Obituaries
Susan Wells Fitzgerald
Aug 3, 2025
Susan Wells Fitzgerald, 72, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Longview, TX. Known for her infectious laughter and sharp wit, Susan touched the lives of many, welcoming friends as family and creating a warm community around her.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Susan is survived by her loving husband, Wayne Fitzgerald; her sister, Ann Cummings; her brother, Jerry...
Gary Michael Stegall
Aug 1, 2025
Gary Michael Stegall, 73, of Hawkins, TX, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 in Tyler, TX. He was born in Pine Bluff, AR on October 10, 1951, to the late Jerry Maurice Stegall and Nell Bowlin Stegall. Gary married Vicki Syx Stegall on July 24, 1976, who preceded him in death on August 21, 2009.
For 32 years, Gary poured...
Ruth Ann McAfee
Jul 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Ruth Ann McAfee, who left us peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on June 8, 1958, Ruth spent her life dedicated to helping others—notably as a LVN at Truman W. Smith, where she found such joy working with special needs children....
Byron "Bubba" Eugene Hillhouse
Jul 30, 2025
Byron "Bubba" Hillhouse was born in February 1959 in Cleveland, Texas, and passed away on July 30, 2025, in Gladewater, Texas. He started working at a young age, hauling hay and building pallets, before moving on to oilfield and carpentry jobs. He eventually finished his career at a hazardous waste plant.
Bubba loved to fish and hunt and had a passion...
Dierdre "Dede" Spittler
Jul 27, 2025
Dierdre "Dede" Spittler passed away on July 27, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on October 17, 1949, in Waco, Texas to Lowell Conrad Holt and Frances Jane (Puckett) Holt.
Dede was a dedicated registered nurse who devoted her career to caring for others. She worked at Rusk State Hospital and Christus Mother Frances Hospital, where she made a lasting...
Helen Virginia Lipsmeyer
Jul 20, 2025
Helen Virginia Wells Lipsmeyer, 95, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 at her home in Diana, TX.
Helen was born in Pocahontas, AR on February 1,1930 to Russell and Rosa Lee White. Helen was the oldest of four girls.
A Life Well Lived In addition to being a homemaker, Helen was also a farmer, and an avid crafter who was well...
Charles Augustus Narramore
Jul 20, 2025
Charles Augustus Narramore, a longtime resident of Diana, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Longview, Texas. He was born on March 7, 1928, in Georges Creek, Arkansas to Charles Roscoe Narramore and Essie Pierce Narramore.
Charles dedicated much of his working life to industrial work as a steelworker, a field in which he took great pride. A longtime member...
Ronald Wayne McPherson
Jul 17, 2025
Ronald Wayne McPherson, a beloved resident of Gilmer, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1949, to John Dee McPherson and Thelma Faye Alexander McPherson in Gilmer.
One of Ronald’s proudest moments was exchanging vows with Gladys Dugger on July 24, 1965, in Upshur County. They celebrated their anniversary every year on the very day...
Carolyn Betty Woodman
Jul 16, 2025
Funeral services for Carolyn Betty Woodman will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 beginning at 11:00 am.at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1122 Pine Street, Gilmer, TX. Visitation will begin at 8:30 am at the church, prior to the funeral. Croley Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Carolyn Betty Harris Woodman of Diana, Texas, was...
Gene Everett Moore
Jul 15, 2025
Gene Everett Moore, 92, passed away on July 15, 2025, in Bryan, Texas. Gene was born March 29, 1933 to Charles Lloyd Moore and Mattie Kathleen Newton in Gilmer.
Gene led a life defined by dedication and service. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Where he served honorably for 14 years.
After completing his service,...
Deborah Hudspeth
Jul 15, 2025
Deborah Hudspeth, a beloved resident of Ore City, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas. Born on August 2, 1963, in Waco, Texas, Deborah was a beacon of love and light to those who knew her. Her warmth, kindness, and infectious smile will be profoundly missed by all who were fortunate to cross her path.
Deborah dedicated...
Rodney Lee Renoud
Jul 13, 2025
Rodney Lee Renoud, age 82, entered into eternal rest on July 13, 2025, at his home in Gilmer, Texas. Memorial services, with full military honors, will be held at a later date.
Rod was born on September 13, 1942, in Sweet Home, Oregon to the late Lloyd Earl Renoud and Lila Bernice Jarmin. He lived a life marked by dedication, service...
Lawanda Faye Kimball
2025
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. “Proverbs 31:10"
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. “Proverbs 31:10"
Lawanda Faye Kimball, 86, of Holly Lake Ranch passed away peacefully at her home. She was born in Austin, TX during the Great Depression, which taught her the...
Venita McCellon Allen
Jul 12, 2025
Venita McCellon-Allen’s daddy used to ask, “If you’ve got something to do, why haven’t you done it?” Venita took this advice to heart from a young age. She was an industrious student who excelled academically and in her many extracurriculars, including raising and showing animals in 4-H, editing her high school newspaper, and playing clarinet in the marching band. Her...
Ruth Ann Childress
Jul 11, 2025
Ruth Ann Childress, a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, loving wife and mother, left this Earth on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the age of 82.
Ruth Ann was born in Gilmer, Texas on July 8, 1943, and raised in Kelsey, one of eleven children born to Tess and Wilburn Tefteller, many who affectionately called...
Betty Varner Monasco
Jul 9, 2025
Betty Varner Monasco, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at a local nursing facility. Betty was born in Gilmer, Texas on January 25, 1943 to Arthur O'Neal Hitt and Ola Vertice Wyatt.
Betty is survived by her sons, Curtis Wayne Wells, and wife Hwan of Bossier City, LA and Rodney William Wells and wife Dine of Granbury, TX, grandchildren,...
Gerald Dobson Coker, Jr.
Jul 7, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Dobson Coker, Jr. was born on February 23, 1947, in Long Branch, New Jersey to Gerald D. Coker, Sr. and Ada Wieber Coker. He passed away on July 7, 2025, in Hawkins, TX at his beloved North Star Ranch.
For most of his early life, Jerry was raised and attended Pine Tree High School in Longview, Texas. Growing up,...
J.C. King
Jul 4, 2025
Graveside services for J.C. King 76, of Harleton, Texas will be held at Smyrna Cemetery, Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Joseph Feilden officiating.
J.C. was born October 10, 1948 to J.W. and Bonnie King in Jefferson, Texas. and passed peacefully on July 4, 2025. He was a retired carpenter and of the Baptist faith. He loved to hunt,...
Carl Arthur Sawyer
Jul 2, 2025
Carl Arthur Sawyer, born on March 19, 1951, in Augusta, Maine, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas at the age of 74. Carl was a man of great character, whose life embodied dedication, service, and compassion for others.
A proud veteran, Carl served with distinction as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army. His commitment to his...
Rhonda Shaver
Jul 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rhonda Gail Shaver
Sunrise: August 7, 1955 – Sunset: July 1, 2025
On the morning of July 1, 2025, just after the sun rose, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother peacefully passed away, surrounded by love. Her journey on Earth may have ended, but her legacy of kindness, strength, and devotion lives on in the hearts of all...
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