Obituaries
Laura Mae Moran
Oct 13, 2021
Private graveside services for Laura Mae Moran, 91, of Tyler were held under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Moran passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in Tyler. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Gregory Ray "Greg" Johns
Oct 13, 2021
Funeral services for Gregory Ray “Greg” Johns, 57, of White Oak, will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2021, at the White Oak Community Church in White Oak. Private family interment will follow at Danville Cemetery in Kilgore. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Greg passed away on...
Donald Lee Baird, Sr.
Oct 12, 2021
Donald Lee Baird, Sr., 65, of Gladewater was born October 11, 1956 in New Boston, Texas to the late Henry Harold Baird and Dorothy Lorene Bates Baird. Mr. Baird passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in Longview. Donald owned and operated Glade Tire & Wrecker Service and more recently worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. He enjoyed working on heavy...
Rev. Michael "Mike" Powell
Oct 11, 2021
A memorial service for Rev. Mike Powell, 68, of Diana is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, October 15, 2021 at SAFE Church in Diana. He passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 in Longview. Rev. Mike was born March 12, 1953 in Gilmer, Texas, to William Thomas and Mae Oma Jean (Hall) Powell. He is survived by his wife, Vickie...
Pauline Nunley Busby
Oct 10, 2021
Pauline Nunley Busby was born December 18, 1932 in Longview, Texas, daughter of the late W.H. Nunley, Sr. and Pearl Owen Nunley. Mrs. Busby passed away Saturday, October 10, 2021, in Tyler. Pauline had worked as CNA in the healthcare industry before retirement. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Pauline was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
W.G. "BIll" Beisch
Oct 10, 2021
Funeral service for Mr. WG “Bill” Beisch, will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Chapel of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer, interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 12:00 PM. W.G. ”Bill” Beisch, 92, of Gilmer, passed away Sunday, October 10,...
Wilma Grace Seltzer
Oct 9, 2021
Wilma Grace Carlock Seltzer, of Southlake Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 9 at the age of 89. Mrs. Seltzer was born on March 7, 1932, in Upshur County to the late Welby and Eva Dodson Carlock. Wilma was of the 1950 Harmony High School graduating class and then went on to attend Baylor University, graduating with a nursing degree...
Karen Kay Brown
Oct 9, 2021
Mrs. Karen Kay Brown, age 73, of Big Sandy, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Longview. Karen was born on July 4, 1948 in Hope, Arkansas to the late Early G. and Norma Pickering McWilliams. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and homemaker in addition to working for many years as the church treasurer at First...
Mozelle Ormes
Oct 9, 2021
Funeral services for Mozelle McIntosh Ormes, 95, of Smyrna, Texas will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Smyrna United Methodist Church, with Pastor James Fleet and Debbie Brown officiating, where she was a lifelong member. The family will receive visitors 5:00-7:00PM, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home-Diana. She passed away on Saturday, October 9,...
Norval D. "Red" Hasley
Oct 9, 2021
On October 9, 2021, Norval Dwight “Red” Hasley met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ face to face, at his home in White Oak, TX. Red was born September 24, 1928 in Byers, TX to William James (Red) and Ruby Bell Hasley. He arrived with a shimmering glow of red hair and quickly became known as Red Hasley. Red’s mom...
Elaine Wedin
Oct 6, 2021
Mrs. Elaine Wedin, age 74, of Gladewater, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Longview. Elaine was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on February 24, 1947 to the late William and Helen Wright Schafner. She was a loving and devoted homemaker and a Baptist. She loved spending time with her family, playing bingo, working word finds, watching true crime and...
James Truman Lewis, Jr.
Oct 6, 2021
Mr. James Truman Lewis, Jr, age 71 of Gilmer, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Lewis was born on August 27, 1950, in Greenville, Texas to parents James Truman Lewis, Sr and Betty Rush Montgomery. James was a Volunteer Fire Chief in Gilmer for many years and will be...
James Merle Bowling
Oct 5, 2021
Jim was born in Covington, Kentucky to Sylvia Drysdale Bowling and Clayton Bowling. He earned two degrees from the University of Kentucky and became a life long supporter of his beloved Wildcats. He later earned a doctorate from The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.) Jim loved to fly, earning a private pilot license at 16. He joined the Air Force...
Claudia Dougherty
Oct 4, 2021
Claudia Dougherty was born August 20, 1931 and passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at her residence in Holly Lake Ranch. Claudia worked alongside her husband in their surveying business with offices in Hawkins and Mount Pleasant. She enjoyed traveling and was even a licensed pilot. Claudia married Richard Gayle Dougherty before he left to serve in the Navy during...
Colton Allen Jones
Oct 4, 2021
Colton Allen Jones, 30, of Hawkins, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on September 13, 1991, to Misty Jones and Allen Snider. Colton worked as a handyman doing jobs for everyone. He loved being outdoors enjoying nature. He loved his family and any animal, but his pride was...
Junelle B. Bradley
Oct 4, 2021
Mrs. Junelle B. Bradley, age 74 of Big Sandy, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at her home in Big Sandy. Mrs. Bradley was born on September 1, 1947 in Temple, Texas to the late Robert “RK” and Eva Morgan Bolding. A graveside service for Mrs. Bradley will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 7, 2021,...
Tammy Lee Woods
Oct 4, 2021
Tammy Lee Woods of Big Sandy went to heaven on October 4th, 2021. She was born March 16th, 1963 in Pasadena, Texas to Lola Faye Woods and David Crockett Woods Sr. Tammy spent most of her life raising her two beautiful children, Sarai Roberts and David Balliett. Tammy has been reunited in heaven with her son David who passed away...
Joyce Johnson Watts
Oct 3, 2021
Joyce Johnson Watts was born in Verden, OK, August 29, 1931, and passed from this life on October 3, 2021, at her home. Her parents were John L. Castloo and Thula Runette Clark. When Joyce was very young, the family made their way to Gilmer, Texas where John and Runette had a furniture store. Joyce met and later married Jeff...
Vernon Douglas "Doug" Jones
Oct 2, 2021
Vernon Douglas “Doug” Jones was born February 9, 1958 in Humble, Texas, son of the late Vernon W. Jones and Betty Joyce Horton Jones. Mr. Jones passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Longview. Doug was a retired welder after many years of service. He was a member of the Calvary Tabernacle in Longview. Doug enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending...
Charles Hollabaugh
Sep 30, 2021
Cremation arrangements for Charles Hollabaugh, 88, of Holly Lake Ranch are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Hollabaugh was born August 15, 1933 in Vera, Texas to Fred Warren Hollabaugh and Lara Wiggins Hollabaugh and passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Gladewater. No further services are scheduled at this time.
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