Obituaries
Johnie Michael Shaffer
May 23, 2024
Johnie “Pudge” Shaffer, 66, of Ore City, was born August 5, 1957, in Casa Grande, Arizona to Joseph and Betty Shaffer and passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Longview, Texas. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends on Saturday, June 1, at the home of Pudge and Shiela from 12-4 PM.Pudge loved to...
William Arnold Strawbridge Jr.
May 19, 2024
William Arnold Strawbridge Jr, 73, passed away on May 19th 2024. He was born in Aberdeen, Mississippi to William Sr. and Helen Strawbridge on November 25th 1950. William (or Bill to those who knew and loved him), lived in Carrollton Tx and Graduated from R.L Turner High School in 1969, where he played for the school football team.
He went...
Jimmie Dale Wigington
May 18, 2024
Jimmie Dale Wigington, passed away on May 18, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on December 28, 1949, in Dallas, Texas to Truman and Ellen (Gibson) Wigington. Jimmie proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during his lifetime.In his career at Petrol, Jimmie made a lasting impact with his hard work and friendly demeanor. His colleagues remember him as a...
Dorothy Mae Cole
May 12, 2024
Dorothy Mae (Buchanan) Cole, passed away on May 12, 2024 in Gilmer, Texas at the age of 87. She was born on January 21, 1937, in Gilmer, Texas to Wallace Buchanan and Vera Mae (Childers) Buchanan.She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend. Her kind and nurturing nature touched the lives of all who knew...
Robin Clarice Wilson
May 10, 2024
Robin Clarice Wilson, passed away on May 10, 2024, in Tyler, Texas at the age of 64. She was born on July 19, 1959, in Tyler, Texas to R.C.& Patsy Adelle (Landrum) Wilson.Robin was known for her kindness and patience were qualities that endeared her to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.She is survived by her brother, Rick...
Glynn Hymer Horton
May 9, 2024
Glynn Hymer Horton passed away on May 9, 2024, in Winnsboro, Texas, at the age of 96. She was born on May 8, 1928, in Upshur County, Texas to Jeffie & Quida (Fennell) Hill.Throughout her life, Glynn pursued various hobbies and interests that brought her immense joy. Whether she was traveling to new places playing the piano with grace and...
Ward J. Sutton
May 6, 2024
Ward Jr. Sutton, age 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2024. He was born in Carbondale, Illinois on April 29, 1937, to Ward and Dorothy Sutton and was a graduate of the 1955 Class of Carbondale Community High School. Ward previously was employed with Good Luck Glove, Jomac Glove and Old Ben Coal.
He...
Doris Marie Thomas
May 4, 2024
Doris Marie Thomas passed Saturday, May 4, 2024. Doris was born in Upshur County on her grandparent’s farm on January 4, 1936. She was the daughter of Charlie and Mary Etta Hewitt. She grew up on a dairy farm and attended school in Gladewater, Texas.
Doris met her future husband, Lee H. Thomas, or better known as Pete, at a...
Amelia "Millie" Kay Scott
May 3, 2024
Amelia Kay (Wright) Scott peacefully left mortal existence on Friday, May 3rd, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Marshall, Texas to Neal and Nelda (Campbell) Wright on August 20, 1957. She was welcomed home as the baby sister of Leon and Gaynelle.
She attended schools in Longview, when her family moved to Sidney Street shortly after she was...
Billy Joe Hensley II
May 2, 2024
Billy Joe Hensley II, passed away on May 1, 2024, in Bettie, Texas. He was born on November 20, 1947, in Prague, Oklahoma to Billy Joe Hensley and Hazel (Burns) Hensley.
During his remarkable life, Billy Joe wore many hats and touched the lives of those around him in various ways. He dedicated himself to service as a teacher in Louisiana...
Cynthia Sizemore Box
May 1, 2024
Cynthia S. Box was born Dec. 2, 1955 in Dallas, TX to Ed and Hazel Sizemore and passed from this life May 1, 2024 in Gilmer, Tx.Cindy was a member of First Baptist Church in Gilmer for many years. Cindy had a strong love for animals, each one of them held a special place in her heart, she loved her...
Kenneth Wayne Williamson
May 1, 2024
Kenneth “Willie” Wayne Williamson, 80 of Ore City, passed away on May 1, 2024 at his home. Kenneth was born July 16, 1943, to Odell Williamson and Ida Mae Williamson-Atkinson. In1963, he met his wife, Linda Sue Williamson, and they married on July 3, 1964. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle (Uncle Poodle).Kenneth was self-employed, working...
Jason Scott Davis
Apr 30, 2024
Jason Scott Davis, 51, of White Oak, TX passed away on April 30, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024 starting at 6:00 pm, with Pastor Chris Davis officiating at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Jason was born on January 24, 1973 in Commerce, TX to Paul and Joy Davis. Jason loved to BBQ...
Patricia Sue Tomme
Apr 30, 2024
Patricia Sue Taylor Tomme
Patricia Sue Taylor (Pat) Tomme went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024.
She was born on January 21, 1936, to George Herbert Taylor and Lillie Mae Gossett Taylor, who preceded her in death. She was married to Bobby Dale Tomme for sixty-four years, who preceded her in death in 2017.
Pat was a loving wife...
Brianne Bales
Apr 29, 2024
In loving memory of our beloved Brianne Bales, a cherished daughter, mother, sister, and friend, who graced this earth with her presence on November 27, 1979, in Lubbock, TX. She departed from this world on April 29, 2024, in Diana, TX, leaving a profound void in our hearts.Throughout her life, Brianne brought light and warmth to all who knew her....
Richard Mark Holt
Apr 28, 2024
Richard Mark Holt left this world to join the Lord on April 28th, 2024, in Gilmer, Texas. He was born December 14th, 1970, to Weldon and Sherry Holt (Mize) in Greenville, Texas.
Richard never met a stranger! He would greet everyone with a smile, handshake and a “Hi, I’m Richard Holt!” He married Bonnie Parker on May 18th, 1990, and they...
Marcus Wayne Moore
Apr 28, 2024
Marcus Wayne Moore, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Longview, Tx. He was born on June 23, 1998, to Kyle and Marla (Mackey) Moore in Longview, Tx.
Marcus was just your good ole boy, the light in the room and the one to keep everyone laughing. Marcus was a man with a work ethic beyond compare. He put his all...
Rickey Allen Foster
Apr 24, 2024
Rickey Allen Foster, a true Texan through and through, passed away on April 24, 2024, in Seiling, Oklahoma. Born in Dallas on August 11, 1960, Rickey was a man of many passions and an immense love for his family. From fishing to Harley Davidson motorcycles, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, he always found joy in the simple things in...
Glen Dale Self
Apr 24, 2024
Glen Dale Self, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and esteemed member of the community passed away on April 24, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 8, 1933 in Victory, OK to Ramon J and Velma Mae (Robinson) Self.He led a remarkable life filled with dedication and service. He proudly served in the Army Signal...
Curtis Dewayne Vasquez
Apr 23, 2024
Curtis Dewayne Vasquez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas March 18, 1967 to Joe Vasquez and Mary Sue Pennington Wilkins. Curtis passed away on April 23, 2024 in Gladewater, Texas. With a love for the woods and living off the land, Curtis cherished the simple joys of life. Throughout the years, he made countless memories with his loved ones, never...