Obituaries
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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Andres G. "Andy" Lopez, Jr.
Jan 7, 2024
Andres “Andy” G. Lopez Jr. of Bettie, formerly of Alice, TX passedinto Eternal Glory, Jan. 07, 2024, after a short battle of Liver cancer.Andres “Andy” was born on May 12, 1940, in Uvalde, TX to Andresand Luz “Lucia” Lopez their first- born. Andres had 2 sisters and abrother. Gregorio (Belia) Lopez, Noemi (George) Leal, Margarita “Moy”(Felix) Hinojosa all of Alice,...
Sally Louise Breshears
Jan 7, 2024
Sally Louise Breshears, 80, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on January 7, 2023. Sally was born on October 16, 1943 to Horace and Ruth Russ in Freeport, Texas.
Sally loved her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was retired from her job as the deli manager at Safeway and spent her time after enjoying her family. Sally could be...
Gaylon Rosser
Jan 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Robert Gaylon Rosser (1940 - 2024)
With heavy hearts, we grieve the passing of Robert Gaylon Rosser, affectionately known as Gaylon, on January 6, 2024, following a brief illness. Born to Sam and Viola Rosser as the third of five children, Gaylon's life was a testament to love, perseverance, and service.
Gaylon leaves behind his...
Teresa Loden
Jan 6, 2024
Teresa Loden entered the presence of her Lord on January 6, 2024, in Longview, Texas.
Teresa was born in Big Sandy, Texas to W. D. and Juanita Morrison. Teresa married Alvis Loden of Gladewater,Texas, and they began their family raising two sons in Longview, Texas.
She enjoyed being around people and caring for others when help was...
Gene Ernest Blankenship
Jan 5, 2024
Gene Ernest Blankenship, age 86, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, in Plano, Texas, following a brief illness. He was born on October 15, 1937, in Paris, Texas, to John Blackman and Elizabeth Hale (Pearson) Blankenship. As the youngest child of five, Gene was greatly doted on by his parents and his siblings Jack, Tommie, Linda, and Billy. He...
Will Rogers King
Jan 2, 2024
Will Rogers King passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 2, 2024.
Will was born to the late Rogers King and Janie (Smith)King in Bennington, Oklahoma on June 7, 1939. After graduating from Matoy High School in OK, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving his country from 1956-1960. Will was proud of his heritage as...
Leland Davis
Dec 31, 2023
Leland Davis, 59, of Gilmer, Texas, went home to his Lord on December 31, 2023. He was born August 1, 1964, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Charles Perry and Joyce Francis Pullen Davis. Leland was a life long resident of Upshur County, and stayed true to his family roots. After graduating from Gilmer High School in 1982, he attended...
Michael Lee Askew
Dec 31, 2023
Michael Lee Askew, 70 of Big Sandy, died December 31, 2023. Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 5, 2024, in the Chapel of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer with Mr. Perry Cowan officiating. Private family interment will take place at Hoover Cemetery.
Mike was born November 12, 1953, in Pasadena, Texas to Edward and Mary Davis...
Rhonda Leneave "Wootten" Wallace
Dec 30, 2023
Rhonda Leneave Wootten Wallace, 67, of Diana Texas entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday December 30th after a long but valiant battle with heart failure.
Rhonda was born on November 15, 1956 to Mark and Leneave Wootten in Gilmer, TX. She attended New Diana school and graduated in 1975. Following graduation, she attended Kilgore College...
Ruth Helen Vaughn
Dec 30, 2023
Ruth Helen (nee Hutchens) Vaughn departed this life on December 30th, 2023, at the age of 90 years, 10 months, and 9 days.
Ruth was born on February 18, 1933 at Nampa, Idaho, to parents, Clare McKinley Hutchens and Esther Marie (nee Good) Hutchens.
She was married to Clarence Lionel Vaughn on September 18th, 1950 at Nampa, Idaho.
Ruth was...
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