Obituaries
Lillian Dovie Jackson
Apr 13, 2021
Lillian Dovie Newman Jackson, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2021. She was born May 13, 1925 in Roswell, New Mexico to Dovie Little Newman and William Toliver Newman. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Alfred F. Newman, Toliver Simpson Newman, Ted Newman, Dale Newman and Verne Newman. She is...
Frankie Elayne Godwin
Apr 13, 2021
On April 13, 2021, Frankie Elayne Godwin passed away. Frankie was born in Independence, LA to Alvin and Dorothy Jones Godwin, on May 27, 1955. Frankie was the sweetest lady you had ever met and always has a smile on her face. Her life was focused on God, family, and her friends. She is survived by her son, James Barber;...
Farris Lynn Lack
Apr 12, 2021
Services for Farris Lynn Lack, 56, of Gladewater, will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gilmer, Texas. Interment will follow at Kelsey Cemetery. Mr. Lack passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, in Gladewater. Farris was born January 6, 1965, in Miami, Florida, to James Farris Lack and...
David Monroe Owens
Apr 11, 2021
Cremation arrangements for David Monroe Owens are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home - Hawkins. Mr. Monroe passed away April 11, 2021 at his residence in Hawkins. David was born Mach 25, 1955 in Italy, Texas to the late Thomas Owens and Wanda Ruth Strength. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a self employed...
James Clifford Stevenson, Jr.
Apr 11, 2021
Mr. James C. Stevenson, Jr, 82, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Sunday April 11, 2021. James was born in Dallas, TX September 30, 1938, to the late James Clifford Stevenson, Sr. and Sally Cecil Dees. After graduating from W.W. Samuell High School in 1957, James served 6 years in the...
Neal Montgomery
Apr 10, 2021
Mr. Neal Montgomery, age 88, of Gilmer, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Neal was born in Gilmer on May 11, 1932, to the late Milton and Marie Monroe Montgomery. He graduated high school and then served two years in the U.S. Army as a Ski Trooper during the Korean War, before working as a TxDot...
Sylvia Dupree
Apr 10, 2021
Graveside services for Sylvia Denice Dupree, 57, of Diana, are scheduled for 11:00AM, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Ashland Cemetery in Diana. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Sylvia passed away April 10, 2021 at her home. Sylvia was born August 28, 1963 in Dallas, Texas to James Royde Dupree and Wanda Joyce (McPike) Dupree....
Donalyn Audas Smith
Apr 9, 2021
Born February 9, 1959 she grew up in Gladewater. Where she went on to teach at Broadway Elementary School for 25 years. Her coworkers lovingly recall how “she could teach a rock to read”. She and Joe David, her husband of almost 40 years, loved spending time with family. They especially enjoyed being with their beloved son, Derek, and their...
James Lee Boone
Apr 9, 2021
James Lee Boone was born on 10 June 1924 in Cuero, Texas, to Johnny Hugh Boone and Carolina Brandt Boone passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 . He was one of seven children, four boys, and three girls. Following his high school years, James enlisted in the US Navy during World War II and served in the West Pacific...
Billy Joe Blackstone
Apr 8, 2021
Billy Joe Blackstone, 86 of Big Sandy passed on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Gilmer, Texas. Billy was born on September 5, 1934 in Gilmer to the late S.J. and Maggie McWhorter Blackstone. Billy worked in the health care industry as a Respiratory Therapist and was a member of the Shady Grove Church of Christ. He is survived by his...
Margaret Lavoice Mosier
Apr 7, 2021
Ms. Margaret Lavoice Mosier, age 74, of Gilmer, passed away at Longview Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Margaret was born in Ft. Worth on October 7, 1946, she enjoyed her dogs, going camping, fishing, and gardening. Those left behind to cherish Margaret’s memory are her sons, James Dean Dickerson, wife Cathy, Patrick Lynn Dickerson, Jeffery Lee Dickerson,...
Nellie Morris Lawson
Apr 6, 2021
Graveside services for Nellie Morris Lawson, 84, of Diana, are scheduled for 3:00PM, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Smyrna Cemetery in Harleton. The family will receive visitors 6PM-8PM, Friday, April 9, 2021 at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Nellie passed away April 6, 2021 in Longview, Texas. Nellie was...
Don Earl Barrett, Jr.
Apr 6, 2021
Don Earl Barrett, Jr. Mr. Don Earl Barrett, Jr., 65, of Diana passed away Tuesday, April, 6, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Services for Don are scheduled for 11:00AM, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana. The family will receive visitors from 9:30AM until just prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements...
Jerry Douglas Bruner
Apr 6, 2021
Jerry "Uncle Bug" Bruner was born June 8, 1956 in Shreveport (Caddo Parish), Louisiana at the Willis Knighton Hospital and entered the presence of his heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, joining his loving parents Charles C. Bruner and Ideallie Morgan Bruner. Jerry attended a special school while living in Bossier City, La. In August of 1963, Jerry moved...
Betty Larsson Thomas
Apr 4, 2021
Funeral service for Betty will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer, Bro. Perry Shirley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Upshur County. Full obituary to follow upon approval from the family.
James David Carter, Sr.
Apr 3, 2021
James David Carter, 67 of Gilmer passed on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. James was born on September 20, 1953 in Gilmer to the late James and Mary Anne Simmons Carter. James worked at the Longview Morning News for several years and was a member of the Little Mound Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed making jewelry, riding motorcycles,...
Jodie Leon Rouse, Jr.
Mar 30, 2021
Funeral services for Jodie Leon Rouse, Jr., 71, of Big Sandy will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater. Interment will follow at North Creek Cemetery in Leon County at 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home. Jodie was...
Guadalupe Alejandro
Mar 27, 2021
Services for Guadalupe Alejandro, 43, of Gilmer, will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer with Pastor D.B. Kitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Alejandro passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, in McAllen, Texas. Guadalupe was born May 21, 1977, in Monte Morelos, Mexico, to Adelaido and...
David Franklin Childress
Mar 27, 2021
David F. Childress, age 55 of Gilmer, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in Gilmer. David was born in Gilmer on March 31, 1965 to Johnny and Jo Dean Childress. He was a lifetime resident of Upshur County and he enjoyed reading People Magazine and reading books. He is survived by his sister, Betty Gipson; aunt, Patsy Guyer; and...
Betty Louise Motes
Mar 26, 2021
Betty Louise Motes, age 90, of Gilmer, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at home with her family at her side. Betty was born in Atchison, Kansas to the late Leroy Phillips and Arial Aimes Phillips on February 21, 1931. She worked as a waitress throughout her life, was a member of the Moose Lodge and was baptized a...
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