Obituaries
Dakota Jack Hudspeth
Apr 22, 2024
With heavy hearts, we remember Dakota Jack Hudspeth, who graced this world on March 13, 2001, in Kilgore, Texas. Dakota found joy in the simple pleasures of life; he adored music, cherished van rides, and reveled in soothing massages. His father, Bearnie Hudspeth, held a special place in Dakota's heart, his loving words being a source of comfort during difficult...
Kenneth "KT" Taylor
Apr 19, 2024
Earnest Kenneth Taylor, also known as KT, entered this world on October 2, 1943, in the charming town of Mesa, AZ and grew up in Paris, TX, to Carol and Nora Taylor. He lived a life full of adventure and purpose, touching the lives of many along the way.KT's thirst for knowledge led him to Tupelo Bible College, where he...
Diane Marie Steele
Apr 17, 2024
Diane Marie Lopez Steele, 69, of Big Sandy, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2024. Diane was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Russell and Angelia Lopez. She grew up in Detroit and graduated from East Detroit High School.
Diane lived her life for others. Her family and friends meant the world to her. She was a homemaker while her four children...
Mary Helen Askew
Apr 17, 2024
Mary Helen Askew, 95, of Big Sandy, passed away on April 17, 2024. She was born January 18, 1929, to Floyd Wilson Davis and Hazel Florence (McKnight) Davis in Anderson, Indiana.
She married Edward Askew in 1945. Mary always wanted a large family, she had 6 sons, 4 daughters, lots of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Mary was a...
Larry Don Cook
Apr 15, 2024
In memory of Larry Don Cook, a loving husband, father and grandfather who passed away peacefully at his Starrville, Texas home on April 15, 2024, just a week before his 81st birthday.Born in Chandler, Texas, on April 22 of 1943 to Roy and Alice Cook, Larry's lively spirit and love of humor brightened the lives of all who knew him....
Jacqueline "Jackie" Mayfield
Apr 15, 2024
Jacqueline Mayfield was a beloved parent, grandmother, sister, niece, aunt, and friend who passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on March 5, 1957, in St Louis, MO to Kathelene Vickery and Jack Mayfield. She resided in Ore City, TX.
Jacqueline, also known to most as "Aunt Jackie," found her greatest joy in her...
JoAnn Bullard
Apr 15, 2024
JoAnn Bullard, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2024, in Longview, Texas. She was born on July 12, 1936, in Vernon, Texas to W.D. and Margaret (Searcy) Crabtree.
JoAnn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. JoAnn selflessly donated her kidney to her sister allowing her sister another 17 years of life. JoAnn was a member of First Assembly of...
Ronald Glenn Threadgill
Apr 14, 2024
Graveside services for Ronald Glenn Threadgill, 55 of Gilmer, will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM at Willow Oak Cemetery with Bro. Anthony Anderson officiating.
Ronnie passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Tatum. He was born on November 4, 1968, in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Royce and Linnie (Minshew) Threadgill. Ronnie was a dedicated, hard worker...
Shirley Ruth Stidham
Apr 11, 2024
Shirley Ruth Stidham, passed away on April 11, 2024, in Gilmer, Texas. Shirley was born on March 24, 1939, in Freehold, New Jersey to John Hoffman and Mary Doggendorf Hoffman.She spent most of her childhood in Ship Bottom, NJ where she worked in her parent's seafood market and restaurant, and part in North Fort Myers, FL where she was a...
William Delwin Craig
Apr 8, 2024
The man who loved a good fishing trip and always had a kind word to share, William Delwin Craig, passed away on April 8, 2024, at his home in Gilmer, Texas. Born in Longview on January 16, 1942, to Delbert and Kathleen Craig, he found joy in the simple things in life, surrounding himself with the love of his family...
T. Leon Wells
Apr 5, 2024
Theodore Leon Wells was born in Mineola, Texas on March 27, 1941 to Leon Wells and Dora Belcher Wells. He graduated from Hawkins Schools and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He worked many years for Volkswagen and was known as a skilled mechanic on Volkswagen Beetles. He owned a service station in Hawkins, Leon’s Exxon, where his sons,...
Charles David Beckham
Apr 3, 2024
Charles David Beckham, a beloved man, father, and friend, passed away on April 3, 2024, in Gladewater, TX. He was born on November 9, 1962, in Gilmer, TX, to Ruby and Alma Beckham. Charles was a simple man with a deep passion for his family, politics, and life itself. In his professional life, Charles served as an Online Sales Representative, excelling in...
Jessica Lynn Johnson
Apr 1, 2024
Jessica Lynn Johnson, 44, of Gilmer, returned to be with her Lord, unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1979 in Longview, Texas to Jessie J Sapp, III and Rebecca Lynn (Landrum) Sapp. Jessica was married to Joseph Johnson, the love of her life.
Jessica was a caring woman and an incredible homemaker who loved...
Madeline "Lynne" Laurame Phillips
Apr 1, 2024
Madeline Laurame Almack Phillips, known by family and friends as "Lynne", was born in Rahway, New Jersey on February 17, 1946 to Robert Almack and Madeline (Spencer) Sheldon. Her earthly journey was completed on April 1, 2024, surrounded by family. To say Lynne loved animals, especially her Pomeranian fur baby, Cody, is an understatement! She was an avid collector of...
Mary Jo Coulter
Mar 29, 2024
Mary Jo Coulter, 93, of Gilmer, TX passed away Friday March 29th, 2024, in her own home.
Mary Jo was born February 9th, 1931, in Bazette, TX. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Gilmer 3rd Ward all her life.
As a child, she was blessed as a baby and was baptized at the age of...
Helen Ruth Jones
Mar 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Ruth Jones, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. Born in Crawford, Texas, to Horace and Katherine Harrison, Helen resided in Gladewater for over 60 years with her husband, Joe John Jones.
A passionate educator, she earned a Master of Arts in Library Science from the East Texas State University in Commerce,...
Odessa Sandefer Lang
Mar 27, 2024
Odessa Sandefer Lang, a beloved member of the community, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Mesquite, Texas. She was born on February 26, 1934, in Teague, Texas to WWI veteran James Holland and Dymple Geneva (Richardson) Sandefer.
She was born into a sharecropper family, she possessed a great work ethic, known for her ability to pick many pounds of cotton...
Dewtrine Clower
Mar 26, 2024
Dewtrine Clower (1934-2024)
Dewtrine Clower, 90, of Diana, TX, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born March 17, 1934, to the late Luther and Ruby Hawkins. She grew up with three sisters and four brothers, all of whom she loved dearly. Dewtrine worked as a hairdresser in her very own beauty shop, where she loyally served customers for 40...
Ronald Glenn Morgan
Mar 25, 2024
Ronald Glenn Morgan, passed away on March 25, 2024, in Gilmer, Tx. He was born on September 24, 1946, in Warren, AR to Jimmie Louis Morgan and Martha Sue (Sanders) Morgan.
Ronald led a fulfilling life as the Owner of Dairy Queen and proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran in the Army Special Services Signal Corp.
Throughout his life, Ronald...
Charles Carroll Tucker
Mar 23, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Tucker was a devoted son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on September 28, 1958, Charles peacefully passed away on March 23, 2024, surrounded by his family in Longview, TX. His kind spirit and gentle nature touched the lives of all who knew him.Charles, affectionately known as Chuck, was a dedicated truck driver for Delta, Stroh's and Trinity...
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