Obituaries

May 29, 2023

 

Linda Kay Orms, 80 of White Oak, TX passed away on May 29, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1943 in Kilgore, TX to D.B. and Frances Allen Harris.Linda lived a full life and had many passions. She loved playing games and was especially fond of Mah Jongg. Linda was an active member of the community and enjoyed...

May 28, 2023

Jane Spivey, 78, passed away after a battle with an illness on May 28, 2023 in Longview, Texas. Jane was born in Fisher County Texas on August 30, 1944 to Martin and Bessie George Decker.

Jane blessed the hearts and lives of countless family and friends. She was known as “Mama Jane” to many. Her ready smile, humor, and laughter...

May 27, 2023

 

Billy Walker, 49, of Gilmer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.

William Robert "Billy" Walker was born on September 2, 1973, in Milton, Florida. After graduation, Billy worked as a truck driver and other jobs....

May 23, 2023

 

Barbara Lois Barros, 76, passed from this life to go home on May 23, 2023 in Gilmer.   Barbara was born April 30, 1937, in Forney, Texas, to Andrew J. and Lois Evelyn Ballard. Barbara will truly be missed by her family and friends.   Private arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.

May 23, 2023

Susan Edna Price, age 72, of Gladewater passed away on May 23, 1023, in Longview. Susan was born on May 2, 1951, in Niskayuna, NY to Edward Millington and Edna Riddle, who preceded her in death.

Susan loved traveling, especially to the beach. She loved fishing and camping, but most of loved her family. She was a very outspoken yet...

May 23, 2023

 

Services for Mike McIntosh, 71, of Diana, will be held 2:00 PM Friday, May 26, 2023, at Smyrna Methodist Church with Reverend James Fleet officiating. Interment will follow at Smyrna Cemetery. Mr. McIntosh passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Longview.

Michael Neil McIntosh was born September 13, 1951, in Gilmer, Texas, to Buford Neil and Syble Maxine...

May 18, 2023

 

Mrs. Jean Quinn, 81 yrs. young of Hawkins, Texas passed away at home on Thursday after a brief yet difficult struggle with cancer while in the company of her extended family.  Jean lived in Hawkins and Brookhaven for the past 20 years and was a member of the Holy Spirit church and was active in volunteer activities with local...

May 17, 2023

 

Dolores Jo Hanks, age 82, of Gladewater passed away on May 17, 2023, in Tyler. She was born on May 9, 1941, in Romayor, Texas to Archie MacDonald Warren and Bessie Lucille Bailey.

Dolores loved wildflowers, birds, and all wildlife including every dog she ever met. She most of all loved her family and friends and is affectionately known...

May 16, 2023

 

Melvin Wayne Fuller, 85 of Gilmer, TX, was reunited with his Heavenly Father on May 16, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born February 27, 1938, in Shreveport, LA to Wayne and Katheryn (Scallion) Fuller. Melvin graduated from Centenary College with a bachelor’s in geology and owned and operated Fuller Water Well Service for most of his life. Melvin...

May 15, 2023

Jimmy Gene Coleman, 48 of Gilmer, TX was peacefully united with our Heavenly Father on May 15, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. He spent his last 11 days at Home Place Hospice of East Texas in Tyler where he was greatly cared for.

He was born December 3, 1974, in Odessa, TX to Nancy Gray Kincheloe and Terry DeWayne...

May 15, 2023

 

Mary Cain Patton Maw, age 102 of Gilmer, Texas passed away on May 15, 2023 in Gilmer, Texas.

Mary was born on July 21, 1920 to the late Bert and Genie Woods Cain. She attended Indian Rock High School and worked as a secretary for SKIL Power Tools. Mary attended the First Baptist Church of Gilmer and was a...

May 13, 2023

On May 13, 2023, this world lost one amazing funny husband, father, Pappy, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.  Eddie Joe Dugger unexpectedly passed away a few hours before porting in Galveston, Tx on a cruise celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Eddie Joe Dugger of Ore City was born on May 29, 1953, to Pete Dugger and Jo Beth Smith...

May 12, 2023

James (Jim) Edward Bounds, 72, of Holly Lake Ranch passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Tyler.  Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Holly Brook Baptist Church in Hawkins, Texas with Pastor David LaFlore officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to services.  Interment will follow at...

May 11, 2023

 

Janet Gayle McClain

Janet Gayle McClain, 74, of Harleton passed away in Longview on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  Graveside services for Mrs. McClain will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11:00 am at Piney Cemetery in Harleton with Pastor Curtis  Brown officiating.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral...

May 9, 2023

Curtis “Curt” Wilson Latham, 42, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on May 9, 2023.  Curtis was born in Marshall, Texas on November 4, 1980 to Daniel Latham and Brenda Wilson. 

Curtis never met a stranger.  He was always willing to help anyone in need. Curtis adored time with family and friends especially spending time with Christi and Caylan. Curtis worked...

May 7, 2023

A visitation service for David Earl Samples, 65 of Diana, Texas  will be held at Grubbs- Loyd Funeral Home in Diana, Texas on Thursday from 12 o'clock  to 6 o'clock P.M.

There will be a memorial service from 5 o'clock to 5:20 P.M. in the chapel.

 

May 6, 2023

Ellen Ann Wright, 79, of Kilgore, passed away on May 6, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer on May 11 at 2 o’clock followed by a graveside ceremony at Little Mound Cemetery with Bro. Joseph Neil Aga officiating. Ann was born on February 8, 1944, in Decatur, Texas, to...

May 5, 2023

 

Noah James Harris was born in Minden, LA on June 10, 2004 and passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2023. He was the son of      Jessica Winfrey and James Wesley Harris, Jr. and was a caring brother to six siblings.

He was a gentle soul that brought joy to those around him. Noah had just graduated high school on...

May 5, 2023

Howard Douglas McGuire, 93, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.  Howard was born in Red River County, Texas on July 29, 1929 to Merton and Cora McGuire.

After Graduating Body and Fender of Detroit, Howard worked for General Motors Company as an assembly operator until retirement in 1995. Howard moved to Gladewater where he continued his...

May 5, 2023