Katherine Elaine Murray
May 4, 2026
Kathy Murray, age 70, of Gladewater passed away peacefully in the hospital on Sunday, May 4, 2026.
Kathy was born in Wills Point, Tx. on April 29, 1956. She lived there for a couple of years before moving to Nacogdoches, Texas. She moved to other cities before settling in Gladewater. Kathy graduated from Union Grove High School in May of 1975.
Kathy...
Stormy Elizabeth Fishburn
May 2, 2026
Stormy Elizabeth Fishburn, born on July 22, 2002, in Longview, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Our pretty little angel has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and unforgettable warmth.
Stormy was a gentle, kind, and deeply loving soul whose light touched more lives than words can...
Paula Jo Williams
May 2, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Paula Jo Alderson-Williams, 75, of Gilmer, will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Frontier Cowboy Church in Gilmer Texas. The family will receive friends at 12:00 pm, prior to the service.
Paula was born on October 30, 1950, in Gladewater Texas, to Dove and Effie Alderson and passed from this life on...
Anthony Wayne Palmer
Apr 27, 2026
Anthony Wayne Palmer, born on November 17, 1965, in Longview, Texas and passed away on April 27, 2026, in Longview, Texas. He was a skilled brick mason who ran his own business, dedicating much of his life to his craft.
Anthony will be remembered by his loving family. He is survived by his mother, Trudy Palmer, who joined him in rest...
Linda Claudette Childs
Apr 27, 2026
Linda Claudette Cox Childs was born on January 24, 1940, and passed into her eternal home on April 27, 2026. She was one of seven children born to A.H. and Dolly Cox in Carthage, Texas.
Linda was a florist for many years and had a love of flowers but also the outdoors. She was a member of the Simmons Hill Baptist...
Deborah Ann Shepherd
Apr 27, 2026
Deborah Ann Shepherd, 72, of Gilmer, Texas passed away on April 27, 2026. Deborah was born on May 19, 1953, in Dallas, Texas to Leon J. Wilson and Annie Pearl Barker.
Deborah spent many years as a secretary for the state of Texas Child Protective Services (CPS), where she worked for 32 years before retiring. Her commitment to her job and...
Johnnie Lee Ault
Apr 25, 2026
Johnnie Lee Ault was born on April 29, 1933, in Beckville, Texas, and passed away on April 25, 2026, in Gladewater, Texas. She lived a life filled with remarkable adventures and accomplishments.
On June 22, 1956, she married Bryan Ault, embarking on a partnership filled with shared devotion and service. Their bond paved the way for a life rich in adventure...
Earl Franklin Rucker Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Written by Earl Rucker, Jr. about his family history:
Born Earl Franklin Rucker, Jr. September 30, 1941 in Mineola, Texas, on North Pacific Street. Our rent house was across the street from the post office and one block from the Piggly Wiggly grocery store and the movie theatre, which cost .09 cents to watch a western on Saturday. We were also...
Patsy Laverne (Horton) Morgan
Apr 25, 2026
Patsy Laverne (Horton) Morgan, 84, of Big Sandy, TX passed away on April 25,2026, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Born on September 3, 1941, in Alma, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Albert and Mary Horton. She met Henry Morgan, and they were married for almost 50 years, building a life centered on love and family.
Patsy was a...
Mack C. McClain
Apr 25, 2026
Mack C. McClain was called home by his Lord and Savior on April 25, 2026.
Mack was born on December 10, 1936, to T.L. McClain and Myrtie Lee Willie McClain. Mack was raised in Spurger, Texas where he graduated from Spurger High in 1955.
Soon after graduation he went to work in the oil field. He married his bride of 64 years,...
Amanda Nicole Geers
Apr 24, 2026
Amanda Nicole Geers was born on May 6, 1976, in Longview, Texas and passed away on April 24, 2026, in Tyler, Texas.
She lived her life to the fullest and was known for her warm and caring nature. Amanda dedicated herself as a homemaker, creating a loving and welcoming home for those around her. Amanda will be remembered for her spirit...
Clifford Dale Shablom, Sr.
Apr 22, 2026
Clifford Dale Shablom, Sr. was born on June 13, 1963, in Tioga County, Pennsylvania and passed away on Aprill 22, 2026.
Clifford lived a life dedicated to guiding and supporting those around him, especially throughout his honorable career with the military. He worked as a counselor for the United States Army, using his skills and caring nature to support others. He...
Jeannene Outhouse Meinecke
Apr 22, 2026
Jeannene Outhouse Meinecke was born on November 30, 1936, to Edgar Lewis Outhouse and Maybelle Garrison Outhouse. She passed away on April 22, 2026, in Pasadena, Texas.
Jeannene lived a long life and quietly touched the lives of those around her. She will be remembered for who she was and the moments she shared.
A graveside service will be Sunday, April 26,...
Ronnie Lamar Mason
Apr 21, 2026
Ronnie Lamar Mason was born on January 25, 1951, in Lubbock, Texas and passed away on April 21, 2026, in Tyler, Texas.
Ronnie married Linda Walker on October 15, 1972. Together, they shared many years and memories.
As the representative of Derksen Portable Buildings, Ronnie demonstrated a remarkable commitment to his craft and his customers, building a legacy of quality and service...
Albertha P Stegman
Apr 19, 2026
Albertha “Bert” Stegman passed away on April 19, 2026, in Gladewater, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 1, 1950, in Hays, Kansas, to Louis F. and Mary Kreutzer. On October 5, 1968, she married the love of her life, Stanley “Joe” Stegman, in Ellis, Kansas. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and simple...
Bryan Cameron Kelly
Apr 17, 2026
Bryan Cameron Kelly, 64, of Tyler, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2026. He was born on May 8, 1961, in Gladewater, Texas, to Max and Monnie Kelly.
Bryan spent his life working in the food industry and was known for his larger-than-life sense of humor. He loved his family deeply and found joy in telling jokes, cooking and baking, serving...
Jeffery Wayne Lynn
Apr 16, 2026
Jeffery Wayne Lynn, age 63, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1962, in Gladewater, Texas.
Jeffery was a hardworking, kind, and friendly man who left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He dedicated 38 years of service as an operator at Eastman Chemical, where he was also a proud member of the Eastman...
Rollin Rudolph Hudson
Apr 15, 2026
Rollin Rudolph Hudson was born on January 27, 1946, in Elsworth, WI and passed away on April 15, 2026, in Kilgore, Texas.
Rollin proudly served his country in the United States Army, holding the rank of Specialist 4 (E4) in the 36th Signal Battalion. His time in the military was a significant part of who he was and something he carried...
Tina Gay Emmel
Apr 15, 2026
Tina Dillard Emmel of Diana, Texas, 62, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2026, in Longview, Texas.
Her parents were Barney Dillard and Juanita Logan Dillard Bordeaux. She was born in Dallas, Texas on December 4, 1963. She was preceded in death by her Husband Steve Emmel and also her daughter, Whitney Emmel Petrick. Surviving Tina are her brother, Curtis Bordeaux...
Betty Louvina Emory
Apr 15, 2026
Betty Louvina Emory was born on February 11, 1936, in Wenatchee, Washington and passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Gilmer, Texas.
Betty took great pride in the life she shared with her beloved husband, Jack Emory. They were married on July 24, 1953, and celebrated 66 wonderful years together before Jack passed away in August 2019. Their marriage was...
