Obituaries
Richard "Tiny" Earl Park
May 6, 2022
Richard “Tiny” Earl Park, 67, passed away on May 6, 2022 in Longview. He was born on May 30, 1954 in Pensacola, Florida to the late Earl and Katherine Theil Park. Tiny married Mary Jayne Aills on December 30, 1977 in Tyler, Texas. As a young man, Tiny enlisted in the US Navy and was very proud of the service...
Cody Pershing Barber
May 5, 2022
Cody Pershing Barber, 44, passed away unexpectedly at home in Gilmer, Texas on May 5, 2022. He was born on November 3, 1977 in Tallahassee, Florida to Keith Dwight and Carol Ann Herr Barber. A life long member and return missionary of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints. He was called by a member of the first presidency...
Marguerite Plummer
May 5, 2022
Born November 6, 1929, in Shelby County, Texas, to Lawrence W. Reynolds and Beatrice Martin Reynolds. Graduated from Marshall High School, Marshall, Texas in 1945, and worked as a legal secretary before and after her marriage on September 22, 1950 to Royce Carlton Plummer of Marshall. She was co-owner/operator of Royce Plummer Polled Hereford Farm in Keithville, during which time...
Georgia Ann Leatherwood
May 3, 2022
Ms. Georgia Ann Leatherwood, age 99, of Gilmer, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Gilmer. Georgia was born in Red River County on September 10, 1922 to the late George Washington and Nellie Wilson Jackson. She was employed many years at the nursing home where she worked in the cafeteria and was a faithful member of First Baptist...
Patricia D. Knapps
May 3, 2022
Patricia "Pat" D. Knapps, age 75 of Big Sandy, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home. Pat was born in Conroe, Texas on Saturday, August 3, 1946 to the late Paul A. Donnahoe, Sr., and Virgie Ross Donnahoe. Pat finished high school, and earned her degree to practice as an Licensed Vocational Nurse...
Lanell Davis Fitzgerald
May 2, 2022
Lanell Davis Fitzgerald, 92, passed away on May 2, 2022 in Longview. She was born December 19, 1929 in Upshur County to the late Obie R. and Harriett "Hattie" Parker Davis (Reed). Lanell enjoyed planting flowers and growing azaleas, as well as sewing. She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. Lanell is survived by her daughter, Debra Fitzgerald...
Lidia Olea Chávez
May 2, 2022
Lidia Olea Chávez was born August 3, 1975 in Mexico to Concepcion Olea Flores and Maricela Loeza Carbajal but lived most of her life in Gilmer Texas. She passed away unexpected on May 2, 2022. Lidia was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. She always provided...
Rosella Boone Newsom
May 1, 2022
Rosella “Rosie” Boone Newsom, 93, of Ore City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2022 at her residence. Services are planned for Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Ore City First United Methodist Church Life Center with Reverend Doug Smith and Reverend Stewart Kouba officiating. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, May...
Aaron Charter
Apr 30, 2022
Service for Aaron Charter 32, of Gilmer is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana, with Marvin Martin officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at 10:00 AM at Grubbs-Loyd. He passed away on Saturday, April 30, in Longview. He was born on May 15, 1989...
Fay Claxton
Apr 29, 2022
Fay Claxton went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 29, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. She was born May 22, 1935, in Waxahachie, Texas, to Joe Bailey and Velma M. Watson. Fay was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church for many years. She played piano, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday School. She worked for...
Billy Charles Bailey
Apr 29, 2022
Bill Bailey of Nash, Texas left our world for his heavenly home on Friday, April 29, 2022. Bill was born in Linden, Texas on September 20, 1943 to Robert Bailey and Wanda Faye "Sue" Bailey Splawn. Bill served our nation honorably for twenty years in the United States Navy. He traveled the world, spending fourteen years in Italy where he...
Oneida Beatrice Odom
Apr 25, 2022
Oneida Beatrice Odom, 95, of White Oak, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, in Gilmer. Graveside services for Mrs. Odom will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Old White Oak Cemetery in White Oak with Bro. Wade Mayberry officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater from 6:00 until 8:00...
Terry Randall Davis
Apr 25, 2022
Terry Randall Davis, 62, of Gilmer, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, in Tyler. Funeral services for Terry will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Hopewell United Methodist Church with Bro. Michael Phillips officiating. Interment will follow services at Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening at Croley Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00...
Charles Ashe Oldham
Apr 23, 2022
Charles Ashe Oldham peacefully passed away on April 23, 2022, at Houston Hospice in Houston, TX. He was born on June 26, 1941, in Houston, TX, to the late Beatty Oldham and Marjorie Ashe Oldham. He graduated from Lamar High School in Houston and went on to work for Eastern Airlines during the 70s. Charles discovered his true passion working...
Kathy D. White
Apr 22, 2022
Mrs. Kathy Denise White, age 60 of Gladewater, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Longview Regional Hospital. Kathy was born in Gladewater on January 8, 1962 to the late David L. and Bertha Lynette Hodge Blear. She attended Gladewater schools, and graduated from Gladewater High School, Class of 1980. She stayed active in her class activities, reunions, and...
Frances Gail Szontagh
Apr 22, 2022
Frances Gail Szontagh, 79, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at Methodist Richardson Medical Center with her family by her side. Gail was born October 23, 1942 in Gilmer, Texas to Gertrude and Edward Jones. Gail grew up with a love of sports and fostered her athleticism by playing basketball and volleyball throughout her upbringing until she graduated from New...
Ann Marie Rodgers
Apr 20, 2022
Mrs. Ann M. (Pruitt) Rodgers, age 82, of Hawkins, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Longview. Ann was born in Phillips, Texas on August 14, 1939 to the late L.A. and Vivian Baughman Pruitt. She was a loving and dedicated homemaker, and a Baptist. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in...
Hunter Fredrick Foley
Apr 20, 2022
Hunter Fredrick Foley was loved by so many. He was an amazing uncle, brother, son and friend to many. He was funny, smart, handsome and a bright young man. He loved hanging out with his friends and his dog, Deuce. He enjoyed the outdoors, athletics and art. He lived his life to the fullest everyday. He made everyone he was...
Bobby John Lewis
Apr 19, 2022
Bobby John Lewis, 71, of Ore City, Texas passed away on April 19, 2022 in Longview, Texas. Bobby was born in Gilmer, Texas to Keith and Mildred Lewis. Bobby served in the United States Army in Vietnam before coming home to begin his career with heavy equipment, learning to run a dozer from CL Gray. Bobby was known to enjoy...
Larry G. Grubbs
Apr 18, 2022
Larry Gene Grubbs, 69, of Longview, passed from this life on Monday, April 18, 2022, in Longview, Texas. Larry was born September 14, 1952, in Jefferson, Texas, to Travis E. and Felicia Smith Grubbs. He attended school and college, and later owned Landmark Homes and MLS Properties, dealing in real estate and houses. Larry was a member of Moberly Baptist...
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