Obituaries
Cynthia Dias
Dec 24, 2024
Cynthia Kay Dias, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, Cynthia spent much of her childhood in Carthage, Texas, before embarking on a life filled with love, adventure, and service.
An avid gardener, Cynthia transformed the green spaces of every home she lived in, creating beautiful sanctuaries for...
Laszlo Szontagh
Dec 22, 2024
Laszlo Szontagh
May 30, 1937 – December 22, 2024
Laszlo Szontagh, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Richardson, Texas. His daughter and grandson were by his bedside as he joined his beloved wife in Heaven.
Born on May 30, 1937, in Many, Hungary, to Andras Szontagh and Maria Bohm, Laszlo was one of nine children and is survived by...
Ted Mardy Smith
Dec 21, 2024
Ted Mardy Smith, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, December 21, 2024. Ted grew up in Daingerfield, Texas, where he graduated from high school in 1975. He went on to excel in a career in the automotive industry. His work ethic was an inspiration to all that knew him. Left to cherish his memories are...
Marilyn LeGrace Ussery
Dec 18, 2024
Marilyn LeGrace Ussery, 89, passed away on December 18, 2024 in Gladewater, Texas. Marilyn was born in 1935 to Jesse Lee and Grace Williams.
Marilyn moved to Alba, Texas in 1949 where she graduated from Alba Golden High School in 1953. She graduated from TJC in 1955 and married the love of her life, Billy Van Ussery. They moved to Gladewater...
Helen Alford
Dec 14, 2024
Helen Marie Alford was born in Marshall, Texas on August 9, 1934 to Robert Lewis and Helen Dora O’Conner, and gained her Angel Wings on December 14, 2024. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1951 and married her first love, Charles Arie (Pete) Alford of Harleton in Jan. 1951.
Helen and Charles (Pete) initially made their home in Marshall, Texas...
Mark David Jordan
Dec 13, 2024
Mark David Jordan, 58, of Gilmer passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born on August 12, 1966, in Enid, OK to the late Loy “Cotton” G. Jordan and Bonnie Nell (Rowden) Jordan. On March 28, 2010, Mark married Shannon Renee Phillips.
Mark received an associate’s degree from Tyler Junior College. He worked as an Asset Manager for RCW...
Kellie Marie Perry Alexander
Dec 13, 2024
Kellie Marie Perry Alexander, 55, of Hawkins, Texas passed away on December 13, 2024. Kellie was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 23, 1969 to Glenn Perry and Wandean Karnes Jones.
Kellie loved her children, grandchildren, and family immensely. She will be missed by all who had the opportunity to meet her.
Kellie is survived by her sons, Casey Alexander,...
Sharon Irene Neathery
Dec 11, 2024
Sharon Irene Neathery, 55, of Gladewater, Texas passed away on December 11, 2024. Sharon was born in Gonzales, Louisiana to Joe Moore and Linda Gail. She was the 4th out of 5 girls and loved her sisters dearly. Later on she married the love of her life, Bobby Neathery, 37 years ago on April 4, 1987.
Sharon loved to get up...
Lonnie Shirley
Dec 11, 2024
Lonnie Shirley, Jr., affectionately known as “Peewee” of Jefferson passed away on December 11, 2024, in Longview, Texas. Lonnie was born on January 16, 1944, in Longview, Texas to Lonnie Warren, Sr. and Ina Mae (Roach) Shirley.
Lonnie loved hunting deer in South Texas, and fishing at Lake O’ the Pines. He was always willing to lend a hand to help...
Stetson Ryan Caldwell
Dec 9, 2024
Stetson Ryan Caldwell, 22 of Gladewater, Texas, was called to his Heavenly Home on December 9, 2024. He was born to Rashonda Galey and Darrell Caldwell on January 7, 2002 in Kilgore, Texas. Stetson is preceded in death by Great Grandmother Nelda Rhodes and Grandfather Gary McBride. He is survived by his mother and father; his father Shane Galey; Brothers:...
Jace Bradley Adkinson
Dec 7, 2024
Jace Bradley Adkinson, age 24, of Gladewater, TX was welcomed home unexpectedly into the kingdom of Heaven. Jace was raised by proud parents, Amber and Leslie Lyons, born October 12, 2000 in Longview, TX to James "Ricky" Adkinson and Amber and Leslie Lyons. He was a graduate of Gladewater ISD.
At the young age of 11 we knew he was something...
Jimmy Cloyd Alvey
Dec 7, 2024
Jimmy "Jim" Cloyd Alvey, 86, passed away on December 7, 2024, at his home in White Oak surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on March 18, 1938, in Gladewater, TX to O.C. and Della (Starnes) Alvey.
Jim lived his life with a deep commitment to his family, always finding joy in the moments they shared together. He held...
John Lee Ussery
Dec 5, 2024
John Lee Ussery, 63, of Gladewater passed away one day shy of his 64th birthday on December 5, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1960, in Gladewater to Billy Van Ussery and Marilyn LeGrace (Williams) Ussery. John loved the community he was raised in and graduated from Gladewater High School in 1979. He then went on to graduate with...
Sharon Joy (Dressler) Holt
Dec 1, 2024
Sharon Joy (Dressler) Holt, 81, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX, returned to be with her Savior on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born on May 28, 1943, in Peoria, IL to the late George Dressler and Margaret (Coughlin) Savidge. Sharon married her childhood sweetheart, Jack Holt in 1963. Jack preceded her in death in 1989.
Sharon worked as an executive...
Jones Irvin Lewis
Nov 29, 2024
Jones Irvin Lewis 81, of Longview passed away Friday November 29, 2024, in Longview. Jones was born August 28, 1943, in Mexia, Texas to Archie Joe and Margaret Jones Lewis. He was a 1963 graduate of Gilmer High School and retired and an inspector for Eastman Chemical Company.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, Della Lewis; son, Scott Lewis and...
James Patrick Archer
Nov 28, 2024
James Patrick Archer, passed away on November 28, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 66. Born on October 15, 1958, in Waco, Texas to Mitchell Lee and Melba Jean (Shaw) Archer.
James had a personality that radiated joy, and he especially loved Yamboree time, a cherished occasion where he gathered with friends and family. James loved shooting guns, and...
Doris Marie Duke Yarbrough Mims Gill
Nov 28, 2024
Our beautiful mother, Doris Marie Duke Yarbrough Mims Gill went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 87.
Doris was born in Huntsville, Texas on August 18, 1937 to Jeff and Cora Duke.
Doris loved being out in public. She spoke to everyone, which made her an amazing waitress. A profession that...
Maxine Taylor
Nov 27, 2024
Maxine Taylor, formerly known as Maxine Billingsley, passed away on November 27, 2024, at the age of 88 in Jackson, MS. Born on January 26, 1936, in Minden, TX to Grandville "Buck" and Ruby Billingsley.
Maxine's life was filled with passion and creativity. She had a deep love for singing, which brought joy to all who knew her. Her home was...
James Ronald Kight
Nov 25, 2024
James Ronald Kight, affectionately known as Jim Kight, passed away on November 25, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on August 12, 1949, in Alexandria, LA to Raymond and Adelia (Williams) Kight.
Jim proudly served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, where he exemplified courage and commitment. After his military service, he transitioned to a career as a Supervisor...
Hazel Thompson
Nov 25, 2024
Hazel Thompson, a beloved and cherished mother, grandmother and homemaker passed away on November 25, 2024. Born on October 9, 1937, in Reydell, AR. to the late Nickademus D. Small and Alice Beatrice Drye Small. Hazel touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness through her love of church, cooking, spending time with friends and most importantly her...
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