Obituaries

Thelma Louise Lindsey

Thelma Louise Lindsey

Mar 5, 2020

A memorial visitation for Ms. Thelma Louise Lindsey, 89, of Longview, TX will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Ms. Lindsey passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Longview, Texas. Thelma was born on January 15, 1931 in Oklahoma. Ms. Lindsey proudly took care of her home...

Robert Richardson

Robert Richardson

Mar 5, 2020

Funeral Services for Robert Richardson, 68, of Avinger will be held 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer with Bro. Dickey Mauk officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer. Mr. Richardson passed away on Thursday, March 5,...

Billy Earl Hobbs

Billy Earl Hobbs

Mar 4, 2020

Billy Earl Hobbs, also known as “Pop” or “Pops” by family, passed away on March 4, 2020 in Tyler, Texas as a result of health complications. Born in Big Sandy on March 14, 1942 to Odell and Juanita, Billy grew up and graduated in the Big Sandy, Texas community, and graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1960. He entered...

William "Billy" Riley Vanover

William "Billy" Riley Vanover

Mar 2, 2020

Celebration of Life services for William "Billy" Riley Vanover, 38, of Gladewater were held Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Truman Smith Children's Care Center at 2:00 PM. A private interment took place at Gladewater Memorial Park prior to services. Billy was born October 12, 1981 in Mesquite, Texas. Left to cherish his memory are his Truman Smith family who...

Albert Doyle Grant

Albert Doyle Grant

Mar 2, 2020

Funeral Services for Albert Doyle Grant, 77, of Longview formerly of Gilmer will be held Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer with Bro. Charles Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment will be held at Rosewood Park Cemetery in Longview under the direction of Croley Funeral...

Beda Jaquez Hackney

Beda Jaquez Hackney

Mar 1, 2020

Beda Jaquez Hackney, age 53 of Pritchett, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Good Shepherd Medical Center of Longview. Beda was born in Abilene on December 18, 1966, to Juan Jaquez and Lena Molina Jaquez. She worked as a stock clerk for Wal-Mart in Gilmer for 20 years and was a Baptist. She enjoyed fishing, working in...

William  Valton Ray

William Valton Ray

Feb 29, 2020

Mr. William Valton “W.V.” Ray, age 95, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Gilmer Care Center. W.V. was born in Gilmer on Valentine’s Day in 1925, to the late Willie and Ruth (White) Ray. He was part of the 2nd graduating class from Harmony High School and went on to serve stateside in the U.S. Navy. He went...

Dorane Stokley

Dorane Stokley

Feb 28, 2020

Graveside services for Mr. Dorane Stokley, 86, of Ore City will be 3:00 P.M., Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Ashland Cemetery in Diana. The family will receive visitors 1 hour prior to service at, 2:00PM, at the Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Mr. Stokley passed away February 28, 2020 at...

Carlos Gallardo

Carlos Gallardo

Feb 28, 2020

Memorial Mass for Carlos Gallardo, 73, of Mineola will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Holly Lake Ranch with Reverend Mike Snider officiating. Rosary to be recited at 9:40 A.M. prior to the service. Mr. Gallardo passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 in Tyler, Texas. Carlos was born to...

Bonnie Chloe Johnson

Bonnie Chloe Johnson

Feb 26, 2020

Ms. Bonnie Chloe Johnson, 90, of Big Sandy, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at her home in Big Sandy. She was born on January 17, 1930 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Gerald and Mildred Coffman Rush. Ms. Johnson proudly looked after her home and loved to spend time with her family. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her...

Marcell Snow

Marcell Snow

Feb 25, 2020

Ms. Marcell Snow, 97, of Shady Grove, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Gilmer. She was born on September 10, 1922 in Wood County to Tom and Mary Crow Davis. Ms. Snow proudly took care of her family and worked alongside her husband on their family dairy in Shady Grove. She loved to garden, fish, cook, sew and...

Evelyn Overton Chambers

Evelyn Overton Chambers

Feb 25, 2020

Mrs. Evelyn Overton Chambers, 60, of Gilmer, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Gilmer. She was born on March 19, 1959 in Bonham, Texas to Leonard and Francis Overton. Mrs. Chambers enjoyed raising cattle, reading, and going to the beach to collect seashells. She was also the owner of the Air-Mart, Mrs. Chambers will be greatly missed by...

Ruth M. (Parnell) Allen

Ruth M. (Parnell) Allen

Feb 25, 2020

Graveside services for Ruth M. (Parnell) Allen, 88, of Gladewater will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020, at Locust Grove Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Norvell officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Allen passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, in Gladewater. Ruth was born December 1, 1931 in Gladewater, Texas to the late Johnnie Alexander...

Wayne Davis

Wayne Davis

Feb 23, 2020

Mr. Wayne Davis, 71, of Big Sandy, Texas passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his home in Big Sandy. Born to Charles Wayne Davis, Sr. and Lois Rachael Busby Davis on November 28, 1948 in Gladewater, Mr. Davis was a lifetime resident of Upshur County. A hard worker and entrepreneur, he owned and operated TWS Drilling and Construction. He...

Walter Glen Davis

Walter Glen Davis

Feb 21, 2020

Graveside service for Mr. Walter Glen Davis will be held 11:00 A.M. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery on Friday, February 28, 2020. Mr. Davis passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Walter Davis, 64, of Portland, Oregon was born to Simon and Lenora McNatt Davis on June 12, 1955 and worked as a carpenter for many years. Mr....

Frankie Ann York

Frankie Ann York

Feb 21, 2020

Funeral Services for Frankie Ann York, 74, of Gladewater will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend David Whitfield officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gladewater. Interment will follow services at Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral...

Joyce Burkhead

Joyce Burkhead

Feb 20, 2020

Private family graveside services will be held for Joyce Burkhead, 88, of Gladewater under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Burkhead passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, in Longview. A full obituary will be available at a later date.

John Wade Jones

John Wade Jones

Feb 19, 2020

Graveside services for John Wade Jones, 62, of Hawkins will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Hawkins City Cemetery with Pastor Edward Crouch officiating under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home. Mr. Jones passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in...

Janet Elise Loyd

Janet Elise Loyd

Feb 18, 2020

Janet Elise Gibson Loyd, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in Longview, Texas on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, after a brief illness. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Pine Street in Gilmer. Bishop Peter Sullivan will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour...

Evelyn Louise Mitchell Camp

Evelyn Louise Mitchell Camp

Feb 16, 2020

Ms. Evelyn Louise Mitchell Camp, age 97, of Ore City, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her home. She was born in Gladewater on January 2, 1923 to the late William “Bill” Mitchell and Emma Vice Mitchell. After finishing high school, Evelyn served the War effort at home, working as a welder at a factory in Waco. She...