Obituaries

Laura Anne Goodman

Laura Anne Goodman

Nov 28, 2021

Mrs. Laura Anne Goodman, age 50, of Union Grove, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her home. Laura was born in San Jose, California on May 19, 1971. She graduated from Big Sandy High School, and worked at the family business, Longview Auto Top & Upholstery. Laura loved being outdoors, kayaking, riding four-wheelers, spending time with her family,...

Albert Laverl Richardson Sr.

Albert Laverl Richardson Sr.

Nov 28, 2021

Albert Laverl Richardson Sr., 68, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Longview. Albert was born March 4, 1953 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Doyle Edwin Richardson and Betty Gean Thompson. He worked as a driver in the East Texas Oil Fields where he retired over a decade ago; most recently driving for Texas Hot Shot during his retirement....

Christy Smith Parks

Christy Smith Parks

Nov 27, 2021

Christy Smith Parks gained her angel wings on November 27, 2021, in Holly Lake Ranch, Texas. Christy was 51 years old. Christy’s life would seem too short to many but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint she left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that she...

Alma Fitzgerald

Alma Fitzgerald

Nov 27, 2021

Alma Lenora “Grannie” Gage Fitzgerald passed from this life on 27 November 2021 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler at the age of 103 years, 8 months and 22 days. Alma was born 5 April 1918 to Martin Henry Gage and Ossie Elvira Mooney Gage at Shady Grove, Upshur County, Texas. She was the fourth of eight children produced...

May Freda Ward

May Freda Ward

Nov 26, 2021

Cremation arrangements for May Freda Ward, 72, of Gilmer are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. May passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 in Gilmer. No further services are currently scheduled.

Christopher "Chris" David Hancock

Christopher "Chris" David Hancock

Nov 26, 2021

Christopher Hancock was dearly loved by everyone he met, he went to be with our Lord and Savior and will be waiting for his family and friends to join he left Son Peyton Hancock Mother Sonia Roland Brother Eric Hancock Fiancé Laura Heath and a precious little girl Nora Day all of Gilmer His Grandmother Carol Faye Morris his adored...

Audrey Pool Smith

Audrey Pool Smith

Nov 25, 2021

Audrey Pool Smith, 101 years old, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home in Gilmer surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Smith, a lifetime resident of Upshur County, was born on July 3, 1920 to the late Otis V. Pool and Ruby Ann Davis. Audrey was a longtime dedicated and active member of the Rosewood Baptist Church....

Louise Duffey

Louise Duffey

Nov 23, 2021

Louise Duffey passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home in Simpsonville. Ms. Duffey, a lifetime resident of Upshur County, was born on June 15, 1936 to the late William Allen and Nancy Clifford Shearer Pennington. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved to spend time with her family. Ms. Duffey was also a member at the Chapel...

William Pat Hearon

William Pat Hearon

Nov 23, 2021

William Pat Hearon, born in Dallas on October 21, 1950, passed away in his home on November 23, 2021 at the age of 71 years. He and his family were residents of Diana, TX for the last 36 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. Hearon and Florence E. Hearon. He is survived by his wife,...

Brian Travis Caldwell

Brian Travis Caldwell

Nov 22, 2021

Brian Travis Caldwell, 29, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. Brian was born September 27, 1992 in Thomaston, Georgia. Brian enjoyed fishing, shooting guns and reading. He was always tinkering and working on different projects. Brian liked talking politics with family and friends. He was known affectionately as the “Favorite Uncle” and loved spending time with...

Ricky Elmer Rumfield

Ricky Elmer Rumfield

Nov 21, 2021

Ricky Elmer Rumfield passed away November 20, 2021 in Longview, Texas. He was born February 8, 1962 in Hamlin, Texas, to the late R. D. Rumfield and Geneva Ann (Foster) Rumfield. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Phayma Rumfield and brothers Reggie Dell Rumfield and Hozie Aaron Rumfield. He is survived by his son, Randy Rumfield, daughter...

Patricia Ann Patton

Patricia Ann Patton

Nov 20, 2021

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Patton, 72, of Diana Tx was born August 4th, 1949, in Muskogee, Oklahoma and passed away November 20th, 2021, at Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center with her family by her side. Patsy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren who she adored. Patsy enjoyed going...

Nola Mae Maxwell

Nola Mae Maxwell

Nov 18, 2021

Nola Johnson Maxwell entered the Gates of Heaven November 19, 2021, she was 94 years old. Nola was born September 15, 1927, in Pottsboro, Texas to Charlotte “Lottie” Francis and Samuel David Mosier. She lived her life facing problems head on, failure was not an option. She was never afraid of hard work, raising 5 children while holding 3 jobs....

Lynn E. Davis

Lynn E. Davis

Nov 17, 2021

Lynn E. Davis, 56, of Gilmer, Texas, went home peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, to be with his Lord in Houston, Texas. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 27, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Gilmer, with Reverend Matthew Smith officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to...

Deborah Watkins Smith

Deborah Watkins Smith

Nov 14, 2021

Deborah Watkins Smith (January 16, 1958–November 14, 2021) was born in Garland, Texas, to Mary Ruth and Billy Ray Watkins, and she married Larry Smith at Dallas’s Old City Park in 1985. She loved all children, but especially her own twins, Michael and Sarah, who she thought of always before herself. Debbie Sue could never quite keep up with her...

Aaron Lynn Dorsey

Aaron Lynn Dorsey

Nov 14, 2021

Mr. Aaron Lynn Dorsey passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Aaron was born on October 8, 1989 to Alfred Dorsey and Etta Wood. He was a hard worker in the oil field and didn’t mind getting his hands dirty. Aaron enjoyed spending time with his family, playing and watching football. Especially watching his son, Landon play. Aaron is survived...

Jerome Horace

Jerome Horace

Nov 14, 2021

Jerome Horace age 74 passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home in Gilmer. Mr. Horace, was born on July 13, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a Veteran in the United States Navy, fighting in the Vietnam War. Jerome is survived by is wife, Angelita Horace; sons, Jerome Horace, Jr. and Christopher Horace; daughter, Theresa Wilson; sister,...

William Ellis "Sonny" Stembridge

William Ellis "Sonny" Stembridge

Nov 14, 2021

Mr. William Ellis “Sonny” Stembridge, Jr. passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Gilmer. Mr. Stembridge was born on September 27, 1932 to the late William Ellis and Valta Taylor Stembridge. He worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer for Texas Instruments for 23 years, a dispatcher for Upshur Rural Electric Company for 16 years, and owned his own plant...

Cheryl Dixon Sharma

Cheryl Dixon Sharma

Nov 13, 2021

Cheryl Dixon Sharma, age 69, of Aubrey passed away on November 13, 2021, with her family by her side. Cheryl was born March 1, 1952, to Maurine and Wayne Dixon in Lubbock. Cheryl grew up in Longview and was a graduate of Pine Tree High School. She then attended Rick’s College (now BYU Idaho) where she received her nursing degree....

Harold Dean Victory Jr.

Harold Dean Victory Jr.

Nov 13, 2021

Harold Dean Victory, Jr., passed away at his residence in Lubbock, TX on November 13, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1946 in Longview, TX to the late Harold Dean Victory and Elizabeth Hunt Benson Victory. Dean grew up and attended schools in Gladewater, graduating from Gladewater High School in 1964. He was very proud of his pioneer heritage...