CROLEY FUNERAL HOME-Gladewater

LaNell Huckaby, 81 of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Greenville, Texas. Graveside services for LaNell will be 3:00 P.M., Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Old East Mountain Cemetery in East Mountain, arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater.

Christopher "Chris" Andrew Gatlin, 18, of Winona, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021. Chris was born September 24, 2002 in Humble, Texas to Michael Shon Gatlin and Amanda Gayle Beck Gatlin. Chris lived life to the fullest soaking every moment. He enjoyed playing sports and spending time with family and friends. Chris loved riding and working on his motorcycle. He was a quick learner and independent. He was hardworking and liked by his coworkers at the Brookshire's Warehouse. Chris attended Winona High School and was ready to begin his senior year. Chris had a huge heart and was always willing to help anyone when he could. But above most Chris' family and friends will not soon...

Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the New White Oak Cemetery with Bro. Donnie Barron officiating; under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Miller passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his residence in Longview.

Tae Won Kwon, 81, of Longview, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She was born November 2, 1939 in Seoul, Korea Tae was a member of the Baptist faith and attended at the Tyler Korean Baptist Church. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed her time with family and friends, but most especially her precious grandchildren. Tae is survived by her daughter, Pong Ae Whitlock and husband Allan of Longview brothers, Kwon Tae Kyong, Kwon Tae Yoon, and Kwon Tae Il, of South Korea; sisters, Kwon Tae Ok, of South Korea, and Kwon Yuni of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Andrew Whitlock, Chani Barton, Lisa Whitlock, and Kevin Whitlock; and great-grandchildren, Daisy Khatib, Elliott Whitlock, Molly...

Alton Morris 70 of Gladewater, TX, January, 31, 1951 ~ June 27, 2021, went to be with his heavenly father. A celebration of Alton's life will be held Saturday, July, 10, 2021 at the Morris residence at 614 Clearview St. in Gladewater starting at 2PM. Alton was preceded by his parents, Frank and Velma Morris, a brother Thurman Morris, sisters Ruby Henderson and Dorothy Parson. Alton's memory will be carried on by his loving wife Sandra Morris, sisters Betty Warlock and Virginia Shank, brothers; Lawrence Morris, Doyle Morris, and Don Morris, son Michael Morris, daughter Misty Messer, son in law Ken Messer, grandsons; Christopher Radford, Jonathon Radford, and Taylor McKinley,...

Casey Lane Howell, 16, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Gladewater after battling lifelong health issues. Casey was born August 6, 2004 in Longview, Texas to John Derek Howell and Jennifer Lea Pitman Howell. Casey came into the world with a rare medical condition, that he struggled with for almost 17 years, touching the lives of countless people along the way. Though his journey ended on June 24, 2021, his story and legacy will live on, through the things he was able to teach, and the lives he changed. Casey was Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a loving, stubborn and devoted son. Even though he couldn't talk; Casey still communicated and let those around him know when and what he...

Mary Alice was born in Oppelo, Arkansas to Ersle W. and Vena Blane (McElroy) Standridge on May 30th, 1924. In 1932, at the height of the East Texas oil boom, she moved to Gladewater with her mother and her stepfather, Earl Thomas. She graduated from Gladewater schools where she made many lifelong friends. Her dearest friend, Madelyn Alford, introduced Mary Alice to her future husband when they were only thirteen years old. He told her back then that he would marry her someday. On August 18'h, 1942, she married William Edwin Allen at the original Assembly of God building where her memorial will be held. The young couple enjoyed not only hunting, fishing, and frog-gigging together, but also...

Funeral Services for Mable Anna Durbin, 79, of Gladewater will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2021, at Clarksville Baptist Church with Bro. Roger Gage and Bro. Greg Selman officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater.

Graveside services for Mary Jane Bryant Smith, 81, of Tyler, will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Hawkins City Cemetery under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Smith passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at her residence. Mary Jane was born October 5, 1939, in Anna, Texas to the late Josiah Bryant and Annabelle Hendricks Bryant. She married Don Smith, her high school sweetheart on December 28, 1962 and together raised a loving family. Mary Jane was an elementary teacher and her career spanned from the Duncanville ISD and Dallas ISD and she retired from teaching with the First Presbyterian Pre-school in Tyler. Mary Jane and her husband attended Green...

Brian Lee Gray,42, lifetime resident of Longview, passed from this life to join a multitude of family and friends waiting on a higher plain. He stepped peacefully away on May. 25. Left to await a joining are his parents, sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew and his beloved Aunt Jayne. Brian was fortunate to have a wonderful extended family in Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma. Brian was a 1998 graduate of Longview High School where he participated on the Lobo swim team. He attended junior college at the South West Colligate Institute for the deaf. Peaceful and pain free. Our little boy hears now; He speaks.

