Obituaries
Peggie Jean Bailey Smith
Feb 28, 2024
Peggie Jean (Bailey) Smith, aged 88, of Pittsburg, Tx, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2024. She was born on March 27, 1935, as the beloved daughter of William Oliver and Chessie Exa (Tillery) Bailey.
Peggie's journey began at Union Hill School, where she graduated as part of the class of 1953. She actively participated in various extracurricular activities including...
Donald Ray Dunn
Feb 27, 2024
Donald Ray Dunn went to be with his Lord and Savior and family members on February 27, 2024 in Longview, Texas. Ray was born on August 14, 1933, in rural Rusk County, Texas to Donald Ross Dunn and Mattie Adell (Young) Dunn. He grew up in Henderson, Orange, and Dallas, and worked as a paperboy prior to graduation from Forrest...
Elmer Patrick "Pat" White
Feb 25, 2024
Elmer Patrick “Pat” White passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 74. Pat was born in Sardis, Mississippi, on November 22, 1949, to Elmer Vernon and Ila Curtis Long White.
His family moved to Grand Prairie, Texas, when he was 2. Pat graduated from Grand Prairie High School where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. After...
Frances Mae Helms Marr
Feb 25, 2024
Frances Mae Helms Marr went to be with her Lord on February 25, 2024. She was born on January 20, 1929, in a country farmhouse near Pittsburg, Texas. She was the only child to Odis and Polly Helms and frequently lamented that she had no siblings.
Some of her early memories include working in the cotton fields, Sunday morning church and...
David Allen Calvert, Sr.
Feb 24, 2024
David Allen Calvert, Sr. of Gilmer, Tx passed away February 24, 2024. He was born in Pittsburg, Texas, on August 30, 1951, to Frank and Dixie (Henry) Calvert.
David served as a DPS officer in Canton, Texas, for 11 years before transitioning into a successful career as an Insurance Agent with Unitrin Life Insurance Co., to which he devoted 29 years...
Billy Joe Willeford
Feb 22, 2024
Bill Willeford, 92 of Diana, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Bill was born February 14, 1932, in Gilmer, Texas to Charlie and Dessie Shockey Willeford, who preceded him in death. Bill was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Reed Willeford; daughter, Kathy Jo Willeford; wife, Christine Marler Willeford; son David Charles Willeford; brothers...
Kathleen Anne (Drake) Reilly
Feb 21, 2024
Kathleen passed away peacefully after a long illness in her home on February 21, 2024.
Kathy was a beloved wife, mother and sister and was deeply loved by her husband of over 30 years. She attended Baptist Tabernacle Academy in Miles City, MT and graduated in 1984. Her greatest accomplishment in life was bringing three wonderful boys into this world. She...
Donald Eugene Easter
Feb 20, 2024
Donald Eugene Easter, 71, passed away on Feb. 20, 2024 in Tyler, TX. He was born Nov. 8, 1952 at Camp Chaffee Army Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas to Clyde E. and Gwenda L. (Polly) Easter. Don was raised in Wichita, KS and graduated from West High School in Wichita. He married Debra L. Sandora. To this union was born a...
Mollie Bue Stokley
Feb 20, 2024
In loving memory of Mollie Bue Stokley, a cherished daughter, sister, wife, and mother, whose gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. It is with heavy hearts that we announce her passing., Mollie peacefully departed from this world on February 20, 2024, at her home in Diana, embraced by the loving arms of her husband.
Born on August...
BG Irby Jr.
Feb 19, 2024
BG Irby JR, 88, a proud Air-force veteran, and X-ray technician in the medical field has passed away on February 19,2024 due to natural causes. Born in Gladewater, TX to parents BG Irby Sr. and Valerie Irby.
BG Jr. leaves behind his sons Barry Gregg Irby and BG Irby III, along with his brothers; John Richard Irby, Robert Scott Irby; sister,...
Debbie Jean Hendrix
Feb 18, 2024
Our beloved Debbie Hendrix passed away on February 18, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on May 18, 1958, in Mexia, Texas, she lived a beautiful life filled with love and cherished moments.
Debbie was a devoted wife to her husband Marion for 44 wonderful years since their marriage on July 20, 1979. A dedicated homemaker, she found joy in...
LoIda Harriet Burke
Feb 15, 2024
LoIda Harriet Palmer Burke went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family in Diana, Texas.
She was born at home in Poughkeepsie, New York on November 2, 1917 to Horace Palmer, Jr and Harriet Louise Pearce Palmer. After graduating from high school, she left to attended the Genesee Hospital Nursing School on...
Steve Wallace Doerfler
Feb 14, 2024
Funeral service for Steve Wallace Doerfler, 79, of Gilmer, Texas, will be 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer Texas with a visitation an hour prior. Steve was born in Hugo, Oklahoma, he was the oldest of 17 children.
Mr. Doerfler passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Tarrant County. Steve was a wonderful husband and...
Ivey Kathryn Hendricks
Feb 13, 2024
In Loving Memory of
Ivey Kathryn Hendricks
October 25, 2023 - February 13, 2024
A radiant soul, a gentle spirit, and a shining light, Ivey Kathryn Hendricks gracefully danced through this world, leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touched. With a heavy heart, we announce that Ivey passed away on February 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, in Longview, TX....
Glenna Gulley Harper
Feb 11, 2024
Glenna Gulley Harper, age 90, former longtime Gladewater resident, passed away on February 11, 2024, in Longview after a long illness. Glenna was born on April 10, 1933, in Wellington, Texas to Harrison Harmon and Ruby Gulley.
Glenna, affectionately known as Memaw, was known for her sense of humor and her living life to the fullest. She ‘kept the roads hot’...
Wesley Ross Pendley
Feb 11, 2024
Wesley Ross Pendley, born in Houston, TX on June 13, 1955, passed away suddenly on February 11, 2024, at the age of 68. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond "Hal" Pendley and Mary Ellen Hansen Pendley. Wesley, known affectionately as Wes, was the eldest sibling of two sisters, Donna Lynne and Lynda Pendley.
Wesley leaves behind a legacy...
Ernestine W. Sawyer
Feb 8, 2024
Ernestine Wilson Sawyer, 101, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, with her loving children by her side.
Born on January 18. 1923 in Oil City Louisiana to Jeff and Eloise Wilson. Her sisters Betty and Eleanor were born into the family years later.
The Great East Texas Oil Boom brought her family to Gladewater. Here was where her love for the...
John Wesley Williams
Feb 8, 2024
Mr. John Wesley Williams, age 80, of Gilmer, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Gilmer, at home surrounded by his family. John was born in Gilmer on July 17, 1943 to the late Robert and Johnnie Mae (Parker) Williams. He attended school in Texas City and then married the late Joyce Williams in 1964, the day before he...
Karen Casey Nobles
Feb 8, 2024
Karen Casey Nobles, 76, of Gilmer passed away on February 8, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1947, in Henderson, TX to M.E. Casey and Ludie Casey. Karen married her childhood sweetheart, Lynn E. Nobles on November 17, 1965, and they enjoyed 50 years together, prior to Lynn’s passing.
Karen loved being able to take care of her family,...
Robert Roland Johnson
Feb 6, 2024
Robert Roland Johnson was born on November 18, 1941, in Gilmer, TX to the late Roland Lee Johnson and Ovie Elizabeth (Rutledge) Johnson. He passed away on February 6, 2024 in Wichita Falls, TX.
He graduated from Monahan’s High School. Robert joined the U.S. Navy from 1963-1969 and was stationed in Hawaii and Alaska. Robert married his one and only true...
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