Obituaries
Judy Solomon
May 30, 2022
Judith Doreen Solomon, 78, of Hawkins, Texas passed peacefully from this life on May 30, 2022. Better known to all as Judy, she was a great friend to all and truly missed. Judy was born June 24, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Gradey Bryan Ferguson and Audrey Elouise Hoffpauir Solomon. She was married to Buel Eugene "Nick" Solomon. Judy...
Ouida Hardin Phillips
May 30, 2022
Ouida Augusta Haight Hardin Phillips, 93, our sweet mother and grandmother, went to be with Jesus on May 30, 2022. She was born on November 15, 1928 in Center, Texas to the late Clerence and Carlotta McCrary Haight. Ouida is survived by her children, Ben and his wife, Ruthie, Hardin, Charlotte Lucas and Neena and her husband, Gary, Harris; her...
Barcus Ronald Twombley, Jr
May 24, 2022
Barcus Ronald Twombley Jr., 79 years old, of Gilmer, TX, passed away on May 24, 2022. Barcus was born December 13, 1942 in Delphos, Kansas. His parents moved the family to the West Coast when Barcus was very young and he truly loved the salt air & fog of the Pacific Northwest. Barcus worked in the lumber mills and even...
Mary Jo Dean
May 20, 2022
Mary Jo Dean, 89, of Gilmer passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Longview. Mrs. Dean was a lifetime resident of Gilmer, and was born on December 6, 1932, to the late Sandy Ramsey Senn and Madie Jane Walker. Mary Jo was a longtime devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Gilmer. She worked as the secretary to...
Hershel Wayne Granger
May 14, 2022
Hershel Wayne Granger, 76, passed away after a lengthy illness at his home in Gladewater on May 14, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He spent 54 years married to the love of his life, Connie Louise Kelley-Granger. Born in Gladewater, Texas, he was the son of James Forrest “Buddy” Granger and Lora Fay Key. He lived in...
Patricia Ellen Ross
May 14, 2022
Saturday, May 14, 2022 Patricia Ellen Ross, loving wife and mother went to be with the Lord. Patricia was born on May 1, 1934 in Houston Texas to Miles Clark and Antoinnette Sternnadl, Patricia was raised Catholic and continue to practice her faith throughout her life Patricia married Brad Ross in 1970 and was married 53 blessed years Patricia's pride...
Patricia Lynn Stokley
May 13, 2022
Patricia Lynn Stokley, 63, of Diana, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2022 at her residence in Diana. Service for Patricia will be Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 2:PM, at Simmons Hill Baptist Church with Brother Pat Shannon officiating. The family will receive visitors at 1:00 PM at the church prior to the service. Burial will follow...
Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Daniels
May 13, 2022
Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Daniels, 74, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022 in Tyler, Texas. Kathy Daniels was born on August 28, 1947 in Kermit, TX, to Joe and Mary Arledge. Kathy graduated from Kermit High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech University in 1969 where she was member of Alpha Phi sorority. Kathy...
Marion Edward Hawn
May 12, 2022
Marion was born October 28, 1932, in Arkansas to the late Ernest and Grace Mae Smith Hawn. He married Marie Washburn on September 5, 1952; they were married for 68 years. Marion worked as a pipe fitter and in maintenance at the Longview Mall for many years. He will be greatly missed by the many friends and family member he...
Gary Lynn Collinsworth
May 11, 2022
Gary Lynn Collinsworth, 70, of Gilmer, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in Gladewater, TX. Funeral services for Mr. Collinsworth will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 16, 2022, at Grace Baptist Church in Gladewater with Bro. Jim Withers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Croley Funeral Home on Sunday, May...
Clyde Lee Whitlock
May 11, 2022
Clyde Lee Whitlock, 70, of Diana, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Longview, Texas. Clyde was born November 29, 1951, in Gladewater, Texas, to St. Elmo Elmer and Willie Frances Whitlock. He attended schools and some college, then served his country in the Army in the Vietnam War. Clyde later went to work for Stroh's...
Raymond Roy Roeder
May 10, 2022
Raymond “Ray” Roeder Raymond Roeder was born on June 16, 1935 to parents John and Olga Roeder in Odessa, Minnesota. Raymond attended rural country school in Ortonville. He passed a way on May 10, 2022 in Longview. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Lakeview Baptist Church in Ore City at 11:00 AM. Arrangements are...
Richard "Tiny" Earl Park
May 6, 2022
Richard “Tiny” Earl Park, 67, passed away on May 6, 2022 in Longview. He was born on May 30, 1954 in Pensacola, Florida to the late Earl and Katherine Theil Park. Tiny married Mary Jayne Aills on December 30, 1977 in Tyler, Texas. As a young man, Tiny enlisted in the US Navy and was very proud of the service...
Cody Pershing Barber
May 5, 2022
Cody Pershing Barber, 44, passed away unexpectedly at home in Gilmer, Texas on May 5, 2022. He was born on November 3, 1977 in Tallahassee, Florida to Keith Dwight and Carol Ann Herr Barber. A life long member and return missionary of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints. He was called by a member of the first presidency...
Marguerite Plummer
May 5, 2022
Born November 6, 1929, in Shelby County, Texas, to Lawrence W. Reynolds and Beatrice Martin Reynolds. Graduated from Marshall High School, Marshall, Texas in 1945, and worked as a legal secretary before and after her marriage on September 22, 1950 to Royce Carlton Plummer of Marshall. She was co-owner/operator of Royce Plummer Polled Hereford Farm in Keithville, during which time...
Georgia Ann Leatherwood
May 3, 2022
Ms. Georgia Ann Leatherwood, age 99, of Gilmer, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Gilmer. Georgia was born in Red River County on September 10, 1922 to the late George Washington and Nellie Wilson Jackson. She was employed many years at the nursing home where she worked in the cafeteria and was a faithful member of First Baptist...
Patricia D. Knapps
May 3, 2022
Patricia "Pat" D. Knapps, age 75 of Big Sandy, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home. Pat was born in Conroe, Texas on Saturday, August 3, 1946 to the late Paul A. Donnahoe, Sr., and Virgie Ross Donnahoe. Pat finished high school, and earned her degree to practice as an Licensed Vocational Nurse...
Lanell Davis Fitzgerald
May 2, 2022
Lanell Davis Fitzgerald, 92, passed away on May 2, 2022 in Longview. She was born December 19, 1929 in Upshur County to the late Obie R. and Harriett "Hattie" Parker Davis (Reed). Lanell enjoyed planting flowers and growing azaleas, as well as sewing. She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. Lanell is survived by her daughter, Debra Fitzgerald...
Lidia Olea Chávez
May 2, 2022
Lidia Olea Chávez was born August 3, 1975 in Mexico to Concepcion Olea Flores and Maricela Loeza Carbajal but lived most of her life in Gilmer Texas. She passed away unexpected on May 2, 2022. Lidia was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. She always provided...
Rosella Boone Newsom
May 1, 2022
Rosella “Rosie” Boone Newsom, 93, of Ore City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2022 at her residence. Services are planned for Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Ore City First United Methodist Church Life Center with Reverend Doug Smith and Reverend Stewart Kouba officiating. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, May...
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