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10:10 a.m. at the Pathway Church in Longview, Texas. Hope passed away Monday June 5, 2017. Hope was born August 21, 2001 in Longview to George Scott Hays and Katherine Kay...

Stephanie Charlene Shannon

Stephanie Charlene Shannon

Jun 5, 2017

GILMER – Memorial services for Mrs. Stephanie Charlene Shannon, 50, of Gilmer, Texas will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Gilmer Missionary Baptist Church from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. with Pastor Brian Finn officiating. An additional memorial service will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Cross Church of Seguin, 814 N. Bauer Street, Seguin, Texas at...

James David "Dave" Ellison

James David "Dave" Ellison

Jun 2, 2017

Cremation arrangements for James David "Dave" Ellison, 78, of Lake Hawkins are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins. No further services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Ellison passed away Friday, June 2, 2017, in Tyler.

Hilton Joycel Davis

Hilton Joycel Davis

Jun 2, 2017

GILMER – Services for Hilton Davis, 90, of Longview will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 1700 Blueridge Parkway in Longview. With Bishop Charles Schroeder conducting. Burial will be at the Kelsey Cemetery in the Kelsey Community. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer. Hilton...

James Royde "Sonny" Dupree

James Royde "Sonny" Dupree

Jun 2, 2017

Diana, Texas- Graveside service for James Royde "Sonny" Dupree, age 74 of Diana, TX, will be held at 10:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Ashland Cemetery in Diana, Texas. Charles Dupree will officiate the service. Sonny was born on March 16, 1943 in Ft. Benning, GA to the late Royde Strauss and Inez Susie Ann Posey Dupree. Sonny...

Rachel Jo Bowden Dean

Rachel Jo Bowden Dean

May 31, 2017

Funeral service for Mrs. Rachel Jo Bowden Dean, 90, of Gilmer, Texas will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Gilmer with Reverend Wayne Norvell and Reverend Marion Palmer officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. She passed from this life on May 31, 2017. Jo was born April 24,...

LaVerne Turner Volz

LaVerne Turner Volz

May 31, 2017

Funeral services for Mrs. LaVerne Turner Volz, 97, of Gilmer, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer with Reverend Charles Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer. Mrs. Volz passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Longview. She was born on March 16, 1920...