Obituaries
Robin Patricia Laastad
Jan 21, 2025
Robin Patricia Ferguson Laastad was also dearly known as Mama, Grandmommie, Sis, and Aunt Robin to all her loved ones. She told everyone that her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids were her greatest joy.
Robin was born on February 15, 1955, in Gilmer, Texas to Howard and Dorothy (Davis) Ferguson.
She loved the Lord God and teaching Sunday school class. She was...
Mary Ellen Ontiveros
Jan 20, 2025
Mary Ellen Ontiveros, 81, of Gilmer, Texas passed away on January 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 9, 1943, to Lloyd Frank Boylan & Catherine Vivian Boylan (Campbell) in Hoopeston, Illinois. She was the youngest of 3 children (Robert, Betty, and Mary) and her family lived in the Hoopeston area. She graduated from...
Woodrow Paul Legg
Jan 17, 2025
Woodrow Paul Legg, born on June 20, 1963, passed away on January 17, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas at the age of 61.
Private interment was held at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer.
Abelardo Alonzo "Sonny" Gomez, Jr.
Jan 17, 2025
Abelardo Alonzo "Sonny" Gomez Jr., 79, passed away on January 17, 2025, in Hawkins, Texas. He was born on June 6, 1945, in Freeport, Texas, to Abelardo Alonzo Sr. and Consuelo Mendiola.
Sonny spent his early years in Freeport, where he laid the foundation for a life filled with love, creativity, and devotion. A gifted artist with a passion for automobiles,...
Laura Mae Morris
Jan 17, 2025
Laura Mae (Poole) Morris, a beloved member of our community, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on July 30, 1926, in Upshur County, Texas to George Wester and Minnie (Pool) Poole.
Laura dedicated her working life to serving others as a Sales Clerk for Perry's, where her warm personality and genuine kindness left a lasting...
Billie Joyce Beasley Cochran
Jan 17, 2025
Billie Joyce Beasley Cochran was born on a Wednesday, September 8, 1948, in Mt Vernon, Illinois at the Catholic Hospital. She passed from this life on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 76.
Billie was the firstborn daughter to her parents, Bill (JH) Beasley & Doris Medler-Beasley. Billie was a beautiful baby girl with “fiery red hair”!! Quite a...
Hector Requena
Jan 16, 2025
Hector Requena, 67, of Gilmer passed away on January 16, 2025. He was born in Como, TX on September 1, 1957 to Victor Requena and Sophie Requena.
Hector was mostly in construction related fields for most of his life. He enjoyed working on cars, especially his classic Jimmy, as well as fixing up his house and was proud of the new...
Regina Lynn (Powers) Wynn
Jan 14, 2025
With a heavy heart, we mourn the loss of Regina Lynn Wynn, 52, of Gladewater. She went home Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Regina was blessed with her husband Kristopher for 20 years and son Grayson for 19. She is also survived by her mother Gloria of Gladewater and sister Janis of Phoenix. Her father Gary Powers preceded her in 2000.
Regina graduated...
Samuel Wayne Hill
Jan 13, 2025
Sam (Wayne) was born in Dallas, Texas to Gertie Mae and Samuel Eldred Hill. He was a 25-year resident of Holly Lake Ranch serving the community with Kiwanis. He also was an avid player in the Pickle Ball club, Dart Club, HLR Fire Department Bingo, and a member of Liberty Methodist Church.
Sam (Wayne) married the love of his life, Clarece...
Roger Dean Berry
Jan 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Roger Dean Berry, who left us on January 13, 2025, in White Oak, Texas. Born on March 25, 1940, to James and Sarah Berry, Roger lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. He was also a proud member of the United States Marines,...
Ivan Darrell Berry
Jan 12, 2025
Ivan Darrell Berry, 84, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Gilmer.
Ivan was born on November 20, 1940, to Ernest Berry and Jewell Johnson Berry. He grew up in Sand Hill and graduated from East Mountain High School in 1959 with the love of his life, Linda Stracener Berry. They first walked "down the aisle" together when they were 14...
Laura Powers Severn
Jan 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Laura Jean Severn, 72, of Gladewater, Texas, on January 11, 2025. Laura was born on March 15, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children to the late Clarence Joseph Powers and Ruth Jean Taylor. She moved to Gladewater in 1966 and graduated from Gladewater High School in...
Opal Marie Freeman
Jan 10, 2025
Opal Marie Freeman was born into this world February 10, 1926, in Daingerfield, Texas and passed way in her home in Ore City Texas with her loving family at her side on January 10, 2025, at the age of 98 years. (1 month from 99 years). She was a devoted housewife and mother, and a long-term member of First Baptist...
Mary Ellen Harris
Jan 10, 2025
Mary Ellen Harris, 94, returned to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 10, 2025 in Joaquin, TX. She was born on July 26, 1930 in Tehana, TX to the late Elton Anderson and Rachel (Oliver) Anderson.
Mary was first and foremost an amazing mother and grandmother. Sweet, gentle and easy going was how she was described. When not...
Robert Lynn Gage
Jan 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Lynn Gage, age 77, who left us on January 9, 2025, in Gladewater, Texas. Born on September 18, 1947, in Spanish Fort, Texas, to William and Dixie Gage.
Robert was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he spent many joyful hours sharing his love for the Lord....
Rick Lynn McKee
Jan 9, 2025
Rickey Lynn McKee left this world on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 in Gladewater Texas. Rick was born on August 29th, 1953. He was known for his pickup truck with Rodeo plates and his cowboy hat. He was a true cowboy. He loved his kids, but his Grandsons were the light of his life. He loved being their Pop.He is preceded...
Bobby Watts
Jan 8, 2025
Bobby Gene Watts passed from this life on earth to his heavenly home on 1-8-2025. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Bobby was born 3-25-1939 in Greggton Texas. The fifth of nine children born to William E. Watts and Violet C. Easley.
He attended school at Mings Chapel through sixth grade and graduated Gladewater High School. He then served...
Leveda Stevenson Blalock
Jan 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leveda Stevenson Blalock, who left us on January 6, 2025. Born on January 22, 1944, to Oscar and Francis Stevenson, Leveda lived a full life marked by love, laughter, and a passion for the simple joys in life.Leveda made her mark in our community as the hardworking office manager...
Elva Louise Norris
Jan 5, 2025
Some 82 years ago, Elva Louise Norris was the third child born to Douglas Foster and Billie (Allen) Foster of Baytown, Texas. Growing up she had a close relationship with her siblings Frances, David and Billy James who all lovingly referred to her as “Tiny.”
Louise always had a gift for taking care of others and a nurturing nature. She followed...
Jimmie "Dee" Colvin
Jan 5, 2025
Jimmie "Dee" Colvin, 89, of Gladewater, TX passed away on January 5, 2025. Dee loved the Lord, loved her family and, cherished her home town of Gladewater, Texas. She found joy in the small things of life and had a contagious smile. She loved creative writing, painting and spending time with friends and family.
Dee is survived by her daughters, Sabrina...
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