Obituaries

Thomas  Bailey  Bledsoe

Thomas Bailey Bledsoe

Feb 3, 2017

Thomas Bailey Bledsoe who was born July 4, 1937 in Upshur County, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Longview Regional Medical Center. Tommy as he was always called was born to Anna Laura Quinn and Tom C. Bledsoe. He was married to the love of his life, Peggy Vick Bledsoe for 57 years. He is survived by his wife,...

Donald Ray Branum

Donald Ray Branum

Feb 3, 2017

Memorial services for Mr. Donald Ray Branum, 86, of Gilmer, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in the Chapel of Croley Funeral Home, with Bro Neil Thornburgh officiating. Mr. Branum passed away Friday morning, February 3, 2017 in a Longview hospital. Donald Branum was born on July 26, 1930 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to...

Connie Green

Connie Green

Feb 1, 2017

GILMER – Celebration of life service for Connie Green, 67, of Bettie will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 12 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Lantana Activity Center, 80 Lantana Rd. in Gilmer, Texas with Stephen Shiflet officiating. She passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in Longview. Connie was born on July 26, 1949 in Midland, Texas,...

David Da Silva

David Da Silva

Jan 31, 2017

Graveside services for Mr. David B. Da Silva, 37, of Gilmer, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Friday, February 3, 2017 at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, Texas 75211. Mr. Da Silva passed away on January 31, 2017 in Pittsburg, Texas and was born on July 14, 1979 in Dallas, Texas to Abraoo and Socorrow...

Gaddis Lindsey

Gaddis Lindsey

Jan 29, 2017

Gad was born December 22nd, 1927 in Enon, Texas to parents Tandy Clark Lindsey and Laura B. Simpson Lindsey. He attended Union Hill School, where his mother taught, riding along with her carpool. Gad played six man football for Union Hill High, playing for the Texas State Championship his senior year. Following graduation, Gad studied radio communication at Tyler Commercial...

Charles Rudolph "Rudy" Francis

Charles Rudolph "Rudy" Francis

Jan 28, 2017

DIANA: Services for Charles Rudolph “Rudy” Francis, 88, of Diana will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Diana, with Reverends Freeman Pierce and Mark Minter officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Interment will be at Reed Cemetery in Diana. He passed away on January 28, 2017 in...

Carl Wayne Henderson

Carl Wayne Henderson

Jan 27, 2017

Graveside services for Carl Wayne Henderson, 47, of Gilmer, will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Gladewater Memorial Park in Gladewater, Texas, with Reverend Jason Ellis and Reverend David Reeder officiating. Carl was born July 3, 1969, in Gladewater to Carl C. and Ruby Nell Henderson. He worked for many years as a dispatcher for Pilgrim's Pride,...

Jessie Kenneth Broughton

Jessie Kenneth Broughton

Jan 27, 2017

Cremation arrangements for Jessie Kenneth Broughton, 75, of Big Sandy are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Broughton passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 in Tyler. No further services are planned at this time. Mr. Broughton was born January 29, 1941 in Paris, TX to Jessie Lee Thomas Broughton and Veda Francis Richardson Broughton. Jessie...

Hugh Peavy

Hugh Peavy

Jan 25, 2017

Graveside services for Hugh Peavy, 76, of Big Sandy, Texas will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, January 28, 2017 at New Hope Cemetery in Upshur County, Texas with Reverend Danny Trimble officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. Peavy passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Big Sandy. He was born on February 1,...

Clayton "Red" Davis

Clayton "Red" Davis

Jan 25, 2017

Funeral services for Clayton “Red” Davis, 80, of White Oak, Texas will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer, Texas with Reverend Pete Jones officiating. Interment will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in Upshur County, Texas. Mr. Davis passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Longview, Texas. He was born...

Helene  Westfall

Helene Westfall

Jan 22, 2017

Mrs. Helene Westfall, 88, of Hawkins, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017. She was born on July 12, 1928 in Nurnubery, Germany to Julia Hauser. She married Mr. Jim Westfall on May 29, 1952 and was a homemaker. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins. No services are scheduled at this time.

Hugh Lee Sharp

Hugh Lee Sharp

Jan 21, 2017

Graveside services for Hugh Lee Sharp, 90, of Big Sandy will be Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Gladewater Memorial Park in Gladewater with Reverend David Havir officiating. Mr. Sharp passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 in Tyler. Mr. Sharp was born May 17, 1926 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late William Richard and Gertrude Sharp. He...

Helen Nobles

Helen Nobles

Jan 20, 2017

Graveside services for Helen Nobles, 87, of Gilmer will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Park in Upshur County with Clay Potter and Wayne Norvell officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mrs. Nobles passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born on August 18, 1929...

John T.  Murray

John T. Murray

Jan 20, 2017

Funeral services for Mr. John T. Murray, 63, of Gladewater, will be Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater, Texas with Jon Wilson and Robert Slusser officiating. Interment will follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. Mr. Murray passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 in Center, Texas. He was born on February 15, 1953 in...

Mina Lee Evans

Mina Lee Evans

Jan 19, 2017

DIANA: Services for Mina Lee Evans, 91, formerly of Ore City, will be at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana, with Brother Lawrence Thompson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Interment will be at Ore City Cemetery. She passed away on January 19, 2017 in Kilgore, Texas. Mrs. Evans...

DeNell Jean Chandler

DeNell Jean Chandler

Jan 18, 2017

Services for DeNell Jean Chandler, 50, of Rowlett will be Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Brother Aaron Bequette officiating. Burial will follow services at the Old White Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 until service time at the funeral home. DeNell passed away on...

Dixie Ann Montgomery

Dixie Ann Montgomery

Jan 18, 2017

Services for Dixie Ann Montgomery, 81, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas are pending with Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mrs. Montgomery was born on January 5, 1936 and passed away on January 18, 2017.

Harry Gene Ballard

Harry Gene Ballard

Jan 18, 2017

Celebration of life services for Harry Gene Ballard, 74, of Gladewater will be Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Mr. Johnny Smith officiating. Mr. Ballard passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Gladewater. Mr. Ballard was born March 4, 1942 in Houston to the late Harold and Ima Gene...

Laura Joe Weinzettle

Laura Joe Weinzettle

Jan 18, 2017

DIANA: Graveside services for Laura Joe Weinzettle, 89, of Ore City will be at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Ore City Cemetery, with Sister Wedena Oliver officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. She passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Longview. Mrs. Weinzettle was born November 13, 1927 in Willis, Texas...

Dean Gregory Ames

Dean Gregory Ames

Jan 17, 2017

Celebration of life services for Dean Gregory Ames, 54, of Big Sandy will be Friday, January 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Brother Sonny Parsons officiating. Mr. Ames passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Big Sandy. Mr. Ames Was born February 4, 1962 in Cortland, NY to Alvin Grant Ames...