Mr. Joe David Holland, 66, of Gladewater, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 in Gilmer. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. The family will receive friends Monday, May 24, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral Home.

Celebration of Life services for Ema Jane Lynn, 82, of White Oak will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Reverend David Hampton officiating. Burial will follow services at the New White Oak Cemetery in White Oak. Ema Jane Lynn, lovingly known to many as Miss Jane left her worldly home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 surrounded by her family. Jane was born September 21, 1938 in Yantis, TX to Maynard & Louis Gilbreath. She graduated from Yantis High School in 1956. After graduating she moved to Tyler to attend school that is where she met the love of her life William "Hugh" Lynn. Jane & Hugh married on January 30, 1959. They settled...

Funeral services for Ema Jane Lynn, 82, of White will 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Reverend David Hampton officiating. Burial will follow at the New White Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Virgil S. Anderson, 86, of Gladewater will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ray Boulter officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Anderson passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Gladewater. Mr. Anderson was born August 21, 1934 in Gladewater, Texas to the late C.V. Anderson and Stella Jewel Moore Anderson. Virgil was a faithful longtime member of the First Christian Church in Gladewater. Mr. Anderson served in the United States Marine Corp. He was retired from LeTourneau after many years of service. Virgil enjoyed watching sports;...

Jerry Lee Watson, 75 of Gladewater, met his final call triumphantly to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Longview, Texas. He was born in Gladewater, Texas on February 4, 1946 to the late Leon and Nannie Loyd Watson. Jerry was a devoted public servant and he served faithfully until his retirement as the first firefighter to retire from the Gladewater Fire Department. As much as he had a servant's heart, his family was the vital focus of his life. He was a strong man who loved his family deeply; each and every one, and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends that he leaves behind. He is survived by his children, Amy Hill and husband, David of Big Sandy;...

Cremation arrangements for Carolyn Walton Burdette, 69 of Gladewater are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Carolyn passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her residence in Gladewater.

Born February 9, 1959 she grew up in Gladewater. Where she went on to teach at Broadway Elementary School for 25 years. Her coworkers lovingly recall how "she could teach a rock to read". She and Joe David, her husband of almost 40 years, loved spending time with family. They especially enjoyed being with their beloved son, Derek, and their grandchildren, Owen and Lee. Being "Meme" to her grandsons was her greatest accomplishment and greatest joy in life. Donalyn passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at her home in Gladewater. She was preceded in death by her father Donald Audas and niece Whitney Sasser. She is survived by her husband, Joe David; their son and daughter in law Derek and...

Funeral services for Jerry D. Bruner will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Gladewater with Bro. Bailey Harris officiating with interment to follow at the Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service, starting at 10:00 AM, at the church.

This past week, Reba Dale Watkins Mangham escaped the bounds of this mortal life and rejoined her beloved husband Bill (Weldon), who left this physical world only recently. It is possible that, as you read this, the two of them are walking along a beach on the Texas Gulf Coast, delighting in the salty sea breeze, and looking for the next unique seashell in the sand. Reba Dale Watkins Mangham was born on March 7, 1927 in Galveston, Tx, the daughter of Benjamin and Vera Watkins. As a young girl, she liked to tease her older brother, Edward, at times playing pranks on him. She loved animals, especially Snooper, her cocker spaniel. She spent many happy hours along the Galveston shoreline. For...

Graveside services for Jerry Keith High, 66, of Gladewater were held 11:00 AM Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Gladewater Memorial Park in Gladewater with burial following services under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Jerry passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, in Gladewater. Jerry was born October 2, 1954 in Longview to William Henry High and Ophelia Carter High. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gladewater. Jerry served in the United States Army. He worked as an equipment operator in the East Texas Oil Field. Jerry enjoyed listening to Blues Music, spending time with family and friends and most of all he enjoyed good food and even attended the Delgado...

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Rose Jobe, 85 of Gladewater will be 2:00 P.M. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Gladewater with interment to follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. Mrs. Jobe passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at a Tyler hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mrs. Jobe was born October 24, 1935 in Hooks, Texas to the late Robert E. Davenport and Fannie Smith Davenport. She married Taylor Jobe on May 14, 1977 and they enjoyed a life together until he passed in 2008. Rose was an administrative assistant for the Texas Department of Human Services, and a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Gladewater....