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Timothy Swaine McBride

Timothy Swaine McBride

Oct 2, 2023

Timothy was born to Nathan Leo "Bubba" and Melanie McBride on September 24,1983 in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed from this life into the Savior's hands on October 2, 2023.

Growing up Tim said the first love of his life was his NaNa, who cared for him and instilled a comforting love which he learned to share throughout his life, especially...

Jesse Stroman

Jesse Stroman

Sep 30, 2023

Jesse Eugene Stroman was born May 4, 1992 to Ramona and Kyle Stroman and died September 30, 2023 in a motor vehicle accident in Upshur county.

 

He was a graduate of Ore City High School and was a US Army veteran. When he was stationed in Germany, he took advantage of traveling all over Europe during his free time,...

Johnny Ray Nixon

Johnny Ray Nixon

Sep 30, 2023

 

Johnny Nixon, 74, of Morton, Texas passed away on September 30, 2023, in Longview, Texas.  Johnny grew up in Gladewater where by the time he could walk and hold a paint brush, he joined his father and brothers in the family painting business.Johnny loved working in his yard and keeping up his garden.  He enjoyed canning his harvest with...

Keith Ray Brooks

Keith Ray Brooks

Sep 29, 2023

Keith Ray Brooks, 63 of Gladewater passed away on September 29, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family.  Keith was born on December 16, 1959 in Gladewater, Texas to the late Luther Ray Brooks and Aleta Joyce Phillips Brooks.

Keith served in the United States Air Force and then worked as an Electronics Technician in the Aviation Industry until his...

Clifford Lee Gaines, Sr.

Clifford Lee Gaines, Sr.

Sep 28, 2023

Clifford Lee Gaines, Sr., dedicated father, caring grandfather, and skilled mechanic, passed away peacefully on September 28th, 2023. Clifford was born on December 9th, 1951, in Beaumont, Texas to his beloved parents Buford and Georgia Gaines.

Clifford was a hardworking and talented mechanic who dedicated his life to his craft. He took great pride in his work and was known...

Joy Fay Allen

Joy Fay Allen

Sep 24, 2023

Joy Fay Allen, beloved sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on September 24, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on March 21, 1945, in Gilmer, Texas to her parents, Sara Moses and Verna Brown Moses.Joy will be remembered for her kind and compassionate nature. She touched the lives of many through her selflessness and unwavering support for...

Ronald Leon Rust

Ronald Leon Rust

Sep 20, 2023

Ronald Leon Rust, 74, of Gilmer, TX, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Ronald was born October 1, 1948, in Pittsburg, TX, to Leon and Betty Rust. Ronald graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and earned an associate degree from Kilgore College. Following college, Ronald, known as “Sister” by his co-workers, worked for Texas Eastman...

Reverend Jesse Leonard Bemis, Jr.

Reverend Jesse Leonard Bemis, Jr.

Sep 19, 2023

Jesse Leonard Bemis, Jr., 95, of Gilmer returned to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  He was born in Dover, Idaho on October 18, 1927, to the late Jesse Leonard Bemis, Sr. and Katherine (Downhour) Bemis.  Jesse married Bernice Mae Wilton on February 8, 1947, in Tuscan, AZ, who preceded Jesse in death on May 27, 2014

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Leamon H. Lively

Leamon H. Lively

Sep 16, 2023

Leamon H. Lively was born August 30, 1941, in Winnsboro, Louisiana and passed from this life September 16, 2023.

Leamon is survived by his wife, Barbara Lively, children, Vera Lively (Mark), Janna Goza (Bucky), Michael Lively (Traci), Melissa Voight (Chris), Jason Lively (Rachel), Diane Hokit (Greg), brother, Truman Lively (Lois), sister, Susie Higgins, 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

 Leamon...

Shone Thomas Griffith

Shone Thomas Griffith

Sep 13, 2023

Shone Thomas Griffith, 50  of  Diana, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.  Shone battled cancer for three years.  He was born November 2, 1972 to  Franklin Leon Griffith and Dollie Janette Manes Griffith in Dallas, Texas.  

Shone attended New Diana High School and was in the band where he enjoyed  marching and loved competing in...

