Obituaries
David Hugh Smith
Sep 2, 2022
David Smith, 74, passed away on September 2, 2022, in Longview, TX.
David was born on November 2, 1947 in Gilmer, TX, to the late Louie Smith and Helen Smith and was a graduate of the Class of 1967 at Gilmer High School. He was also the owner of Smith Oil Company. David valued his time training in the American Taekwondo...
Melinda Joy Stanley
Aug 31, 2022
Melinda Joy Stanley of Diana, Texas passed away peacefully at home August 31, 2022. Melinda was born September 17, 1956, in Gilmer, Texas to Gordon and Margie Carter. Melinda worked many years at the Diana Post Office. In earlier years she enjoyed bowling on a women’s league each week. She loved puzzles and word games and was an avid reader....
William Richard "Rick" Johnson
Aug 30, 2022
William Richard Johnson “Pa Pa Rick,” 65 years old, passed away Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 in Longview, TX.
He is survived by his sister Mary Jean Felts; his four sons, Ty Johnson, Jacob J. Johnson, William R. Johnson III, and Justin T. Johnson; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his parents, Phyliss Jean...
Carl Adon Allen
Aug 28, 2022
Private family services for Carl Aldon Allen, 87, of Crockett were held at West Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. No further services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Allen passed away Sunday, August 28, 20222, at home surrounded by loving family.
Mary Lynn Gunter Pritchard Stanley
Aug 27, 2022
Mrs. Stanley, age 89, passed from this life and into the arms of her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1933, in Keller, Oklahoma. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Jack Stanley, mother Bernice Gunter, father Roscoe Gunter, infant sister Joyce Gunter,...
Florence "Alice" Honnoll
Aug 27, 2022
Florence "Alice" Honnoll was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She went to her heavenly home on August 27, 2022, at the age of 85.
She was born in Alabama, but lived most of her life in Texas. She had two children and married Albert Honnoll and became a mother of four.
She worked in Longview MFG Company for many...
Leonard Welborn Phoenix
Aug 26, 2022
Leonard Phoenix made his flight to heaven, August 26, 2022. Mr. Phoenix was born in Bowlegs, Oklahoma and was welcomed into this world by his parents Wesley Seth Phoenix and Maude Britain Phoenix on November 30, 1927. He married his true love Lucille Yates on December 10, 1948. During their 60 years of marriage, they spent time fishing, hunting, camping,...
Lisa Ann Keel
Aug 24, 2022
Lisa Keel, 55, of Longview, Texas passed away on August 24, 2022. Lisa was born on December 12, 1966 in Denver, CO to James and Patty Gilliland. Lisa always cared deeply for her children. She also enjoyed entertaining at gatherings with her family and friends. She was a fishing and water sports enthusiast that loved to be on the water....
Kimlyn White Young
Aug 22, 2022
Kimlyn White Young passed away at home on Monday, August 22, 2022, surrounded by family at the age of 69. She was born on September 5th, 1952, in Gilmer, Texas to Fred James White, Sr. and Bernice Knight White. She graduated from Gilmer High School in 1971. She attended Kilgore College receiving an Associates Degree. She worked as a substitute...
Dolores Jean Moore
Aug 20, 2022
Cremation arrangements for Dolores Jean Moore, 94, of Hawkins are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins. No further services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. Moore passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Hawkins.
John Donald Weeks
Aug 19, 2022
John Donald Weeks, known as “Bud” passed away Friday Aug. 19th at Christus Good Shepherd in Longview, TX. He was born May 2, 1943 in St. Augistine, MO, to Howard & Cora Mae Weeks. John married Saundra P. Weeks on May 3, 1964 in Woodlawn, TX. He proudly served in the US Army and the 49th Armored Division of the...
Durene Sanders
Aug 17, 2022
Ms. Durene Sanders, age 85, passed away on August 17, 2022 in Longview, TX. Durene was born in Gilmer, TX to the late Marvin and Leona Skinner Davis. Durene is survived by her son, Bueford Dopson; brother, Gary Wayne Davis; and sister Janice Marie Longston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Sanders, and parents Marvin and Leona...
Ronald Lee Turner
Aug 16, 2022
In loving memory of Ronald Turner. Born 12/17/1963 in Eloy, Arizona & passed away 8/16/2022 in Longview, Tx. Ronnie was proceeded in death by his parents, Clarence & Kathern Turner. Ronnie was a Christian & loved attending church & going fishing whenever he could. He was loved by his family & friends & will be greatly missed.
Joy Marie Tredway
Aug 16, 2022
Joy Marie Tredway was born June 5, 1959 in Odessa, Texas. Joy passed to heaven unexpectedly on August 16, 2022 in Longview, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father, Loyd “Boose” Tredway; mother, Mattie Lee Parrish Tredway Barker; husband Bobby Knoten; husband James Stewart. She is survived by her daughters, Amy Knoten of Gilmer, Texas and Amber Stewart...
Kenneth LaNeal Holland
Aug 15, 2022
Kenneth LaNeal Holland, 63, of Gilmer was taken from this life on August 15, 2022. His loss was completely unexpected, and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.
Ken was born on February 1, 1959, to the late Kenneth Edward & Dion Holland. After graduating from Star Spencer High School in 1977, he worked in the oil field for many years...
Mary Jane Strickland
Aug 14, 2022
Mary Jane Strickland, 76, of Irving, Texas passed away on August 14, 2022. Mary was born May 10, 1946 to Clarence and Velma Henderson. Mary’s passion was her family. Mary’s caring heart always helped anyone in need. She loved her family dearly and treasured time with them. Mary was known to sing and dance doing the two step. Her passion...
Janice Kay Spills
Aug 10, 2022
Janice Kay Spills, 70, passed away in Longview on August 10, 2022. She was born in Lamar County, Texas on September 20, 1951, to the late Joe and Mary Alice (McDaniel) Spills. For over twenty years Janice was a resident at the Bradford House in Gilmer. She loved the color pink and was always looking forward to celebrating her next...
Lynn "Mike" Ray
Aug 9, 2022
Lynn "Mike" Ray, 74, passed away on August 9, 2022, in Gilmer, TX. Lynn Ray was born on July 31, 1948 in Texas City, Texas, where he was welcomed by William and Patsy Ray. After graduating Gilmer High School in 1967, Lynn initially pursued a degree as a Music Major but promptly joined the Navy and proudly served his country...
James Michael Pullen
Aug 8, 2022
James was born August 11, 1953 in Gladewater to the late William Stanley and Hazel Wanell Smith Pullen. James was better known as “Buffalo” by all his family and friends. He was a master carpenter and enjoyed wood working. When he wasn’t working Buffalo liked fishing or having a drink and visiting with his family and friends. James was always...
Robert William Willeford, Jr.
Aug 8, 2022
Service for Robert “Bobby” Willeford, 86, of Jefferson, is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Graceton Church of Christ in Diana, with Doyle Bruce officiating. Burial will be at Mattox Cemetery in Diana. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors on Friday, August 12, 2022, 5 – 7 PM at...
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