Obituaries
Wilbern Ray Abshire
Aug 3, 2023
Wilbern Ray Abshire, 74, of Diana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Wilbern was born in Orr, Oklahoma, to Clyde and Viola Roberts Abshire on July 22, 1949. He retired from SWEPCO as a mechanic, and then was able to share his true passion of catfishing with his children and grandchildren.
Willy was...
Michaelle Lynn Robardey
Aug 2, 2023
Michaelle Lynn Robardey's journey on this Earth came to an end on August 2, 2023, due to unforeseen medical complications.
Born on September 27, 1960, in Gilmer, Texas, Michaelle was Peggy Shaw-Caldwell's first-born child and Paul Caldwell's only child. Her paternal grandparents, Martha Horn-Caldwell and Reverend John Caldwell alongside her maternal grandparents, Gustine Shaw and Lorenza Shaw were also...
Carolyn Ann Brown
Aug 2, 2023
Born 10-11-1947 our mom was a beautiful lady. She had a heart for God. She raised three beautiful children. Two boys and one girl Jason Geers, Robert Geers. Daughter Shelly Krauss. She entered into eternal life on 08-02-23 to be with her Lord and Savior. Thank you Julie Stevens for taking care of our mom during her final days on...
Sharon Taylor King
Aug 2, 2023
Sharon Taylor King, 89, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on August 2, 2023. Sharon was born in Wright City, Texas on December 29, 1933 to Herbert and Marie Taylor.
Sharon was a kind, loving and giving Christian who was a dedicated servant of God. She attended Gaston High School before going to TJC and becoming an Apache Belle. She loved...
Curtis Virgil Hart
Aug 1, 2023
Curtis Virgil Hart, age 90, of Gilmer, Texas passed away on August 1, 2023 in Gladewater, Texas. Curtis was born on August 28, 1932 and was the youngest of six children born to GL “Feddie” and Sevie Hart in Simpsonville, Texas.
Curtis attended and graduated from Union Hill High School. After graduation he enrolled in Kilgore College. He went...
Carol "Kerri" Nichols
Jul 30, 2023
Carol “Kerri” Nichols passed away in Longview, Tx on July, 30, 2023. She was born in Gladewater, Tx to Liston and Lucy Knight, and was the youngest of eight children.
Kerri was an incredible woman with a huge heart whom enjoyed spending time with her family as well as her many pets that she often referred to as her...
Ruby Ruth Bailey
Jul 28, 2023
Ruby Ruth Bailey of Newsome, Texas, was born on August 2, 1935 in Sour Lake, Texas to Acie Lusk and Corine Guillory Lusk. She was married on December 19, 1952 to LaVon Bailey. Together they had nine children, and lived in Flower Mound, Texas, before retiring at their farm in Newsome. In addition to serving her family, Ruby enjoyed the...
Harold Glenn Baird Sr.
Jul 28, 2023
Harold Glenn Baird Sr., age 68, of Gladewater passed away on July 28, 2023. Harold was born on March 11, 1955 in Gladewater to Henry Harold Baird and Dorothy (Bates) Baird.
Harold was a US Army veteran who loved working on and riding Harleys. He worked for many years as a roughneck in the oilfield followed by working at...
Charlotte Ann Newsom
Jul 28, 2023
Charlotte Ann Nix Newsom was born February 12, 1953 in Gilmer, Texas to James William and Pat Nix. She peacefully passed away to be with Our Lord on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 5:40 p.m. in Hughes Springs, Texas. Throughout her life, my Mother had a beauty about her that she took wherever she would go. A smile and eyes...
Rodney Dee Henson
Jul 27, 2023
Rodney Dee Henson was born on May 1, 1951, the third son of James Paul and Ludie Brown Henson and entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2023. He was born and lived in Gilmer the entirety of his life. He was a proud member of the GHS class of 1969.He was a lover of music, the Gilmer Buckeyes,...
