Obituaries
David Reynolds
Feb 21, 2023
David Reynolds, born on May 5, 1934, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 21, 2023, at the age of 88. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, June Reynolds. He is survived by their three children: Steve (Donna) Reynolds, Terry (Kay) Reynolds, and Rhonda (Tom) Wilcox, his sister...
Thomas David Clegg
Feb 21, 2023
Thomas David Clegg
Thomas David Clegg, 92, of Ore City, Texas, went home to his Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Tom was born January 20, 1931, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Chesley D. and Coralie Lois Simmons Clegg. After high school, Tom joined the Navy and served his country...
Mary "Janie" Puckett
Feb 21, 2023
Funeral services for Mary “Janie” Puckett, 83, of East Mountain, will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 10am at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Burial will follow at Barber Cemetery in Starrville. Janie passed away on February 21, 2023, in Tyler.
Janie was born in Starrville, Texas on September 8, 1939. She was a beloved daughter, sister,...
Cecile Mae Wilson
Feb 21, 2023
Cecile Mae Wilson, age 92, was born in Penelope, TX to George and Nannie Settles Cordell and passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Rockwall, Texas. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a faithful member of the First Methodist Church in Gilmer.
Cecile is survived by her son Mike Wilson and wife Susie Williamson-Wilson;...
John Edward Wade
Feb 20, 2023
On February 20, 2023 John Edward Wade went to his eternal home. John was born in Kelsey, Texas on November 30, 1933 to Jasper Clifford Wade and Lola Ault Wade. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On April 9, 1958 he met Francis Jane Wade and married on August 29, 1958. They...
Avie Nell Starks
Feb 19, 2023
Avie Nell Starks, 85, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on February 19, 2023. Nell was born in Epps, Louisiana to Elmer and Loid Kennedy.
Nell was a member of the Gladewater Bible Church. She was very involved in the community as well as a member of GALA, Gladewater Area Ladies Association. In her spare time she liked woodcrafts and painting. ...
Lillian Rose White
Feb 18, 2023
Lillian Rose White, 94, of Colorado City passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 after a brief illness in the Mitchell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Colorado City with her three daughters by her side.
She was born at home in the Friendship Community near Gladewater, Texas on November 4, 1928 to Lawrence and Florence Cloud Rose and was the...
Lynda Kaye Phillips
Feb 16, 2023
Lynda Kaye Phillips, 78, passed away February 16, 2023 peacefully at her home. Lynda was born to the late Ernest and Frances Dinger in Dequeen, Arkansas on February 28, 1944.
Lynda and family moved to Gilmer in 1971. Lynda worked for the Department of Human Services for many years with her most rewarding assignment being with the Adult Protective Services...
RODDY MAYO HAILEY
Feb 15, 2023
Private graveside services will be held for Roddy Mayo Hailey 80, of Longview, Texas Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Smyrna Cemetery with the Rev. Craig Evers officiating.
Roddy and Linda made their home in Harleton since their marriage on October 21, 1989, but had recently moved to Longview, Texas in 2021. Roddy passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023...
Dorothy Joann (Attaway) Dixon
Feb 13, 2023
Dorothy Dixon, 79, of Gilmer, passed away on February 13, 2023 in Longview, Texas. She was born on March 7, 1943, to the late Euless Grant and Lena Mae (Kennedy) Attaway.
Dorothy spent her life as a homemaker, raising her five children. She had a special love for her dogs.
Those family members left to cherish her memory include her...
Kenneth Carl Murray
Feb 12, 2023
Kenneth Murray, 79, of Tyler, Texas passed away on Sunday February 12, 2023. Kenneth was born on August 10, 1943 to Edgar and Grace Murray.
Kenneth was a hard worker, he worked for Morris & Dixon for 20 years. When Kenneth wasn’t working he was known to tinker with cars, watching football, horse racing and drag racing. He was a...
IRENE MARIE PAYE
Feb 11, 2023
Irene Bazinet-PayeFeb 11, 2023Irene Bazinet-Paye 51 of Diana, Texas was born on December 20, 1971 to Jessie Dale and Kenneth Bazinet. Irene passed away at home, in Longview, surrounded by loved ones on February 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a warrior in life and a true believer in the power of love, faith, family,...
William Malcolm Hewitt
Feb 11, 2023
Memorial services for William Malcolm Hewitt, age 88, of Gladewater will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 2pm at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Hewitt passed away on February 11, 2023, at his home.
William was born on October 22, 1935 in Belcherville, Texas to Jesse Earl Hewitt and Dama Margarita Vannoy. William was in...
Valdon Lewis Clayton
Feb 10, 2023
Valdon Lewis Clayton 66 of Diana, Texas was born January 16, 1957 to Thomas Leon and Yvonne Clayton in Bowie, Texas. Valdon Lewis Clayton passed away on February 10, 2023 in Gilmer Texas.
Valdon went to Grapevine High School in Grapevine, Texas.
Valdon was preceded in death by his father Thomas Clayton.
Those left to cherish Valdon's memory...
Dustin Wayne Yates
Feb 10, 2023
Memorial services for Dustin Wayne Yates, age 37, of Gladewater will be held on Saturday February 18, 2023 at 11am at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Yates passed away on February 10, 2023 in Longview.
Dustin was born on January 16, 1986 in Dallas to Christopher Yates and Sherry Sustaire. He graduated from Mount Vernon High...
Gonzalo Renteria
Feb 9, 2023
Graveside services for Gonzalo Renteria, age 80, of Winona, will be held at 11am on Wednesday February 15, 2023 at the Masonic Cemetery in Mount Pleasant. Mr. Renteria passed away on February 9, 2023, in Tyler.
Gonzalo was born on January 10, 1943 in Bassett, Texas to Apolinar and Ramona (Duran) Renteria. He loved to fish, watch football, gardening,...
William Shannon Wood
Feb 8, 2023
Mr. William Shannon Wood of Gilmer, passed away in Longview on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Shannon was born in Geneva, Alabama on May 31, 1970 to the late William "Buster" and Donna Johnson Wood. Shannon proudly served his country in the United States Army and then later worked in drywall construction for many years. He will be greatly missed...
Robert William Beard
Feb 5, 2023
Robert William Beard began his new adventure Saturday, February 5th, 2023.Known to others as either Bob, Bill, Dad; or any number of endearments by his wife of 45 years, 7 months and 8 days, Kathryn Ann (House) Beard, Bob was well loved by almost everyone. I’m sure there are other names he was called, but we will skip those...
Martha Lee Johnson
Feb 5, 2023
Martha Lee Johnson, 80, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on February 5, 2023 in Longview, Texas. Martha was born in Dallas, Texas to the late Ophra Lee Collins and Thelma Olene Latham Collins.
Martha worked caring for the elderly in local nursing facilities. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed making home cooked meals for her family. She enjoyed spending...
Jerry Carl Loyd
Jan 30, 2023
Born December 31, 1938 to Carl George Loyd and Gladys Willeford Loyd, both farmers in Stamps Community. He was raised in the cotton, sweet potato, corn, caster bean, peanut and ribbon cane fields. They also raised white faced Hereford cattle, “down the way” along Gum Creek.
Jerry would plow the fields with Elliot and Emma a brown and a...