Obituaries
Veronica Foret Kern
Oct 24, 2022
Veronica entered into this world June 27, 1948. She went by the name Roni but for many she was mom, nana or friend. She was a loving, patient and caring person. Roni enjoyed her family and friends. She lived her life to the fullest.
Roni retired and moved to Arkansas. She would go fishing at any opportunity. If she wasn’t fishing...
Charlton Will Davidson
Oct 24, 2022
Charlton “Will” Davidson was born on December 29, 1993 in Longview, TX. He passed away suddenly on
October 24, 2022 and was taken to Heaven.
Will was all about family time, having fun with friends, taking runs down the back roads in the evenings,
cranking up his music, windows down and enjoying a good motorcycle ride. He loved to go mudding
through the pastures,...
Mary Davis
Oct 24, 2022
Marian Nell Davis, who everyone knew as Mary, 86, of Montgomery, TX, passed away in Conroe, TX on October 24, 2022. She was born in Kilgore, TX on May 13, 1936, to the late Wayne and Lucille (Rogers) Blasingame.
When life changed for Mary and she was looking to raise three children on her own, Mary went to nursing school and...
Billie Bigelow Hagy
Oct 14, 2022
Billie Bigelow Hagy, 95, passed away on October 14, 2022, at her home in Big Sandy, Texas.
Graveside service for Billie Hagy will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer with Bro. David Thornton and Richard Vaughn officiating.
Billie was born on February 2, 1927 in Aransas Pass, TX, to the late Frederick...
Roy Wilson
Oct 13, 2022
Roy Steven “Steve” Wilson passed away on October 13, 2022. Steve was born on May 10, 1951, to
Truman and Peggy Wilson in Houston, Texas. He spent his early life in Greggton/Longview and attended
all 12 grades of Pine Tree Schools, graduating from Pine Tree High School in 1969.
He attended the University of Houston after which he became a professional photographer, working...
Ruth Delores Downing
Oct 12, 2022
Ruth Downing, 88, passed away on October 12, 2022 in Kilgore, Texas. Ruth was born January 3, 1933 in Healdton, Oklahoma. She moved with her family in 1936 and has spent most all her life in Gladewater and the East Texas area.
Ruth attended Broadway Elementary School and Gladewater High School graduating with the class of 1951. She was a homemaker...
Charles Gorman
Oct 9, 2022
Memorial services for Charles Gorman, 90, of Big Sandy will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Lyles Street Church of Christ, 301 Lyles Street, Big Sandy, with Homer Davis officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins. Mr. Gorman passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Tyler. Mr. Gorman was born September...
Terry Lee Green
Oct 9, 2022
Mr. Terry Lee Green, 66, of Gladewater passed away on October 9, 2022 in Gladewater. He was born on
January 13, 1956 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to the late Leon Green and Amanda Sexton Green.
Terry is survived by a son; Logan Green of Fort Worth, two brothers; Paul Yonts of Indiana and Larry
Green of Germany, and two sisters; Dorothy Bradbury of Mena,...
Barbara Pullin Van Houten
Oct 9, 2022
Barbara Pullin Van Houten, 82, of Gladewater passed away on October 9, 2022. She was born on January 3, 1940, to the late H.E. “Jake” and Lillian (Comeaux) Pullin in Gladewater. Barbara was raised and spent most of her life in Gladewater, graduating from Gladewater High School. Barbara married Walter Van Houten on February 2, 1957, and together they raised...
Julia Ann Fonteno
Oct 7, 2022
Our treasured Julia Ann Fonteno completed her earthly journey on October 7, 2022 in Tyler, Texas.
Julia was born in Pasadena, Texas, on April 19, 1962 to John Franklin Price, Jr., and Pearl Koreen Price. The oldest of three children, Julia, thoroughly enjoyed a variety of mischief with her younger twin brothers, Tim and Tom. As a child, she often traveled...
Betty Lou Cook
Oct 7, 2022
Betty Cook, 88, passed away on October 7, 2022, in Longview Texas.
Betty Cook was born on May 11, 1934 in Big Sandy, TX, to James Fitzgerald and I.V. Fitzgerald.
Betty married Marvin "Gene" Cook on May 18, 1953 in California. The couple had 2 children, Mac Cook and Melinda Akins.
Betty was best known for the love she had for her grandchildren....
Doug Vinson
Oct 3, 2022
Born on August 17, 1951, in Gladewater, TX, parents Delma Jane Vinson (Nelms) and Herman Edward Vinson. Doug was called home on October 3, 2022, and was survived by three children, Chris Vinson, Jennifer Rogers and Stacey Nolen and six grandchildren and one sibling Greg Vinson.
In 1962 Doug’s family moved to Gladewater, TX after the death of his father Herman...
Bertie "Mary Ellen" Thomas
Oct 3, 2022
Mrs. Bertie "Mary Ellen" Thomas of Hawkins, Texas, passed away peacefully, with her family at her bedside on Monday, 3 October 2022. She was born 29 September 1933 in Marshall, Texas to Ellen Holmes and George W. Page. She leaves behind two loving daughters, Rebecca with her husband Craig Dutiel of Hawkins, Texas, and Ellen with her husband Ronnie West...
James Chase Owen
Oct 2, 2022
In this world, there are opportunities to love. We are provided rare opportunities to know someone who captures our heart. We were given James Chase Owen. Chase’s approach to life was goodness. The lens through which he looked was kindness. If you knew him, you loved him. If you didn’t know him and saw him, you wanted to.
Chase was unafraid...
Narcie May Holt-Sypert
Oct 2, 2022
Narcie May Holt Sypert, 90, of Longview, Texas passed away October 2, 2022 in Longview, Texas. Narcie was born in Vera, Texas to Lawton and Dessie Holt.
Narcie was a devoted church member who enjoyed serving her church family. She was a proud homemaker that took pride in her home. She loved her family and spending time with them.
Narcie is survived...
Ernest "Ernie" Lawson Aills
Oct 1, 2022
Ernie Aills, 60, of Gilmer, passed away on October 1, 2022 in Midland, Texas at Midland Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1962 in Gladewater, Texas. Ernie was raised by the late William “Bubba” Davis and Mary (Ferguson) Davis in the Union Grove community, where he attended school as well. On November 7, 1981, Ernie married the love...
Janice Rena Morton
Oct 1, 2022
Janice Rena Morton, 64, of Gladewater passed away on October 1, 2022 in Longview. Funeral services for Janice will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Croley funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Bro. Jerry Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at the Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at...
Robert Bumbard
Oct 1, 2022
Robert Bumbard, 57, of Gladewater, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on August 19, 1965, in Shreveport, LA to James “Jim” Bumbard and Carol Duncan Lance. Robert graduated from John Tyler High School in Tyler in 1984. Robert met Shawna Foster and they were married on February 12, 1999.
Robert proudly served his country...
Melvin Cleo Loyd
Oct 1, 2022
Melvin Cleo Loyd passed away peacefully at his home in Gilmer, Texas on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Cass Street in Gilmer. Brother Mike Kessler and Bart Austin will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 6:00-8:00...
Shirley Jean Solomon
Sep 29, 2022
Shirley jean Solomon, 72, of Hawkins, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Lindale, Texas. Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday at First Assembly of God in Hawkins, with Reverend Bryan Peck and Reverend Don Majors officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.
Shirley was born January 26, 1950, in Sidney, Nebraska, to William and Wilda Reed....
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