Obituaries

Pauline Nunley Busby

Pauline Nunley Busby

Oct 10, 2021

Pauline Nunley Busby was born December 18, 1932 in Longview, Texas, daughter of the late W.H. Nunley, Sr. and Pearl Owen Nunley. Mrs. Busby passed away Saturday, October 10, 2021, in Tyler. Pauline had worked as CNA in the healthcare industry before retirement. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Pauline was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

W.G. "BIll" Beisch

W.G. "BIll" Beisch

Oct 10, 2021

Funeral service for Mr. WG “Bill” Beisch, will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Chapel of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer, interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 12:00 PM. W.G. ”Bill” Beisch, 92, of Gilmer, passed away Sunday, October 10,...

Mozelle  Ormes

Mozelle Ormes

Oct 9, 2021

Funeral services for Mozelle McIntosh Ormes, 95, of Smyrna, Texas will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Smyrna United Methodist Church, with Pastor James Fleet and Debbie Brown officiating, where she was a lifelong member. The family will receive visitors 5:00-7:00PM, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home-Diana. She passed away on Saturday, October 9,...

Norval D. "Red" Hasley

Norval D. "Red" Hasley

Oct 9, 2021

On October 9, 2021, Norval Dwight “Red” Hasley met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ face to face, at his home in White Oak, TX. Red was born September 24, 1928 in Byers, TX to William James (Red) and Ruby Bell Hasley. He arrived with a shimmering glow of red hair and quickly became known as Red Hasley. Red’s mom...

Wilma Grace Seltzer

Wilma Grace Seltzer

Oct 9, 2021

Wilma Grace Carlock Seltzer, of Southlake Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 9 at the age of 89. Mrs. Seltzer was born on March 7, 1932, in Upshur County to the late Welby and Eva Dodson Carlock. Wilma was of the 1950 Harmony High School graduating class and then went on to attend Baylor University, graduating with a nursing degree...

Karen Kay Brown

Karen Kay Brown

Oct 9, 2021

Mrs. Karen Kay Brown, age 73, of Big Sandy, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Longview. Karen was born on July 4, 1948 in Hope, Arkansas to the late Early G. and Norma Pickering McWilliams. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and homemaker in addition to working for many years as the church treasurer at First...

James Truman Lewis, Jr.

James Truman Lewis, Jr.

Oct 6, 2021

Mr. James Truman Lewis, Jr, age 71 of Gilmer, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Lewis was born on August 27, 1950, in Greenville, Texas to parents James Truman Lewis, Sr and Betty Rush Montgomery. James was a Volunteer Fire Chief in Gilmer for many years and will be...

Elaine Wedin

Elaine Wedin

Oct 6, 2021

Mrs. Elaine Wedin, age 74, of Gladewater, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Longview. Elaine was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on February 24, 1947 to the late William and Helen Wright Schafner. She was a loving and devoted homemaker and a Baptist. She loved spending time with her family, playing bingo, working word finds, watching true crime and...

James Merle Bowling

James Merle Bowling

Oct 5, 2021

Jim was born in Covington, Kentucky to Sylvia Drysdale Bowling and Clayton Bowling. He earned two degrees from the University of Kentucky and became a life long supporter of his beloved Wildcats. He later earned a doctorate from The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.) Jim loved to fly, earning a private pilot license at 16. He joined the Air Force...

Tammy Lee Woods

Tammy Lee Woods

Oct 4, 2021

Tammy Lee Woods of Big Sandy went to heaven on October 4th, 2021. She was born March 16th, 1963 in Pasadena, Texas to Lola Faye Woods and David Crockett Woods Sr. Tammy spent most of her life raising her two beautiful children, Sarai Roberts and David Balliett. Tammy has been reunited in heaven with her son David who passed away...

Colton Allen Jones

Colton Allen Jones

Oct 4, 2021

Colton Allen Jones, 30, of Hawkins, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on September 13, 1991, to Misty Jones and Allen Snider. Colton worked as a handyman doing jobs for everyone. He loved being outdoors enjoying nature. He loved his family and any animal, but his pride was...

Claudia Dougherty

Claudia Dougherty

Oct 4, 2021

Claudia Dougherty was born August 20, 1931 and passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at her residence in Holly Lake Ranch. Claudia worked alongside her husband in their surveying business with offices in Hawkins and Mount Pleasant. She enjoyed traveling and was even a licensed pilot. Claudia married Richard Gayle Dougherty before he left to serve in the Navy during...

Junelle B. Bradley

Junelle B. Bradley

Oct 4, 2021

Mrs. Junelle B. Bradley, age 74 of Big Sandy, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at her home in Big Sandy. Mrs. Bradley was born on September 1, 1947 in Temple, Texas to the late Robert “RK” and Eva Morgan Bolding. A graveside service for Mrs. Bradley will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 7, 2021,...

Joyce Johnson Watts

Joyce Johnson Watts

Oct 3, 2021

Joyce Johnson Watts was born in Verden, OK, August 29, 1931, and passed from this life on October 3, 2021, at her home. Her parents were John L. Castloo and Thula Runette Clark. When Joyce was very young, the family made their way to Gilmer, Texas where John and Runette had a furniture store. Joyce met and later married Jeff...

Vernon Douglas "Doug" Jones

Vernon Douglas "Doug" Jones

Oct 2, 2021

Vernon Douglas “Doug” Jones was born February 9, 1958 in Humble, Texas, son of the late Vernon W. Jones and Betty Joyce Horton Jones. Mr. Jones passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Longview. Doug was a retired welder after many years of service. He was a member of the Calvary Tabernacle in Longview. Doug enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending...

Charles Hollabaugh

Charles Hollabaugh

Sep 30, 2021

Cremation arrangements for Charles Hollabaugh, 88, of Holly Lake Ranch are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Hollabaugh was born August 15, 1933 in Vera, Texas to Fred Warren Hollabaugh and Lara Wiggins Hollabaugh and passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Gladewater. No further services are scheduled at this time.

Willie Maurice McPeek

Willie Maurice McPeek

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. Willie Maurice McPeek, age 92 of Lucas, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Lucas, Texas. Mr. McPeek was born on November 18, 1928 in Gilmer, Texas to the late Willie and Bessie Lang McPeek. He was a Veteran in the United States Army and served in the Korean War. Mr. McPeek was a college professor for many...

John Paul Thompson II

John Paul Thompson II

Sep 30, 2021

John – also known as John Paul or JP to his friends – departed this earth the evening of Thursday, September 30, 2021 from complications of a COVID infection. He was born October 19, 1977 and lived an abundantly blessed life. He is survived by his wife of almost 14 years, Jennifer Susan Thompson, and their son, Mack McDaniel Thompson;...

Brenda Edith Word

Brenda Edith Word

Sep 28, 2021

The world lost a friend and heaven gained an angel on September 28, 2021. Brenda E. Wilson Word, born on August 18, 1941, in Savannah, GA, beloved by her friends and family, passed gently into heaven to join those who have passed before her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lily Thomas Wilson; father, Melvin Wayne Wilson, and...

Joe William Poole

Joe William Poole

Sep 27, 2021

Mr. Joe William Poole, age 81 of Gilmer, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 in Gilmer. Mr. Poole was born on March 18, 1940 in Wood County to the late J. V. and Maye Taylor Poole. He married Charlotte Poole on March 18, 1961; they were married for 59 years. Joe was a agent for State Farm Insurance for...