Funeral services for Frances Ferguson, 77, of Gladewater will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Frances passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. Frances was born September 26, 1943 in Gladewater to the late Charlie Calvin Greer and Edna Lorene Ward. Frances worked at Truman Smith as a CNA, Activities Director and on the Medical Transport Team. She would later work for the Gladewater Housing Authority. Frances enjoyed fishing, cooking (she was known as the "Dessert...

Funeral services for Bonnie Wayne Woods, 85, of Gladewater will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Clarksville City Baptist Church with burial following at Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Woods passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.

Celebration of Life services for Vassa Lou High, 82, of Gladewater will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Liberty City Assembly of God 5906 State Hwy 135 N. Gladewater, Texas 75647 (Liberty City). Mrs. High passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, in Longview surrounded by family.

Our beloved Paw, father, brother, uncle & friend, Staff Sergeant Herman Harold Jones, 79, passed away on February 6, 2021. Hal was a 24 year veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the Vietnam War. He was born on August 31, 1941 in Dialville, Texas to Herman and Naomi Jones. In 1959, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving all over the world, and retiring in 1983 at Lackland AFB in Texas. It was at Kelley AFB that Hal continued his career in non-appropriated funds division within the civilian service. He ran the Marble Falls and Laguna Shores recreation facility for NAF. During this time he learned to sail, spent many hours fishing and playing golf. He drove...

Funeral services for Bettye Lenorah Edwards, 85, of Gladewater will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Longview with burial to follow at Rock Springs Cemetery in Gladewater. Mrs. Edwards passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, in Longview. Bettye was born December 9, 1935 in Kilgore, Texas to the late Vernon S. Flenniken and Jewell Franklin Flenniken. She married James Albert "Jim" Edwards on Sept 4, 1953 and they enjoyed 57 years together until his death in 2010. Bettye worked as the food service director for the Gladewater ISD until her retirement, but continued to serve her community by selling tickets for the Gladewater...

Max Wendell Wakeland, age 91, of Gladewater, passed away on January, 30, 2021 at his home. He was born in Corsicana on March 9, 1929 to the late Albert Clay Wakeland and Mary Massey Wakeland. He was decorated officer, purple heart recipient and fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, retiring as Lieutenant Commander. Max enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, was an avid golfer, and enjoyed birdwatching from his house. Max met his one true love, his wife of fifty years, the late Jerie Miller Wakeland. He was also preceded in death by a son, Max Wendell Wakeland, Jr., and six siblings. He is survived by his son, Clay Wakeland and wife Lois of Gladewater; daughter, Sally Patrick and husband Darrell of...

Jo Nell Coulter Shattuck went to be with our Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, January 24, 2021, at the age of 94. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. A private family memorial graveside service will take place at a later date. Jo Nell was born on July 7, 1926 in the Mings Chapel Community to the late Lemuel Robert Craig and Mary D. Palmer. Jo enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all those she leaves behind. Left to cherish her memory are her sons Larry Coulter and wife Evelyn and Neal Coulter and wife Carol; daughter Bonnie Jo Coulter; sister June Farrow; seven grandchildren;...

Linda Foster, 64, of Gladewater, Texas, went peacefully to her rest January 16th, 2021. Linda's husband Morris, and daughter Tiffany, were at her side at Morris & Linda's home. Linda was born Linda Cheryl Brantley, October 22, 1956. Her parents were Enoch Madison Clayton and Iva Brantley from Lawrenceburg, TN. Linda was born and raised in the Big Sandy, Texas area. Linda Brantley and Morris Foster grew to love one another, and were married in Longview, Texas February 10th, 1974. Morris & Linda were blessed with a wonderful daughter, Tiffany, born in 1979, and a wonderful son, Christopher, born in 1981. Linda was always a treasured and dedicated wife, home maker, mother, and...

Funeral services for Eli E. "Benny" Benedict, 98, of Big Sandy will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Church of God Big Sandy. Burial will follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Benedict passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his home in Big Sandy. Mr. Benedict was born August 21, 1922 in New Providence, Pennsylvania to Eli S. Benedict and Elizabeth Hostetter Benedict. Benny retired from King Tool in Longview as a welder's assistant. Benny had a great love for gardening, animals, especially cats, working hard and striving for perfection. Benny was also...

Private family services will be held for Melvin Lacy Parkerson, Sr., 88, of Gladewater. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date. Mr. Parkerson passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, in Longview. Mr. Parkerson was born November 15, 1932 in Edgewood, Texas to the late Jesse Parkerson and Ludie Stanley Parkerson. He was retired from Trans Co out of Chicago where he worked as a sheet metal worker. Mr. Parkerson served in the United States Army Airborne and achieved Jump Master. He was a member of the 11th Airborne Division. Mr. Parkerson was a longtime member of the Clarksville City Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He mentored young men and women volunteering...