Donna Jo Doerfler
Jul 26, 2023
Graveside service for Donna Jo Hall Doerfler, 71, of Gilmer, will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Ore City Cemetery in Ore City. Mrs. Doerfler passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Upshur County. Mrs. Doerfler was born January 10, 1952, in Bogalusa, Louisiana and daughter to Don Joe Hall and Rita Hall. She was a wonderful wife...
Jewel Edwin Maxwell
Jul 24, 2023
Jewel Edwin Maxwell was born April 5, 1927 and passed on July 24th. He was the youngest of 5 boys born to Eva and Luther Maxwell in Spiro, Oklahoma.
Jewel was a graduate of Snyder High School in Snyder Oklahoma. He was accomplished in a variety of team sports, earning special recognition in football, baseball, and track. He went on...
Dyan Jamison Grabbs
Jul 23, 2023
Dyan Grabbs, 62, of Winona, Texas went to her forever home and to be with her Lord and savior July 23, 2023 at 6:40 a.m. where her husband Michael Grabbs and father Ramon Jamison welcomed her with open arms along with many others.
Dyan was born October 8, 1960 in Shelby County to Ramon Jamison and Rani Fleming Jamison and...
Ronnie Jake Knight
Jul 21, 2023
Services for Ronnie Jake Knight, 68, of Gilmer, will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Concord Cemetery with Reverend Madison Caffey officiating. Mr. Knight went home to his Lord Friday, July 21, 2023, in Gilmer, surrounded by his family.
Ronnie was born June 10, 1955, in Gilmer, Texas, to Jake and Wanda Estelle Posey Knight. He...
Dakota Wayne Cline
Jul 19, 2023
Dakota Wayne Cline, 31, of Hawkins, Texas passed away on July 19. 2023. Dakota was born October 17, 1991 in Kilgore, Texas to Edward Wayne Cline and Teresa Sue Hall.
Dakota was loved by everyone he met. He had a big heart and lived life to the fullest in every moment. His sense of humor made him...
Patricia "Pat" White Davis
Jul 18, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Davis, 73 of Colleyville, passed away on July 18, 2023. Pat was born in Longview, TX on September 9, 1949 to William A. White, Jr. and Dot Collins White. She grew up in Longview, with her parents and brother Bill. After high school, Patricia attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches where she received a Bachelor...
Destanie Danielle Kemp
Jul 17, 2023
Destanie Kemp, 34, of White Oak, Texas passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Destanie was born in Waco, Texas on June 17, 1989 to her loving mother, Cynthia Kilgore and her father, Bodie Mills Sr. She grew up in Mildred, Texas before moving to White Oak, Texas in 2018.
Destanie never met a stranger, she left a mark on...
Theresa Marie Sorrells
Jul 17, 2023
Theresa Marie Sorrells, age 53, of Gladewater, passed away on July 17, 2023, in Longview. She was born on April 5, 1970, in Nebraska to Jerome and Doris (Caldwell) Kouma.
Theresa was witty, hilarious, and didn’t hold anything back. She liked her chickens and added some color to them every once and a while. She had two four-legged soul...
Lamon Eloise Geddie
Jul 16, 2023
Lamon Eloise Geddie, beloved member of the Gilmer community, passed away on July 16, 2023, in Gilmer, Texas. Lamon was born on August 30, 1950, in Galveston, Texas. She was known for her dedication to her work and her involvement with the First Methodist Church in Gilmer as the financial secretary.Lamon's commitment to her career at First Methodist Church was...
Duard "Buddy" Clower
Jul 16, 2023
Duard “Buddy” Clower, age 92, of Diana passed away on July 16, 2023, in Longview. He was born on September 28, 1930, in Diana, Texas to Joseph and Junie (Dickenson) Clower.
Buddy loved to play piano and read. He lost his sight at a young age, so he learned to read by braille and cassette tapes. He loved sports...
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