Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
Reba Dale Watkins Mangham
Mar 26, 2021
This past week, Reba Dale Watkins Mangham escaped the bounds of this mortal life and rejoined her beloved husband Bill (Weldon), who left this physical world only recently. It is possible that, as you read this, the two of them are walking along a beach on the Texas Gulf Coast, delighting in the salty sea breeze, and looking for the...
Sterlin Lawrence Bryant
Mar 26, 2021
Mr. Sterlin Lawrence Bryant, age 62 of Gilmer, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 in a Tyler hospital. Sterlin was born in Santa Ana, California on April 27, 1958 to Robert L. Bryant and Joyce Ann (Baker) Bryant. He was a graduate of Deer Park High School, Class of 76, and attended San Jacinto College. He worked as a...
Tammy Faye Patrick
Mar 26, 2021
Tammy Faye Patrick, 63, of Garland, Texas, entered the presence of her heavenly Father on Friday, March 26, 2021, joining her loving parents John and Bonita Patrick, grandparents, and other family and friends waiting for her there. Tammy was born in Longview, Texas, and lived in Garland since the age of 5. She graduated from South Garland High School and,...
David Leon McMillon
Mar 25, 2021
Funeral service for David Leon McMillon, 94 of Gilmer will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Kessler, Daniel McMillon, Clint McMillon and Christian Swink officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 27, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. and one hour prior to the service. Mr. McMillon passed away on Thursday,...
Leroy Daniels
Mar 25, 2021
Graveside service for Leroy Daniels, 86, of Gilmer will be held 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Mt., Pisgah Cemetery in Pine Mills. Visitation will be on Friday, March 26, 2021, 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. He passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2021, in Gilmer. Mr. Daniels was born on February...
Mary Helen Wedin
Mar 25, 2021
Cremation arrangements for Mary Helen Wedin, 40, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mary passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, in Gladewater. No further services are scheduled at this time.
Mary Anne Carter
Mar 23, 2021
Mary Anne Carter, 86 of Gilmer passed on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Mary Anne was born on January 11, 1935 to the late James and Delia Lou Knight Simmons in Harrison County. Mary Anne worked as an LVN at the Gilmer Ragland Hospital and worked for Dr. Childress for several years. She also worked at Stanford...
Patsy Jo Ramey
Mar 23, 2021
Mrs. Patsy Jo Ramey went to her final home with her Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born on August 2, 1943, in Gilmer, Texas, to John Hobson Childress and Mattie Mae Emmerson Childress. Patsy married Clarence Ramey, and raised her family from home. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friendsand attending Ore City Church of...
Sammy Joe Goolsby
Mar 22, 2021
Cremation arrangements for Sammy Joe Goolsby, 31, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Sammy passed away March 22, 2021 in Longview. No further services are scheduled at this time.
Richard East
Mar 21, 2021
Richard East, 67, of Lone Star, TX passed away on March 21, 2021 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. A memorial service is planned for 5PM, Friday, March 26, 2021 at Peace Fellowship in Diana. Richard was a devoted husband for 44 years to his wife, Maureen, and loving father to daughter, Jessica Nix, wife of...