Obituaries
Audrey Arlene Hooks
Dec 26, 2023
Audrey Arleen Hooks, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Gilmer, Texas. She was born on July 10, 1954 to Charles and Luetta Brown Richmond in Russell, Kansas. Audrey exuded warmth and kindness in everything she did and touched the lives of all who knew her.
Family held a special place in Audrey's heart. As...
Peggy Jane Tenpenny
Dec 26, 2023
Peggy Jane Tenpenny (née. Beavers), age 88, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Longview Regional Hospital in Longview, TX.
Mrs. Tenpenny was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Allen Tenpenny, her parents, Roy and Reba Beavers, her brother, Elwin Beavers, and grandson Austin Tenpenny. She is survived...
Betty Jean Hester
Dec 25, 2023
Betty Jean Hester, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 25, 2023, in Winnsboro, Texas. She was born on September 10, 1935, in Lockesburg, Arkansas to Allie and Hazel Austin.Betty had a fulfilling career and retired from Reserve Life Insurance Company in Dallas after dedicating 24 years of her life to the company, she was also a...
Patricia Jane Stoecker
Dec 22, 2023
Patricia Jane Allen Stoecker, 86, of Lindale, TX passed away on December 22, 2023. Patricia was born in Wichita Falls, TX, to TJ and Leota Allen. She grew up in the Dallas Metroplex, and graduated from Crozier Tech High School. Patricia began her working life with Zales Jewelers, but was a purchasing agent for Collins Radio, Electrospace, and Rockwell for...
Veta Ann Langston
Dec 22, 2023
Veta Ann Langston, 81, of Hawkins, Texas passed away on December 22, 2023. Veta was born on October 22, 1942 to Ollie and Bessie Haddox.
Veta was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was always full of life. Veta was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where she served with a selfless heart. She and...
Edith Neely Rogers Wilkins
Dec 22, 2023
Edith Neely Rogers Wilkins, 86, of Diana, went home to her Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023. Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Croley Funeral Home in Diana, with Brothers Don Bean and Mike Brittian officiating. A private interment will be held at Ore City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00...
Sylvia Ann Whitlock
Dec 22, 2023
Sylvia passed away just weeks before her 89th birthday. She was born January 13, 1935 in Gilmer to the late Charles Ralph Bauman and Florence Lantrip Bauman. Sylvia was married to Eugene Perry Whitlock for 59 years until his passing in 2010. She worked for Dr. A.R. Hancock for many years until his retirement. She then went to work...
Harlene Baird
Dec 20, 2023
Anna Harlene Baird, born on April 21, 1940, in Gilmer, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2023, in Longview, Texas. She was the daughter of Harl Esmond and Lois Hazel Phillips Baird.
She is survived by her sister Jeanette Couch and brother-in-law Ron Couch; nieces and nephews, Rachel Logan and husband Lance, Cal Logan, Seth Logan, Luke Logan, John Couch...
Margaret Marie Ellis
Dec 20, 2023
Margaret Marie Ellis, 92, also known as MeMe passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Covington, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Ellis, her son, Joe Larry Ellis and her parents, Vonnie and Myrtle Brown, her brother, Don Brown, and her sister, Melba Brown Spivey.
She is survived by her son, Barry C....
Brenda Floriene Oney
Dec 20, 2023
Cremation arrangements for Brenda Floriene Oney, 75, of Gilmer are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.
Brenda was born February 24, 1948 in Longview, Washington to the late Alex Willis and Helen Roberson Willis. Brenda worked in the Home Health Industry serving those in need until retirement.
At this time no further services are scheduled for Brenda.
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Minerva "Ann" Shaw
Dec 19, 2023
Minerva "Ann" Shaw was born September 23, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas, to Armond Sydney Hooks and Maggie Rosellen Wilkinson Hooks and went to her Heavenly home on December 19, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 4:00pm at Cherokee Cemetery with Brother Paul Chandler and Brother Madison...
Dortha Lavetta Wallace
Dec 18, 2023
Dortha Lavetta Wallace, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 18, 2023, in Kilgore, Texas. She was born January 27, 1929, to Lee Andrew and Ruby Kathrine Wallace in Upshur County.Dortha was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Audis LeDon Wallace. Although she dearly missed them all, their memories lived on in...
Lester Eugene White, SR.
Dec 16, 2023
Lester Eugene White, Sr.
Lester Eugene White, 81, of Ore City, TX passed away at home on December 16, 2023. He was born on April 18, 1942, in Stockton, CA to the late Sanford White and Birdie (Gillespie) White.
Lester worked as a Master Electrician as a professional career. He was a dedicated, hard worker, running electrical for many...
Sherian Simpson
Dec 15, 2023
Our loving Mother, Sherian Lindsey Simpson, 82, passed away in Tyler, Texas on Friday, December 15th, 2023, after a prolonged illness.
She was born December 5th, 1941 in Gilmer, Texas to the late Raymond and Kathleen (Myers) Lindsey. She graduated from Gilmer High School in 1959 and worked most of her adult life as an executive secretary to the President...
Martin "Marty" Moore
Dec 14, 2023
Martin Lee Moore was born September 26, 1967, to John M. and Jane Moore. He passed away December 14, 2023, at the age of 56.
He married his devoted, loving wife of 25 years, Kelly Tolleson Moore, on December 19, 1998. They have 3 beautiful children, Emily, Blake and Drew. These children were Marty’s pride and joy.
Marty was a...
Laura Ann Cline
Dec 11, 2023
Laura Ann Cline, 66, of Gilmer, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023, in Longview, Texas. She was born November 19, 1957, in Lake Forest, Illinois, to Raymond James Geraci and Ruth Ann Smith Geraci. She attended college and received a degree in education, and then followed her passion for photography. Laura enjoyed spending time with her family, riding horses,...
Sarah Lou Gunn
Dec 11, 2023
Graveside services for Sarah Lou Gunn,78, of Shady Grove, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer, Texas. Jeff Regian will be officiating. Sarah passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Monday, December 11, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas. Sarah has made her home...
Alan Robert Jones
Dec 9, 2023
Alan Robert Jones, 62, of Hawkins, Texas died on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Alan was born on November 10, 1961 in Opa-Locka, Florida to Bobby Joe Jones and Donna Akins Jones.
Alan, as a family man, was known for spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren whom he adored. Alan was an awesome cook and great woodworker....
Bobbie Buck
Dec 8, 2023
Bobbie Lou Martin Byrd Buck went to her Heavenly home on Friday, December 8, 2023. A celebration of her beautiful life will be Saturday, December 16, 2023, at First Baptist Church Diana, Texas at 12:00 pm. She will be buried at Mattox Cemetery in Diana, Texas assisted by Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer, TX. Bobbie was born on February 4, 1935,...
Jason Todd Underhill
Dec 8, 2023
Jason Todd Underhill, 48, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, in Gilmer, Texas. He was born December 7, 1975, in Dallas, Texas.
Jason was known for his strong work ethic and amazing problem-solving skills. He was known for his infectious humor and could make anyone laugh until they cried. When not at work he was always at home, teaching...
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