Obituaries
Yevon Pilcher
Mar 23, 2023
On March 23rd, 2023, Yevon Pilcher made her journey to her new home in heaven.
Those who are waiting to welcome her are her parents, Elvie and Dora Green; her husband, Nathan Pilcher; her daughter, Betty Pearson, her brother Eugene Green; her two sisters; Velma Foster and Estelle Hymer; along with many other friends and family.
Those left to...
Doris Mildred Lane
Mar 23, 2023
Graveside services for Doris Mildred Lane, 92, will be held at 10am on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Gladewater Memorial Park in Gladewater. Doris passed away on March 23, 2023, in Teague, Texas.
Doris was born on January 4, 1931, in Ennis, Texas to Willie R. Rinehart and Clara Betts. She was a member of the First United...
Steve Allen Newman
Mar 22, 2023
Steve Allen Newman, 65, of Diana passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1957 in Gilmer, Texas to Troy Lee & Dorothy Newman.
Steve was a man of integrity who was a kind, caring, loving husband, father and pawpaw and a friend to many.
Steve loved riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and spending time with...
Marie Campbell
Mar 21, 2023
Marie Campbell, 84, of Gilmer, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Marie was born December 10, 1938, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Harold Raymond and Sarah Gertrude Cargill Bunt. She worked various jobs locally over the years, and spent her latter years as a homemaker. Marie enjoyed sewing, baking, crocheting, and spending time with...
Randall Harrison Holman
Mar 21, 2023
Randall Harrison Holman, 54, of Gladewater, Texas entered into Heaven after a courageous battle. Randall was born in Longview, Texas on December 6, 1968 to Harrison and Annette.
Randall was a devoted husband and father. He was hardworking in all aspects of his life and it showed. Randall was a Master Carpenter and owned and operated Triple H Cabinets. He...
Mary L. Wightman
Mar 21, 2023
Mary Lou Venn Wightman was born on October 25, 1932 to Dora and Emmett Venn. Mary was raised in Gilmer, Texas and graduated from Union Grove High School. She married in 1951 to Wayne Wightman, they resided in Fremont, Ohio raising a family of five wonderful children. In 1978 the family returned to Gilmer to help take care of...
Randy Joe Waller
Mar 19, 2023
Randy Joe Waller, 60, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on March 19, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. Randy was born in Gilmer, Texas to Lawson and Frankie Waller on September 18, 1962.
Randy, known by most as Joe, was known for his great sense of humor, always poking fun at his friends and family for a smile. He was a proud...
Pat Blackstone
Mar 18, 2023
After an eight month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Pat Blackstone, took his last breath which ended his life Saturday, March 18th at his home, under the care of Hospice of East Texas and his daughter, Tammy where he was surrounded by family.
Pat was born July 21, 1942 to James and Minnie Dee Murphy Blackstone in Upshur County...
Timothy Ted Langford
Mar 18, 2023
Timothy Ted Langford, age 65 of Gilmer, passed away on March 18, 2023 in Tyler, TX
Timothy was born on September 4, 1957 in Gilmer, TX to Elwin and Wanda Griggs Langford. He worked in construction for many years and will be greatly missed by the many friends and family members he leaves behind.
Timothy is survived by his...
Mark Edward Wagner
Mar 17, 2023
In a lifetime a person can find themselves facing challenges and uncertaintity. Often for reasons that are not understood. It is without a doubt we are left facing one now.
Mark would want his life celebrated not mourned and remembered and not forgotten. there are so many memories Mark has left each of us with. Memories of a loving...
Cecil Pitts
Mar 17, 2023
Cecil Franklin Pitts, 75, of Big Sandy, TX, died March 17, 2023, in Tyler TX.
Cecil was born July 5, 1947, in Terrell, TX to the late Robert and Mabel (Hutto) Pitts, and he had two sister and three brothers. At the age of 17, Cecil enlisted in the US Navy, and served three tours aboard the USS Kitty...
Matthew "Matt" John Brown
Mar 16, 2023
Matthew John Brown (Matt), native Texan and Upshur County landowner, passed away in a car accident on March 16th 2023 in Jacksonville, Texas. Matt was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 8th 1986.
Matt was raised in Kingsville, Texas with three siblings (Jessica, Eric, and Katie) with whom he shared a tight bond. His memory will be carried on...
Rosetta Gilliam
Mar 15, 2023
Rosetta Gilliam, 78, of Gilmer, Texas, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, passing from this earthly life peacefully in Longview, Texas.
Rosetta was born April 13, 1944, in DeWitt, Arkansas, to Zenas Franklin and Lula Nadine Hill Vernor. She was married to Burley"Scooter" Gilliam. She enjoyed playing Bingo, fishing, tending to flowers and spending time...
Rodrick Preston Herring
Mar 13, 2023
Graveside services for Rodrick Preston Herring, 72, of Gladewater will be held at 3pm on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Gladewater Memorial Park. Mr. Herring passed away on March 13, 2023, at his residence.
Rodrick was born on February 12, 1951 in Overton, Texas to Doyle Rodrick Herring and Mary Ett Florence. He was a proud US Army veteran...
Carol LaRece Adams
Mar 13, 2023
Carol Adams, 81, of Diana, Texas passed away on March 13, 2023. Carol was born in Hughes Springs, Texas to John and Oline McCain on January 1, 1942.
Carol in her younger days enjoyed playing softball and was known for her kind hearted nature. As the years went on Carol was a self-proclaimed pioneer woman determined that her way was...
Billy Douglas Horton
Mar 12, 2023
Billy Douglas Horton, of Holly Lake Ranch TX, was born October 10, 1946 in Mckinney TX and passed away peacefully March 12, 2023 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jody Horton, son James Horton and wife Wendy, daughter Wendy Brock and husband Teddy, daughter Amanda Chen and husband Eric, son...
Sandra Sue Bozell
Mar 12, 2023
Sandra Sue Bozell of Diana, Texas passed away Sunday March 12, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Sandra was born in Columbus, Georgia to Sam Randolph Funderburk and Margie Clark Funderburk on March, 11 1942.
Sandra worked for Bealls Department store, retiring after many years of service. After retirement she spent her days frequently attending the many events her...
Saundra Jeane Knight Edwards
Mar 12, 2023
Saundra Jeane Knight Edwards of Gladewater was born to Mamie Sue Green Knight and Homer Arnell Knight on March 31, 1942 in Gilmer, Texas. She passed away on March 12, 2023.
The oldest of three children, Saundra was a precocious child that learned very early an enthusiasm for words. As a young child she would learn to memorize and...
Cynthia "Cindy" Billingsley Evans Ledieve Richardson
Mar 9, 2023
Cynthia Billingsley Richardson, 75, of Dallas, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2023 in White Rock, TX. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer with Bro. Don Cecil officiating. Interment will follow the services at the Judson Cemetery in Longview. A visitation will be held one hour prior to...
Amy Suzette Willeford Robertson
Mar 8, 2023
Memorial services for Amy Suzette Willeford Robertson of Gladewater will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 2pm at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Amy passed away on March 8, 2023 in Tyler.
Amy was born on October 4, 1967 in Longview to William Larry Willeford and Sherry Ann Gage. She was known for her personality as well...
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