Obituaries

Jerry Loyd Ashley

Jerry Loyd Ashley

Dec 15, 2020

Graveside service for Mr. Jerry Loyd Ashley, 86, of Gilmer, TX, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Morris Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Whiteside and Bro. Mike Kessler officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. Ashley was born on May 6, 1934, in Bettie, Texas to the late Omar and Beulah...

William "Billy Bob" and Juanita Pruitt

William "Billy Bob" and Juanita Pruitt

Dec 15, 2020

William R. “Billy Bob” and Juanita Faye Dempsey Pruitt spent 60 years together before passing from this life only two days apart. Juanita passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, then Billy Bob on Thursday the 17th both at their home in Hawkins. Juanita was born on October 6, 1941 in Talco, TX to the late Albert Walton and Iola Rachel...

Les Humphrey

Les Humphrey

Dec 13, 2020

Les Humphrey, 53, of Ore City, Texas passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Longview, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana, with Reverend Tony Pierce officiating. A visitation is scheduled 6P.M.-8P.M., Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home...

Jewel Tanner Crocker

Jewel Tanner Crocker

Dec 13, 2020

Jewel Tanner Crocker, 92, of Hawkins Texas, died Sunday, December 13, at home in Hawkins, Texas. She was born March 23, 1928, in Groves, Texas, to David W. Jones and Eddie Mae Smith Jones. Jewel was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Hawkins, where she loved her church family and community. Her passion was her yard, she loved Blue...

Charlie  Powell

Charlie Powell

Dec 13, 2020

Memorial services for Charlie Powel, 66, will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Concord Cemetery with Reverend Scott Darby officiating. A time of visitation with the family will be held Friday, December 18, 2020, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. Powell passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020, in Pittsburg....

Jerry Lynn Adams

Jerry Lynn Adams

Dec 12, 2020

Jerry Lynn Adams, 65, of Ore City, Texas passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Longview, Texas. Graveside services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M., Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Coffeeville Cemetery in Ore City, Texas with Reverend Tony Pierce officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Jerry was born in Gilmer, Texas on August 17,...

Gerald Wayne Timmons

Gerald Wayne Timmons

Dec 12, 2020

Cremation arrangements for Gerald Wayne Timmons, 71, of Gladewater, formerly of Kemp, are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. A private family service will take place at a later date. Mr. Timmons passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Longview. Gerald was born August 7, 1949 in Longview to the late E.B. Timmons and Reathel Shadowen Timmons....

Sharon Kay Calhoun

Sharon Kay Calhoun

Dec 12, 2020

Services for Sharon Kay Beall Calhoun, 76, of Diana, Texas will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 10:00 AM, at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana with Pat Shannon officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home at 9:00 AM, prior to the service on December 15, 2020. She was born on June 17, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma...

Jaxon  Lane Mitchell "Baby" Carlos" Olbrey

Jaxon Lane Mitchell "Baby" Carlos" Olbrey

Dec 12, 2020

Celebration of Life services for infant Jaxon Lane Mitchell “Baby Carlos” Olbrey will be held 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Reverend Jeff Bauman officiating. Jaxon passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Shreveport. Jaxon was born October 7, 2020 to Landon Olbrey and Shianne Masterson. He was a little...

Patsy "Pat" Ruth Dyke

Patsy "Pat" Ruth Dyke

Dec 12, 2020

Graveside service for Ms. Patsy (Pat) Ruth Dyke 90 years old of Gilmer, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Gilmer City Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Smith officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Ms. Dyke was born on September 13, 1930, in Gilmer to the late Perino Frank and Annie...

Belinda Sue Lansdale

Belinda Sue Lansdale

Dec 12, 2020

Memorial services for Belinda Sue Lansdale, 60, will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:00am at the First United Methodist Church in Gilmer with Rev. Matthew Smith and Annette Breazeale officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. She went to be with her heavenly father from her home in Gilmer, on Saturday December 12, 2020, surrounded by...

Paula Gayle Valentine

Paula Gayle Valentine

Dec 11, 2020

Graveside services for Paula Gayle Valentine, 67, of Big Sandy, will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Rosewood Cemetery with Brother Randy Stracener officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM prior to the service on Tuesday, at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mrs. Valentine passed away on Friday, December 11,...

Carlos M. Munoz

Carlos M. Munoz

Dec 11, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Carlos M. Munoz, 84, of Gladewater, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020, at St Theresa Catholic Church in Union Grove with Reverend John Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. A Rosary will be recited and then family will greet friends prior to the service. CW3 Munoz was born in...

Jean Wallace

Jean Wallace

Dec 9, 2020

Jean Wallace, 88, of Gilmer, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She will be truly missed by her family. Jean was born May, 2, 1932 in Grand Saline, Texas, to Edward and Opal Walters. During her working years, she was a switchboard operator for Southwestern Bell, and an elevator operator. She also volunteered her time...

Kellis Ann Stegall

Kellis Ann Stegall

Dec 8, 2020

Service for Mrs. Kellis Ann Stegall, 45, of White Oak will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the Grubbs-Loyd Chapel, in Diana. The family will receive visitors 3PM-6PM, Saturday, December 12, 2020 and the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Kellis passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Longview. Kellis was...

David Patrick "Pat" Bowen

David Patrick "Pat" Bowen

Dec 3, 2020

Graveside services for David Patrick “Pat” Bowen, 80, of Buffalo formerly of Gladewater will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Friendship Cemetery in Gladewater. Mr. Bowen passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Buffalo, Texas. Mr. Bowen was born December 10, 1939 in Gladewater to the late Alvie Allen Bowen and Lucy Gustine Long. He was retired...

Benjamin Franklin Ollis, Jr.

Benjamin Franklin Ollis, Jr.

Dec 3, 2020

Benjamin Franklin Ollis, Jr., also known as “Coach Ben”, was called to his heavenly home on December 3, 2020. He was born on July 6 ,1976 in Overton, Texas to Benjamin Ollis, Sr., and Lou Fobb. He was a proud descendant of the Choctaw Native American Tribe. Ben worked at Texas Iron and Steel as a truck driver. Coach Ben...

David E. Tevebaugh

David E. Tevebaugh

Dec 2, 2020

David E. Tevebaugh of Gilmer, Texas, held many titles in his life but perhaps his greatest titles ever held were a loving husband, father and most recently “Grindiddy” to a little boy who adored every moment spent with him. At the age of 64 on December 2, 2020, David left his worldly possessions behind in search of greener pastures filled...

Belinda Louise O'Kelley

Belinda Louise O'Kelley

Dec 1, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Belinda Louise O’Kelley, 54, of White Oak will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Victory Road Baptist Church in Kilgore with Bro. John Gradberg officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. O’Kelley passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020,...

Bonnie Jean Gafford

Bonnie Jean Gafford

Nov 29, 2020

Graveside services for Bonnie Jean Gafford, 87, of Gladewater will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at the Judson Cemetery in Cayuga with Bro. Farrell Alexander and Bro. Luke Kimbley officiating. Interment will follow at Judson Cemetery. Ms. Gafford passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, in Gilmer. Bonnie Jean Gafford slipped into this world January 22, 1933 to Bill...