Obituaries
James Turner Pharr
Jan 9, 2022
Mr. James Turner Pharr, 83 of Big Sandy, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 in Whitehouse, Texas. James was born on October 14, 1938 in Yalobusha, Mississippi to the late David and Mattie Hill Pharr. Mr. Pharr was in the Marine Core Reserve and worked as a machine equipment operator. He also spent time working on the dairy...
John Robert Smith
Jan 8, 2022
John Robert Smith, age 72, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, in Longview, Texas, with his family by his side. He was born in Hawkins, Texas, on July 14, 1949, to Reece and Ardis Smith. John graduated from Ore City High School in 1967. On August 28, 1971, he married Danneal Crain and together, in Longview, they raised two loving...
Michael Charles Howell
Jan 8, 2022
A memorial service for Michael “Mike” Charles Howell, 65, of Longview is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Trails End Cowboy Church in Harrison County, with Shawn Rhodes officiating. The family will receive family and friends on Friday, January 14, 2022, 6-8 PM, at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. He passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022...
Suzanne Bardwell
Jan 7, 2022
A celebration of life for Suzanne Brown Bardwell will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church in Longview with the Rev. David Farmer officiating. A family graveside service will be held at noon Saturday at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery in Retreat. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Suzanne passed away...
Ernest Dale Snider
Jan 7, 2022
Ernest Dale Snider, 76, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022. No further services are currently scheduled.
Everett Allen Stulken
Jan 5, 2022
Everett Stulken passed away January 5, 2022 in Webster, Texas. He was born in Warrensburg, Missouri to Ralph and Doris Stulken on May 24, 1946. He was married for 31 years to his beloved wife Sandra Stulken and spent many happy years with his 2nd wife Jeanette Stulken. Everett was an avid outdoorsman that loved to fish, camp, and enjoy...
Mary Winifred Cain
Jan 5, 2022
Mary Cain passed away January 5, 2022 in Tyler, Texas after a brief illness. She was born in Harbor Springs, MI on January 31, 1928 to the late Carl and Gertrude Brower Davis. Mary was an animal, children and travel lover. She made many great memories with her family, friends, and animals. Mary is survived by her son, David Cain;...
Donald Ray Cowley
Jan 4, 2022
Donald Ray Cowley, age 55, passed away on January 4, 2022 at his home in Big Sandy. Don was born on July 9, 1966 in Dallas, Texas, to Kent and Sandra Cowley. He was a 1984 graduate of Big Sandy High School. Don had 4 children, Jeffrey Cowley, Kristen Jones, Matthew Cowley, and Jered Cowley, and he is survived by...
June Ethel Reagh
Jan 4, 2022
Mrs. June Ethel Reagh entered the gates of Heaven on January 4, 2022 at the age of 87. June was born May 19, 1934, to Velva Harris Doering and John E. Wininger in Tomball, Texas. June attended Leverett’s Chapel School where she played clarinet in the band, was voted class favorite, played basketball and caught the eye of a handsome...
Janine J. Standefer
Jan 3, 2022
Born in France to Joseph and Martha Borgiasz. Married T-Sgt Lee Standefer in Paris, France. Survived by daughter, Nancy Walkord; Grandson Ron Geier; Great-Grandson Brendan Geier; Great-Granddaughter Sarah Leighton; Great-Great Grandson Coen Leighton.
Donald Jay Small, Jr.
Jan 3, 2022
Donald Jay Small Jr., 77 years old of Gilmer, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview. Mr. Small was born on November 26, 1943 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to the late Donald Jay Small, Sr. and Perry Jane Pittman. Don worked for Farm Bureau for twenty-five years and also Economy Auto Supply for...
Emma Jewel Allred
Dec 31, 2021
Mrs. Emma Jewel Morrison Allred, age 93, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, in McKinney, Texas. Emma was born on April 20, 1928, in Shallowater, Texas to the late Charley and Jewel Bradford Morrison. Emma received her BS in Applied Arts from Texas Tech University in 1950 and a M. of Ed. at the University of Houston in 1953....
Herbert W Meshell
Dec 31, 2021
Herby Meshell, 65 of Diana, passed away December 31, 2021, in Longview, TX. Herby was born on January 18, 1956, in Zwolle, LA to Herbert and Sudie Meshell. He graduated from New Diana High School in 1974. Herby spent his life in the gas industry with the last 32 years being at CenterPoint Energy and had recently retired in July...
Betty Elaine Huckabay
Dec 31, 2021
Cremation arrangements for Betty Elaine Huckabay, 86, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Betty passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, in Gladewater, Texas. No further services are currently scheduled.
Albert Donald Horton
Dec 30, 2021
Albert Donald Horton passed away December 30, 2021 in Miami, Oklahoma. Mr. Horton was born December 9, 1949 to Albert Henry and Maggie Hutcheson Horton. Albert lived his life loving his Lord, church and church family, family, and friends. He loved his family with a fierce passion. Mr. Horton like to hunt and fish taking in the great outdoors. He...
Julie Ann Schiller
Dec 30, 2021
Ms. Julie Ann Schiller, age 59 of Gilmer, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at a Longview care facility. Julie was born on July 11, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Sharon Muscat Schiller. She graduated from York high school with honors and graduated from the National College of Education with honors, followed by Texas Women's University where...
Marsha Gayle Valdetero
Dec 27, 2021
Marsha Gayle Valdetero, 74, passed away December 27, 2021. She was born on January 20, 1947 in Gladewater, Texas to the late Phillip and Irene Hollifield Matlock. Marsha married Charles Robert Valdetero on December 31, 1970. Marsha worked for the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce for many years and was involved in several of the activities that were hosted by the...
Joel Andrew Maxwell
Dec 27, 2021
Graveside services for Joel Andrew Maxwell, 28, of Ore City are scheduled for 2 PM, Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Coffeeville Cemetery. A visitation is scheduled from 5 - 7 PM, Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home. He passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 in Longview....
Homer Elmer Burdick, Jr.
Dec 26, 2021
Homer E. Burdick, Jr, 70, of Hallsville, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 in Longview. A memorial service will be planned for another date. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home. Homer was born on March 23, 1951 to Homer Elmer Burdick, Sr. and Beulah B. Elwell Burdick in New York. He proudly served in the...
Edward Glen Smith
Dec 26, 2021
Edward Smith, 72, passed away on December 26, 2021, in Tyler, TX. He was born on September 15, 1949 to the late Clarence Edward and Anita Joyce Smallwood Smith. Edward worked as a truck driver. In his spare time, he enjoyed being at his favorite watering hole, Traditions, spending time with his friends. Edward is survived by his children, Nikki...