Obituaries
Allan Ray King
Aug 10, 2025
Allan Ray King, a beloved son, father, grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 78, in Farmersville, Texas. Born on March 16, 1947, in Longview, Texas, to the late Robie King and Ina Joyce (Singleton) King, Allan’s life was characterized by his commitment to family, friends, and the many passions that brought him...
Shirley A. Taylor
Aug 10, 2025
Shirley A. Taylor, a longtime educator and beloved member of the Gilmer community, who passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on February 28, 1944, in Freeport, Texas to Robert and Margaret (Roach) Insall.
Shirley dedicated her life to inspiring and nurturing the minds of countless students during her 39-year career as a teacher at Gilmer...
Bradley Mark Childress
Aug 6, 2025
Bradley Mark Childress, 43 of Kilgore, TX, passed away August 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born on December 10, 1981 in Gilmer, Texas, to Mark Childress and Becky Lay.
Bradley had many loves in his life. Whether it was a weekend trip to the beach, working in the oilfield, or watching a Dallas Cowboys game, he was all in. His...
Rickye Dossene Aldaco
Aug 5, 2025
Rickye Dossene Swimm Aldaco passed away peacefully on the morning of August 5, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends at her home in Gilmer, Texas.
Rickye was born on September 18, 1951, in Longview, Texas to Richard and Mildred Swimm. She grew up in the Longview area and graduated from Pine Tree High School and went on to further her...
Gleta Hall
Aug 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gleta Hall, who left us on August 4, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on March 10, 1952, in Tyler, TX, Gleta was the cherished daughter of Tommy and Faye Pugh. She grew up with a love for music and an adventurous spirit that would later define her...
Thomas John Stahl
Aug 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas John Stahl on August 3, 2025, at the age of 80. A husband, father, grandfather, teacher and a servant to his fellow neighbor. Born on July 14, 1945, in Chicago, IL. Tom suffered from severe dementia and while his passing is sad, it is a blessing that he...
Susan Wells Fitzgerald
Aug 3, 2025
Susan Wells Fitzgerald, 72, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Longview, TX. Known for her infectious laughter and sharp wit, Susan touched the lives of many, welcoming friends as family and creating a warm community around her.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Susan is survived by her loving husband, Wayne Fitzgerald; her sister, Ann Cummings; her brother, Jerry...
Gary Michael Stegall
Aug 1, 2025
Gary Michael Stegall, 73, of Hawkins, TX, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 in Tyler, TX. He was born in Pine Bluff, AR on October 10, 1951, to the late Jerry Maurice Stegall and Nell Bowlin Stegall. Gary married Vicki Syx Stegall on July 24, 1976, who preceded him in death on August 21, 2009.
For 32 years, Gary poured...
Ruth Ann McAfee
Jul 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Ruth Ann McAfee, who left us peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on June 8, 1958, Ruth spent her life dedicated to helping others—notably as a LVN at Truman W. Smith, where she found such joy working with special needs children....
Byron "Bubba" Eugene Hillhouse
Jul 30, 2025
Byron "Bubba" Hillhouse was born in February 1959 in Cleveland, Texas, and passed away on July 30, 2025, in Gladewater, Texas. He started working at a young age, hauling hay and building pallets, before moving on to oilfield and carpentry jobs. He eventually finished his career at a hazardous waste plant.
Bubba loved to fish and hunt and had a passion...
Dierdre "Dede" Spittler
Jul 27, 2025
Dierdre "Dede" Spittler passed away on July 27, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on October 17, 1949, in Waco, Texas to Lowell Conrad Holt and Frances Jane (Puckett) Holt.
Dede was a dedicated registered nurse who devoted her career to caring for others. She worked at Rusk State Hospital and Christus Mother Frances Hospital, where she made a lasting...
Helen Virginia Lipsmeyer
Jul 20, 2025
Helen Virginia Wells Lipsmeyer, 95, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 at her home in Diana, TX.
Helen was born in Pocahontas, AR on February 1,1930 to Russell and Rosa Lee White. Helen was the oldest of four girls.
A Life Well Lived In addition to being a homemaker, Helen was also a farmer, and an avid crafter who was well...
Charles Augustus Narramore
Jul 20, 2025
Charles Augustus Narramore, a longtime resident of Diana, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Longview, Texas. He was born on March 7, 1928, in Georges Creek, Arkansas to Charles Roscoe Narramore and Essie Pierce Narramore.
Charles dedicated much of his working life to industrial work as a steelworker, a field in which he took great pride. A longtime member...
Ronald Wayne McPherson
Jul 17, 2025
Ronald Wayne McPherson, a beloved resident of Gilmer, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1949, to John Dee McPherson and Thelma Faye Alexander McPherson in Gilmer.
One of Ronald’s proudest moments was exchanging vows with Gladys Dugger on July 24, 1965, in Upshur County. They celebrated their anniversary every year on the very day...
Carolyn Betty Woodman
Jul 16, 2025
Funeral services for Carolyn Betty Woodman will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 beginning at 11:00 am.at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1122 Pine Street, Gilmer, TX. Visitation will begin at 8:30 am at the church, prior to the funeral. Croley Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Carolyn Betty Harris Woodman of Diana, Texas, was...
Gene Everett Moore
Jul 15, 2025
Gene Everett Moore, 92, passed away on July 15, 2025, in Bryan, Texas. Gene was born March 29, 1933 to Charles Lloyd Moore and Mattie Kathleen Newton in Gilmer.
Gene led a life defined by dedication and service. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Where he served honorably for 14 years.
After completing his service,...
Deborah Hudspeth
Jul 15, 2025
Deborah Hudspeth, a beloved resident of Ore City, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas. Born on August 2, 1963, in Waco, Texas, Deborah was a beacon of love and light to those who knew her. Her warmth, kindness, and infectious smile will be profoundly missed by all who were fortunate to cross her path.
Deborah dedicated...
Rodney Lee Renoud
Jul 13, 2025
Rodney Lee Renoud, age 82, entered into eternal rest on July 13, 2025, at his home in Gilmer, Texas. Memorial services, with full military honors, will be held at a later date.
Rod was born on September 13, 1942, in Sweet Home, Oregon to the late Lloyd Earl Renoud and Lila Bernice Jarmin. He lived a life marked by dedication, service...
Lawanda Faye Kimball
2025
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. “Proverbs 31:10"
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. “Proverbs 31:10"
Lawanda Faye Kimball, 86, of Holly Lake Ranch passed away peacefully at her home. She was born in Austin, TX during the Great Depression, which taught her the...
Venita McCellon Allen
Jul 12, 2025
Venita McCellon-Allen’s daddy used to ask, “If you’ve got something to do, why haven’t you done it?” Venita took this advice to heart from a young age. She was an industrious student who excelled academically and in her many extracurriculars, including raising and showing animals in 4-H, editing her high school newspaper, and playing clarinet in the marching band. Her...
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