Obituaries

Thomas Henry Murray

Thomas Henry Murray

Nov 29, 2020

Gladewater-Thomas Henry Murray, 92, of Gladewater, Texas, formerly of Marshall, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 10 AM, at Mattox Cemetery in Diana. The family will receive visitors, Thursday, December 3, 2020, from 5PM-8PM at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd...

Michael E. Formby

Michael E. Formby

Nov 29, 2020

Michael E. Formby, age 74, of Gladewater peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 29th at Longview Regional Hospital. He is survived by the love of his life of 47 years Diana Formby, two sons (T.J. and Adam) and their wives (Lauri and Elisabeth), brother Donald Formby and wife Cherryle; sister-in-law Pat Formby-Hamilton and six beautiful grandchildren (Lauren (19), Greyson (17),...

William Bradford "Bill" Greeson, Sr.

William Bradford "Bill" Greeson, Sr.

Nov 28, 2020

William Bradford “Bill” Greeson, Sr. went to his eternal home on November 28, 2020. After a long battle with Parkinson’s and a courageous battle with COVID-19, he is finally healed. Bill was born at the Little Sandy Hunting and Fishing Club outside Hawkins, TX on March 4, 1937. He leaves behind his beautiful soulmate of 58 years, Eliska Esskew Greeson;...

Dr. James H. McDowell

Dr. James H. McDowell

Nov 27, 2020

Dr. James “Jim” Harold McDowell was born on March 14, 1952, to Dr. Harold McDowell and Mrs. Bennie Best McDowell of Gladewater, Texas, and graduated from Gladewater High School in 1970. Working on offshore oil rigs, he maintained his position on the Dean’s List throughout college at the University of Texas. He followed in his father’s footsteps by pursuing optometry,...

John T. Grissom

John T. Grissom

Nov 26, 2020

John Thomas Grissom 54, of Diana, Texas passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home. Services will be held, 10 AM, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana with Reverend Marc Minter officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at, 9AM, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the directions of...

Gary  O'Neal  Smith

Gary O'Neal Smith

Nov 26, 2020

Gary O’Neal Smith, 82, of Hawkins left this world to be with his Savior November 26, 2020. He was born May 12, 1938 in West Point, GA to the late Marcus Albert Smith and Annie Ruth Prather. He joined the army at 18 years of age where he was stationed in Germany during the Berlin Crisis. He returned to Georgia...

June Boswell Gage

June Boswell Gage

Nov 25, 2020

Funeral Services for June Boswell Gage, 70, of Gilmer will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Bro. Laney Pearson officiating. Interment will follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Gage passed away Wednesday,...

Billie Marie Dodson

Billie Marie Dodson

Nov 24, 2020

Billie Marie Davidson Dodson, left this world to be with her Savior November 24, 2020. She was born November 12, 1943 in Shreveport, LA. She worked for the government at Thiokol Army Ammunition Plant for 34 years. She loved serving the Lord every chance she had and also taught Children’s Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her...

George W. Witt

George W. Witt

Nov 24, 2020

George W. Witt passed away on Tuesday November 24, 2020. He was born on February 21, 1941 in Monroe, Louisiana to Durnell & Edna Strozier Witt. George served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years where he traveled through the Mediterranean on the USS Neosha (AO-143). He later retired from UPS. He is survived by his daughter Karman Loyd and...

Kenneth "Ken"  Powell

Kenneth "Ken" Powell

Nov 23, 2020

Robert Kenneth “Ken” Powell 83, of Diana, Texas passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Longview Regional Medical Center. A viewing will be held at 1 PM, Friday November 27, 2020, and services will follow at, 2 PM, at the Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana with Brother Mike Brittain officiating. Arrangements are under the directions of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral home in Diana....

Jonathan Wilson

Jonathan Wilson

Nov 22, 2020

Mr. Jonathan Wilson, age 74, of Longview, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home under hospice care. Jonathan was born in Kingsland, Arkansas to the late Sanford Wilson and Floy Hurley on December 10, 1945. He served honorably in the U.S. Army as a Wheel Mechanic during the Vietnam War from 1963 to 1966, and in the...

Bonnie Jean Tipton

Bonnie Jean Tipton

Nov 18, 2020

Bonnie Jean Bounds Tipton of Longview, TX entered this world on March 7, 1942 in New Boston, TX. Bonnie was the oldest daughter of Deanie and Reece Bounds and was reunited with our heavenly father and loved ones on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Bonnie was a graduate of Pine Tree High School in 1960 and attended business school in Longview,...

Willma Faye "Nezzetta" Shaddox

Willma Faye "Nezzetta" Shaddox

Nov 18, 2020

Willma Faye “Nezzetta” Shaddox, age 88, of Gladewater, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 30, 1932 in Gladewater to the late Thomas Jefferson Thomas and Emilia Gertrude Bell Thomas-Pitts. Nezzetta was a devoted wife and homemaker, and worked outside of the home at various times in her life as a...

Stacie Kerbow Shamburger

Stacie Kerbow Shamburger

Nov 17, 2020

Cremation arrangements for Stacie Kerbow Shamburger, 68, of Big Sandy are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Shamburger passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at home. No further services are scheduled at this time for Mrs. Shamburger.

Stephen Lee Murray

Stephen Lee Murray

Nov 16, 2020

Graveside services for Steve Murray, 77, of Gilmer will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer with Bro. Mike Kessler and Troy Murray officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Steve passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 in Tyler. Steve was born...

Terry Joe Tharp

Terry Joe Tharp

Nov 16, 2020

Celebration of Life services for Terry Joe Tharp, 68, of Brownsboro, will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 19, 2020 in the Chapel of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home with interment to follow at Jennings Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. Tharp passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, in Tyler. Terry was born May 29,...

Bob Kimball

Bob Kimball

Nov 14, 2020

Robert “Bob” Kimball, 88 of Holly Lake Ranch was born on March 18, 1932 in Seminole, Oklahoma to the late Arthur and Emma Fern Claiborne Kimball and passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Tyler. He worked as a sales director for Amtrak until his retirement. Robert had the genuine Texas Cowboy Spirit. As a younger man he worked...

David "Snuffy"  Kizer

David "Snuffy" Kizer

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. David “Snuffy” Kizer, 72, of Gilmer, went home to be with the Lord on Friday November 13, 2020. He was born November 27, 1947, in Greenville, Texas, to Tilman Lafayette and Lonnie Elizabeth Kizer. David worked for Dean Lumber for many years before retirement. He enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Jerry  Don Pope

Jerry Don Pope

Nov 13, 2020

Graveside service for Mr. Jerry Don Pope, 78, of Winona, will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Chilton Cemetery in Upshur County with Rev. Earl Brown officiating. Mr. Pope passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at his residence. Jerry was born March 5, 1942 in Gilmer to the late John and Novos Waller Pope. He was the...

Donna Dannenberg

Donna Dannenberg

Nov 13, 2020

Graveside service for Mrs. Donna Marie Dannenberg, 56, of Mineola, will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Turner Cemetery with Deacon Kevin Lenius officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at the Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins. Mrs. Dannenberg passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 in Tyler....