Obituaries
Ineta Archer
Jan 2, 2025
Ineta (Puckett) Archer, 89, of Gilmer, passed away on January 2, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1935, in Gilmer, TX to the late William "Bill" E. Puckett and Bessie (Ellis) Puckett. Ineta married Lloyd H. Archer in Dallas on June 1, 1952.
Ineta worked as an executive secretary for Home Exteriors in Dallas where she helped many professionals and...
Sarah Elizabeth Tunnell
Jan 1, 2025
Sarah Elizabeth Tunnell was born in Tyler, Texas, on November 2, 1977, to Ed and Trina Tunnell. Sarah passed away after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. Sarah accomplished much in her 47 years, having attained multiple degrees, worked in several career fields, and traveled the world. Her most important decision...
Mark Joseph Hall
Dec 31, 2024
Mark Joseph Hall passed away on December 31, 2024, in Gilmer, Texas. He was born on November 13, 1957, in Longview, Texas to Eugene and Peggy (Knight) Hall.
Mark has been a member of First Baptist Church in Gilmer for several years. He worked in auto sales for many years before retiring. Mark enjoyed many pastimes, particularly fishing and hunting, which...
Donald Lee Mathews, Sr
Dec 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donald Lee Mathews Sr. on December 28, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on December 16, 1942, Mr. Mathews was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who called Gladewater, Texas, his home. He was known by all as a hardworking selfless man.
He is survived by his cherished spouse, Mary Mathews; his...
Cynthia Dias
Dec 24, 2024
Cynthia Kay Dias, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, Cynthia spent much of her childhood in Carthage, Texas, before embarking on a life filled with love, adventure, and service.
An avid gardener, Cynthia transformed the green spaces of every home she lived in, creating beautiful sanctuaries for...
Laszlo Szontagh
Dec 22, 2024
Laszlo Szontagh
May 30, 1937 – December 22, 2024
Laszlo Szontagh, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Richardson, Texas. His daughter and grandson were by his bedside as he joined his beloved wife in Heaven.
Born on May 30, 1937, in Many, Hungary, to Andras Szontagh and Maria Bohm, Laszlo was one of nine children and is survived by...
Ted Mardy Smith
Dec 21, 2024
Ted Mardy Smith, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, December 21, 2024. Ted grew up in Daingerfield, Texas, where he graduated from high school in 1975. He went on to excel in a career in the automotive industry. His work ethic was an inspiration to all that knew him. Left to cherish his memories are...
Marilyn LeGrace Ussery
Dec 18, 2024
Marilyn LeGrace Ussery, 89, passed away on December 18, 2024 in Gladewater, Texas. Marilyn was born in 1935 to Jesse Lee and Grace Williams.
Marilyn moved to Alba, Texas in 1949 where she graduated from Alba Golden High School in 1953. She graduated from TJC in 1955 and married the love of her life, Billy Van Ussery. They moved to Gladewater...
Helen Alford
Dec 14, 2024
Helen Marie Alford was born in Marshall, Texas on August 9, 1934 to Robert Lewis and Helen Dora O’Conner, and gained her Angel Wings on December 14, 2024. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1951 and married her first love, Charles Arie (Pete) Alford of Harleton in Jan. 1951.
Helen and Charles (Pete) initially made their home in Marshall, Texas...
Mark David Jordan
Dec 13, 2024
Mark David Jordan, 58, of Gilmer passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born on August 12, 1966, in Enid, OK to the late Loy “Cotton” G. Jordan and Bonnie Nell (Rowden) Jordan. On March 28, 2010, Mark married Shannon Renee Phillips.
Mark received an associate’s degree from Tyler Junior College. He worked as an Asset Manager for RCW...
Kellie Marie Perry Alexander
Dec 13, 2024
Kellie Marie Perry Alexander, 55, of Hawkins, Texas passed away on December 13, 2024. Kellie was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 23, 1969 to Glenn Perry and Wandean Karnes Jones.
Kellie loved her children, grandchildren, and family immensely. She will be missed by all who had the opportunity to meet her.
Kellie is survived by her sons, Casey Alexander,...
Sharon Irene Neathery
Dec 11, 2024
Sharon Irene Neathery, 55, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on December 11, 2024. Sharon was born in Gonzales, Louisiana to Joe Moore and Linda Gail. She was the 4th out of 5 girls and loved her sisters dearly. Later on she married the love of her life, Bobby Neathery, 37 years ago on April 4, 1987.
Sharon loved to get up...
Lonnie Shirley
Dec 11, 2024
Lonnie Shirley, Jr., affectionately known as “Peewee” of Jefferson passed away on December 11, 2024, in Longview, Texas. Lonnie was born on January 16, 1944, in Longview, Texas to Lonnie Warren, Sr. and Ina Mae (Roach) Shirley.
Lonnie loved hunting deer in South Texas, and fishing at Lake O’ the Pines. He was always willing to lend a hand to help...
Stetson Ryan Caldwell
Dec 9, 2024
Stetson Ryan Caldwell, 22 of Gladewater, Texas, was called to his Heavenly Home on December 9, 2024. He was born to Rashonda Galey and Darrell Caldwell on January 7, 2002 in Kilgore, Texas. Stetson is preceded in death by Great Grandmother Nelda Rhodes and Grandfather Gary McBride. He is survived by his mother and father; his father Shane Galey; Brothers:...
Jace Bradley Adkinson
Dec 7, 2024
Jace Bradley Adkinson, age 24, of Gladewater, TX was welcomed home unexpectedly into the kingdom of Heaven. Jace was raised by proud parents, Amber and Leslie Lyons, born October 12, 2000 in Longview, TX to James "Ricky" Adkinson and Amber and Leslie Lyons. He was a graduate of Gladewater ISD.
At the young age of 11 we knew he was something...
Jimmy Cloyd Alvey
Dec 7, 2024
Jimmy "Jim" Cloyd Alvey, 86, passed away on December 7, 2024, at his home in White Oak surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on March 18, 1938, in Gladewater, TX to O.C. and Della (Starnes) Alvey.
Jim lived his life with a deep commitment to his family, always finding joy in the moments they shared together. He held...
John Lee Ussery
Dec 5, 2024
John Lee Ussery, 63, of Gladewater passed away one day shy of his 64th birthday on December 5, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1960, in Gladewater to Billy Van Ussery and Marilyn LeGrace (Williams) Ussery. John loved the community he was raised in and graduated from Gladewater High School in 1979. He then went on to graduate with...
Sharon Joy (Dressler) Holt
Dec 1, 2024
Sharon Joy (Dressler) Holt, 81, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX, returned to be with her Savior on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born on May 28, 1943, in Peoria, IL to the late George Dressler and Margaret (Coughlin) Savidge. Sharon married her childhood sweetheart, Jack Holt in 1963. Jack preceded her in death in 1989.
Sharon worked as an executive...
Jones Irvin Lewis
Nov 29, 2024
Jones Irvin Lewis 81, of Longview passed away Friday November 29, 2024, in Longview. Jones was born August 28, 1943, in Mexia, Texas to Archie Joe and Margaret Jones Lewis. He was a 1963 graduate of Gilmer High School and retired and an inspector for Eastman Chemical Company.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, Della Lewis; son, Scott Lewis and...
James Patrick Archer
Nov 28, 2024
James Patrick Archer, passed away on November 28, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 66. Born on October 15, 1958, in Waco, Texas to Mitchell Lee and Melba Jean (Shaw) Archer.
James had a personality that radiated joy, and he especially loved Yamboree time, a cherished occasion where he gathered with friends and family. James loved shooting guns, and...
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