Obituaries

Jaime Lynn Hall

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

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

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...

Mark Allan Robertson

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...

Helen Mae Whitaker

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...

William "Bill" Edwin McClusky

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

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

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

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

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...

Gloria Elena Graff

Gloria Elena Graff

Nov 11, 2022

Mrs. Gloria Elena Graff, 86, of Gilmer, Texas was born on February 15, 1936 in Ingalls, KS to the late Jose and Maria Ascencio. Gloria passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at her home in Gilmer. After raising her family, she worked as a dental hygienist and then went on to help other through volunteer service in the community....

Madeline Jones Nixon

Madeline Jones Nixon

Nov 8, 2022

Madeline Jones Nixon, 84, of Diana, Texas passed away on November 8, 2022. Madeline was born on August 28, 1938 to Aubrey and Ethel Jones.

Madeline was a 1956 graduate of Harleton High School. After high school she continued to obtain her degree at East Texas Baptist University and finished her Master’s Degree in education from Texas A&M Commerce. She taught...

Randy  Dean Stanley

Randy Dean Stanley

Nov 8, 2022

Randy Dean Stanley, 62, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on November 8, 2022. Randy was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 17, 1960 to Fred and Barbara Stanley.

Randy was a hard worker in the oil field who cherished his family and worked hard for them. He was adventurous and loved to travel. Randy was known for his storytelling and his...

Opal Mae Sellers

Opal Mae Sellers

Nov 6, 2022

Opal Mae Berry Sellers, 75, of Lake O’ the Pines, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2022 . Opal was born in Haskell, Texas on December 26, 1946 to Aubrey Allen Berry and Ila Mae Berry.

She married the love of her life, Jimmy Dan Sellers, on August 28, 1981 in Abilene, Texas. He preceded her in death on April...

Donna  Lee Garrett

Donna Lee Garrett

Nov 5, 2022

With heavy hearts, the Garrett and Bishop families regret to announce the passing of our beloved Nana, Donna Garrett on November 5, 2022. Her fun laughter and contagious smile will be deeply missed.

Donna was a dear wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. While she was a lifelong care giver, the true love and work of her life was her...

Sue Layton

Sue Layton

Nov 1, 2022

Sue Layton, 69, of Lone Star, Texas, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2022. A graveside will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Tyler, Texas, with Brother Steve Layton officiating.

Sue was born August 10, 1953 in Tyler, Texas. She worked for many years managing retail and food service...

David Byron Sutton

David Byron Sutton

Oct 30, 2022

David Bryon Sutton, 72, of Holly Lake Ranch and Big Sandy, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday afternoon, October 30, 2022.

A funeral service and celebration of life will be held at Holly Tree Bible Church (formerly Holly Tree Chapel) on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 1:00 pm with interment to follow at Holly Tree Cemetery. The family...

Shirley Risinger

Shirley Risinger

Oct 30, 2022

Shirley Risinger, 83, passed away at her home on October 30, 2022, in Winnsboro, TX.

She was born on February 2, 1939, in El Dorado, AR, to the late William "Bill" and Opal (Edwards) Selmon and the family moved to Paris, TX, where she was raised. Shirley married Freddie Risinger on May 25, 1957, the couple had four daughters, Cindy, Debra,...

Betty Marie Boyd

Betty Marie Boyd

Oct 27, 2022

Betty Marie Boyd, 93, of Kilgore, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022. She was born on April 5, 1929 in Big Spring, Texas to George and Cornelia (Neelie) Bankston Beck and was married for 53 years to her beloved husband Jack Hollis Boyd until his death in 1999. Mrs. Boyd loved Jesus Christ with all her heart, reading her...

Blossom Dale Hiles

Blossom Dale Hiles

Oct 24, 2022

Blossom Dale Hiles, 98, of Ore City, Texas passed away on October 24, 2022. Blossom was born in Pine, Texas to Willie and Mary Warrick.

We are so blessed from the Lord to have the best mom anyone could have, she was a devoted and loving mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She always had a smile on her face. She loved...