Obituaries
Lillie Mae McClusky
Sep 13, 2022
Lillie Mae McClusky, 84, of Big Sandy, Texas passed away peacefully on September 13, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Lillie was born on March 7, 1938, to parents Willie Peek and Phenie Jane (Finch) Traxler in Ames, Liberty County, Texas. She graduated from Hull-Daisetta High School in 1956 where she was a drummer in the high school...
Robert John Kunstmann
Sep 13, 2022
Robert Kunstmann, 86, of Holly Lake Ranch passed away on September 13, 2022. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins, Texas.
Joyce Ann Williams
Sep 11, 2022
The world became a little brighter on September 23rd, 1930, when
Joyce Ann Westmoreland Williams was born to Hazel and Houston Alvin Westmoreland at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas.
She lived a life as the only child, high on a pedestal, until tragedy struck at the age of 9 and she lost her Dad. Her mother, Hazel, became the “bread winner” in...
Betty Jane Terry
Sep 11, 2022
Betty Arrington Terry, 86, passed away on September 11, 2022, in Waxahachie, TX.
Betty Terry was born on May 26, 1936 in Gilmer, TX, to her loving parents, Lorenzon and Addie Arrington.
Betty married Wayne Terry on Valentine's Day. She adopted the role of mother to 3 children, Carla Stanley, Wayne McWhorter, Kathy Terry.
Betty was best known for the love she had...
Wanda Goolsby Mattes
Sep 10, 2022
Wanda Goolsby Mattes, age 86, passed away on September 10, 2022.
Wanda was born in Clint, TX to Odie Estes and Hazel Bernice Young Goolsby.
She is survived by her husband John Mattes; son Robert Nelson; daughter Julie Villones and husband, Bob; step-sons John William Mattes and Wayne Mattes and wife, Johanna; step-daughters, Judy Mattes, Josie Mattes, Leslie Dennie and husband, Terri,...
Murdock Allen Brown
Sep 9, 2022
Murdock Allen Brown, age 85 of Gilmer, TX, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022.
Murdock was born in Converse, LA to the late Joseph and Mary Gates Brown. He was a retired Fire Captain for the City of Shreveport where he selflessly served for many years. Murdock will be greatly missed by the many friends and family members left to...
James Franklin Harper
Sep 9, 2022
James Franklin Harper, 77, of Gladewater passed away in Tyler on September 9, 2022. He was born on February 24, 1945, in Big Sandy, TX, the youngest child born to the late William Oscar Harmon Harper and Birdie Jewel (Eddins) Harper.
James grew up and attended school in Gladewater. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam...
Homer Phillip Knight
Sep 8, 2022
Phillip Knight, 75, passed away on September 8, 2022 in Gilmer, Texas. Phillip was born in Gilmer, Texas to Homer and Mamie Knight.
Phillip was known for his friendly nature, he never met a stranger. He was kind and caring to everyone he crossed paths with. Phillip took pride in his yard and enjoyed maintaining it. He took pleasure in grilling...
Frances Adele Tucker
Sep 8, 2022
Frances Adele Tucker, 64, went to be with the Lord on September 8th, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview, TX.
Fran was talented in working with ceramics and gifted as a florist for many years. She enjoyed camping, doing for others, and the simple pleasures in life.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Luther and Frances Braden; mother, Christine...
Eva Annette Smith Lansdale
Sep 7, 2022
Eva Lansdale, 84, passed away surrounded by her family at home on September 7, 2022, in Longview, TX. She was born on April 19, 1938, in Hallsville, TX to the late William Henry Smith, Sr. and Agnes Grace (Holland) Smith. Eva married Elvin Ray Lansdale on June 24, 1956, in Sandhill, TX, who preceded her in death in 2016.
Eva worked...
Anecia Vessels Adams
Sep 4, 2022
Anecia, 83, passed away on September 4, 2022. She was born April 27, 1939 in Honey Grove, Texas to James and Celia Vessels.
Anecia lived her life to the fullest. While attending college at East Texas State University she was in the Marpessas social club and was a charter member of Chi Omega. There she met Jack, who she married on...
Gene Kenneth Teel, Jr.
Sep 2, 2022
A Celebration of Life for Reverend Gene Kenneth Teel, Jr., 69, of Gladewater will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2020, at the Gladeview Baptist Church in Gladewater. Reverend Teel passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by loving family.
Reverend Teel was born September 17, 1952 in Dayton, Texas to the late Gene Kenneth Teel, Sr....
David Hugh Smith
Sep 2, 2022
David Smith, 74, passed away on September 2, 2022, in Longview, TX.
David was born on November 2, 1947 in Gilmer, TX, to the late Louie Smith and Helen Smith and was a graduate of the Class of 1967 at Gilmer High School. He was also the owner of Smith Oil Company. David valued his time training in the American Taekwondo...
Melinda Joy Stanley
Aug 31, 2022
Melinda Joy Stanley of Diana, Texas passed away peacefully at home August 31, 2022. Melinda was born September 17, 1956, in Gilmer, Texas to Gordon and Margie Carter. Melinda worked many years at the Diana Post Office. In earlier years she enjoyed bowling on a women’s league each week. She loved puzzles and word games and was an avid reader....
William Richard "Rick" Johnson
Aug 30, 2022
William Richard Johnson “Pa Pa Rick,” 65 years old, passed away Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 in Longview, TX.
He is survived by his sister Mary Jean Felts; his four sons, Ty Johnson, Jacob J. Johnson, William R. Johnson III, and Justin T. Johnson; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his parents, Phyliss Jean...
Carl Adon Allen
Aug 28, 2022
Private family services for Carl Aldon Allen, 87, of Crockett were held at West Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. No further services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Allen passed away Sunday, August 28, 20222, at home surrounded by loving family.
Mary Lynn Gunter Pritchard Stanley
Aug 27, 2022
Mrs. Stanley, age 89, passed from this life and into the arms of her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1933, in Keller, Oklahoma. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Jack Stanley, mother Bernice Gunter, father Roscoe Gunter, infant sister Joyce Gunter,...
Florence "Alice" Honnoll
Aug 27, 2022
Florence "Alice" Honnoll was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She went to her heavenly home on August 27, 2022, at the age of 85.
She was born in Alabama, but lived most of her life in Texas. She had two children and married Albert Honnoll and became a mother of four.
She worked in Longview MFG Company for many...
Leonard Welborn Phoenix
Aug 26, 2022
Leonard Phoenix made his flight to heaven, August 26, 2022. Mr. Phoenix was born in Bowlegs, Oklahoma and was welcomed into this world by his parents Wesley Seth Phoenix and Maude Britain Phoenix on November 30, 1927. He married his true love Lucille Yates on December 10, 1948. During their 60 years of marriage, they spent time fishing, hunting, camping,...
Lisa Ann Keel
Aug 24, 2022
Lisa Keel, 55, of Longview, Texas passed away on August 24, 2022. Lisa was born on December 12, 1966 in Denver, CO to James and Patty Gilliland. Lisa always cared deeply for her children. She also enjoyed entertaining at gatherings with her family and friends. She was a fishing and water sports enthusiast that loved to be on the water....
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