Obituaries

Sherrill Renee Hillhouse

Sherrill Renee Hillhouse

Sep 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Sherrill Renee Turner Hillhouse. She passed away in her home in Gladewater, Texas on September 25th, 2025 after a long, courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving children.

Born on March 24th, 1956 in Gladewater, Texas, to her parents, Billy Joe and Joyce Ann Turner, Sherrill was a blooming...

Linda McClelland Taylor

Linda McClelland Taylor

Sep 18, 2025

Linda McClelland Taylor, a beloved member of Upshur County, Texas passed away in Longview, Texas, on September 18, 2025. Linda was born on March 25, 1949, in Upshur County to Richard Edwin McClelland and Flora Belle Shrum McClelland.

Throughout her life, Linda was known for her meticulous nature as a bookkeeper for Don Talley Oil Co., where she spent many years...

David Joe McFarland

David Joe McFarland

Sep 22, 2025

David Joe McFarland went to his heavenly home in the early morning hours of September 22, 2025.

David was born January 28, 1940 in Weleetka, OK. to Roy Richard McFarland and Laura Ross McFarland. David attended schools in Weleetka, and Guthrie, Oklahoma and also New London, TX. 

He joined the US Navy and served aboard the destroyer, USS Collette and participated in...

James "Mickey" Michael Gay

James "Mickey" Michael Gay

Sep 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Michael Gay, who left us peacefully on September 20, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on July 26, 1968, in Houston, Texas, Mickey, as he was affectionately known, grew up in White Oak, where he became a proud member of the Class of '87 at White Oak...

Michael Wayne "Mickey" Spencer

Michael Wayne "Mickey" Spencer

Sep 16, 2025

Michael Wayne "Mickey" Spencer, 46, of Gilmer, passed away on September 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 25, 1979, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Mickey was the son of James Rondal “Ronnie” Spencer and Maxine Stuart Fowler. Although born in Arkansas, he was raised in the Grice community of East Texas, where he spent his adult life...

Ammon Russell Maloney

Ammon Russell Maloney

Sep 16, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Russell Maloney on September 16th, 2025.

Russell was born in Gilmer, TX, in 1943 to AR and Ina Maloney. Russell grew up in Longview and attended Spring Hill High School and Stephen F. Austin University. Russell met the love of his life, Linda, in Longview and they were married on March 28, 1964....

Linda Jean Vick

Linda Jean Vick

Sep 15, 2025

Linda Jean Vick, 79, of Bettie, Texas was born on July 29, 1946, in Gilmer, Texas to Gerald and Marcelle Vick and passed from this life on September 15, 2025, in Longview, Texas.

Linda worked and retired from Etex Telephone. Linda’s passion in life was being in her yard, when she wasn’t at her job, she was in her yard, mowing...

Kylie Brett Howell

Kylie Brett Howell

Sep 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Kylie Brett Howell, who left this world on September 14, 2025, at the young age of 19. Born on August 7, 2006, in Longview, Texas, Kylie was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her.

Kylie was not only beautiful on the outside but radiated kindness and warmth...

Betty Ann Wallace

Betty Ann Wallace

Sep 14, 2025

Betty Ann Wallace of Gilmer passed away on September 14, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas. She was born on January 16, 1937 to Elbert Clayton Richardson and Emma Dee Lawrence Richardson in Upshur County, Texas.

Betty enjoyed a fulfilling career as a bookkeeper for Swepco, where she was respected and appreciated for her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

Beyond her...

Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Allen

Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Allen

Sep 11, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Allen, born December 31, 1956, in Gladewater, Texas, entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2025, at the age of 68. 

On July 9, 1988, Ronald married the love of his life, Brenda G. Allen. Together they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and family. Ronald was a proud owner of B&L Cabinets, where he dedicated...

Florine Wicker Morris

Florine Wicker Morris

Sep 11, 2025

Our mother, Florine Wicker Morris is rejoicing in heaven with loved ones who have gone on before her, Her husband, Richard Eugene "Gene" Morris Sr, her parents William Carroll and Clydie Mae Tyler Wicker. Also, her brothers and sisters, Kermit, Clarence, Jack, Willard, Grady, Hughlean, Eunice, Trudie, Leska, her special cousin Juanita; many nieces, nephews, friends and fur babies. Florine...

Norman Wayne Dudley

Norman Wayne Dudley

Sep 10, 2025

Norman Wayne Dudley, age 60, of Longview, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.



Born on December 3, 1964, in Amarillo, Texas, Norman was the beloved son of Violet Bock and Lewis Jenkins “Nick” Dudley. He was a devoted father, cherished brother, and proud grandfather whose greatest joy was spending time with his family.



Norman worked...

Betty Lucille Hoell

Betty Lucille Hoell

Sep 9, 2025

Betty Lucille Hoell, 85, of Diana, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 9, 2025, in Gilmer, TX.  Betty was born on January 8, 1940 in Tulsa, OK to the late Harold Raymond Bunt of Little Rock, AR and Sarah Gertrude (Cargil) Bunt of Bentonia, MS.  When she was 16, she married the love of her life, Eugene Neil...

Mildred "Estalene" Warren

Mildred "Estalene" Warren

Sep 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mildred Estalene Warren, "Maw Maw", born on December 15, 1946, in Grapevine, TX. Estalene left us to be with her loved ones on September 8, 2025, at the age of 78. She made her home in Bonham, TX, and became a cherished part of the community.

Estalene dedicated 25 years...

Kathie Elaine Ross

Kathie Elaine Ross

Sep 7, 2025

Kathie Elaine Ross passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 in White Oak, Texas. 

Norman Buckler Newsome

Norman Buckler Newsome

Sep 4, 2025

Norman Buckler Newsome (Buck) passed away on September 4, 2025, at his home in Gilmer, Texas. He was born August 7, 1952, in Houston, Texas. Buck was the son of Norman and Marjorie Buckler Newsome. He was a devoted preacher for the United Methodist Church, dedicating his life to serving others and spreading the message of faith and hope. 

Buck was...

Vicki Rose Ford

Vicki Rose Ford

Sep 4, 2025

Vicki Rose Ford was called to her heavenly home on September 4th, surrounded by her daughter, Holly and her husband Gorden, from her earthly home in Grice, Texas after a lengthy illness.

Vicki was born to Frank Ford and Rosa Pool Ford on September 5, 1957, in the Florence Nightingale Wing of the Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

Vicki went to school...

Donald Gene Burley

Donald Gene Burley

Sep 3, 2025

Donald Gene Burley passed away on September 3, 2025, in Diana, Texas. He was born on October 17, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Arthur Burley, Sr. and Iona Frederick Burley.

Donald lived a life marked by hard work and commitment. His career as a truck driver was not just a job, but a testament to his steadfast dedication to his...

Jolene Faye Ackley

Jolene Faye Ackley

Sep 2, 2025

Jolene Faye Ackley, 71, passed away peacefully at her home in Gladewater on September 2, 2025, and went home to her beloved Jesus, with her daughter holding her hand.

Born on June 29, 1954, in Roseburg, Oregon, Jolene was a woman of deep faith who loved Jesus above all else. She cherished her family dearly and was fiercely independent, even later...

Vivian Ruth Reel

Vivian Ruth Reel

Sep 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vivian Ruth Reel, who left this world on September 1, 2025, at the age of 83. Vivian was born on July 2, 1942, in Tyler, Texas, and she spent her life embodying love, resilience, and genuine kindness. 

Vivian dedicated many years of her life to serving in the Walmart community, where she touched...