Obituaries
Deeda Mae Williams Merritt
Apr 14, 2025
Deeda Mae Williams Merritt was born on April 30, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to George and Laurah Caldonia Fipps Williams. She married Bruce Merritt, Sr. on April 8, 1956. The couple was married for 42 years.
Dee was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, adopted “Grannie” to all who knew her. She passed away peacefully at her home in Gilmer, TX...
Clarence Charles Yochum
Apr 14, 2025
Clarence "Charles" Yochum Jr. was born in Summit Oklahoma on May 5, 1932, to Beulah Meeks Yochum and Clarence Yochum Sr.
Charles grew up for most of his life in Okay Oklahoma, but he also lived a short time in Oregon as a child. Charles loved to relate stories about his life in Oregon. The family would humorously refer to these...
Barbara Nell Viser
Apr 13, 2025
Barbara Nell (Stringer) Viser passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on January 2, 1936, in Delta County, Texas to Eldon and Winnie (Little) Stringer.
Early Sunday morning, Barbara went to sleep in Bullard and then woke up in Heaven. How awesome is it to spend your first day in Heaven on Palm Sunday in the...
Deanna Sustaire
Apr 13, 2025
Deanna Sustaire, a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, in Ore City, Texas, at the age of 65. Born on November 17, 1959, in Hughes Springs, Texas, Deanna touched the lives of all who knew her with her vibrant spirit and warm smile.
A proud graduate of Ore City High School, Deanna embraced life with...
Hilda Aucoin Fuller
Apr 11, 2025
Hilda Aucoin Fuller, born April 22, 1933, in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 91. She was the daughter of Hazel Powell and Desire Joseph Aucoin.
Hilda was a lifelong resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, before relocating to East Texas to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved...
Judith Ann Bauman
Apr 10, 2025
Judith Ann Bauman, 81, passed away on April 10, 2025. She was born April 8,1944 to Jo and Jonny Holloway in Raleigh, NC. On this day our wife/mom/mi-mi went to meet her Jesus as she would say. She fought so hard and for so long. We are forever grateful for the time we had with her. The world is a...
Barbara Beth Foster Farmer
Apr 9, 2025
Barbara Foster Farmer, 92, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. She was born on December 13, 1932 in Greensburg, Kansas, to Charles L. and Bessie Ausmus Bowers.
Barbara dedicated her life to her family. She was a full time wife and stay at home mother of her 5 children until her last child became of school age....
Myrtle Lee Wilson
Apr 8, 2025
Arrangements for Myrtle Lee Wilson, 66, of Big Sandy, Texas are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Myrtle passed away on April 8, 2025, in Big Sandy, Texas. No further services are currently scheduled.
Byron Lee Williams
Apr 7, 2025
Byron Lee Williams, 55, passed away on April 7, 2025. Byron is survived by his two sons, Brooks and Parker; father Lee Williams; parents Judy and Rudy Robinson; Grandmother Doris Williams; sisters Mary Kenter (Brad) and Rachelle Guerin (Chris). Byron is further survived by many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Byron is preceded in death by...
Laura Jane Williams
Apr 7, 2025
Laura Jane Williams passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Longview, Texas. She was born on August 9, 1940, to James C. and Agnes L. (Howell) Oates.
Laura dedicated her life to her family, embodying the spirit of love and care in everything she did. Her greatest pride came from being a nurturing homemaker, creating a home filled with comfort...
James Edwin Teasley
Apr 6, 2025
James E. Teasley was born April 15, 1928, to J. C. Teasley and Lola Downs Teasley. "Ed", as many of his friends called him, graduated from Union Grove High School. He served in the Army during the Korean War as a Military Police Officer.
After returning home, Ed went to work for Humble Oil and later Exxon as an electrician. He...
Wanda Akin
Apr 1, 2025
Wanda Akin, lovingly remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Longview, Texas. Born on February 3, 1942, in Hereford, Texas, to parents Allen J.C. King and Dorothy Lucille Crowe-King.
Wanda was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life. She married Charles Akin on September 7, 1962 in Grand Saline, Tx. They shared...
Kalyce "Kathy" Marie Sholar
Mar 31, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that Kalyce Marie Sholar went peacefully home to the Lord on March 31, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on February 13, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. Affectionately known as Kathy, h as lived all over from Freeport to Alaska, but enjoyed the last 28 years here in Crow, Texas, in Wood County....
Bradford "Brad" Orr Ross
Mar 28, 2025
Bradford "Brad" Orr Ross passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 74. Brad was born on November 18, 1950, in Ore City to Charles Orr and Ruth (Warneke) Ross.
Brad served his country with honor in the Army during the Vietnam War where he demonstrated bravery and commitment that shaped his character for the rest of his life
After...
Danny Carl Stewart
Mar 28, 2025
Danny Carl Stewart, born on October 13, 1951, in Gilmer, Texas, passed away peacefully in his hometown on March 28, 2025.
He had a passion for the great outdoors. He found joy in fishing and camping, activities that allowed him to create lasting memories. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family, always ready to share a laugh or lend...
Donna Young
Mar 28, 2025
Donna Sue Young was born on June 27, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to Duward B. and Margaret Faye Albright. She peacefully departed this life on March 28, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas.
She spent 59 wonderful years with her husband, Anson Young. They enjoyed an abundant life together, building a family, two businesses and then working alongside each other in retirement at...
Howard David Perry
Mar 27, 2025
Howard David Perry passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas at the age of 92. He was born on December 13, 1932, in Chester, Pennsylvania to Howard and Carolyn (Cook) Perry.
Howard honorably served in the Army, an experience that instilled in him a sense of discipline and commitment that he carried throughout his life. He served with...
Ralph L. Freeman
Mar 23, 2025
Ralph L. Freeman passed away on March 23, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas. He was born on March 22, 1944, in Marion, Ohio. He lived a life defined by his passions and the love he shared with those around him.
He was known for his unwavering commitment to his family and his many hobbies, which brought him joy and fulfillment. A man...
Dan Pierce
Mar 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dan Pierce, who left us on March 21, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on June 8, 1945, in New London, TX, to Walter Lee Pierce and Mary Ann Maude Harrison Pierce.
Dan was a devoted husband to Shirley Pierce, and together they built a beautiful family that includes...
Faye Pickitt
Mar 21, 2025
Faye Pickitt was born on April 29, 1927, in Upshur County to Charlie A. Witcher and Geneva Sparkman Witcher. She passed from this life on March 21, 2025, at the age of 97.
She married Joe Weldon Pickitt on May 30, 1947 and worked for several different companies as a secretary but retired as an executive secretary for the regional manager...
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