Obituaries

Michael Dwain Strutton

Michael Dwain Strutton

Aug 4, 2021

Graveside services for Mr. Michael Dwain Strutton, 74, of Hughes Springs are scheduled for 10AM, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at O’Farrell Cemetery in Atlanta, Texas, with Mike Thomas officiating. A visitation is scheduled for 6PM-8PM, Monday, August 9,2021 at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Arrangements under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. He passed away on Wednesday, August...

Janet Lea Hickman Leatherman

Janet Lea Hickman Leatherman

Aug 2, 2021

Janet Lea Hickman Leatherman, 68 of Winona, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021; and was welcomed into heaven by her family that has gone on before her. Janet was born November 29, 1952 in Grapevine, Texas to the late Nick Hickman and Odie Vee Perkins. She worked for twenty plus years as a cook at the local Gladewater Dairy Queen...

Tina Diane Davis

Tina Diane Davis

Aug 1, 2021

Tina Diane Davis, age 59, of Gilmer, passed away on Sunday, Aug 1, 2021 in Longview. Tina was born on January 5, 1962 in Gilmer to A.J. and Wanda Nix Davis. She earned her associates degree after high school and worked several years in the Upshur County Tax Office, before starting her life’s work as a homemaker and mother. Tina...

Pernie Melvina Davis

Pernie Melvina Davis

Aug 1, 2021

Mrs. Pernie Melvina Davis, age 91 of Gilmer, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 in Gilmer. Melvina was born on May 15, 1929 in Graham, Texas to the late Issac David Reep and Pernie Akers. She was a dedicated homemaker that loved to cook, crochet, quilt, and collect cook books. She was a dutiful caregiver working in healthcare facilities...

Elvin Troy Hines

Elvin Troy Hines

Aug 1, 2021

Funeral services for Elvin Troy Hines, 72, of Gladewater will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater, with burial to follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Hines passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021,...

Pearl Louise Wright

Pearl Louise Wright

Aug 1, 2021

Services for Mrs. Pearl Louise Wright, 93, of Diana are scheduled for 11AM, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Morton Baptist Church with Brother Mike Brittain and Brother Don Bean officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church at 10AM. Arrangements under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. She passed away on...

Linda Annette Burroughs

Linda Annette Burroughs

Jul 29, 2021

Linda Annette Burroughs, 72, of Hawkins, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born August 23, 1948 in Letcher County, Kentucky to the late Robert E. Hubbard and Minta Lakie Parsons. Linda married Raymon Burroughs in 1973 in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. She owned and operated a beauty salon and was a member of the Assembly of God faith. She...

Edward Lamar Smith, Jr.

Edward Lamar Smith, Jr.

Jul 29, 2021

Edward Smith, Jr joined his beloved mother, father, sister, and brother on July 29, 2021 after a hard fought two year battle with cancer. Ed worked for Kelly Springfield for 40 years. He was so determined to get a job at Kelly that he would show up every day at the plant asking for a job. He made so many...

LaNell Huckaby

LaNell Huckaby

Jul 28, 2021

LaNell Huckaby, 81 of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Greenville, Texas. LaNell was born June 28, 1940 to the late Mark and Inez Brooks. She will be welcomed into heaven by her family that has gone on before her. LaNell is survived by her husband, Leon Huckaby; son, Mark Brooks; brother, Steve Brooks. She is preceded in...

Delyn Marie Marsh

Delyn Marie Marsh

Jul 27, 2021

Delyn Marie Marsh, 64 of Gladewater, Texas; passed away Tuesday, July 27,2021. She was born November 3, 1956 in Henderson, Nevada to Leon Broyles and Patsy Longtine. Delyn was a retired chef by heart and caregiver for life. She actually retired from Visiting Angels after receiving her diploma. She was happily a member of the Nazarene faith. She was married...

