Obituaries

Troy Eugene Custer

Troy Eugene Custer

Apr 11, 2020

Troy Custer, 38, was born February 3, 1982 and passed away on April 11, 2020. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.

Patricia Jean Griffin

Patricia Jean Griffin

Apr 11, 2020

Private graveside services for Mrs. Patricia Jean Griffin, 54, of Gladewater will be held at West Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gladewater. Due to the national health crisis, a memorial service to honor the life of Patricia will be held at a later date. Online memorials and condolences can be made at www.croleyfh.net. Patricia passed...

Benny Joe Gilbert

Benny Joe Gilbert

Apr 10, 2020

Benny Joe Gilbert, 85, of Texarkana, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. Mr. Gilbert was born July 25, 1934, in Upshur County, Texas, to Joseph Clinton and Hattie Rose Pritchett Gilbert. He worked for many years as a mailer in the newspaper industry, and also served his country in the US Air Force. Benny loved his family and his...

David Zuniga

David Zuniga

Apr 10, 2020

On April 10, 2020, David Zuniga, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed from this world into Heaven to be reunited with his mother and father, brother Raymond and his son Zachery. What a joyous reunion it must have been! David was born August 3, 1955 in San Benito, Texas to Estella Atkinson and Elias Zuniga. He was born...

Wayne Powell

Wayne Powell

Apr 8, 2020

Wayne Powell 82, of Diana, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in Gilmer, Texas. The family is holding a private family service, due to the current public health situation and mandates set in place for COVID-19. Arrangements are under the directions of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral home in Diana. Wayne was born July 18, 1937 in Diana, Texas to George Aaron...

Nellie Mae Turner

Nellie Mae Turner

Apr 7, 2020

Private graveside services for Mrs. Nellie (Nell) Mae (Upchurch) Turner were held on April 10, 2020 at Union Grove Cemetery with Bro. Jim Withers officiating and under the direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gladewater. Due to the national health crisis, a memorial service to honor the life of Nellie will be held at a later date. Online memorials and...

Chester Studdard

Chester Studdard

Apr 7, 2020

Dr.Chester Ward Studdard, 94, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020 at Gilmer Nursing and Rehab Center where he had been a resident since 2017. Chester was born on August 4, 1925 in the small community of DeBerry, TX to Ward Six Studdard and Maude Clo (Lawless) Studdard. He grew up during the depression years in humble surroundings with many...

John Thomas "Tom" Clifton

John Thomas "Tom" Clifton

Apr 6, 2020

Mr. John Thomas “Tom” Clifton, 68, of Gladewater, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at his home in Gladewater. Tom was born in Greenville, Texas on November 27, 1951 to the late William Howard Clifton and Edith Roberta “Rose” Stewart Clifton. He was a 1969 Graduate of Gladewater High School and continued his education at the University of North...

Brenda Sue Hill

Brenda Sue Hill

Apr 5, 2020

Brenda Sue Hill 66, of Gilmer, Texas passed away Sunday, April 5, 20202 at her home. Brenda was born December 12, 1953 in Buffalo, Texas to Arlton Anderson and Mildred Fern Blalock. Services are private and are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana Texas. Brenda is survived by her sister, Debbie Blalock. She was preceded in death...

Noveta Ellis Holton

Noveta Ellis Holton

Apr 5, 2020

Mrs. Noveta Ellis Holton, 94 of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas was born on May 10, 1925 in Ada, Oklahoma of the late George and Emma Manney Ellis. Mrs. Holton worked for the Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina as an executive assistant. She was also a faithful member of the Holly Lake Chapel. Mrs. Holton is survived by her...

Bobby Gene Brown

Bobby Gene Brown

Apr 5, 2020

Bobby Gene Brown, 49 of Big Sandy, Texas was born on June 21, 1970 in Monroe, Louisiana to William and Mary Platt Brown. He was a self-employed mechanic. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.

Howard Treadwell

Howard Treadwell

Apr 3, 2020

Howard Treadwell, 93, of Marion County, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, in Jefferson, Texas. He was born February 2, 1927, in Marion County, to Charlie Franklin and Jenny Pearl Treadwell. Mr. Treadwell spent most of his entire life in Marion County. He was married for 64 years to Francis Jean Treadwell, who preceded him in death. He attended...

Barbara Ann Martin

Barbara Ann Martin

Apr 1, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Ann Martin, 78, of Longview, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her home in Longview surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Rocksprings, Texas on December 24, 1941 to the late Emmett Byrl Smith and Delia Lea Smith. She married Roland Edward Martin, Sr. on August 30, 1958 in Monahans, Texas and they enjoyed 47 years...

Helen Louise Cernosek

Helen Louise Cernosek

Mar 31, 2020

Helen Cernosek, 74, of Diana, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was born October 29, 1945, to Orvel C. and Thelma C. Snow. She worked for many years on the school system in purchasing. She married Robert E. Cernosek, and enjoyed many years together. Helen is survived by her husband, Robert; Daughters and...

Robert Elmer (Bob) Smallwood

Robert Elmer (Bob) Smallwood

Mar 29, 2020

Mr. Robert Elmer (Bob) Smallwood, 92, of Gladewater, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Longview. Bob was born in Gladewater on November 15, 1927 to the late Walter Rex Smallwood and Alice Abna Dingler Smallwood. Bob worked as a meat cutter for Safeway and A&P grocery stores, as a warehouse manager for Shore Oil Co. before retiring from...

Johnnie E.  Davidson

Johnnie E. Davidson

Mar 27, 2020

Due to the current public health situation and mandates set in place for COVID-19, a private family service will be held for Johnnie E. Davidson with a public memorial service being held at a later date. Johnnie E. Davidson, 77, of Gilmer, Texas was born on February 22, 1943 in Gilmer to L.D. and Jessie Dodson Davidson. He graduated from...

David Wayne Robinson

David Wayne Robinson

Mar 25, 2020

Cremation arrangements for David Wayne Robinson, 56, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Robinson passed away Thursday, March 25, 2020, at his home in surrounded by family. David was born September 28, 1963 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Lewis Dewayne...

Richard Elwyn Gautereaux, Jr.

Richard Elwyn Gautereaux, Jr.

Mar 24, 2020

Cremation arrangements for Richard Elwyn Gautereaux, Jr., 65, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Gautereaux passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Gladewater. No further services are scheduled at this time.

Chester Lee Brooks, Sr.

Chester Lee Brooks, Sr.

Mar 22, 2020

On November 14, 1945 Chester Brooks was born to Arelia Brooks Bell and Jack Kay in Tyler, Texas. On Sunday morning, March 22, 2020, Chester saw his first Sunset in Heaven. Mr. Brooks attended Gladewater Public Schools and is a Retiree of the City of Tyler – Sanitation Department. Chester was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother...

Patrick Eugene Dan Howell

Patrick Eugene Dan Howell

Mar 21, 2020

Due to the current public health situation and mandates set in place for COVID-19, a private family service will be held for Patrick Howell with a public memorial service being held around September 5, 2020 with food, fellowship, and fun. Patrick Eugene Dan Howell, 52, of Gilmer, Texas was born on September 2, 1967 in Germany, Dan and Malinda Howell...