Mary Jean Burnett

Mary Jean Burnett

Sep 10, 2023

 

Born to Sam and Moddest Jordan in Gladewater, Texas, Jean was the youngest and last survivor of their four children.  She was independent at an early age, obtaining a hardship drivers license at the age of 13 to drive a relative from Gladewater to Fort Worth.  She would later graduate from Gladewater High School and move to Fort Worth...

Steve Randell Wilson

Steve Randell Wilson

Sep 6, 2023

 

Steve Wilson, 73, passed away on September 6, 2023, in Lone Star, TX.

Steve was born in Freeport, Texas to Charles and Alma Dotson Wilson on August 31, 1950.Steve graduated High School and joined the Army where he served two an a half  tours in the Vietnam war.  Steve married Judy Carol Morris and they had three sons.  Steve...

Guadalupe Natera Tristan

Guadalupe Natera Tristan

Sep 5, 2023



Guadalupe Natera Tristan falleció después de su corto viaje de 5 meses aquí en la tierra el 5 de septiembre de 2023, en Dallas, TX, donde había sido atendida desde su nacimiento por muchas enfermeras y médicos compasivos.  Nació el 6 de marzo de 2023 en Dallas, hija de José Antonio Natera y Maribel Tristán.

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Don Wesley Beard

Don Wesley Beard

Sep 4, 2023

Don Wesley Beard, age 86, passed away on September 4, 2023.Don was born in Gilmer, TX to Ethward Beard and Carrie Beard.He was preceded in death by Jennie Beard (wife), Ethward and Carrie Beard (parents), Don Beard Jr. (son) and Shellie Hughes (daughter).Don is survived by his brother Kenneth Beard (Claranell), sister Shirley Morris, 8 grandchildren, Amy Gregory, Ruben Gomez...

Gerald D Roberts

Gerald D Roberts

Aug 31, 2023

Gerald was born in Gilmer, TX to Barney and Myrtle Roberts and and went to his Heavenly home on August 31, 2023.

Gerald was a proud Army Veteran that served in WWII.  He enlisted in 1944 where he trained at Ft. Stewart, Ga: Ft. Benning, Ga; Ft. Hood, Tx before he was deployed.  Gerald was part of the 164th Infantry...

Gerald Lowrey

Gerald Lowrey

Aug 30, 2023

Gerald was born September 12, 1961, in Sherman Texas to Gerald (Jerry) Lowrey and Linda Cross. He passed from this life on August 30, 2023.

Gerald was an avid outdoorsman, but his true passion was fishing and catching the BIG FISH! He began his career with Ford as a teenager and spent the last 9 years at Pegues Hurst in...

Joan Hendricks

Joan Hendricks

Aug 29, 2023

Joan McAllister Hendricks, known as “Joanne” to her family and friends, passed away on Tuesday, August 29th , 2023, at the age of ninety-one. Joan was born onAugust 4, 1932, to Sam Alva and Eunice Davis McAllister at their home in Perryville,Texas. She grew up in Perryville until the family moved to Houston when she was ten.They lived east of...

Bonnie Dale Gordon

Bonnie Dale Gordon

Aug 29, 2023

White Oak – Services for Bonnie Dale Boyd Gordon, 95 of White Oak, Texas will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater, Texas with Pastor Matt Pool officiating.  Interment will follow in the old White Oak Cemetery 121 E. Bingham Rd, White Oak, TX 75693.

Mrs. Gordon was born Jan...

Donald Wayne Jones

Donald Wayne Jones

Aug 29, 2023

Donald Jones, 55 of Diana, passed away on August 29, 2023, in Longview, Texas.Donald was born on November 18, 1967 to Truman and Barbara Jones in Longview, Texas.  Donald went to Pine Tree where he graduated.  After graduation Donald joined the Army and served our country for three years and was proud of his service.  Donald will be greatly missed.

Harvey "Van" Yvan Townsend Jr.

Harvey "Van" Yvan Townsend Jr.

Aug 28, 2023

Harvey “Van” Townsend Jr., 64 of Gilmer, Texas passed away on August 28, 2023 at home.  Harvey was born on October 24, 1958 in Palestine, Texas to Harvey Townsend Sr and Bonnie Berryhill Townsend.

Van was a Gladewater High School Graduate, class of 1977 where he was a football star.  He enjoyed being outdoors playing on his tractor, listening to...

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