Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

Feb 7, 2021

Joseph Michael “Mike” King, age 67, of Longview, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at his home. He was born on September 10, 1953, in Houston, Texas to Joseph Marcellus and Wanda (Green) King. He retired from TDCJ and later became a truck driver. He loved driving and watching the Rangers and Houston Texans. He was preceded in death...

Feb 6, 2021

Our beloved Paw, father, brother, uncle & friend, Staff Sergeant Herman Harold Jones, 79, passed away on February 6, 2021. Hal was a 24 year veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the Vietnam War. He was born on August 31, 1941 in Dialville, Texas to Herman and Naomi Jones. In 1959, he enlisted in the United...

Feb 6, 2021

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted husband, father, and friend Larry McCarver on February 6th, 2021 at his home in Newport, Rhode Island. He left this life surrounded by his wife Anne, children Marianne, Lara, and Clint and beloved dog KoPei. Larry was born on October 23, 1944 in Corsicana, Texas to...

Feb 5, 2021

Graveside service for Thomas Marion McCraven, 76, of Gilmer will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at West Mountain Cemetery in Upshur County with Bro. Tim Coop officiating. Mr. McCraven passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, after a long courageous fight with cancer surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born Sept 24, 1944 in Rock Hill, South...

Feb 5, 2021

Mrs. Wanda Singleton Nash, 88, of Gladewater passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home after a long hard fought battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Wanda was born January 22, 1933 in Upshur County, Texas, the firstborn of five children to Jim Singleton and Corinne McCullough Singleton. She graduated from Gladewater High School in 1951. After high school, she moved...

Feb 4, 2021

Howard Hall, 85Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 4, 2021

Graveside service for Josephine K. Wall, 92, of Ore City will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Laurel Land Cemetery in Dallas, Texas with Rev. Jack Hoffpauir officiating. Ms. Wall passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. Josephine was born August 22, 1928 in Coffeeville, Texas to the late Irvin Keith and Alvie J. Lavender. Josephine is survived...

Feb 3, 2021

Cremation arrangements for Norma Lee Coulson, 99, of White Oak are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Coulson passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, in Longview. No further services are scheduled at this time.

Feb 3, 2021

Graveside service for Ms. Nadine Southerland 80, of Gilmer, Texas will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Mattox Cemetery in Upshur County with Aaron Hagler officiating. Ms. Southerland passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Nadine was born June 9, 1940 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Johnnie Van Buren Wheat and Nellie Belle Parmer Wheat. She...

Feb 2, 2021

Funeral services for Bettye Lenorah Edwards, 85, of Gladewater will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Longview with burial to follow at Rock Springs Cemetery in Gladewater. Mrs. Edwards passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, in Longview. Bettye was born December 9, 1935 in Kilgore, Texas to the...

Feb 2, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Feb 1, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 1, 2021

Graveside service for Mr. Danny Berry 72, of Gilmer, Texas will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Sand Hill Cemetery with Kenneth Loyd and Dave Orban officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home. Mr. Berry passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, in Longview. Mr....

Jan 31, 2021

Aaron Ray Brown, 73, of Hawkins, TX passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on Sunday January 31, 2021. Aaron Brown was born on December 19, 1947 in Winnsboro, TX to the late Elwood Brown and Novelle Sellers Little. He graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1966 and received his Associates Degree from Tyler Junior...

Jan 31, 2021

Graveside service for Mr. Adrian "Shorty" Abundiz 53, of Big Sandy, Texas will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park with Father Cesar Beeancout officiating. Shorty passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Dallas. Shorty was born September 8, 1967 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico to Julian Abundiz and Amparo Martinez. He married Ofelia Perez...

Jan 31, 2021

Patricia Ann Baca-Davidson age 59, of Gilmer, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 15th, 1961, in Gilmer to Clyde and Donna Eldrige-Davidson. Patricia was a lifelong resident of Upshur County and devoted housewife. She was also a member of the First Assembly of God. Patricia is survived by her husband, Jesus...

Jan 30, 2021

Max Wendell Wakeland, age 91, of Gladewater, passed away on January, 30, 2021 at his home. He was born in Corsicana on March 9, 1929 to the late Albert Clay Wakeland and Mary Massey Wakeland. He was decorated officer, purple heart recipient and fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, retiring as Lieutenant Commander. Max enjoyed fishing, working in the yard,...

Jan 30, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Jan 30, 2021

Gary Wayne Davis, Jr., age 52, of Pittsburg, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at his home. He was born on October 29, 1968, in Gilmer to Gary and Betty (Gilliam) Davis, Sr. He worked as a self-employed carpenter, contractor, and a Baptist. He loved his carpentry work, enjoyed painting, and was learning to play the guitar. He was...