Obituaries
Lloyd P Wright
Nov 30, 2021
Lloyd Wright was born on February 2, 1924, in Harleton, Texas to Charles Wesley and Etta Samantha Wright. He passed away on November 30, 2021 at the Watson-Logan VA home in Tyler. Lloyd joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and proudly served until 1946. He was a sergeant in Company A, 740th Tank Battalion, serving under General Patton at the...
Sylvia J. Poole Alexander
Nov 30, 2021
Sylvia Poole Alexander earned her wings on November 30, 2021 in Dallas, TX. She was born on August 8, 1942 in Gilmer, TX, to the late Myers Poole and Durene Chamberlain Poole. Sylvia graduated from Harmony High School in 1960 and went on to earn a Data Entry certificate, working for Braniff Airlines. She worked many years as a Legal...
Tommy Owen
Nov 30, 2021
Tommy Owen passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children at his side on November 30, 2021 at the Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX. Tommy was born September 10, 1942. In Upshur County, Tx. to Parents, “Hub “and “Bill” Owen. He was an only child but adored his cousins, Donna, Linda, and Sue like sisters, and continued his relationships...
Laura Anne Goodman
Nov 28, 2021
Mrs. Laura Anne Goodman, age 50, of Union Grove, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her home. Laura was born in San Jose, California on May 19, 1971. She graduated from Big Sandy High School, and worked at the family business, Longview Auto Top & Upholstery. Laura loved being outdoors, kayaking, riding four-wheelers, spending time with her family,...
J.L. Rushing
Nov 28, 2021
James L. Rushing, 83, passed away on November 28, 2021, in Gilmer, TX. J.L. was born on January 8, 1938 in Crandall, TX, to James Rushing and Carrie Williams Rushing. Mr. Rushing graduated from Crandall High School in 1955 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science and then a Master’s Degree in Education from East Texas...
Albert Laverl Richardson Sr.
Nov 28, 2021
Albert Laverl Richardson Sr., 68, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Longview. Albert was born March 4, 1953 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Doyle Edwin Richardson and Betty Gean Thompson. He worked as a driver in the East Texas Oil Fields where he retired over a decade ago; most recently driving for Texas Hot Shot during his retirement....
Billy Wayne Arrington
Nov 28, 2021
Mr. Billy Wayne Arrington, age 85, of Longview, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Billy was born in Gilmer on May 26, 1936, to the late Lorenzo Guy and Addie Lou Walker Arrington. He married Betty Jean McCurry Arrington on October 3, 1981, in Forney, they enjoyed 37 years together. Billy was a supervisor at the water department for...
Alma Fitzgerald
Nov 27, 2021
Alma Lenora “Grannie” Gage Fitzgerald passed from this life on 27 November 2021 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler at the age of 103 years, 8 months and 22 days. Alma was born 5 April 1918 to Martin Henry Gage and Ossie Elvira Mooney Gage at Shady Grove, Upshur County, Texas. She was the fourth of eight children produced...
Christy Smith Parks
Nov 27, 2021
Christy Smith Parks gained her angel wings on November 27, 2021, in Holly Lake Ranch, Texas. Christy was 51 years old. Christy’s life would seem too short to many but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint she left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that she...
Christopher "Chris" David Hancock
Nov 26, 2021
Christopher Hancock was dearly loved by everyone he met, he went to be with our Lord and Savior and will be waiting for his family and friends to join he left Son Peyton Hancock Mother Sonia Roland Brother Eric Hancock Fiancé Laura Heath and a precious little girl Nora Day all of Gilmer His Grandmother Carol Faye Morris his adored...
May Freda Ward
Nov 26, 2021
Cremation arrangements for May Freda Ward, 72, of Gilmer are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. May passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 in Gilmer. No further services are currently scheduled.
Audrey Pool Smith
Nov 25, 2021
Audrey Pool Smith, 101 years old, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home in Gilmer surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Smith, a lifetime resident of Upshur County, was born on July 3, 1920 to the late Otis V. Pool and Ruby Ann Davis. Audrey was a longtime dedicated and active member of the Rosewood Baptist Church....
Louise Duffey
Nov 23, 2021
Louise Duffey passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home in Simpsonville. Ms. Duffey, a lifetime resident of Upshur County, was born on June 15, 1936 to the late William Allen and Nancy Clifford Shearer Pennington. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved to spend time with her family. Ms. Duffey was also a member at the Chapel...
William Pat Hearon
Nov 23, 2021
William Pat Hearon, born in Dallas on October 21, 1950, passed away in his home on November 23, 2021 at the age of 71 years. He and his family were residents of Diana, TX for the last 36 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. Hearon and Florence E. Hearon. He is survived by his wife,...
Brian Travis Caldwell
Nov 22, 2021
Brian Travis Caldwell, 29, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. Brian was born September 27, 1992 in Thomaston, Georgia. Brian enjoyed fishing, shooting guns and reading. He was always tinkering and working on different projects. Brian liked talking politics with family and friends. He was known affectionately as the “Favorite Uncle” and loved spending time with...
Ricky Elmer Rumfield
Nov 21, 2021
Ricky Elmer Rumfield passed away November 20, 2021 in Longview, Texas. He was born February 8, 1962 in Hamlin, Texas, to the late R. D. Rumfield and Geneva Ann (Foster) Rumfield. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Phayma Rumfield and brothers Reggie Dell Rumfield and Hozie Aaron Rumfield. He is survived by his son, Randy Rumfield, daughter...
Patricia Ann Patton
Nov 20, 2021
Patricia "Patsy" Ann Patton, 72, of Diana Tx was born August 4th, 1949, in Muskogee, Oklahoma and passed away November 20th, 2021, at Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center with her family by her side. Patsy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren who she adored. Patsy enjoyed going...
Nola Mae Maxwell
Nov 18, 2021
Nola Johnson Maxwell entered the Gates of Heaven November 19, 2021, she was 94 years old. Nola was born September 15, 1927, in Pottsboro, Texas to Charlotte “Lottie” Francis and Samuel David Mosier. She lived her life facing problems head on, failure was not an option. She was never afraid of hard work, raising 5 children while holding 3 jobs....
Lynn E. Davis
Nov 17, 2021
Lynn E. Davis, 56, of Gilmer, Texas, went home peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, to be with his Lord in Houston, Texas. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 27, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Gilmer, with Reverend Matthew Smith officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to...
Aaron Lynn Dorsey
Nov 14, 2021
Mr. Aaron Lynn Dorsey passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Aaron was born on October 8, 1989 to Alfred Dorsey and Etta Wood. He was a hard worker in the oil field and didn’t mind getting his hands dirty. Aaron enjoyed spending time with his family, playing and watching football. Especially watching his son, Landon play. Aaron is survived...
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