Obituaries
James Michael Pullen
Aug 8, 2022
James was born August 11, 1953 in Gladewater to the late William Stanley and Hazel Wanell Smith Pullen. James was better known as “Buffalo” by all his family and friends. He was a master carpenter and enjoyed wood working. When he wasn’t working Buffalo liked fishing or having a drink and visiting with his family and friends. James was always...
Robert William Willeford, Jr.
Aug 8, 2022
Service for Robert “Bobby” Willeford, 86, of Jefferson, is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Graceton Church of Christ in Diana, with Doyle Bruce officiating. Burial will be at Mattox Cemetery in Diana. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors on Friday, August 12, 2022, 5 – 7 PM at...
Larry E. Xanders
Aug 6, 2022
Larry E. Xanders, 68, went home to be with the Lord and family that preceded him on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in Longview, Texas. Larry was born September 19, 1953, in Mt. Carmel, IL to Harry & Eleanor Xanders. He married his childhood sweetheart, Debra Lynch Xanders, August 8, 2003. He devoted his life to his wife and family. He...
Billie Jo Whittle
Aug 5, 2022
Billie Jo Whittle, 95, went home to be with her Lord and family that preceded her on Friday, August 5, 2022, in Longview, Texas. Mrs. Whittle was born May 27, 1927, in Pampa, Texas, to Claude and Johnnie Sheppard. She devoted her life to her family and service to others. She worked at Honey Togs in Gladewater for many years...
Nelda "Sue" Gage Martin
Aug 3, 2022
Nelda "Sue" Gage Martin, age 77, of Gilmer passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Sue was born in Winnsboro, Texas, to the late Clester “Bus” Gage and Edna Hall Gage. She married William Larry Martin of Gilmer, Texas, on July 24, 1965, in Upshur County. After graduating from Gladewater High School, Sue attended Kilgore College. She was faithful in...
Cleve Sexton
Aug 1, 2022
Cleve Sexton, 30, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his residence. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, August 7, 2022, 6-8 PM, at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. A private family service will be held at a later date. Cleve was born on February 16, 1992, in Longview, Texas to Shane and Kelly Sexton....
James Richard Dent
Aug 1, 2022
Service for Ricky “Shug” Dent, 69, of Marshall is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana, with Brother Sellers officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at 10:00 AM at Grubbs-Loyd. Burial will be at Walnut Creek Cemetery in Diana. He passed away on Monday, August...
Mikal Hollis-Wayne Tennison
Jul 30, 2022
Mikal Tennison, passed away on July 30, 2022, in Longview Texas. Mikal is survived by his parents, Hollis Jr. and Sheldreika Tennison; sisters, Aniaja Barnes and Taryn Tennison; his grandparents, Hollis and Marie Tennison, Michael Orange and wife, Yolanda, and Sandra Owens; niece, Aliyah Fite; nephew, Zayden Christopher; uncles, Dustin Tennison, Anthony Orange, Michael Orange, and Nicholas Orange; aunts, Kristin...
Charles "Chuck" Dale Bennett
Jul 30, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Dale Bennett made his flight to heaven Saturday July 29th at 2:40pm. He is now with those that proceeded him, his father Charles M Bennett and his brother Thomas E Bennett Sr. Charles was born on May 21, 1959. He served 4 yrs in the US Army in both Germany and Oklahoma. He also was a carpenter for...
Gaylon Scott
Jul 28, 2022
Gaylon Vaughn Scott, 81, of Gilmer passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. He was born on February 13, 1941 in Mt. Pleasant, TX to the late Grover and Novice Kidwell Scott. Mr. Scott was an industrial truckdriver for many years and will be missed by the loving friends and family he leaves behind. Gaylon is survived by his sons,...
Sarah Jackson Keith
Jul 27, 2022
Mrs. Sarah Jackson Keith, 80, of Holly Lake Ranch passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. Mrs. Keith was born on Sept 3, 1941, to Erskine and Eleanor Jackson in York, Alabama. Mrs. Keith started the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Kilgore College in 1976 and ended her 31 year career there as the Director of Student Success....
Alice Marie Thompson
Jul 26, 2022
Alice Marie Canterbury was born on March 4, 1941, to Edward L. Canterbury and Flora Rister of Mill Shoals, Illinois. Growing up in a farming community she learned to work hard and was involved in several family businesses before moving to Longview, Texas. She was employed at Stemco Manufacturing and later with Continental Can Company in Longview for several years...
Joe John Jones
Jul 26, 2022
Cherished husband, father, and grandfather, Joe Jones, 92, died peacefully on July 26, 2022. Beloved husband to Helen Ruth Jones for 69 years, he was the oldest son of Maureen Miller and Vollie John “Catline” Jones of East Mountain, Texas. A graduate of Texarkana High School, Joe shined on the basketball court and continued his devotion to the sport at...
Dorla June Reynolds
Jul 25, 2022
Dorla June Reynolds, born May 27, 1936, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2022 at the age of 86. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, David Reynolds of White Oak, her children Steve (Donna) Reynolds, Terry (Kay) Reynolds, and Rhonda (Tom) Wilcox, brothers Mark (Judy) Blankenship and Jerry (Anita) Blankenship, 10 grandchildren,...
Roger Blencoe
Jul 25, 2022
Roger was born January 3, 1940 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to the late Oscar Blencoe and Beatrice Wassow Blencoe. Roger passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, in Hawkins. Roger was a man of God and above all, loved spending time with his family. Roger married the love of his life Carolyn Pruitt Blencoe on January 12, 1965 in Minneapolis,...
James Carl "J. C." Knabenshue
Jul 24, 2022
James Carl "J. C." Knabenshue, 74, of Ore City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 24, 2022, in Ore City, Texas. James Carl Knabenshue was born December 30, 1947, in Seuberville, Ohio, to James C. and Wanetta Dolores Sloan Knabenshue. He served his country proudly in the Navy during the Vietnam War, receiving many medals. James was a truck...
Jimmie Anne McMillin
Jul 24, 2022
Jimmie Anne McMillin, 73, of Hawkins, Texas passed away on July 24, 2022. Anne was born in El Dorado, Kansas on June 17, 1949 to Evelyn and Jim Buster. She attended Madison High School and Flint Hills Technical College where she received her Licensed Practical Nursing. She worked as a nurse for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Huntsville,...
Johnathon Alexander Elwell
Jul 23, 2022
Johnathon Alexander Elwell, 26, of Gilmer passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Elmira, New York. He was born on June 18, 1996 in Longview, TX to Jae Elwell and Poppy. Johnathon will be greatly missed by many friends and family members, but he leaves behind a legacy of life through his selfless gift of organ donation that brings comfort...
Guy Donald Carter
Jul 22, 2022
Guy Donald Carter, 85, of Gilmer passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on Mr. Carter worked as a warehouse supervisor for Sylvania Electrical Company for many years, and he was a member of Simpsonville Baptist Church. Guy loved to work in his yard, fishing, camping, and watching westerns. He also loved to collect coins, guns, and spend...
Sylvia "Sue" Ryan
Jul 22, 2022
Sue Ryan, 77, of Gilmer, went home to her Lord on Friday, July 22, 2022. Memorial Services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 29, 2022, at First Assembly of God in Gilmer. Sylvia Sue Ryan was born June 9, 1945, in Bearden, AR, to John Patrick and Olive Marie Watson Ryan. She was a homemaker and served as a...
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