Private family services will be held for Melvin Lacy Parkerson, Sr., 88, of Gladewater. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date. Mr. Parkerson passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, in Longview. Mr. Parkerson was born November 15, 1932 in Edgewood, Texas to the late Jesse Parkerson and Ludie Stanley Parkerson. He was retired from Trans Co out of Chicago where he worked as a sheet metal worker. Mr. Parkerson served in the United States Army Airborne and achieved Jump Master. He was a member of the 11th Airborne Division. Mr. Parkerson was a longtime member of the Clarksville City Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He mentored young men and women volunteering...

Leaetta Joyce (Bradley) Stanfield, 87 of Longview, Texas went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on December 28, 2020. She resided at Westminster Buckner Independent Living Community since January, 2019. Joyce died from complications of the COVID-19 virus. A private family graveside was held Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at White Cemetery in Pine Tree. Joyce was born May 24, 1933 in Post, Texas to Thomas Bradley and Etta Mae (Quinn) Bradley, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Thomas (Sonny) Bradley, Betty Lou (Bradley) Lee and Bobbie Quinn Bradley. The love of her life and husband, Gwendol (Stan) Stanfield preceded her in death October 3, 2018. She is...

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Carlos M. Munoz, 84, of Gladewater, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020, at St Theresa Catholic Church in Union Grove with Reverend John Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. A Rosary will be recited and then family will greet friends prior to the service. CW3 Munoz was born in Chihuahua City, Chihuahua. Mexico on September 25, 1936 to Luz Maria Alba Munoz and Carlos Munoz Jaime. Carlos passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 in Gladewater. He joined the U.S. Army in September of 1958 and retired in May 1980. He served 2 tours of duty in Germany and 2 tours of duty in Vietnam where He earned 3 Bronze...

William Bradford "Bill" Greeson, Sr. went to his eternal home on November 28, 2020. After a long battle with Parkinson's and a courageous battle with COVID-19, he is finally healed. Bill was born at the Little Sandy Hunting and Fishing Club outside Hawkins, TX on March 4, 1937. He leaves behind his beautiful soulmate of 58 years, Eliska Esskew Greeson; His son Bill Greeson Jr and wife Laura; His daughter Katie Ballard and husband Jason; and three adored grandchildren, Maxx, Emi, and Will. Other survivors include his sister, Paula Williams and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Bill was an employee of Eastman Chemical for 32 years. His passion laid in the outdoors where...

Dr. James "Jim" Harold McDowell was born on March 14, 1952, to Dr. Harold McDowell and Mrs. Bennie Best McDowell of Gladewater, Texas, and graduated from Gladewater High School in 1970. Working on offshore oil rigs, he maintained his position on the Dean's List throughout college at the University of Texas. He followed in his father's footsteps by pursuing optometry, graduating from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1977. He practiced optometry in Longview, Texas, for 43 years and was dedicated to his patients. Many of those years he was assisted by his loyal friend, Vickie Bostick Sexton. He had a special place in his heart for underprivileged children and provided eye care...

George W. Witt passed away on Tuesday November 24, 2020. He was born on February 21, 1941 in Monroe, Louisiana to Durnell & Edna Strozier Witt. George served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years where he traveled through the Mediterranean on the USS Neosha (AO-143). He later retired from UPS. He is survived by his daughter Karman Loyd and husband Michael, their children Ava & Hudson Loyd of Longview, Texas. His son Tony Witt and wife SyRena, their children Gus, Sam, Isabell and Maurine Witt of Kilgore, Texas. George loved hunting, fishing and eating good seafood. He was a strong, intelligent, and a generous man, his engineer mind will be greatly missed by those who loved him dearly. The...

Alice Marlene Downing, 80, of Gladewater passed from this world and through the gates of heaven on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Tyler, Texas. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 25, 2020 in the evening from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater, TX. The funeral celebrating her life will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2020, at the New Horizon Church of God in Longview with Reverend Kenneth Antley officiating. Interment will follow services at Rosedale Cemetery in Gladewater, TX. Marlene was born January 15, 1940 in Gilmer to the late James Marvin Smith and Bertha Mae Holman Smith. She worked as an accountant and owned and operated Youngblood...

Funeral services for James Matthew Floyd, Jr., 74, of Gladewater will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater with Pastor David Dusek officiating. Interment will follow services at Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday evening at Croley Funeral Home from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Mr. Floyd passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, in Longview. James was born January 25, 1946, in Tampa, Florida, to James Matthew Floyd, Sr. and Kathleen Giddens Floyd. He retired from GTE/Verizon after 28 years of service as an Engineer Executive and was the recipient of the Chairman's Award. Mr. Floyd served in the United States Air...

Anna Roberta Bonner Bowden was born in the hills of Oklahoma on June 23, 1920 to Thomas Franklin and Margaret Gertrude Bonner. She had many memories of living in her beloved mountains, playing and working with her 12 brothers and sisters. The day following her high school graduation in Cameron, Oklahoma, she came to Texas where she met Lynn Ray Bowden, who she married in West Mountain on August 28, 1939. They were together until his sudden death in March of 1983. On June 23, 2020 she celebrated her 100th birthday through her nursing home window, with her family showing their love for their Mom and Nanny through the glass. On October 6, 2020, surrounded by her family she passed from this...