Amanda Leigh Crow

Amanda Leigh Crow

Jul 25, 2021

AMANDA LEIGH CROW (MANOS), 38, of Gilmer, Texas went home to be with our Lord & Savior Sunday, July 25, 2021. Amanda was born on May 12, 1983, in Dallas, Texas. She grew up in Gilmer with the exception of few years in her teens when she lived in Tyler and was a member of the REL High School Color...

Loretta Blear Mitchell

Loretta Blear Mitchell

Jul 24, 2021

Loretta Blear Mitchell, 77, of Gladewater, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Gilmer. Loretta was born September 24, 1943 in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late David and Bertha Blear. Loretta was a graduate of the Gladewater High School Class of 1962. Loretta had a beautiful voice and loved music and singing in the pews at church. She fondly...

Emma  Jean Johnson

Emma Jean Johnson

Jul 23, 2021

Services for Emma Jean Johnson, 86, of Avinger, Texas will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana with Reverend Johnny Puryear officiating. The family will receive visitors 1 hour prior to service at 9:00AM. Mrs. Johnson passed away on July 23, 2021. Emma was born on December 4, 1934 to Mauritz Frank and Leota...

Doris Fay Yarbrough

Doris Fay Yarbrough

Jul 23, 2021

Doris Fay Yarbrough, 73, of Diana, Texas, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021. Doris was born February 11, 1948, in Hugo, Oklahoma, to Jesse and Dellie Harvey. Doris grew up in Spencerville, Oklahoma, and on November 5, 1966, she married the love of her life, Alfred Yarbrough of Antlers, Oklahoma. They eventually settled in...

Merlene Beard

Merlene Beard

Jul 23, 2021

Merlene Beard, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021 at home and went to be with her Lord. Merlene was born July 17, 1940, in Pilot Point, Texas, to Frederick C. and Bertie E. Zeeb. She married the love of her life, Don Beard on June 14, 1958, in Pilot Point. Merlene worked as a bookkeeper and enjoyed...

Gregory  William Flynn

Gregory William Flynn

Jul 23, 2021

Gregory William Flynn, 59, of Gilmer, was born on August 14, 1961 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Charles David and Nancy Nannette Flynn. He passed away at his residence on July 23, 2021. Gregory was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gilmer and worked in Home Health care. He is survived by his wife Darla...

Christopher "Chris" Andrew Gatlin

Christopher "Chris" Andrew Gatlin

Jul 22, 2021

Christopher “Chris” Andrew Gatlin, 18, of Winona, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021. Chris was born September 24, 2002 in Humble, Texas to Michael Shon Gatlin and Amanda Gayle Beck Gatlin. Chris lived life to the fullest soaking every moment. He enjoyed playing sports and spending time with family and friends. Chris loved riding and working on his motorcycle. He...

Dellmishie "Dell" Reed

Dellmishie "Dell" Reed

Jul 21, 2021

Dellmishie “Dell” Reed, 92 of Gladewater, Texas earned her angel wings on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the University of Texas, Tyler Hospital. She was born on December 27, 1928 in Panama, LeFlore County, Oklahoma to the late Henry Cullen and Clisty Bell (Snyder) Duck. Dell married Walter Eugene Reed on March 3, 1951 in Crawford County, Arkansas who preceded...

James Graham

James Graham

Jul 21, 2021

James Graham, known for his gentle spirit, was a fighting man and fought brain cancer with all his being. He died on July 21, 2021 at his home in Pine Mills, Wood County. James was born in Houston, Texas on October 12, 1935 to Clark Braden and Martha Ethel Bradford Graham. He grew up in Houston and the Bright Star/Alba...

Jodie Frank Dobecka

Jodie Frank Dobecka

Jul 20, 2021

Jodie Frank Dobecka, 81 of Holly Lake Ranch, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence. Jodie was born March 9, 1940 to the late Steve Dobecka and Mary Kozlovsky. Jodie passed away peacefully with his wife at his side and surrounded by his children. He will be welcomed into heaven by his family that has gone on before...