Obituaries
William Delwin Craig
Apr 8, 2024
The man who loved a good fishing trip and always had a kind word to share, William Delwin Craig, passed away on April 8, 2024, at his home in Gilmer, Texas. Born in Longview on January 16, 1942, to Delbert and Kathleen Craig, he found joy in the simple things in life, surrounding himself with the love of his family...
T. Leon Wells
Apr 5, 2024
Theodore Leon Wells was born in Mineola, Texas on March 27, 1941 to Leon Wells and Dora Belcher Wells. He graduated from Hawkins Schools and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He worked many years for Volkswagen and was known as a skilled mechanic on Volkswagen Beetles. He owned a service station in Hawkins, Leon’s Exxon, where his sons,...
Charles David Beckham
Apr 3, 2024
Charles David Beckham, a beloved man, father, and friend, passed away on April 3, 2024, in Gladewater, TX. He was born on November 9, 1962, in Gilmer, TX, to Ruby and Alma Beckham. Charles was a simple man with a deep passion for his family, politics, and life itself. In his professional life, Charles served as an Online Sales Representative, excelling in...
Jessica Lynn Johnson
Apr 1, 2024
Jessica Lynn Johnson, 44, of Gilmer, returned to be with her Lord, unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1979 in Longview, Texas to Jessie J Sapp, III and Rebecca Lynn (Landrum) Sapp. Jessica was married to Joseph Johnson, the love of her life.
Jessica was a caring woman and an incredible homemaker who loved...
Madeline "Lynne" Laurame Phillips
Apr 1, 2024
Madeline Laurame Almack Phillips, known by family and friends as "Lynne", was born in Rahway, New Jersey on February 17, 1946 to Robert Almack and Madeline (Spencer) Sheldon. Her earthly journey was completed on April 1, 2024, surrounded by family. To say Lynne loved animals, especially her Pomeranian fur baby, Cody, is an understatement! She was an avid collector of...
Mary Jo Coulter
Mar 29, 2024
Mary Jo Coulter, 93, of Gilmer, TX passed away Friday March 29th, 2024, in her own home.
Mary Jo was born February 9th, 1931, in Bazette, TX. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Gilmer 3rd Ward all her life.
As a child, she was blessed as a baby and was baptized at the age of...
Helen Ruth Jones
Mar 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Ruth Jones, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. Born in Crawford, Texas, to Horace and Katherine Harrison, Helen resided in Gladewater for over 60 years with her husband, Joe John Jones.
A passionate educator, she earned a Master of Arts in Library Science from the East Texas State University in Commerce,...
Odessa Sandefer Lang
Mar 27, 2024
Odessa Sandefer Lang, a beloved member of the community, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Mesquite, Texas. She was born on February 26, 1934, in Teague, Texas to WWI veteran James Holland and Dymple Geneva (Richardson) Sandefer.
She was born into a sharecropper family, she possessed a great work ethic, known for her ability to pick many pounds of cotton...
Dewtrine Clower
Mar 26, 2024
Dewtrine Clower (1934-2024)
Dewtrine Clower, 90, of Diana, TX, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born March 17, 1934, to the late Luther and Ruby Hawkins. She grew up with three sisters and four brothers, all of whom she loved dearly. Dewtrine worked as a hairdresser in her very own beauty shop, where she loyally served customers for 40...
Ronald Glenn Morgan
Mar 25, 2024
Ronald Glenn Morgan, passed away on March 25, 2024, in Gilmer, Tx. He was born on September 24, 1946, in Warren, AR to Jimmie Louis Morgan and Martha Sue (Sanders) Morgan. Ronald led a fulfilling life as the Owner of Dairy Queen and proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran in the Army Special Services Signal Corp.Throughout his life, Ronald...
Charles Carroll Tucker
Mar 23, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Tucker was a devoted son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on September 28, 1958, Charles peacefully passed away on March 23, 2024, surrounded by his family in Longview, TX. His kind spirit and gentle nature touched the lives of all who knew him.Charles, affectionately known as Chuck, was a dedicated truck driver for Delta, Stroh's and Trinity...
David Matthew Smith
Mar 23, 2024
David Matthew Smith of Hawkins Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 23, 2024. David was born November 18, 1969, in South Bend Indiana to Lavern and Betty Lou Haberling Smith. In 1977, David and his family moved to Texas where they established roots in Big Sandy. David graduated from Big Sandy High School and was...
Kathryn Elaine Alexander
Mar 23, 2024
Kathryn Elaine Buffalo Vardeman Rinehart Alexander, age 84, of Gilmer, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at UT Health Tyler. Kathy was born on August 29,1939 in Poseyville, Indiana to the late Henry George Rinehart and Ruth Anna Vardeman Rinehart.
She was a proud member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians.
She married her beloved husband of 61 years, Lynn Paul...
Kevin Joseph Caton
Mar 22, 2024
Sadly, on March 22, 2024, we lost our beloved Kevin Joseph Caton of Gladewater, TX. Born on July 9, 1981, he was the cherished son of George and Tammy Caton. Kevin lived a simple yet fulfilling life, finding joy in attending church, spending time with his beloved dog, Little Foot, and sharing moments with his loving parents.Fond of video games,...
Pamela Sue Harroff
Mar 21, 2024
Pamela Sue Harroff, 66, of Gilmer, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2024. She was born on September 16, 1957, in Marshall, TX to the late Garland Zetty and Sue Dell (Rose) Madden.
She is survived by her children, Matthew Faulkner, James Faulkner, John Faulkner, Jody Harroff, Garland Harroff, Nathan Poole, William Poole, Pamela Davis and Dena Dunn; stepdaughter, Angela...
Dee Evelyn Meadows
Mar 20, 2024
Evelyn Meadows, 80, of Big Sandy passed Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in Longview, Texas.
Evelyn was born in Gilmer, Tx to William C. and Lois (Willoughby) Lucas on February 12, 1944. She was a longtime resident of Big Sandy, Tx. She was long into the retired life loving on her cats and Jimmy Swaggart TV. She enjoyed hobbies such as sewing...
Patricia "Patt" Stegall
Mar 20, 2024
Patt was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was known to most as “ MawMaw”. Patricia Ann Stegall, 75, of Big Sandy TX, died in Bullhead City, AZ on March 20, 2024.
She was born in Longview, TX in 1948 to William Estell Vaughan and Diane Bonita Heim. Patt attended Big Sandy High School before studying nursing...
Henry "Hank" Cuevas, Jr.
Mar 19, 2024
Henry "Hank" Cuevas, Jr. passed from this life in Longview, Texas on March 19, 2024. Hank was born in Santa Paula, CA to Henry Cuevas, Sr., and Bruna Romero. He was very proud to be a twin to Claire Vera and adored his older sister, Lydia. Hank attended Catholic school where his favorite pastime was testing the nun’s faith! He...
Sue Ashburn
Mar 18, 2024
Patricia Sue Ashburn, our loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend peacefully departed this world surrounded by family on March 18, 2024, at the age of 91. She is survived by her youngest sister Linda, son and daughter- in- law, Arnold and Kathy, granchildren; Candice and Nathan, and her four great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews....
Albert George Wood Jr.
Mar 18, 2024
George resided most of his life in Kilgore, Tx. He worked many years in the oilfield and as a truck driver. He will be missed by his friends and family. He is survived by his children Missy Lewis of Kilgore, Angela Morris of Gilmer, Charlotte Contreras of Tyler and Sherry Tipton of Longview. His grandchildren, Amber Culpepper, Adam Culpepper, Justin...
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