Obituaries

Robert Elmer (Bob) Smallwood

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

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

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.

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.

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

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...

Martha Emma Marsh

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...

Cynthia Browne Murry

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...

Bonnie Faye Bassham

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....

Billy  Ray "Pea"  Green

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...

Johnnie Yocom

Johnnie Yocom

Mar 18, 2020

Johnnie Mae Brown Yocom passed away March 18, 2020 peacefully with family by her side. Johnnie was born May 10, 1919 in the Simpsonville area. She married Cody R. Yocom on May 15, 1937 and was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church, Gilmer. “MawMaw”, as most knew her, will be missed greatly. She was a resident at Wesley...

Dorla Geurraine Whalen

Dorla Geurraine Whalen

Mar 16, 2020

Celebration of Life services for Dorla Geurraine Whalen, 57, of Gladewater will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Bro. Jack Broadwater officiating. Ms. Whalen passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, in Longview. Dorla was born September 10, 1962 in Orange, California to Dean Smith and Patricia Hamm. She worked as...

Exa Mae Hudnall

Exa Mae Hudnall

Mar 15, 2020

Funeral service for Exa Mae Hudnall, 93, of Longview, Texas will be held 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer with Rev. Randall Bryant officiating, interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. prior to the service on Wednesday. Ms. Hudnall passed...

Jerold L. Croley

Jerold L. Croley

Mar 14, 2020

Mr. Jerold Lynn Croley, age 72 of Gladewater, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at a Gladewater care center. Jerold was born on December 31, 1947, to the late Jack Croley, Sr., and Mildred Irene Wise Croley. Jerold was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Clarksville City Baptist Church. He is survived by his son, Chase...

Kevin Wayne Muckleroy

Kevin Wayne Muckleroy

Mar 14, 2020

Graveside services for Kevin Wayne Muckleroy, 41, of Gilmer, will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Kelsey Cemetery in Upshur County, with Brother Tim Smith officiating. Mr. Muckleroy passed away on March 14, 2020, in Longview. Kevin was born September 19, 1978 in Longview to Charles and Mary Muckleroy. Kevin worked in construction and was a member...

Louise Greene

Louise Greene

Mar 13, 2020

Mrs. Louise Greene, age 87, of Big Sandy, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. She was born in Bassett, Texas in Bowie County on May 28, 1932, to the late James Marion Green and Ruby Opal (Smith) Green. Louise was a caring and devoted homemaker, and faithful member of New Hope Baptist...

David Wilburn Patterson

David Wilburn Patterson

Mar 12, 2020

Mr. David Wilburn Patterson, age 75 of Gladewater, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Christus Trinity Mother Francis hospital. David was born in Overton on December 9, 1944 to the late Richard and Theda Mildred (Pruitt) Patterson. He joined the U.S. Navy, serving honorably during the Vietnam War, and then joined the U.S. Army National Guard, completing 25...

Virgil "Virg" Vaughn

Virgil "Virg" Vaughn

Mar 9, 2020

Funeral Service for Virgil “Virg” Vaughn, 84, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas will be held 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the Holly Brook Baptist Church with Bro. David LeFlore and Bill Alcorn officiating, interment to follow at Holly Tree Cemetery. Virgil Vaughn passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his residence in Holly Lake Ranch. Virgil...

Carl Bennett Nolan

Carl Bennett Nolan

Mar 7, 2020

Graveside services for Carl Bennett Nolan, 78, of White Oak will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Rosedale Cemetery in Gladewater with Bro. Jim Crum officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Nolan passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Longview. Mr. Nolan was born May 21, 1941 in Upshur County to the late...

Elwin H. Threadgill

Elwin H. Threadgill

Mar 5, 2020

Graveside service for Mr. Elwin H. Threadgill, 71, of Overton, TX will be held 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Concord Cemetery in Upshur County with Jimmy Threadgill officiating. Mr. Threadgill passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Overton, Texas. Elwin was born to Henry and Novella Tutor Threadgill on February 26, 1948 in Gilmer, Texas. Mr....