Obituaries

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...

James  Clifford Stevenson, Jr.

James Clifford Stevenson, Jr.

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. James C. Stevenson, Jr, 82, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Sunday April 11, 2021. James was born in Dallas, TX September 30, 1938, to the late James Clifford Stevenson, Sr. and Sally Cecil Dees. After graduating from W.W. Samuell High School in 1957, James served 6 years in the...

Neal Montgomery

Neal Montgomery

Apr 10, 2021

Mr. Neal Montgomery, age 88, of Gilmer, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Neal was born in Gilmer on May 11, 1932, to the late Milton and Marie Monroe Montgomery. He graduated high school and then served two years in the U.S. Army as a Ski Trooper during the Korean War, before working as a TxDot...

Sylvia  Dupree

Sylvia Dupree

Apr 10, 2021

Graveside services for Sylvia Denice Dupree, 57, of Diana, are scheduled for 11:00AM, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Ashland Cemetery in Diana. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Sylvia passed away April 10, 2021 at her home. Sylvia was born August 28, 1963 in Dallas, Texas to James Royde Dupree and Wanda Joyce (McPike) Dupree....

James Lee Boone

James Lee Boone

Apr 9, 2021

James Lee Boone was born on 10 June 1924 in Cuero, Texas, to Johnny Hugh Boone and Carolina Brandt Boone passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 . He was one of seven children, four boys, and three girls. Following his high school years, James enlisted in the US Navy during World War II and served in the West Pacific...

Donalyn Audas Smith

Donalyn Audas Smith

Apr 9, 2021

Born February 9, 1959 she grew up in Gladewater. Where she went on to teach at Broadway Elementary School for 25 years. Her coworkers lovingly recall how “she could teach a rock to read”. She and Joe David, her husband of almost 40 years, loved spending time with family. They especially enjoyed being with their beloved son, Derek, and their...

Billy Joe Blackstone

Billy Joe Blackstone

Apr 8, 2021

Billy Joe Blackstone, 86 of Big Sandy passed on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Gilmer, Texas. Billy was born on September 5, 1934 in Gilmer to the late S.J. and Maggie McWhorter Blackstone. Billy worked in the health care industry as a Respiratory Therapist and was a member of the Shady Grove Church of Christ. He is survived by his...

Margaret Lavoice Mosier

Margaret Lavoice Mosier

Apr 7, 2021

Ms. Margaret Lavoice Mosier, age 74, of Gilmer, passed away at Longview Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Margaret was born in Ft. Worth on October 7, 1946, she enjoyed her dogs, going camping, fishing, and gardening. Those left behind to cherish Margaret’s memory are her sons, James Dean Dickerson, wife Cathy, Patrick Lynn Dickerson, Jeffery Lee Dickerson,...

Nellie Morris Lawson

Nellie Morris Lawson

Apr 6, 2021

Graveside services for Nellie Morris Lawson, 84, of Diana, are scheduled for 3:00PM, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Smyrna Cemetery in Harleton. The family will receive visitors 6PM-8PM, Friday, April 9, 2021 at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Nellie passed away April 6, 2021 in Longview, Texas. Nellie was...

Jerry  Douglas Bruner

Jerry Douglas Bruner

Apr 6, 2021

Jerry "Uncle Bug" Bruner was born June 8, 1956 in Shreveport (Caddo Parish), Louisiana at the Willis Knighton Hospital and entered the presence of his heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, joining his loving parents Charles C. Bruner and Ideallie Morgan Bruner. Jerry attended a special school while living in Bossier City, La. In August of 1963, Jerry moved...

Don  Earl  Barrett, Jr.

Don Earl Barrett, Jr.

Apr 6, 2021

Don Earl Barrett, Jr. Mr. Don Earl Barrett, Jr., 65, of Diana passed away Tuesday, April, 6, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Services for Don are scheduled for 11:00AM, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana. The family will receive visitors from 9:30AM until just prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements...

Betty Larsson Thomas

Betty Larsson Thomas

Apr 4, 2021

Funeral service for Betty will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer, Bro. Perry Shirley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Upshur County. Full obituary to follow upon approval from the family.

James David Carter, Sr.

James David Carter, Sr.

Apr 3, 2021

James David Carter, 67 of Gilmer passed on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. James was born on September 20, 1953 in Gilmer to the late James and Mary Anne Simmons Carter. James worked at the Longview Morning News for several years and was a member of the Little Mound Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed making jewelry, riding motorcycles,...

Jodie Leon Rouse, Jr.

Jodie Leon Rouse, Jr.

Mar 30, 2021

Funeral services for Jodie Leon Rouse, Jr., 71, of Big Sandy will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater. Interment will follow at North Creek Cemetery in Leon County at 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home. Jodie was...

Guadalupe Alejandro

Guadalupe Alejandro

Mar 27, 2021

Services for Guadalupe Alejandro, 43, of Gilmer, will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer with Pastor D.B. Kitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Alejandro passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, in McAllen, Texas. Guadalupe was born May 21, 1977, in Monte Morelos, Mexico, to Adelaido and...

David Franklin Childress

David Franklin Childress

Mar 27, 2021

David F. Childress, age 55 of Gilmer, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in Gilmer. David was born in Gilmer on March 31, 1965 to Johnny and Jo Dean Childress. He was a lifetime resident of Upshur County and he enjoyed reading People Magazine and reading books. He is survived by his sister, Betty Gipson; aunt, Patsy Guyer; and...

Betty Louise Motes

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

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

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

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,...