Croley Funeral Home - Gilmer

Melvin Cleo Loyd passed away peacefully at his home in Gilmer, Texas on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Cass Street in Gilmer. Brother Mike Kessler and Bart Austin will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Croley Funeral Home chapel in Gilmer. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home. Melvin was born on November 11, 1927 in the Sand Hill community near Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas. A twin, he was one of thirteen children of Oscar Ernest and Pauline Gunter Loyd. As a...

Funeral services for William James (Bill) Traywick, 76 of Willis Texas will be held Saturday October 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Croley Funeral Home chapel in Gilmer Tx with interment following in Sunset Memorial Park, Gilmer Tx. Rick Fowlkes and John Greene will be officiating. Mr. Traywick was born October 2, 1945 in Bessember, Alabama to the late Janie Traywick Byman and Brady Jefferson Traywick. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday September 27, 2022 in Willis Texas. Mr. Traywick had been a resident of Texas since 1950, moving with his family to Diana, Texas. He was a 1964 graduate of New Diana High School and a 1978 graduate of Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas...

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Sand Hill Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Smith officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:30 PM TO 2:00 PM prior to the service at Sand Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sand Hill Cemetery Fund.

Brian Fenwick, Jr, or BJ by those who loved him, was born on August 14, 1975, in Phoenix, AZ. He passed away in the early afternoon of Sunday, September 18, 2022. Growing up BJ enjoyed playing sports in the backyard and getting into trouble. He often used his brothers, sister and friends as cannon balls that he launched across the living room. He liked to walk down the black top to fish at the river or build forts in the woods with friends. He entered and won several fishing tournaments and enjoyed spending time outdoors. In high school he loved to play football. In fact, that is probably the main reason he finished high school, because he had to show up to class in order to play. BJ also...

Adam Wade Reveile, age 59, passed away on September 17, 2022. Adam was born in Fort Worth, TX to Clois Reveile and Charlene Swiger Reveile. Adam was a veteran in the United States Air Force and also worked as a Bio-medical engineer. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer.

Lillie Mae McClusky, 84, of Big Sandy, Texas passed away on September 13, 2022. Lillie was born on March 7, 1938, to parents Willie Peek and Phenie Jane (Finch) Traxler. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Chaple of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer, interment to follow at Chilton Cemetery.

David Smith, 74, passed away on September 2, 2022, in Longview, TX. David was born on November 2, 1947 in Gilmer, TX, to the late Louie Smith and Helen Smith and was a graduate of the Class of 1967 at Gilmer High School. David was also the owner of Smith Oil Company. He was a member of Diana United Methodist Church and attended Indian Rock Baptist and Mobberly Baptist Church for many years. David is survived by his daughter, Pamela Smith-Ray and husband, Don, and Sara Smith; as well as one grandson, Colton Ray. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Micheal L. Smith Sr. Funeral service for David will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 9, 2022 at Croley Funeral Home with Rev....

David Smith, 74, passed away on September 2, 2022, in Longview, TX. David was born on November 2, 1947 in Gilmer, TX, to the late Louie Smith and Helen Smith. Funeral service for David will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 9, 2022 at Croley Funeral Home with Rev. Dick Dobbins officiating, interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

In loving memory of Ronald Turner. Born 12/17/1963 in Eloy, Arizona & passed away 8/16/2022 in Longview, Tx. Ronnie was proceeded in death by his parents, Clarence & Kathern Turner. Ronnie was a Christian & loved attending church & going fishing whenever he could. He was loved by his family & friends & will be greatly missed.

Lynn L. Ray, 74, passed away on August 9, 2022, in Gilmer, TX. The service for Lynn Ray will be held on Tuesday, August 16 at 10:00 am at Midway Baptist Church with Johnny Simmons officiating, interment to follow at Willow Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Midway Baptist Church prior to the service beginning at 9:00 am.

Lynn L. Ray, 74, passed away on August 9, 2022, in Gilmer, TX. The service for Lynn Ray will be held on Tuesday, August 16 at 10:00 am at Midway Baptist Church with Johnny Simmons officiating, interment to follow at Willow Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Midway Baptist Church prior to the service beginning at 9:00 am.

Larry E. Xanders, 68, went home to be with the Lord and family that preceded him on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in Longview, Texas. Larry was born September 19, 1953, in Mt. Carmel, IL to Harry & Eleanor Xanders. He married his childhood sweetheart, Debra Lynch Xanders, August 8, 2003. He devoted his life to his wife and family. He worked for Champion Laboratories in Illinois for 36 years. Before he got ill, he spent his free time fishing and working on cars. Larry always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude no matter what was going on with him. Those that knew him couldn't help but LOVE him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Eleanor Xanders; sister,...

