Obituaries
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Sara Lynn Haner
Oct 27, 2021
Sara Lynn “Sally” Haner, 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in Hico, Texas. Sara was born February 18, 1944, in Houston to the late Thomas Haner and Carol Wildman. She earned a degree in Occupational Therapy. Sara was a devoted member of the United Church of God in Big Sandy. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends....
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,...
Max Copeland
Oct 27, 2021
Max Copeland, 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in Gladewater. Max was born on January 19, 1944, in Gladewater to the late Earlton Elwood Copeland and Monnie Ruth Oliver. He was a 1962 graduate of Gladewater High School. Mr. Copeland served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Max served in the 101st Airborne Division receiving...

Jeff Smith
Oct 26, 2021
Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.
At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his...
Barbara Holder Johnston
Oct 26, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Holder Johnston, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in Tyler. Barbara was born on November 24, 1933, in Tyler to the late Gaylord Wesley Holder and Eldice Head. She was a 1951 graduate of Tyler High School and completed her studies at the Tyler Federal Institute of Business in 1952. She worked as an Administrative...
Virgie Nell Peek
Oct 24, 2021
Mrs. Peek was born on October 24, 1940, in Daingerfield, Texas, to Guy and Amie Walker Rhea. Mrs. Peek passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021, in Hawkins. She studied and obtained her Masters in Education. She taught math for Big Sandy ISD. Mrs. Peek also attended the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Terry Beth Paredes
Oct 23, 2021
Terry Beth Sims Paredes, 71, passed away on October 23, 2021, in Longview, Texas. Terry Beth Sims Paredes was born on August 12, 1950 in Zwolle, LA, to John Lucas Sims and Angie Smith Sims. Terry spent her life always giving to others much more than she ever asked in return. She was the head of her family in so...
Ronnie Joe Redding
Oct 22, 2021
Ronnie Joe Redding passed away suddenly on Oct 22 in his home. Ronnie was a character. He often said,”I hate people.” (He didn’t actually-he just enjoyed his own company more). The irony is that people absolutely loved him. He was always trying to make people laugh. You never knew what was going to come out of his mouth. He was...
David LaRoy Davidson
Oct 20, 2021
David Davidson, 84, passed away on October 20, 2021, in Gilmer, TX. David LaRoy Davidson was born on February 25, 1937, in Harleton, TX, to Grady Lee Davidson and Georgia Estelle (Nix) Davidson. David married Katie Mae (Johnson) Davidson on November 30, 1957, at Southside Baptist Church in Gilmer. They were married for 57 years until Katie passed in 2014....
Mavis R McCown
Oct 19, 2021
Mavis R. McCown passed away on October 19, 2021 at her residence in Gladewater. She was born on March 11, 1932 in Prairie Township, Arkansas to the late Frank and Rilla Howie Royal. Mavis married Walter McCown on August 3, 1946 in Lake Villiage, Arkansas. Mavis was an accomplished seamstress and such, owned and ran her own business, Seams by...
Wanda Lucille Sheridan
Oct 19, 2021
Wanda Lucille Sheridan was born July 27, 1930, in New Boston, Texas to the late Cleve Whittle and Dora Vaughan. Mrs. Sheridan passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021, in Marble Falls, Texas. She was a devout Christian and longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Gladewater, Texas. Mrs. Sheridan was a nurse earlier in life but chose to...