Obituaries
Frances Darlene Kovacs
May 26, 2025
Darlene Bever Kovacs, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025. Darlene was born on January 20, 1939, grew up in Beaulah, Kansas and attended nearby Cherokee High School. She was born to John Thomas Bever and Ruby Marie Spencer Bever and was the sixth of seven siblings all of whom preceded her in death, Harold Leslie Bever,...
Sherry Elaine Ray Kennon
May 26, 2025
Sherry Elaine Ray Kennon passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 78. Sherry was the only child of Hardy and Elouise Ray.
Sherry married Tommy Kennon in May of 1972 and had 43 years together before his passing in 2015.
She spent her life dedicated to caring for others, first as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and then as a...
Mauritta Gertrude Ridenhour
May 25, 2025
Mauritta Gertrude Worsham Ridenhour, born into this world July 16, 1933 – Passed peacefully May 25, 2025 she was known as the "Hat Lady of Hawkins"
Rita passed on Sunday May 25th at 9:47am. She was born in Pine Mills, Texas on July 16h, 1933, to Era Jewell Hall Steven Oliver Worsham. She was almost 92 yrs old. She is preceded...
John Francis McGrane
May 25, 2025
John passed Sunday after years of battling several types of cancer. He never lost his faith in God and the Catholic Church. he was devoted to the Mother Mary, St. Joseph and the Holy Spirt. He was dedicated to the ministry for praying with those who needed healing. John was born to Peter Joseph and Mary Frances McGrane in Toledo,...
Randy Wayne Fitch, Sr.
May 24, 2025
Randy Wayne Fitch, Sr. passed away on May 24, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas. Randy was born in Tyler, Texas on August 16, 1959, to Donald and Thelma Fitch.
He was a proud dad to his boys and shared his wisdom with a touch of humor saying, “your mom raised you up good, but your looks came from me.” His grandkids were...
Ronald "Ronny" Wayne McAdams
May 20, 2025
Ronald "Ronny" Wayne McAdams, born on April 2, 1956, in Big Lake, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 69. Ronny was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Ronny is survived by his mother, Becky McAdams, and his children:Jake McAdams and his wife Lori, Joey Jackson, Jared...
Elizabeth Ann Baker
May 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Baker who left us on May 14, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on October 16, 1955, in Pasadena, Texas, Elizabeth spent her life spreading joy and laughter. She was a loving mother to her son, James Baker, and her daughter, Sonia Herring, and was a...
Alan Lee Fannin
May 14, 2025
Alan Fannin, 71, passed away surrounded by his family, in Tyler, Texas, on May 14, 2025.
Born on December 9, 1953, in Cisco, Texas, Alan was the son of Almus and Evadena Fannin. He graduated from Cisco High School. Alan spent over 25 years working for the Chevron Corporation, retiring in 2005. He married Pam Petty in 1973, and together they...
Dorothy Seago Geske
May 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Seago Geske, who left us on May 14, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on August 4, 1934, in Gilmer, TX, Dorothy touched the lives of everyone she met with her warmth and kindness.
Dorothy married the love of her life, Howard Geske on April 9, 1955. She...
Clyde Lewis Baldwin
May 13, 2025
Clyde Lewis Baldwin passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on December 28, 1947, in Dallas, Texas to Clyde Lewis, Sr. and Maxine (Rogers) Baldwin.
Clyde married his high school sweetheart, Mary Emily, and together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. They built a life filled with cherished memories and unwavering support for one another.
Clyde...
Ronnie Eugene Davidson
May 13, 2025
Ronnie Eugene Davidson passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on February 22, 1943, in Gilmer, Texas to Leslie and Jessie Davidson.
Ronnie married Leah Ray Allen on September 13, 1962. Together, they built a life filled with love and cherished memories.
After serving honorably in the Army from 1962 to 1965, Ronnie began a...
Loyd Louis Watts
May 11, 2025
Loyd Louis Watts passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on December 5, 1944, in Helena, Arkansas to Alvin and Ester (Fannon) Watts.
Loyd retired from La Tourneau where he worked in maintenance at the steel mill for many years.
Outside of work, Loyd cherished his time with his children and grandchildren. They were the...
Mildred McKamy
May 8, 2025
Mildred McKamy, aged 97, passed away on May 8, 2025, at the Potomac Manor care facility in Potomac, Maryland where she had lived since 2022 while suffering from advancing Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was born on November 14, 1927, in East Texas to Thomas Franklin and Botha Lorene Stokley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Danny Ray Phillips
May 8, 2025
Danny Ray Phillips passed away on May 8, 2025, in Longview, Texas. He was born on September 14, 1949, in Dallas, Texas to Robert and Almedia (Waldrop) Phillips. He lived a life dedicated to his family, friends, and the community.
A proud graduate of Harmony High School, Danny dedicated his life to the construction industry, pouring his heart into his work...
Peggy Dolores Wagner
May 7, 2025
Peggy Dolores Wagner passed away on May 7, 2025, in Diana, Texas peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 83. She was born in Longview, Texas on October 25, 1941.
Dolores was a New Diana High School graduate and then graduated in January 1963 from Ragland Fenlaw Hospital from the School of Nursing. She worked as...
Gregory Mark Sneed
May 6, 2025
Gregory Mark Sneed passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on May 23, 1966, in Mount Pleasant, Texas to Harold and Rita (Sims) Sneed.
Gregory dedicated himself to his career at Ozarka Water Plant in Hawkins for many years as a technician, his commitment to his work was only rivaled by his profound love for his...
Carol Denise Nolan
May 4, 2025
A life well lived
Carol Denise Brown was an unforgettable woman who lived with elegance, intention, and unwavering faith. She ran into the arms of Jesus on May 4, 2025 with the love of her life, her beloved husband, James, by her side.
Her life was woven with love, gentleness, style, and a steadfast devotion to her Savior, Her faith was not...
Sharon "Sherry" Frances Waggoner Beall
May 4, 2025
Sherry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 13, 1943, when her mom and dad moved there at the time he was called to WWII. After the war, they all moved to Gladewater, Texas, where Sherry attended Gladewater schools until her graduation in 1961.
She met and married William Beall, Jr. in 1961; their daughter, Diane Beall McKnight, was born on...
Troy "Rex" Morris
May 3, 2025
Funeral services for Troy Rex Morris, 90, of Gilmer will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday May 9, 2025, at Gilmer Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park under the direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer. He was called home Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Rex was born on April 10, 1935, to Horace and Ruth (Fennell) Morris in...
Monnie Garnet Kelly
Apr 29, 2025
Monnie Garnett Kelly, 83, of Gladewater, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Tyler, Texas.Monnie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who brought joy, laughter, and love to everyone she met. She is survived by her son, Bryan Kelly (and wife Sheri Kelly), Robin Kelly, granddaughters Brianne Allbright (and wife Liz Allbright) and Bridgette Hartt (and husband...
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