Obituaries

Jerry  Lee Watson

Jerry Lee Watson

Apr 24, 2021

Jerry Lee Watson, 75 of Gladewater, met his final call triumphantly to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Longview, Texas. He was born in Gladewater, Texas on February 4, 1946 to the late Leon and Nannie Loyd Watson. Jerry was a devoted public servant and he served faithfully until his retirement as the first...

Margaret  Alethia Rodenberg

Margaret Alethia Rodenberg

Apr 23, 2021

Margaret Alethea Rodenberg, 85 of Gilmer, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Lindale, Texas. She was born in Luling, Texas to Robert and Juanita Greene Doyle. Margaret married the late Clarence Rodenberg in August of 1952 and together they raised a family until his death in February of 2011. Margaret was a devoted...

Eugene  Childress Helms

Eugene Childress Helms

Apr 23, 2021

Eugene Childress Helms, 87, of Gilmer, Texas, was born on Christmas Eve, 1933, in Jefferson, Texas, to the late Harvey Lee and Nellie Bell (Hill) Helms. He passed on Friday, April 23, 2021, at his home. Mr. Helms was a proud veteran of the US Navy. While stationed in San Diego, he met the love of his life, Mary Carolyn...

Bonnie Lee Carroll

Bonnie Lee Carroll

Apr 22, 2021

Bonnie Lee Carroll, age 74 of Gladewater, formerly of Daingerfield went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2021 in Longview, TX. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 16, 1947 to Floyd and Bella Carroll. Bonnie graduated for Daingerfield High School in 1966 and soon after Bonnie moved to Dallas to attend business school and pursue...

Carolyn  Walton Burdette

Carolyn Walton Burdette

Apr 22, 2021

Cremation arrangements for Carolyn Walton Burdette, 69 of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Carolyn passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her residence in Gladewater.

William "Buster" Wood

William "Buster" Wood

Apr 20, 2021

Mr. William “Buster” Emory Wood, Sr. of Gilmer, passed away in Longview on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Buster was born in Mt. Enterprise, Alabama on February 6, 1945 to the late J.C. Lucille (Toddhunter) Wood. He was a supervisor at Pilgrims for many years and will be greatly missed by all the friends and family members he leave behind. Those...

Danny Lee Stanley

Danny Lee Stanley

Apr 20, 2021

Graveside services for Danny Lee Stanley, 61, of Diana, are scheduled for 10:00AM, Friday, April 23, 2021 at Mattox Cemetery in Diana. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Danny passed away April 20, 2021. Danny was born June 23, 1959 in Marshall, Texas to Barney Stanley and Weda Barnett. Danny worked as the general manager...

Bob Claunch

Bob Claunch

Apr 19, 2021

Services for Bob Claunch, 87, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, are pending with Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home.

Mary Ann (Brooks) Evers

Mary Ann (Brooks) Evers

Apr 17, 2021

Gilmer- Mary Ann Brooks was born in Josephine, Texas on October 4, 1931, to Mandon Day Brooks and Jimmie Lee Brooks. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Services for Mary Ann will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Assembly of God Church in Gilmer with Brother Bruce Wike...

Judy Langford

Judy Langford

Apr 17, 2021

Judy Langford was born in Longview, Texas on February 9, 1977, to Ralph and Pamela Harroff. She passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Services for Judy will be held Sunday, April 25, 2021, 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer with Bro. Brian Mauk officiating, interment to follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Upshur County. Visitation...

Guy Arrington

Guy Arrington

Apr 15, 2021

Guy Arrington, Jr., 90, of Gilmer, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Gilmer, Texas. Graveside services for Mr. Arrington are scheduled for 10AM, Monday, April 19, 2021, at Enoch Cemetery. Guy was born on April 19, 1930, to the late Lorenzo Guy Arrington and Addie Lou Walker Arrington. He was a lifetime resident of Upshur County and grew...

Helen Marie Holcomb

Helen Marie Holcomb

Apr 15, 2021

Service for Helen Marie Holcomb, 97, of West Mountain, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Glade Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Gilmer, where she was a long time member. Officiating will be Reverend Wayne Norvell. Helen Marie went to meet her Lord Thursday evening, after passing away peacefully at home. Helen Marie was born February...

Glenda Lou Davis

Glenda Lou Davis

Apr 15, 2021

Ms. Glenda Lou Davis, age 79, of Gilmer, passed away in Tyler on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Glenda was born in Jacksonville, Texas on August 23, 1941 to the late Ellis and Vivian Forson Tyra. She grew up in Smith County and graduated from Robert E. Lee in Tyler. Glenda married the love of her life, Billy Don Davis, on...

Karl Dee Jenkins

Karl Dee Jenkins

Apr 15, 2021

Services for Karl Dee Jenkins, 84, of Longview, are scheduled for 12PM, Monday, April, 19, 2021 at the Kelsey Heritage Center. Karl passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. He was born July 8, 1936 in Vernal, Utah, and graduated from Utah State University where he met his wife, Jacqueline Ann Weiler. Karl Dee and Jackie married on...

George Patrick  Gant

George Patrick Gant

Apr 14, 2021

Graveside services for George Patrick Gant, 71, of Hawkins will be held at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 1:15PM. Mr. Gant passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Tyler, TX. Mr. Gant was born March 6, 1950 in Waco, Texas to the late George Washington Gant Jr. and Lucy Ann Williams. George served his...

Lee Julius Pettijohn

Lee Julius Pettijohn

Apr 14, 2021

Cremation arrangements for Lee Julius Pettijohn are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Pettijohn passed away Wednesday April 14, 2021 in Gladewater.

Lillian Dovie Jackson

Lillian Dovie Jackson

Apr 13, 2021

Lillian Dovie Newman Jackson, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2021. She was born May 13, 1925 in Roswell, New Mexico to Dovie Little Newman and William Toliver Newman. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Alfred F. Newman, Toliver Simpson Newman, Ted Newman, Dale Newman and Verne Newman. She is...

Frankie Elayne Godwin

Frankie Elayne Godwin

Apr 13, 2021

On April 13, 2021, Frankie Elayne Godwin passed away. Frankie was born in Independence, LA to Alvin and Dorothy Jones Godwin, on May 27, 1955. Frankie was the sweetest lady you had ever met and always has a smile on her face. Her life was focused on God, family, and her friends. She is survived by her son, James Barber;...

Farris Lynn Lack

Farris Lynn Lack

Apr 12, 2021

Services for Farris Lynn Lack, 56, of Gladewater, will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gilmer, Texas. Interment will follow at Kelsey Cemetery. Mr. Lack passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, in Gladewater. Farris was born January 6, 1965, in Miami, Florida, to James Farris Lack and...

David  Monroe Owens

David Monroe Owens

Apr 11, 2021

Cremation arrangements for David Monroe Owens are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home - Hawkins. Mr. Monroe passed away April 11, 2021 at his residence in Hawkins. David was born Mach 25, 1955 in Italy, Texas to the late Thomas Owens and Wanda Ruth Strength. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a self employed...