Obituaries

Brian Alson Babb

Brian Alson Babb

Jun 2, 2025

Brian Alson Babb, 60, of White Oak, passed away on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 17, 1965 in Arlington, Texas, to Dennis Babb and Sandra Odetha Clark.

Brian had a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. He enjoyed watching westerns, listening to music, fishing, and cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys — a true...

Bobby Ray Moyers

Bobby Ray Moyers

May 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bobby Ray Moyers, a true East Texas gem. Bobby was born on March 10, 1936, to Roy Wesley and Pearl Moyers at their home in Wilkins, Texas. After 89 years in this life, he was called home to God on May 31, 2025, at his home, just as he wished,...

Gloria Jean Thompson

Gloria Jean Thompson

May 31, 2025

Gloria Jean Thompson, 87, passed away surrounded by her family, in Longview, Texas, on May 31, 2025.

Born on March 14, 1938 in Houston, Texas, Gloria was the daughter of Buford Leon Kennimer and Willie Cleo Burcham. She received her Bachelors degree in elementary education from UT Tyler and spent her career teaching the third and fourth grades at Harmony Elementary...

Frances Darlene Kovacs

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

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...

John Francis McGrane

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...