Nelda "Sue" Gage Martin, age 77, of Gilmer passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Sue was born in Winnsboro, Texas, to the late Clester "Bus" Gage and Edna Hall Gage. She married William Larry Martin of Gilmer, Texas, on July 24, 1965, in Upshur County. After graduating from Gladewater High School, Sue attended Kilgore College. She was faithful in her love for the Lord and was a devoted member of Graceton Church of Christ. Sue lived her life with dedication to God, her family, and friends. She spent every day in the service of others as a Christian, wife, and mother. Sue worked at Jordan Country Day School and volunteered with the Caring and Sharing ministry. She had a great love...

Charles "Chuck" Dale Bennett made his flight to heaven Saturday July 29th at 2:40pm. He is now with those that proceeded him, his father Charles M Bennett and his brother Thomas E Bennett Sr. Charles was born on May 21, 1959. He served 4 yrs in the US Army in both Germany and Oklahoma. He also was a carpenter for many years. His remaining relatives; his wife Lupe Bennett, mother Linda Bennett and sister Kim Bennett; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, who will sorely miss him.

Gaylon Vaughn Scott, 81, of Gilmer passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. He was born on February 13, 1941 in Mt. Pleasant, TX to the late Grover and Novice Kidwell. Mr. Scott was an industrial truckdriver for many years and will be missed by the loving friends and family he leaves behind. Gaylon is survived by his sons, Michael Scott of Quitman and Donnie Scott and wife, Kristen of Coppell; daughter, Kimberly Hill and husband, Samuel of Gilmer; eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Mr. Scott is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Patsy Sue Joyner Scott, who passed away in 2009. A graveside service for Mr. Scott will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 3:00 PM at...

Mrs. Sarah Jackson Keith, 80, of Holly Lake Ranch passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. Mrs. Keith was born on Sept 3, 1941, to Erskine and Eleanor Jackson in York, Alabama. Mrs. Keith started the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Kilgore College in 1976 and ended her 31 year career there as the Director of Student Success. More recently, she was a member and past President of the Women's Golf Association at Holly Lake Ranch and also served on the Board of Directors of the Hawkins Library. She is survived by her husband, James "Boo" Keith, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX; son, Mark Keith, and his wife, Christina, of Celina, TX; daughter, Katie Keith, of Richardson, TX;...

Mrs. Sarah Jackson Keith, 80, of Holly Lake Ranch passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. Mrs. Keith was born on Sept 3, 1941, to Erskine and Eleanor Jackson in York, Alabama. Mrs. Keith started the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Kilgore College in 1976 and ended her 31 year career there as the Director of Student Success. More recently, she was a member and past President of the Women's Golf Association at Holly Lake Ranch and also served on the Board of Directors of the Hawkins Library. She is survived by her husband, Jim Keith, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX; son, Mark Keith, and his wife, Christina, of Celina, TX; daughter, Katie Keith, of Richardson, TX; sister, Lane...

Mrs. Sarah Jackson Keith, 80, of Holly Lake Ranch passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. Mrs. Keith was born on Sept 3, 1941, to Erskine and Eleanor Jackson in York, Alabama. Mrs. Keith started the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Kilgore College in 1976 and ended her 31 year career there as the Director of Student Success. More recently, she was a member and past President of the Women's Golf Association at Holly Lake Ranch and also served on the Board of Directors of the Hawkins Library. She is survived by her husband, Jim Keith, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX; son, Mark Keith, and his wife, Christina, of Celina, TX; daughter, Katie Keith, of Richardson, TX; sister, Lane...

Funeral service for Mr. Carter will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer with Rev. Richard Wells officiating, interment to follow at Perryville Cemetery. The family will receive visitors prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm on Sunday.

Sue Ryan, 77, of Gilmer, went home to her Lord on Friday, July 22, 2022. Memorial Services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 29, 2022, at First Assembly of God in Gilmer. Sylvia Sue Ryan was born June 9, 1945, in Bearden, AR, to John Patrick and Olive Marie Watson Ryan.

Geneva Ledbetter, 80, passed away on July 17, 2022, in Jefferson, TX. Geneva was born to Charles and Sybil Rogers on March 7, 1942. When able, Geneva loved to travel and spend time with her friends. Some of her favorite things to do were shopping, going out to eat and getting pedicures. She was also as active in her church as she could be. Geneva really loved being a mom and truly loved her friends and family. Geneva is survived by her daughter Linny Schaefer, her sister Martha Rogers Isbell, her nephew Bill Rogers, and her nieces Mary Isbell Sbotin, and Becky Lynn Rogers. Geneva is preceded in death by her husband Billy Ledbetter, her parents, and her brother Charles Rogers. There will be a...