Obituaries
Deborah Watkins Smith
Nov 14, 2021
Deborah Watkins Smith (January 16, 1958–November 14, 2021) was born in Garland, Texas, to Mary Ruth and Billy Ray Watkins, and she married Larry Smith at Dallas’s Old City Park in 1985. She loved all children, but especially her own twins, Michael and Sarah, who she thought of always before herself. Debbie Sue could never quite keep up with her...
William Ellis "Sonny" Stembridge
Nov 14, 2021
Mr. William Ellis “Sonny” Stembridge, Jr. passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Gilmer. Mr. Stembridge was born on September 27, 1932 to the late William Ellis and Valta Taylor Stembridge. He worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer for Texas Instruments for 23 years, a dispatcher for Upshur Rural Electric Company for 16 years, and owned his own plant...
Jerome Horace
Nov 14, 2021
Jerome Horace age 74 passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home in Gilmer. Mr. Horace, was born on July 13, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a Veteran in the United States Navy, fighting in the Vietnam War. Jerome is survived by is wife, Angelita Horace; sons, Jerome Horace, Jr. and Christopher Horace; daughter, Theresa Wilson; sister,...
Patricia Frances Longest
Nov 13, 2021
Cremation arrangements for Patricia Frances Longest, 77, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Patricia passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, in Gladewater. No further services are currently scheduled.
Cheryl Dixon Sharma
Nov 13, 2021
Cheryl Dixon Sharma, age 69, of Aubrey passed away on November 13, 2021, with her family by her side. Cheryl was born March 1, 1952, to Maurine and Wayne Dixon in Lubbock. Cheryl grew up in Longview and was a graduate of Pine Tree High School. She then attended Rick’s College (now BYU Idaho) where she received her nursing degree....
Harold Dean Victory Jr.
Nov 13, 2021
Harold Dean Victory, Jr., passed away at his residence in Lubbock, TX on November 13, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1946 in Longview, TX to the late Harold Dean Victory and Elizabeth Hunt Benson Victory. Dean grew up and attended schools in Gladewater, graduating from Gladewater High School in 1964. He was very proud of his pioneer heritage...
Jim T Clark
Nov 11, 2021
Graveside services for Jim T. Clark, 96, of Harleton, Texas will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Center Cemetery in Harleton with Pastor James Fleet officiating. The family will receive visitors 1:00-3:00 PM, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home-Diana. He passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at his residence. Jim was born to...
Julia Helen McDaniel
Nov 11, 2021
Julia Helen McDaniel passed away on November 11, 2021 in Gladewater, Texas. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on March 4, 1947 to the late Jack and Eleanor Conyers. Julia married her beloved husband Kenny McDaniel and they started off on their life together. Julie was a homemaker that relished in serving her community and never met a stranger....
James Russell Rogers
Nov 9, 2021
Jimmy “Tiny” Rogers, 67, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2021 at his residence in Diana, Texas. Jimmy was born on November 26, 1953 in Marshall, Texas to William and Jewell Rogers. He was a member of Morton Baptist Church in Harleton and retired as a self-employed electrician. Jimmy was a true outdoors man and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and...
Steven Keith McCraven
Nov 7, 2021
Steven McCraven was born on October 3, 1964 in Rock Hill, SC, to Thomas McCraven and Patricia McCraven Leonard. Steven, 57, passed away on November 7, 2021, in Texarkana, TX. Steven is survived by parent Debra McCraven; partner, Gayle Hadaway; brothers, Jerry McCraven and wife Stephani, John McCraven and wife Traci, Justin McCraven and wife Macey; sisters, Jennifer Conde and...
Billy Ray Sanford
Nov 6, 2021
Billy Ray Sanford was born in Winona Texas on January 11, 1937. He left this earth on November 6, 2021. His parents; Virgil Sanford and Pearl Jackson Sanford, always made sure the baby of the family knew how special he was. He was part of a large loving family with his brothers Allen and Ralph and his special sisters Virginia...
Neta Lee Porter
Nov 5, 2021
Ms. Neta Lee Porter passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at her home in Rosewood. Neta, a lifetime resident of Upshur County was born on May 20, 1926 to the late Wilye and Erin Venn Carter. She is survived by her sons, James Lee Porter (Colleen) and Charles Glen Porter (Teresa) all of Rosewood; grandchildren, James Allen Porter, Randy...
Jacquelyn Sue Scott
Nov 4, 2021
Cremation arrangements for Jacquelyn Scott, 65, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Jacquelyn passed away Thursday, November 04, 2021, in Longview. No further services are currently scheduled.
Dianne Kay Terry
Nov 2, 2021
Mrs. Dianne Kay Terry, age 64 of Holly Lake Ranch, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Tyler. She was born in Boulder City, Nevada on May 1, 1957. She was a well loved pre-school teacher and director for many years. She was a devoted Christian and member of Summit Heights Fellowship by Holly Lake Ranch. Dianne loved working...
Royce Wilburn Pinkert
Oct 31, 2021
Royce Wilburn Pinkert passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his residence in Gilmer, Texas. He was born in Tahoka, Texas on August 28, 1950 to the late Melvin Louis Pinkert and Abby Ruth Kelley Pinkert. Royce served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, where he operated heavy machinery. Royce is survived his wife, Pam Pinkert; children...
Clifford M. Hix
Oct 30, 2021
Clifford Marvin Hix (Cliff) died on October 30, 2021, at his home in Big Sandy, Texas with his family. He was born in Pillager, Minnesota on November 19, 1928. His parents were George Wesley and Ruth Emaline (Wilson) Hix. He was the only remaining child of the family of seven children. On June 7, 1947, he married Deloris Arlene Pettis,...
Kerry Dwayne Lee, Sr.
Oct 29, 2021
Kerry Dwayne Lee, Sr. passed away on October 29, 2021 at Memorial Herman Hospital Northeast in Humble, Texas. He was born in Longview, Texas on June 13, 1957 to the late Clarence Franklin and Ollie Faye Hill Lee. Kerry married his high school sweetheart, Sheila Elaine Warren Lee. Kerry spent time practicing law as an attorney as well as working...
Mary Frances Williams
Oct 29, 2021
Mary Frances Hewitt Williams was born on September 1, 1933 in Gilmer, Texas to Charley and Mary Etta Hewitt. Mary passed away October 29, 2021 in Grapevine, Texas. Mary was preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband, Nathan Frank Williams Jr., a sister Charlene Hewitt Miller and a brother, Lewis Hewitt. Mary is survived by her...
Elana Abigail Johnston
Oct 28, 2021
Elana Abigail Johnston was born on October 28, 2021 to Jennifer Johnston and Jerry Creswell. Elana passed away on October 28, 2021 in Longview, Texas. Elana is survived by her loving parents, grandparents, Lonzo and Renda Johnston, Jerry and Mary Creswell; brothers Eli Johnston, Malika Johnston, Jaxson Creswell; sisters Makayla Johnston and Trista Creswell as well as numerous other loving...
Mary Nell Dorse
Oct 27, 2021
Mary Dorse, 69, passed away on October 27, 2021, in Ore City, TX. Mary Dorse was born on September 21, 1952 in Paris, TX, to John Hoskins II and Edna Hoskins. Mary is survived by Kristy (Leland) Shirley - daughter, Dustin (Brandi) Dorse - son, Vanessa (Daniel Elliott) Rhodes - daughter, Catrina (Timothy) Stone - daughter, Dwight Hoskins - brother,...
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