Rader Funeral Home -Longview

Emma Anne Rucker Hines, known to friends and family as Anne or Grannie, went home to be with the Lord February 10, 2026, just shy of 91 years of age. Anne was preceded in death by her husband Lee Hines, parents Jewell and Curtis Rucker, and daughter Darlene Kirk. Anne is survived by son-in-law Eddie Kirk, daughter Dee Anne McCrary and husband Kevin; grandchildren Lamar Kirk and wife Jennifer, David Kirk, John Kirk and wife Brittany and Kristen Rollins and husband Alex; great-grandchildren, Landrie Kirk, Karsyn Kirk, Ryan Kirk, Hank Kirk and Riley Rollins; sisters Jo Fisher and Sue Powell; and many beloved family and friends. Born March 7, 1935 in Russellville, Alabama, Anne's family moved...

Ret. Lt. Col. Jack G. Crawford, Sr. left this world and joined the love of his life Georgia Fay Crawford February 8, 2026. Jack was born August 3rd, 1930, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Garrett Glen Crawford and Annie Turner Crawford. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia Fay Burton Crawford, parents Garrett Crawford and Annie and stepfather T.H. Tucker, brother Jerry Crawford, sister and brother-in-law Barbara and James Rhodes and his son-in-law Hardy Hoofman. He is survived by his daughter Debra Crawford Hoofman, son Jack and Connie Crawford, grandsons Josh and Andrea Kelley, Jeremy and Michelle Kelley, Justin Kelley (Ashley) and Cole Crawford along with great grandchildren Jayden,...

Martha "Ann" Cox was born in Clarksville, TX as the only child of Willie Dean and Bonnie Cox. Ann and her parents moved to Longview from Clarksville in the mid1950s where Ann attended Longview High School (Class of 1960). Ann then attended North Texas University, where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and graduated with a Bachelor degree in English. After college, Ann married Charles Holbrook and they resided in the Dallas area. They had one child, Christi Holbrook, in August 1966. In the early 1970s, Ann and Christi moved to Nacogdoches for Ann to pursue an advanced degree. In 1975 Ann received a Master's Degree in Special Education from Stephen F. Austin State University....

Conley W. Harmon, 92, of Longview, passed away on February 3, 2026. A graveside service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, Februray 7, 2026, at 10am, in the Mausoleum at Memory Park in Longview. His full obituary may be read at www.raderfh.com

Services for Humberto Castillo Figueroa will begin with visitation on Friday, February 6th, from 1-8pm at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. A Mass will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1pm, at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Longview. An online guest book may be signed at www.raderfh.com

Carol Kay Westbrook passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, February 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services for Carol Kay Westbrook, 79, of Spokane, Washington, formerly Fairbanks, Alaska, and Longview, Texas, will be held at Rosewood Park Mausoleum on Thursday, March 5th 2026 at 2:00pm. Carol was born on October 14, 1946, in Gilmer, Texas, to R.V. and Faustine Stracener (Tatom). Carol was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her kind heart, quick wit, and love for her family. Carol gave selflessly and found her greatest joy in being surrounded by family, especially her cherished grandchildren. She retired after many years of dedicated...

Carol Kay Westbrook passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, February 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services for Carol Kay Westbrook, 79, of Spokane, Washington, formerly Fairbanks, Alaska, and Longview, Texas, will be held at Rosewood Park Mausoleum on Thursday, March 5th 2026 at 2:00pm. Carol was born on October 14, 1946, in Gilmer, Texas, to R.V. and Faustine Stracener (Tatom). Carol was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her kind heart, quick wit, and love for her family. Carol gave selflessly and found her greatest joy in being surrounded by family, especially her cherished grandchildren. She retired after many years of dedicated...

Linda Joy Crawford was born on October 2, 1942 and passed away on February 1, 2026. Visitation will be from 1-2 PM Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the Rader Chapel with a service beginning at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Youngblood Cemetery in Beckville, TX. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

Judy Shirey Fine was born on June 23, 1944 and passed away on January 30, 2026. Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Longview on Thursday, February 5 at 10am, burial will follow at Atkins Cemetery in Homer, LA at 2pm. Visitation will be held the night before at the funeral home between 6 and 8pm.

