Obituaries
Betty Louise Motes
Mar 26, 2021
Betty Louise Motes, age 90, of Gilmer, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at home with her family at her side. Betty was born in Atchison, Kansas to the late Leroy Phillips and Arial Aimes Phillips on February 21, 1931. She worked as a waitress throughout her life, was a member of the Moose Lodge and was baptized a...
Reba Dale Watkins Mangham
Mar 26, 2021
This past week, Reba Dale Watkins Mangham escaped the bounds of this mortal life and rejoined her beloved husband Bill (Weldon), who left this physical world only recently. It is possible that, as you read this, the two of them are walking along a beach on the Texas Gulf Coast, delighting in the salty sea breeze, and looking for the...
Sterlin Lawrence Bryant
Mar 26, 2021
Mr. Sterlin Lawrence Bryant, age 62 of Gilmer, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 in a Tyler hospital. Sterlin was born in Santa Ana, California on April 27, 1958 to Robert L. Bryant and Joyce Ann (Baker) Bryant. He was a graduate of Deer Park High School, Class of 76, and attended San Jacinto College. He worked as a...
Tammy Faye Patrick
Mar 26, 2021
Tammy Faye Patrick, 63, of Garland, Texas, entered the presence of her heavenly Father on Friday, March 26, 2021, joining her loving parents John and Bonita Patrick, grandparents, and other family and friends waiting for her there. Tammy was born in Longview, Texas, and lived in Garland since the age of 5. She graduated from South Garland High School and,...
David Leon McMillon
Mar 25, 2021
Funeral service for David Leon McMillon, 94 of Gilmer will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Kessler, Daniel McMillon, Clint McMillon and Christian Swink officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 27, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. and one hour prior to the service. Mr. McMillon passed away on Thursday,...
Leroy Daniels
Mar 25, 2021
Graveside service for Leroy Daniels, 86, of Gilmer will be held 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Mt., Pisgah Cemetery in Pine Mills. Visitation will be on Friday, March 26, 2021, 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. He passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2021, in Gilmer. Mr. Daniels was born on February...
Mary Helen Wedin
Mar 25, 2021
Cremation arrangements for Mary Helen Wedin, 40, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mary passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Gladewater. No further services are scheduled at this time.
Mary Anne Carter
Mar 23, 2021
Mary Anne Carter, 86 of Gilmer passed on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Mary Anne was born on January 11, 1935 to the late James and Delia Lou Knight Simmons in Harrison County. Mary Anne worked as an LVN at the Gilmer Ragland Hospital and worked for Dr. Childress for several years. She also worked at Stanford...
Patsy Jo Ramey
Mar 23, 2021
Mrs. Patsy Jo Ramey went to her final home with her Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born on August 2, 1943, in Gilmer, Texas, to John Hobson Childress and Mattie Mae Emmerson Childress. Patsy married Clarence Ramey, and raised her family from home. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friendsand attending Ore City Church of...
Sammy Joe Goolsby
Mar 22, 2021
Cremation arrangements for Sammy Joe Goolsby, 31, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Sammy passed away March 22, 2021 in Longview. No further services are scheduled at this time.
Richard East
Mar 21, 2021
Richard East, 67, of Lone Star, TX passed away on March 21, 2021 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. A memorial service is planned for 5PM, Friday, March 26, 2021 at Peace Fellowship in Diana. Richard was a devoted husband for 44 years to his wife, Maureen, and loving father to daughter, Jessica Nix, wife of...
Donald W. "Buck" Rogers
Mar 19, 2021
Funeral services for Donald W. "Buck" Rogers, 77, of White Oak will be Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Hawkins. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home. Buck passed away on March 19, 2021 in Longview, TX....
Glenda Dacus
Mar 17, 2021
Glenda Dacus was born on December 2, 1955, in Greenville, Texas to Hershel and Frankie Marical. She was raised along with 10 siblings, in Terrell, Texas and attended Terrell Public Schools. She lived in Hawkins for the past 46 years. Glenda worked for Hawkins ISD for several years. She has been married to the love of her life, Rick for...
Raymond "Stinky" Espinoza
Mar 17, 2021
Raymond Espinoza or better known to the ones closest to him as “Stinky,” passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021 while watching his favorite movie, “How to Train a Dragon.” Raymond was born on February 14, 2006, to Raymond A. Espinoza and Josie Lennon in Tyler, Texas. Raymond loved to play the piano and guitar and gave the best “belbow”...
Jeff Headrick
Mar 17, 2021
Jeff Headrick, 72, of Ore City, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the directions of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Jeff was born May 11, 1948 in Jefferson, Texas, to Benjamin and Trudy (Wicker) Headrick. Jeff worked as a welder/pipe fitter and was the Past Master at the Jefferson Masonic Lodge #38....
Jerry Keith High
Mar 15, 2021
Graveside services for Jerry Keith High, 66, of Gladewater will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Gladewater Memorial Park in Gladewater with burial following services under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Jerry passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, in Gladewater. Jerry was born October 2, 1954 in Longview to William Henry High and Ophelia...
Ella Rose Jobe
Mar 15, 2021
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Rose Jobe, 85 of Gladewater will be 2:00 P.M. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Gladewater with interment to follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. Mrs. Jobe passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at a Tyler hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Jobe was born October 24,...
Annie Lee "Ann" Billingsley
Mar 14, 2021
Annie Lee “Ann” Billingsley, 89, of Longview, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Longview. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am at Croley Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 with Bro. Ben Clayton officiating, interment to follow at Bethlehem Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 9:00 am. Ann was born May...
William Ray "Bill" Phillips
Mar 14, 2021
Graveside services for William Ray “Bill” Phillips, 75, of Gladewater will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Rosewood Park Cemetery in Longview, Texas, with burial following services under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Bill passed away Sunday, March 14th, 2021, in Longview after a lengthy illness. Bill was born January 1, 1946 in Dallas,...
Quilla T. Stipp
Mar 12, 2021
Quilla Turner Stipp aged 82, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2021 after a long battle with complications from diabetes and congestive heart failure. She was born on May 24, 1938 to Cyrrol and Hardy Turner in Grice, Texas. Quilla was a beloved wife to William Stipp, and mother to Desiree Kloza. She was also a beloved Me Me to...