Obituaries

May 24, 2021

Alice Valdetero Brewer Duncan, 82, formerly of Gladewater, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 in Magnolia, Texas. Alice was born January 17, 1939 to the late Ike Valdetero and Annie Mackey and lived most of her life in Gladewater. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide at UT Health Center in Tyler for more than 20 years. After her retirement, she...

May 24, 2021

Brian Lee Gray,42, lifetime resident of Longview, passed from this life to join a multitude of family and friends waiting on a higher plain. He stepped peacefully away on May. 25. Left to await a joining are his parents, sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew and his beloved Aunt Jayne. Brian was fortunate to have a wonderful extended family in Texas, Colorado,...

May 23, 2021

Funeral services for Patricia Chevalier, 84, of Gilmer, Texas, will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Chapel of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Bishop Dennis Means will officiate under the direction, interment to follow at Kelsey Cemetery in Upshur County. The family will receive friends at Croley Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM...

May 23, 2021

Susan Taylor Lee was born on June 10, 1945 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to William and Lenora Bellamy Taylor and passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in Longview, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Catherine Briggs; and granddaughter, Kaytlin Poe. Susan is survived by daughter, Michelle Burks; step daughter, Gina Angelsberg; step son, Josh Vetrano;...

May 23, 2021

Jesse Wayne Wingfield, age 64 of Gilmer was born on January 13, 1957 in McKinney, Texas to Billy Lee Wingfield and Kris Ann Patterson and passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in Longview, Texas. Mr. Wingfield is survived by his two son and one daughter, three brothers and one sister. He is preceded by his parents and brother and...

May 22, 2021

Dr. Billy Carroll Teague, 82, of Gladewater, TX passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 8, 1938 in San Angelo, Texas to the late Joseph Teague and Lorene Kirby Teague. Billy served in the United States Air Force and was immensely proud of his country. After his service, he...

May 21, 2021

Mr. Joe David Holland, 66, of Gladewater, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 in Gilmer. He was born June 29, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to the late Billy Joe Holland and Sharon Ann Bernard Holland. Joe was a self-employed mechanic and a member of the Baptist faith. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed his time with family and...

May 17, 2021

Celebration of Life services for Jennifer Hope Caton Medina, 43, of Gladewater will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the Gladewater Church of the Nazarene Church with Pastor Dean Simmons and Pastor Charlie Ashby officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Jennifer passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at her...

May 17, 2021

Larry Duke age 78, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. Larry was born September 8, 1942 to the late James and Izora Selester Duke. A lifetime resident of Upshur County, Larry graduated from Gilmer High School and worked for Lone Star Steel for many years. He was also a member of the Gilmer Church of Christ. Larry is survived...

May 15, 2021

Roy Dean Verner was born October 22, 1929 in Greenville, Texas to the late Bill and Grace Verner. Roy passed from this life to an eternal one on Saturday afternoon May 15, 2021. Roy grew up in Commerce and Mt. Pleasant, TX., in a large family with six children. He attended high school at Mt. Pleasant and played football and...

May 13, 2021

Stephen John Williams age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Stephen was born August 16, 1943 to the late Don and Mattie Stropp Williams. A lifetime resident of Upshur County, Steve graduated from Gilmer High School and then went on to earn a degree in Civil Engineer-ing at Texas A&M University, where he was a commanding officer in...

May 12, 2021

Celebration of Life services for Ema Jane Lynn, 82, of White Oak will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Reverend David Hampton officiating. Burial will follow services at the New White Oak Cemetery in White Oak. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley...

May 12, 2021

Frank Kovach, Jr., age 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Frank was born in Scranton, PA on July 2, 1961 to Frank, Sr. and Gloria Kieper Kovach. Frank, retiring from the United States Army, proudly fought in Operation Desert Freedom. He married Darlene Thomas on October 18, 1980 and was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church in...

May 10, 2021

Celebration of Life services for Errol Stanley “Big E” Freeman, 88, of Holly Lake Ranch will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Holly Brook Baptist Church at Holly Lake Ranch with Bro. David Leflore officiating. A private family committal will take place at Holly Tree Cemetery prior to the services. Mr. Freeman will be available for viewing...

May 10, 2021

Juanita Rebecca Leger, 73, of Longview passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 peacefully surrounded by her children. She will be welcomed into heaven by her family that has gone on before her. Juanita was born December 11, 1947 in Clovis, New Mexico and raised a family that cherishes her memory. She is survived by her son; Tommy Goodin and fiancé...

May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

Mr. Paul Jerry Davis, age 81 of Longview, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at his home under hospice care. Paul was born in Gilmer on May 14, 1939, to the late Corbitt Hughleen Davis and Opal Elizabeth Medlin Davis. Paul attended and graduated from East Mountain, where he was a star athlete on the basketball court, the football...

May 3, 2021

Gilmer – Shelia Dorthia Stanford of Gilmer, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home. She was born February 10, 1952, in Gilmer, Texas, to Billy Laverne McLendon and Francis Geraldine (Pruitt) McLendon. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and friends. Shelia was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her...

May 1, 2021

Funeral services for Virgil S. Anderson, 86, of Gladewater will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ray Boulter officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Anderson passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Gladewater. Mr. Anderson was born...

Apr 29, 2021

Sheri Marie Israel, age 49, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Sheri was born in Houston on May 19, 1971. She grew up and attended school in Gilmer. Sheri loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing bingo, and trips to the casino with her friends. She was a born-again Christian and has now gone to join grandparents and other...