Obituaries
Litmon Young (L.Y. "Sonny") Sheffield
Nov 24, 2024
Litmon Young (L.Y. "Sonny") Sheffield, 89, of Gladewater, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Sonny was born on October 28, 1935 in Pinehurst, Georgia to the late Columbus Hyman Sheffield and Bessie Cleo (Swearingen) Sheffield. At the age of 7, his family moved to Corpus Christi, TX. Sonny graduated from Roy Miller High School and then attended Texas Christian...
Jake Shaw
Nov 22, 2024
Jake Shaw went home to be with the Lord Jesus on November 22, 2024, in Gilmer, Texas at the age of 20. He was born on September 28, 2004, in Oregon City, OR to Gary Michael and Maria Dee (Zirkle) Shaw. He graduated from Hawkins ISD and was a member of The Church at West Mountain.
Jake was an adventurer at...
Grady Ray Havens, Jr.
Nov 20, 2024
Grady "JR" Havens passed away on November 20, 2024, in Lindale, Texas. He was born on August 3, 1943, in Bonham, Texas to Grady Ray, Sr. and Edna (Gilley) Havens.
JR loved being outdoors, fishing and hunting. He could often be found at estate and garage sales, always on the lookout for hidden treasures, sharing stories and laughter with those around...
Minnie Codell Bass
Nov 17, 2024
Minnie Codell Bass, age 91, returned to be with her Savior on November 17, 2024. She was born on January 10. 1933 in Tyler, TX and was raised by parents, Zelma and Walter Price.
Codell took great joy in tending to her vibrant flowers, she found immense pleasure in watching her flowers flourish throughout the seasons.
Codell is survived by her children;...
Kenneth Ray Lindsey
Nov 17, 2024
Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Lindsey, 83, of Clovis, NM are scheduled for Thursday, Nov 21, 10:00 am at 21 st Street Church of Christ, Clovis, NM with Rick Hankins officiating. He will be buried at the Kelsey Cemetery in Gilmer, TX under the direction of Croley Funeral Home.
Kenneth passed away Sunday, November 17, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock,...
Lillie June Starks
Nov 17, 2024
Lillie June O'Barr Starks of Longview, TX, passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 92.
June was born June 27, 1932, in Mesa, Arizona, to parents Benjamin Arthur O'Barr and Ruby Lee Horne O'Barr.
She is survived by her husband, William Ray Starks, of Plainview, TX; daughter, Betty Starks (Bryce Kelly) of Layton, UT; sons, Ray Starks (Lana) of...
Boston Dean Wilson
Nov 16, 2024
Boston Dean Wilson went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday night at the young age of only 16 years old. He and one of his friends passed away after a terrible car wreck on the way back from Houston after touring Universal Technical Institute where he was planning to study to become a diesel mechanic.
Boston touched...
Patsy Ann Harrell
Nov 16, 2024
Patsy Ann Harrell passed away on November 16, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on December 3, 1946, in Eclectic, Alabama to Jessie Floyd Partain and Freddie Ann Hornsby but was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Benjamin Floyd and Claudie Estelle (Fuller) Partain.
Patsy attended school in Tallassee, Alabama and Kermit, Texas. Later she went to Kilgore College in Kilgore,...
Robert Reagh
Nov 15, 2024
Robert Donald ‘Duck’ Reagh entered the gates of heaven on Friday, November 15, 2024, just 19 days shy of his 92nd birthday. Don was born in Overton, Texas on December 4, 1932 to Robert Burney & Lera Brooks Reagh. He attended Leverett’s Chapel school where he played football, baseball, ran track, and most importantly met the love of his life,...
William Jack Agnew
Nov 12, 2024
William (Bill) Jack Agnew was born July 14th, 1958, and passed November 12th ,2024.
Bill was a kind soul and a giving man who loved his family including his pup, Simon. Bill enjoyed hanging out with family and spending every day with his wife, Bessie Agnew and sister Billie Joe. Bill gave himself to the lord and was very proud of...
