Obituaries

Henry Grady Whitley

Henry Grady Whitley

Jun 1, 2021

Henry Grady Whitley, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home in Holly Lake Ranch, Texas. Henry was born September 18, 1937 in Amarillo, Texas to the late Henry Grady Whitley and Lydia M. Havener. After graduating high school in Amarillo; Henry attended and graduated from Hardin Simmons University. He served in the United States Army as a...

Tim Field

Tim Field

May 31, 2021

Celebration of Life service for Timothy “Tim” Robert Field, 41, of Big Sandy will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Winona with Bro. Earl Brown officiating, burial to following the service at Hawkins Cemetery in Wood County. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home...

Frances Jane Wade

Frances Jane Wade

May 31, 2021

On May 31, 2021, Frances Jane Dougan Wade passed away. Jane was born outside of Emmet, AR, in Hempstead County, to Walter and Lucia Bain Dougan, on November 19, 1937. On April 9, 1958, she met John Wade and they were united in marriage on August 29, 1958. Jane was a stay-at-home mom until 1983 when she was employed by...

Luther Dale Carter

Luther Dale Carter

May 28, 2021

Luther Dale Carter, 78, of Winnsboro, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. He was born October 14, 1942 in Lawton, Texas to the late Leonard L. Carter and Nancy Sipes Carter. Luther worked as a Butcher for numerous businesses, including Bar W Meat Mar-ket in Ft. Worth and owned his own Janitorial Service Company. Later in life, he discovered a...

Pat Long

Pat Long

May 27, 2021

Patsy “Pat” Long, caring mother, Nana, sister and friend, passed away May 27, 2021 after a battle with Lupus. She was 77. Born to James and Ruth Snow on October 3, 1943 in Gilmer and raised in Pritchett, Pat was an active member of the community and worked various jobs during her lifetime. She married Tom Long on March 9,...

Jocelyn Athena Gallegos

Jocelyn Athena Gallegos

May 27, 2021

Jocelyn Athena Gallegos born on May 25, 2021 in Longview, Texas to Cristian Joel and Diana Linette Guerrero Gallegos and passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Longview, Texas. Jocelyn is survived by her loving parents, Cristian and Diana Gallegos; sister, Malia Gallegos; grandparents, Joel and Shelly Gallegos and Leo and Diana Guerrero; uncles, Jr., Jared and Gabriel; aunts,...

Charles Henry Upchurch

Charles Henry Upchurch

May 27, 2021

Charles Henry Upchurch, 94, of Hawkins, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Mineola, Texas. Charles was born May 17, 1927 in Bedias, Texas to the late Henry Jacob Upchurch and Elsie Marie Hubler. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Charles was a 60 year Mason and was a member of the Hawkins Masonic Lodge...

Virgie  Eileen Collins Powell

Virgie Eileen Collins Powell

May 25, 2021

Virgie Eileen Collins Powell was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Lois and Juanita Collins on March 3, 1937. Eileen lived most of her life in Port Arthur, Texas and moved to Hallsville, Tx in 2017 following Hurricane Harvey. Eileen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 surrounded by her children. She will be welcomed into heaven by her...

Alice Valdetero Brewer Duncan

Alice Valdetero Brewer Duncan

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...

Paul David  Williams

Paul David Williams

May 24, 2021

Paul David Williams was born on June 2, 1946 in Gilmer, Texas to Don and Mattie Ruth Stropp Williams and passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 in Longview, Texas. Mr. Williams graduated from Gilmer High School and Stephen F. Austin University. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve Williams. Paul is survived his wife, Barbara...

Brian  Lee Gray

Brian Lee Gray

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,...

Jeanette Ruth Loya Hux

Jeanette Ruth Loya Hux

May 24, 2021

Celebration of Life services for Jeanette Ruth Loya Hux, 80, of Big Sandy will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Hopewell Cemetery in Big Sandy with Reverend David Jackson officiating with burial following services. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Jeanette was born October 13, 1940...

Jesse Wayne Wingfield

Jesse Wayne Wingfield

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...

Patricia Chevalier

Patricia Chevalier

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...

Susan Taylor Lee

Susan Taylor Lee

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;...

Billy Carroll Teague

Billy Carroll Teague

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...

Joe  David  Holland

Joe David Holland

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...

Larry Duke

Larry Duke

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...

Jennifer Hope Caton Medina

Jennifer Hope Caton Medina

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...

Roy Dean Verner

Roy Dean Verner

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...