Obituaries
Jaykob Arron Dodd
Jun 3, 2023
Jaykob Arron Dodd, 16 of Hawkins, TX passed away on June 3, 2023. He was born on July 10, 2006, in Longview, Texas to Brandon Dodd and Jamie Creswell. Jaykob was an accomplished artist and was recently notified that he has won a national gold medal at the Scholastic Art and Writing Award, which is the largest and most...
Peggy Arnold
Jun 1, 2023
Peggy Arnold, 80, passed away peacefully and went home to her Lord on June 1, 2023, Burkburnett, Texas.Peggy was born September 3, 1942, in Gilmer to Milton and Mary Montgomery. She married Johnny Arnold, and was a housewife and a member of Cherokee Baptist Church.Cremation services are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer with memorial services...
Donald Ray Mitchell
May 31, 2023
“You are reading in the newspaper that I am dead. Do not believe a word of it, for I am more alive than ever before.” This quote is borrowed from evangelist D. L. Moody so you also can rejoice in the good news of Donnie going home to Jesus, his Lord and Savior!!
Donald Ray Mitchell, 78, of Longview, Texas,...
Juanita Mildred Whitlock
May 31, 2023
Juanita Mildred Whitlock, 83, of Big Sandy, TX, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on December 27, 1939, in La Pryor, TX to the late Harvey and Maggie (Mayfield) Greer.
Juanita enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom for her children. Her past-times included painting, sewing, working on crossword puzzles and singing. Juanita spent many...
Anna Louise Glenn
May 29, 2023
Anna Louise “Fritzy” Glenn was born May 21, 1926, in Groesbeck, TX to Clayton and Flora Bell Hickey. She passed from this life, at age 97, on May 29, 2023 in San Antonio, TX.
As a child, her and her family moved from Groesbeck, TX to Gladewater, TX . Fritzy and her family were founding members of the First Christian...
Lewis "Dean" Wheeler
May 29, 2023
Lewis "Dean" Wheeler, a beloved father, passed away on May 29, 2023 in Longview, TX. He was born on September 5, 1953 in Shreveport, LA to Clarence Byron Wheeler and Naomi Dean Wheeler.
Dean is survived by his son James Matthew "Matt" Wheeler and wife Deanna of Rockwall and daughter Lauren Melissa Cavanaugh of Atlanta. He was blessed with...
Linda Kay Orms
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...
Jane D. Spivey
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...
William "Billy" Robert Walker
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....
Barbara Lois Barros
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.
Susan Edna Price
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...
Mike McIntosh
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...
Jean Quinn
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...
Dolores Jo Hanks
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...
Melvin Wayne Fuller
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...
Jimmy Gene Coleman
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...
Mary Cain Patton Maw
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...
Eddie Joe Dugger
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...
James "Jim" Edward Bounds
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...
Janet Gayle McClain
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...

