Obituaries

May 5, 2023

Howard Douglas McGuire, 93, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.  Howard was born in Red River County, Texas on July 29, 1929 to Merton and Cora McGuire.

After Graduating Body and Fender of Detroit, Howard worked for General Motors Company as an assembly operator until retirement in 1995. Howard moved to Gladewater where he continued his...

May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

 

Linda Rae Plummer, 80, of Gilmer, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Gilmer, Texas. Linda was born on January 15, 1943, in Longview, Texas, to the late Elbert and Minnie Findley Patrick.

She was a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church where she worked in the nursery for 20 years and also worked as a Mary...

May 2, 2023

Gregory Don Johnson, 62, of White Oak, Texas passed away on May 2, 2023. Greg was born on December 10, 1960 in Amarillo, Texas to Billy and Gayle Johnson.

In his teenage years, Greg enjoyed bull riding where he earned the nickname “Bareback.” Then he spent many years as a long haul truck driver. He also enjoyed fishing and riding...

May 1, 2023

James Leslie Roberts, 85, of Big Sandy, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home.  He was born on October 15, 1937, in Pritchett, TX to the late Dave Roberts and Mary Alice (Mathis) Roberts.  James married Wanda Joy Richardson.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  He spent his career working for Eastman, taking an...

May 1, 2023

Glenn Ray Gilbreath, 63, of Hawkins passed away in Longview on Monday, May 1, 2023.  Funeral services for Mr. Gilbreath will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 10:00 am at Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins, TX with Bro. Ben Loftin officiating.  Interment will follow the services at Rock Hill Cemetery in Wood County, TX.  The family will receive...

Apr 29, 2023

Milton Nick LaCroix, 95, passed away on April 29, 2023 in Tyler, Texas.  Milton was born on February 17, 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas to Adolphus and Gertrude LaCroix.

Milton was a dedicated and loving Father, Grand Father, and Great Grand Father

Milton is survived by his two Sons, two Granddaughters, and two Great Grandsons.

Milton is preceded in death...

Apr 27, 2023

 

 Patsy Bullard Geier, age 85, of Ore City, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Longview. 

Patsy was born in Gilmer, TX  on November 16, 1937 to the late Roy and Maverine Parsons Sanders. Patsy is survived by her sons Cliff Bullard and wife Karen, Jimmy Bullard, and Jeff Bullard and wife Paula; seven grandchildren, six great...

Apr 25, 2023

 

Jan Demmary McCurry, 85, of Kaufman, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Kaufman, Texas. Jan was born on May 9, 1937, in Monroe, LA, to the late Gene and Harriett Hameister Demmary.

She was a Safeco Underwriter and worked for the First National Bank in Dallas for many years. Jan loved riding around with G.A.,...

Apr 24, 2023

Billy James Justice, 83, of Longview, Texas, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Gilmer.  Graveside services for Billy will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Morris Cemetery in Upshur County with Bro. Joe Chase officiating.

Billy was born April 7, 1940, to the late Elmer Ray Justice and Katie Karl (Baker) Justice in...

Apr 22, 2023

Grace Townsend McMullen, age 91, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 21, 2023.  She passed peacefully surrounded and loved by her daughters.  She was born to William and Viola Andrews February 7, 1932 in Ore City, Texas, and remained a devoted daughter and sister to a large family.

She married Glenn Townsend in 1952 and eventually...

Apr 22, 2023

 

Joyce Elaine Keel, age 74, of Longview passed away on April 22, 2023, in Longview. She was born on April 11, 1949 in Coleman, Texas to James Howard Cummings and Thelma Rose Greer Cummings.

Joyce loved the outdoors. Her favorite things were fishing and camping. She was greatly loved by her family and will be missed by all who...

Apr 21, 2023

 

Kyle Hatley, 57, of Gilmer, Texas passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, in a Longview, Texas hospital.

Kyle was born in Ashdown, Arkansas on November 6, 1965 to the late Melvin and Clovis Chadwick Hatley. He worked for UT Health Systems as a register nurse for many years and will be greatly missed by the many friends and...

Apr 21, 2023

Services for Mrs. Jessie Ruth (Zimmerman) Key, 93, of Gilmer will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.  She will be laid to rest in the Grice Cemetery in Upshur County, TX. Mrs. Key passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Longview.

Jessie was born on December 21, 1929 in Merkel,...

Apr 21, 2023

 

Jessie Alvis Lyle Jr., age 83, of Gladewater passed away on April 21, 2023. He was born on May 27, 1939, in Concord, Texas to Jessie Lyle Sr. and Mary Vaughn Lyle. He married Charlcie Hall on April 29, 1971, in Dallas. While in Dallas, he worked for Varrell Manufacturing where he retired after 33 years. Jessie was known...

Apr 20, 2023

Cassy Jennille Wisdom, 42, of Diana passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Longview, Texas. Cassy Wisdom was born on February 20, 1981 in Clarksburg, WV, to Tim Shiflet and Susan Mayle Shiflet. Cassy and her family later moved to Diana, Texas where Cassy attended school. Cassy played volleyball, was in the band, and a New Diana High School majorette,...

Apr 20, 2023

Services for Mr. Danny Ray Thompson, 66, of Gilmer will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Hopewell Cemetery in Upshur County with Bro. Donny Chamberlain officiating.  The family will receive family and friends on Sunday, April 23 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Croley Funeral Home.  Mr. Thompson passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Gilmer.Danny...

Apr 20, 2023

Dorothy Sue Spruell, 93, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2023, surrounded by family members.  A graveside service for Sue will be held at the new White Oak Cemetery on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 10:00.

Sue was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Spruell; her parents, Glen and Vera Wilson of White Oak; her...

Apr 17, 2023

 

Funeral services for Clayton Ray Henson, 32, of Euless, Texas formerly of Gilmer, will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the chapel of Croley Funeral Home, with Bro. Ray Thompson, Bro. David Carson and Kyle Mason officiating.  Interment will follow at Perryville Cemetery.  The family will receive guests Friday, April 21, 2023 from 6:00 PM...

Apr 16, 2023

Ronald Gene Allen, 84, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on April 16, 2023.  Ronald was born to Robert and Zella Allen on July 24, 1938 in Haskell, Oklahoma.

Ronald was a family man that believed family always came first.  He would do anything to provide for his family.  Ronald worked for Crown Cork & Seal for over 30 years before...