Carolyn Sue Atkinson
Nov 12, 2024
Carolyn Sue Atkinson, passed away on November 12, 2024 in Gilmer, Texas at the age of 77. She was born on May 15, 1947 in Bixby, OK to Daniel Clinton and Stella (Hollenback) Atkinson.
Carolyn's warmth and kindness touched the hearts of many. She will be remembered for her generous and the profound impact she had on those around.
She is survived...
Jerry Dean Miller
Nov 11, 2024
Jerry Dean Miller passed away November 11, 2024, in Big Sandy, Texas at the age of 71. He was born on July 10, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio to Arthur and Janice (Frowine) Miller. Jerry never met a stranger and always considered everyone he encountered as a friend.
As a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Jerry's love for his family was evident...
Willie Sue McCollum
Nov 9, 2024
Willie Sue McCollum passed away on November 9, 2024, in Tyler, Tx, at the age of 98. Born on March 10, 1926, in Jacksonville, Alabama to John Smith and Bertha Jane (Kirk) Burgess.
Willie moved to Texas in 1955 and married Gene McCollum. Throughout her years, Willie embraced the roles of mother and grandmother with an open heart. She devoted her...
Norma Jean Aga
Nov 9, 2024
Norma Jean Talley Aga passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born May 30, 1930, in Dallas, TX. Norma Jean is survived by her five children, Loyd T. Aga, Jr. (Roberta), Lillian Trimble (Bobby), Grace Bales, Joseph Aga (Sherryl), Ingrid Aga, many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Norma Jean was preceded in death by her...
Joyce Dickson
Nov 7, 2024
Joyce Dickson, precious mom and grandmother, age 75, went home to be with her Lord on November 7,2024 at her daughter’s home in Jacksonville, Texas.
Eva Joyce McLaughlin was born in Mineral Wells, Texas on July 26, 1949, to Calvin and Mae McLaughlin as the little sister to her brothers, John and Bill. She attended Elementary through High School in Nashville,...
Charli Jo (Ormes) Jones
Nov 6, 2024
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that Charli Jo Jones left her earthly life behind on November 6, 2024, at her home in Hawkins, Texas at the age of 54.
Charli was born September 2, 1970, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Ronnie Dale Ormes and Sharon (Ormes) Coleman. She was raised in Harleton with her two sisters...
Merkel "Merk" Frederick Fatherree
Nov 6, 2024
Merkel "Merk" Frederick Fatherree passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family as they were singing worship songs, on November 6, 2024, in Gilmer, Texas. He was born on February 23, 1931, in Spencerville, Oklahoma to Clarence Frederick and Thelma Ann (Adcock) Fatherree. Merk was a man of many trades throughout his life, including being a truck driver, prison guard, farming...
Robert Alexander
Nov 5, 2024
Robert Lee Alexander was born February 11, 1927, in Upshur County to M.C. Alexander and Pellie Alexander. He passed from this life on November 5, 2024, in Longview, Texas at the age of 97.
Robert served in the United States Army from April 1945 to December 1946. He was stationed in South Korea where he evacuated patients to the 29th General...
Eddie Stephenson
Nov 5, 2024
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Eddie Stephenson on November 5, 2024, at the age of 65. His passion for his family was immeasurable, and he treasured every moment spent with them.
A man of unwavering faith, Eddie was an esteemed member of Longview First Church, finding solace and happiness among his church family. His love for gospel...
Mattie Finley Gondran
Oct 31, 2024
On October 31, 2024, at the age of 90, Mattie Hall Finley Gondran, passed from this earthly life. While we feel sadness in our loss, we also rejoice knowing she is now with her Lord and Savior.
Mattie was born in Kopperl, Texas to Jim and Willie Mae Hall on July 1, 1934. Mattie completed her high school requirements and graduated...
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