Obituaries
Wayne Powell
Apr 8, 2020
Wayne Powell 82, of Diana, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in Gilmer, Texas. The family is holding a private family service, due to the current public health situation and mandates set in place for COVID-19. Arrangements are under the directions of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral home in Diana. Wayne was born July 18, 1937 in Diana, Texas to George Aaron...
Chester Studdard
Apr 7, 2020
Dr.Chester Ward Studdard, 94, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020 at Gilmer Nursing and Rehab Center where he had been a resident since 2017. Chester was born on August 4, 1925 in the small community of DeBerry, TX to Ward Six Studdard and Maude Clo (Lawless) Studdard. He grew up during the depression years in humble surroundings with many...
Nellie Mae Turner
Apr 7, 2020
Private graveside services for Mrs. Nellie (Nell) Mae (Upchurch) Turner were held on April 10, 2020 at Union Grove Cemetery with Bro. Jim Withers officiating and under the direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gladewater. Due to the national health crisis, a memorial service to honor the life of Nellie will be held at a later date. Online memorials and...
John Thomas "Tom" Clifton
Apr 6, 2020
Mr. John Thomas “Tom” Clifton, 68, of Gladewater, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at his home in Gladewater. Tom was born in Greenville, Texas on November 27, 1951 to the late William Howard Clifton and Edith Roberta “Rose” Stewart Clifton. He was a 1969 Graduate of Gladewater High School and continued his education at the University of North...
Noveta Ellis Holton
Apr 5, 2020
Mrs. Noveta Ellis Holton, 94 of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas was born on May 10, 1925 in Ada, Oklahoma of the late George and Emma Manney Ellis. Mrs. Holton worked for the Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina as an executive assistant. She was also a faithful member of the Holly Lake Chapel. Mrs. Holton is survived by her...
Bobby Gene Brown
Apr 5, 2020
Bobby Gene Brown, 49 of Big Sandy, Texas was born on June 21, 1970 in Monroe, Louisiana to William and Mary Platt Brown. He was a self-employed mechanic. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.
Brenda Sue Hill
Apr 5, 2020
Brenda Sue Hill 66, of Gilmer, Texas passed away Sunday, April 5, 20202 at her home. Brenda was born December 12, 1953 in Buffalo, Texas to Arlton Anderson and Mildred Fern Blalock. Services are private and are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana Texas. Brenda is survived by her sister, Debbie Blalock. She was preceded in death...
Howard Treadwell
Apr 3, 2020
Howard Treadwell, 93, of Marion County, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, in Jefferson, Texas. He was born February 2, 1927, in Marion County, to Charlie Franklin and Jenny Pearl Treadwell. Mr. Treadwell spent most of his entire life in Marion County. He was married for 64 years to Francis Jean Treadwell, who preceded him in death. He attended...
Barbara Ann Martin
Apr 1, 2020
Mrs. Barbara Ann Martin, 78, of Longview, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her home in Longview surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Rocksprings, Texas on December 24, 1941 to the late Emmett Byrl Smith and Delia Lea Smith. She married Roland Edward Martin, Sr. on August 30, 1958 in Monahans, Texas and they enjoyed 47 years...
Helen Louise Cernosek
Mar 31, 2020
Helen Cernosek, 74, of Diana, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was born October 29, 1945, to Orvel C. and Thelma C. Snow. She worked for many years on the school system in purchasing. She married Robert E. Cernosek, and enjoyed many years together. Helen is survived by her husband, Robert; Daughters and...
Robert Elmer (Bob) Smallwood
Mar 29, 2020
Mr. Robert Elmer (Bob) Smallwood, 92, of Gladewater, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Longview. Bob was born in Gladewater on November 15, 1927 to the late Walter Rex Smallwood and Alice Abna Dingler Smallwood. Bob worked as a meat cutter for Safeway and A&P grocery stores, as a warehouse manager for Shore Oil Co. before retiring from...
Johnnie E. Davidson
Mar 27, 2020
Due to the current public health situation and mandates set in place for COVID-19, a private family service will be held for Johnnie E. Davidson with a public memorial service being held at a later date. Johnnie E. Davidson, 77, of Gilmer, Texas was born on February 22, 1943 in Gilmer to L.D. and Jessie Dodson Davidson. He graduated from...
David Wayne Robinson
Mar 25, 2020
Cremation arrangements for David Wayne Robinson, 56, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Robinson passed away Thursday, March 25, 2020, at his home in surrounded by family. David was born September 28, 1963 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Lewis Dewayne...
Richard Elwyn Gautereaux, Jr.
Mar 24, 2020
Cremation arrangements for Richard Elwyn Gautereaux, Jr., 65, of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Gautereaux passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Gladewater. No further services are scheduled at this time.
Chester Lee Brooks, Sr.
Mar 22, 2020
On November 14, 1945 Chester Brooks was born to Arelia Brooks Bell and Jack Kay in Tyler, Texas. On Sunday morning, March 22, 2020, Chester saw his first Sunset in Heaven. Mr. Brooks attended Gladewater Public Schools and is a Retiree of the City of Tyler – Sanitation Department. Chester was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother...
Patrick Eugene Dan Howell
Mar 21, 2020
Due to the current public health situation and mandates set in place for COVID-19, a private family service will be held for Patrick Howell with a public memorial service being held around September 5, 2020 with food, fellowship, and fun. Patrick Eugene Dan Howell, 52, of Gilmer, Texas was born on September 2, 1967 in Germany, Dan and Malinda Howell...
Cynthia Browne Murry
Mar 20, 2020
Cynthia Browne Murry passed away suddenly on Friday March 20, 2020. Born on February 4th, 1954 in Portland, Indiana, she was raised in Noblesville, Indiana and then completed high school in 1971 in Prescott, Arkansas where she met her future husband, Rucker Steven Murry. They moved to Gilmer, Texas in 1983, where they remained to establish Steve’s medical practice and...
Martha Emma Marsh
Mar 20, 2020
Ms. Martha Emma Marsh, 89 of Big Sandy, Texas passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Gladewater, TX. She was born on October 17, 1930 in Wood County to the late William and Myrtle Gilbreath Robertson. She worked in the housekeeping department at UT Tyler and was a member of the Little Mound Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Marsh is...
Billy Ray "Pea" Green
Mar 19, 2020
Graveside service for Mr. Billy Ray “Pea” Green, 80, of Gilmer will be held 2:00 P.M, Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer with Mr. D. J. Bulls and Mr. Phil Fowler officiating. No set visitation will be scheduled. Mr. Green passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Gilmer. Bill was born on March 21, 1939...
Bonnie Faye Bassham
Mar 19, 2020
Bonnie Faye Bassham was born on August 28, 1936 to Otis H. and Melvina V. (Flood) Smith in Gilmer, Texas. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2020 at the age of 83. The family is holding a private service due to the governor’s mandate with a possible public memorial service at a later date....
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