Billy Hope Thompson
Feb 4, 2024
This young farm boy from East Texas was born April 17, 1931 in Gilmer Texas to Martin Henry and Lillian Carroll Thompson. He grew up working hard on the family farm, After graduating from Harmony High School, he watched as some of his friends and relatives went off to fight in the Korean War. So one day while in Tyler...
Ruthie Hardin
Feb 2, 2024
Ruthie Hardin, a beloved member of the Kilgore community, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on August 2, 1955, in Kilgore, TX, Ruthie touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She leaves behind a lasting legacy as a devoted wife, nurturing mother, cherished grandmother, and a dear friend...
Robbie Jay Evans
Feb 1, 2024
Robbie Jay Evans, 82, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on February 1, 2024. Robbie was born on January 9, 1942 in Mansfield, LA.
Robbie was a member of the North Loop Church Of Christ in Gladewater, Texas. He proudly served in the National Guard. Robbie retired from Texas Utilities after 35 years. He loved horses, spending time outdoors, square dancing and...
James Scott Johnston
Jan 28, 2024
James S. Johnston age 78 of Gladewater, Texas passed from this life in the early morning hours of January 28, 2024 with his wife Penny Jo, friend Lori Beth, and friend Jerry 'Cuz' Wilson by his side. He fought a good fight. He passed from service related conditions. James served proudly in the Army during Vietnam era. He served in...
Rita Jean Wood
Jan 27, 2024
Rita Jean Wood, age 69, former longtime Gladewater resident, passed away peacefully in her Longview, Texas home on January 27, 2024. Rita was born in Tyler, Texas to Fred and Patsy Houston on June 2, 1954.
Rita had been a Gladewater resident since 1956 and graduated from Gladewater High School in 1973. Over many years, Rita enjoyed participating in the Special...
Mary Joann Bennett
Jan 27, 2024
Mary "Joann" Bennett (Graves), 78, of Hawkins, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2024. Joann was born on December 1, 1945, in Waynesville, Missouri, to the late Louis and Freeda Graves.
Joann was a very loving and family-oriented woman of faith. She was a dedicated member of Holly Brook Baptist Church, where she found solace and strength in her religious beliefs.
Throughout...
Clara J Manuel
Jan 25, 2024
Clara J. Manuel, age 81, of Gladewater, passed away on January 25, 2024, in Longview. Clara was born on December 10, 1942, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania to Arnold and Florence Styers. In her spare time, she loved to read, go to the casino, and spend time with her family.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers; James, Scott,...
Kenneth Ray Shelton
Jan 24, 2024
Kenneth Ray Shelton, 85, of Longview, Tx earned his wings and soared ever higher to heaven to meet the Lord on January, 24, 2024.
Kenneth was born to James Herman and Lula Mae Shelton of Coalgate, OK on February 11, 1938. He graduated from Olney High School in Oklahoma in 1953 and immediately went into the workforce. "Kenny" joined the U.S....
Effie Wade Boyd
Jan 24, 2024
Funeral service for Effie Wade Boyd, 84, of Tomball, TX will be held 11 A.M., Monday, January 29, 2024, at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer with Pastor Bruce McCaffety officiating.
Ms. Boyd passed away on January 24, 2024, in Tomball. She was born on December 17, 1939, in Gilmer, Texas to J. T. and Lucille Wade. Her early years were spent in Galveston TX during that time she attended the School for the Blind in Austin...
Harvey Walker
Jan 23, 2024
Harvey L. Walker, 90, of Leander, Texas passed away unexpectedly at his home in Leander, Texas, on January 23, 2024. Harvey was born in Littlefield, Texas, on October 6, 1933. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha, and two sons, Terry Walker and Justin Paul, (J. P.), one granddaughter, Tiffany Mulkey, and a number of great and...
W. A. "Buddy" Townsend
Jan 22, 2024
W.A. “Buddy” Townsend of Tyler, passed away on January 22, 2024. He was born on May 8, 1943, in Gilmer, TX to John Burl Townsend and Wilma Louise (King) Townsend. Buddy graduated from East Mountain High School in Gilmer in 1962. He married Gay Plummer on Dec. 27, 1962.
Buddy worked for Alcoa in their metal melting/mixing department and retired from...
Patsy “Pat” Laverne Pruitt
Jan 22, 2024
Patsy (“Pat”) Laverne Pruitt, 89, of Hawkins Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024. Pat was born January 11, 1935, to Luther Leonard Carter and Virgie Nancy (Sipes) Carter in Lockney, Texas.
As a young woman, Pat moved to East Texas where she remained until her death. During her life she gave birth to five children but is credited...
Norma Jean Richardson
Jan 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Norma Jean Richardson
Norma Jean Richardson, beloved mother and cherished member of the Diana community, passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on March 7, 1933, Norma Jean was known for her warm heart, culinary skills, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
Norma Jean was a pillar of the community, owning and operating...
Richard Stanley Wood
Jan 20, 2024
Richard Stanley Wood, 82, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on January 20, 2024.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 3 to 5 in the afternoon in the parlor of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater, Texas. A service will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in the parlor of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater, Texas at...
Timothy Shawn Roe
Jan 18, 2024
Timothy Shawn Roe of Ore City , Texas died on January 16, 2024 apparently peacefully in his sleep of natural causes. Timothy was born on January 1, 1964 in Sedalia, Missouri to Harold Lee and Ruth Elaine Roe.
Timothy had an adventurous childhood, as boys in the country typically do, and loved the outdoors. He never lost his enjoyment of nature and animals,...
Charles E Glenn
Jan 14, 2024
Charles E Glenn, 86, of Pritchett, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2024. Charles was born February 3, 1937, in Big Sandy, Texas to the late GW Glenn JR and Verdie Hill Glenn.
Charles retired from Vought Aircraft Companies after 28 years, where he was a night foreman over the machine shop. In retirement, he farmed and became a member,...
Helen Lydia Dunnavant
Jan 11, 2024
Helen Lydia Dunnavant, born on January 24, 1937 in Gladewater, Tx passed away on January 11, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview, Tx. She was a lifelong member of the Gladewater First Methodist Church. She was just honored as the oldest living member and the first one baptized there. It is with a heavy heart and sadness that we...
Larry Hobart Phelps
Jan 10, 2024
Larry Hobart Phelps, aged 77, passed away in Marshall, Texas on January 10, 2024. Larry was born on February 28, 1946, in Moline, Illinois to Ollie and Mary Purvis Phelps.
He is survived by his wife, Lanelle (Schoon) Phelps.
A private graveside service was held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Old East Mountain Cemetery.
Melba Joyce Blood
Jan 10, 2024
Melba Joyce Blood went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was truly a child of God, and she will be welcomed into heaven with much rejoicing.
She was born in New Mexico on November 3, 1940. She married Teddy George Blood in 1959. She grew up in New Mexico; moving to East Texas in...
Shirley Joann Evers
Jan 10, 2024
Shirley Joann Evers, 72, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on January 10, 2024. Shirley was born on May 13, 1951 in McKinney, Texas to George and Dorothy Bradshaw.
Shirley is survived by her son, Steven Madden; daughter-in-law, Krystal Evers; brother George F. Bradshaw Jr.; sister, Sue Cannon and husband Mike; grandchildren, Cameron Madden, Lou Madden, Hunter Evers and Kierston Ligon.
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