Judy Vondell Avery
Sep 20, 2022
Judy Vondell Avery, 89, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on September 20, 2022.
Judy was born October 14, 1932, in Gilmer, Texas, to Ellie Franklin Johnson and Bessie Mae Risher Johnson.
She was an avid painter and bird watcher. She enjoyed traveling north during the hot Texas summers and trips to the Hill Country to gather content for her...
Brian "BJ" Douglas Fenwick, Jr.
Sep 18, 2022
Brian Fenwick, Jr, or BJ by those who loved him, was born on August 14, 1975, in Phoenix, AZ. He passed away in the early afternoon of Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Growing up BJ enjoyed playing sports in the backyard and getting into trouble. He often used his brothers, sister and friends as cannon balls that he launched across the living...
David Earl Whitfield
Sep 18, 2022
David Earl Whitfield also lovingly known as Big Daddy, 87, of Longview, TX passed away on September 18, 2022. David was born in D’lo, Mississippi to John and Ollie Whitfield.
David was a retired Tech Sergeant for the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for 22 years. David was known to always tinker with things around the...
Adam Wade Reveile
Sep 17, 2022
Adam Wade Reveile, age 59, passed away on September 17, 2022.
Adam was born in Fort Worth, TX to Clois Reveile and Charlene Swiger Reveile. Adam was a veteran in the United States Air Force and also worked as a Bio-medical engineer.
He is survived by his mother, Charlene Reveile; two daughters, Terri Wise and husband, Matthew, and Hope Reveile; one son,...
Richard Allen Utzman Jr.
Sep 15, 2022
Richard Allen Utzman Jr., 65, passed away on September 15, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1957 in Fort Smith, Virginia to Richard and Bernice Utzman.
Mr. Richard was an amazing father, grandfather and man. In his professional life, he was a certified master welder and butcher that also, in his formative years, loved to rodeo. Known as “Paw Paw” to those...
Margaret Wrightsman
Sep 14, 2022
Margaret Wrightsman was born to Wayne and Edna Pearl Yarger in Fiatt, Indiana.
She was moved as a baby to Oklahoma where she lived until grown. She moved to Wichita, KS where she met her husband of the next 20 years, Herb Wrightsman.
She moved to Winona, TX with her sister, brother and nephew in December of 2019. She passed from this...
Lillie Mae McClusky
Sep 13, 2022
Lillie Mae McClusky, 84, of Big Sandy, Texas passed away peacefully on September 13, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Lillie was born on March 7, 1938, to parents Willie Peek and Phenie Jane (Finch) Traxler in Ames, Liberty County, Texas. She graduated from Hull-Daisetta High School in 1956 where she was a drummer in the high school...
Robert John Kunstmann
Sep 13, 2022
Robert Kunstmann, 86, of Holly Lake Ranch passed away on September 13, 2022. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins, Texas.
Betty Jane Terry
Sep 11, 2022
Betty Arrington Terry, 86, passed away on September 11, 2022, in Waxahachie, TX.
Betty Terry was born on May 26, 1936 in Gilmer, TX, to her loving parents, Lorenzon and Addie Arrington.
Betty married Wayne Terry on Valentine's Day. She adopted the role of mother to 3 children, Carla Stanley, Wayne McWhorter, Kathy Terry.
Betty was best known for the love she had...
Joyce Ann Williams
Sep 11, 2022
The world became a little brighter on September 23rd, 1930, when
Joyce Ann Westmoreland Williams was born to Hazel and Houston Alvin Westmoreland at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas.
She lived a life as the only child, high on a pedestal, until tragedy struck at the age of 9 and she lost her Dad. Her mother, Hazel, became the “bread winner” in...
Wanda Goolsby Mattes
Sep 10, 2022
Wanda Goolsby Mattes, age 86, passed away on September 10, 2022.
Wanda was born in Clint, TX to Odie Estes and Hazel Bernice Young Goolsby.
She is survived by her husband John Mattes; son Robert Nelson; daughter Julie Villones and husband, Bob; step-sons John William Mattes and Wayne Mattes and wife, Johanna; step-daughters, Judy Mattes, Josie Mattes, Leslie Dennie and husband, Terri,...
Murdock Allen Brown
Sep 9, 2022
Murdock Allen Brown, age 85 of Gilmer, TX, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022.
Murdock was born in Converse, LA to the late Joseph and Mary Gates Brown. He was a retired Fire Captain for the City of Shreveport where he selflessly served for many years. Murdock will be greatly missed by the many friends and family members left to...
James Franklin Harper
Sep 9, 2022
James Franklin Harper, 77, of Gladewater passed away in Tyler on September 9, 2022. He was born on February 24, 1945, in Big Sandy, TX, the youngest child born to the late William Oscar Harmon Harper and Birdie Jewel (Eddins) Harper.
James grew up and attended school in Gladewater. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam...
Frances Adele Tucker
Sep 8, 2022
Frances Adele Tucker, 64, went to be with the Lord on September 8th, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview, TX.
Fran was talented in working with ceramics and gifted as a florist for many years. She enjoyed camping, doing for others, and the simple pleasures in life.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Luther and Frances Braden; mother, Christine...
Homer Phillip Knight
Sep 8, 2022
Phillip Knight, 75, passed away on September 8, 2022 in Gilmer, Texas. Phillip was born in Gilmer, Texas to Homer and Mamie Knight.
Phillip was known for his friendly nature, he never met a stranger. He was kind and caring to everyone he crossed paths with. Phillip took pride in his yard and enjoyed maintaining it. He took pleasure in grilling...
Eva Annette Smith Lansdale
Sep 7, 2022
Eva Lansdale, 84, passed away surrounded by her family at home on September 7, 2022, in Longview, TX. She was born on April 19, 1938, in Hallsville, TX to the late William Henry Smith, Sr. and Agnes Grace (Holland) Smith. Eva married Elvin Ray Lansdale on June 24, 1956, in Sandhill, TX, who preceded her in death in 2016.
Eva worked...
Anecia Vessels Adams
Sep 4, 2022
Anecia, 83, passed away on September 4, 2022. She was born April 27, 1939 in Honey Grove, Texas to James and Celia Vessels.
Anecia lived her life to the fullest. While attending college at East Texas State University she was in the Marpessas social club and was a charter member of Chi Omega. There she met Jack, who she married on...
Gene Kenneth Teel, Jr.
Sep 2, 2022
A Celebration of Life for Reverend Gene Kenneth Teel, Jr., 69, of Gladewater will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2020, at the Gladeview Baptist Church in Gladewater. Reverend Teel passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by loving family.
Reverend Teel was born September 17, 1952 in Dayton, Texas to the late Gene Kenneth Teel, Sr....
David Hugh Smith
Sep 2, 2022
David Smith, 74, passed away on September 2, 2022, in Longview, TX.
David was born on November 2, 1947 in Gilmer, TX, to the late Louie Smith and Helen Smith and was a graduate of the Class of 1967 at Gilmer High School. He was also the owner of Smith Oil Company. David valued his time training in the American Taekwondo...
Melinda Joy Stanley
Aug 31, 2022
Melinda Joy Stanley of Diana, Texas passed away peacefully at home August 31, 2022. Melinda was born September 17, 1956, in Gilmer, Texas to Gordon and Margie Carter. Melinda worked many years at the Diana Post Office. In earlier years she enjoyed bowling on a women’s league each week. She loved puzzles and word games and was an avid reader....
