Obituaries
Elouise S. Ray
Dec 1, 2022
Elouise Swearingin Ray passed away on December 1, 2022. She was born March 1st, 1927 to Guy and Susan Cheairs Swearingin. Elouise was one of 7 children. Elouise married her husband Hardy Ray in 1946 and they had over 50 years of marriage.
Elouise was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hardy, her dog Gidget and 5 of her...
Jacquelynn Ailene McAfee
Nov 29, 2022
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Arlene McAfee passed away November 28, 2022 at the age of 86, in Quitman Texas. There will be a celebration of life, followed by a luncheon, for Jackie on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11 AM at the Holly Lake Church of Christ in Hawkins Texas.
Jackie was born on February 17, 1936 in Mentor, Ohio to Francis Edward...
Donald "Don" Ray Chaney
Nov 28, 2022
Donald “Don” Ray Chaney, 75, of Gilmer, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2022. He was born on April 5, 1947, in Natchez, Mississippi to the late William Isaac and Evelyn Chaney.
Don proudly served his country for two years in the Marine Corps. He then continued his service in the US Army Reserve for 16 more years. He...
Larry Reese Aaron
Nov 28, 2022
Larry Reese Aaron, 81, of Gladewater, TX passed away on November 28, 2022, in Tyler, TX. Larry was born on April 4, 1941 to Marion and Effie Aaron.
Larry was a member of First United Methodist for 51 years and served on several church boards. He was a member of the Gladewater Rotary Club and served several terms on the GISD...
Jean Wiggins
Nov 28, 2022
Jean Wiggins, 76, of Big Sandy, passed away at home on November 28, 2022. She was born on September 21, 1946, in Malden, Missouri to the late R.T. and Sarah Gibson. Jean grew up living in Texarkana and Houston.
Jean was known as a hard worker, always working a full-time job. She worked for over 30 years at Mike’s Mini Mart...
Henry "Chip" Schmidt III
Nov 27, 2022
Henry “Chip” Schmidt III, 61, of Big Sandy, TX passed away on November 27, 2022 in Tyler, TX. Chip was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 21, 1961.
Chip was a member of Summit Heights Church. He was known for his quick wit and color coordinated shirts and shoes. Chip was always helping anyone in need and known for...
Tammy Fawn Evilsizer
Nov 27, 2022
Tammy Fawn Evilsizer, 60, of Gladewater, TX passed away on November 27, 2022 in San Antonio, TX. Tammy was born in Abilene, TX to Charlie Mann and Carolyn Kimbro.
Tammy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed horseback riding, barrel racing and was a beautiful singer. Her family and friends knew her to be an excellent...
Charles Wesley Mason
Nov 25, 2022
Charles Wesley Mason, 80, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 in Tyler, TX. Charles was born on September 18, 1942 in Greenville, TX to Cecil and Elvie Mason.
Charles moved to Garland, TX as a child and lived there for 43 years. In 1962 Charles joined the US Navy and served 3 years and would always say with pride that...
Maurice Meloy Andrews
Nov 25, 2022
Maurice Meloy Andrews, 75, of Hawkins, TX passed away on November 25, 2022 in Tyler Texas.
Maurice was born on January 29, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA to Samuel and Marjorie Andrews.
He is survived by his son, Justin Andrews (Angie Andrews), his daughter Sarah Andrews (Andrew Halvorsen), grandchildren; Alex Andrews (Meredith Andrews), Jordan Oswalt (Sydnee Oswalt), Carter Oswalt, Jayden Roach, Arden...
Melissa Ann Keathley
Nov 24, 2022
Funeral services for Melissa Ann Keathley, age 65, of Gilmer will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 11am at the First United Methodist Church in Gladewater. Graveside services will be held at Restland Cemetery in Dallas at a later time. Mrs. Keathley passed away on November 24, 2022, in Longview.
Melissa was born on July 9,...
Jaime Lynn Hall
Nov 24, 2022
Jaime Hall, 46, of Wolfe City, Texas passed away on November 24, 2022, in Longview, Texas. She was born in Traverse City, Michigan to Terry and Patricia Hugill. Jaime loved to spend time with her family and will greatly be missed by the ones she leaves behind.
Jaime is survived by her two sons, Brandon and Ethan Hall; one brother, three...
Gary Wayne Giles
Nov 23, 2022
Gary Giles age 71 of Gladewater, went to receive his glorious body in the Lord November 23 2022, with his loving wife by his side. A celebration of life for Mr. Giles will be held December 3, 2022 at 2:00pm at the Grace Communion church in Big Sandy.
Gary was born January 14, 1951 in Snyder Texas to Chuck and Mary...
Harold Dean Keller
Nov 21, 2022
Harold Dean Keller, 76, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on November 21, 2022 in Gladewater. Harold was born January 14, 1946 in Gladewater to the late Everett and Nina Keller and was the youngest of 4 children.
Harold graduated from Gladewater High School with the Class of 1964 and went on to serve in the US Army with a rank of...
Helen Mae Whitaker
Nov 21, 2022
Helen Whitaker, 87, of Ore City, TX passed away on November 21, 2022. Helen was born on April 27, 1935 in Hayward, WI to Walter and Edna Grandis.
Helen was known to always have a smile and laughing. She was devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family. Helen worked for Ore City School...
Mark Allan Robertson
Nov 21, 2022
Memorial services for Mark Allan Robertson, age 57, of Hawkins, will be held at 2pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Hawkins. Mr. Robertson passed away November 21, 2022, in Hawkins.
Mark was born on October 20, 1965, in Dallas, Texas to Mathis Ross Robertson and Carolyn Sue Mitchell.
In addition to his parents, he was...
William "Bill" Edwin McClusky
Nov 21, 2022
William E. "Bill' McClusky, 85, of Big Sandy, Texas joined his wife Lillie in Heaven Monday, November 21, 2022. Bill was born August 7, 1937 to G. E. and Ethel Mildred (Abshier) McClusky in Damon, Texas.
He graduated from Hull-Daisetta High School in 1956 along with his future wife Lille Mae, whom he married February 1, 1957.
Bill worked for the Texas...
Allan Robert Bulfinch
Nov 16, 2022
Allan Robert Bulfinch, 73, of Gilmer, passed away in Longview on November 16, 2022. Lenny was born on January 10, 1949, in Bedford, England to the late Robert and Phyllis (Roberts) Bulfinch. He moved with his family to the United States when he was 5 years old, living in New Jersey. Lenny met and married Deborah Toman on February 27,...
Raydell Goggans
Nov 14, 2022
Raydell was born March 22, 1929 in Knott, Texas & passed away Monday November, 14, 2022 at the age of 93 years in Gilmer, TX.
She graduated Gladewater High School & attended some community college. Raydell was married to James W Goggans on June 1, 1946 in Gilmer, TX until James’s untimely death. She retired from GISD Business Administration in 1986...
Larry Ray Tucker
Nov 13, 2022
Larry Ray Tucker, 53, of Big Sandy, Texas passed away on November 13, 2022. Larry was the son of Carolyn Tucker.
Larry was known for his big heart and hugging everyone he encountered. He treasured watching the Golden Girls and much like the theme song says, was always a friend. Larry loved everyone without hesitation. Being outdoors on his walks was...
Thomas Franklin Mobbs
Nov 13, 2022
Thomas Franklin Mobbs of Longview, TX passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Thomas was born to Gilbert and Florene Mobbs in Nashville, Arkansas on December 15, 1939. He graduated from Longview High School and attended Kilgore College. After high school he soon went to work for LeTourneau and his proud accomplishment was working there.
After 50 years, he retired on...
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