Donna McCracken was born June 9, 1957 and passed on January 27, 2026. Funeral services for Donna will be held at Woodland Hills Baptist Church at Mason Creek with a visitation to take place Sunday 4 to 6pm at Rader Funeral Home. Memorial guestbook can be signed at Raderfh.com

Sandra Lynn Wallace Mayes March 3, 1952 (Detroit, Michigan) - January 25, 2026 (Longview, Texas) Sandra Lynn Wallace Mayes passed away on January 25, 2026, in Longview, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known to all as one of the most generous and loving women anyone could ever meet. Sandy was always the first to act when when she saw people in need?sending thoughtful cards (and gathering as many signatures as possible), writing checks, delivering home-cooked meals (in abundant portions - the more calories, the more love), or sending flowers (though heaven forbid anyone send flowers to her!). Serving others wasn't an occasional action; it was central to who...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dawn Christine Sauceda on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at her home in Longview, Texas. Born on April 9, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she was a devoted mother and loving grandmother. Dawn was a devout follower of Christ with a passion for serving others. As a daughter of Baptist missionaries who lived and worked in Mexico, Dawn grew up bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, which she used to faithfully teach others about Christ throughout her lifetime. She was a registered nurse for over 30 years, spending much of that time working in the emergency room at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview. Our mother Dawn was known for being...

Kerry Wayne Benefield, 57, of Longview, passed away on January 22, 2026. Service deatials are pending at this time. An online guest book may be signed at www.raderfh.com

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kristen Elizabeth Cabbiness, born on August 24, 1979, in Waco, Texas. Kristen departed this life on January 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. A proud co-valedictorian of the Riesel High School Class of 1997, Kristen's academic journey continued with her graduation from Stephen F. Austin University in 2001 and a distinguished Magna Cum Laude achievement in 2002, where she earned double master's degrees in Social Work and Psychology. She began her esteemed career as a social worker at Good Shepherd in 2002, where her compassion and brilliance transformed the lives...

Robert Earl "Bob" Holloway Sr. passed away peacefully at Treviso Nursing Home in Longview on Saturday, January 16th, 2026. Bob was born to Helen and James Lowell Holloway Sr on February 3rd, 1937. He was a 6th generation native of Longview and Great Great Grandson of O.H. Methvin Jr., a founder of Longview. Bob started working at a young age at both family businesses: Lowell Holloway Furniture and Lowell's Nursery. He also was employed at Schlitz Brewery in Longview and at one point had number one seniority at the brew house. Bob was also in the National Guard where he was activated in the Berlin Crisis of 1961. With his service behind him he started Bob's Nursery in 1966 on the...

Donell "Nanny" Bailey, passed away on Janaury 17, 2026. Services to honor her life will take place today, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Visiation will start at 9:30am, and a service will follow at 10:30am. A full obituary may be read at www.raderfh.com

Wayne Musslewhite, 86, of Longview, TX, was born on March 17, 1939 and passed away on January 16, 2026. A Visitation will be held in the Chapel at Rader Funeral Home of Longview Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 3-5 PM. For a full life story and online guest book, please visit www.raderfh.com.

Her Graveside service will be 2pm, Friday, January 23, 2026, at Grace Hill Cemetery, Longview. An online memorial book may be signed at the funeral home website at www.raderfh.com.

Martha Jo Cooke Rutherford, beloved mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend, died on January 14 in Tyler. She was 88 years old. Martha Jo was born on May 1, 1937, in Navasota, Texas, the only child of Charles Edwin and Martha Lieb Cooke. She is a 5th-generation Texan. She attended Ashbel Smith Elementary, Horace Mann Junior High, and Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas. Martha Jo attended Baylor University, where she found lifelong friends and fell in love with history and English literature. She graduated from Baylor in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She then moved to Longview, Texas, where she met Joyce Arthur Rutherford at a Latin American dance class that was...

How does a person sum up all the days of a life well-lived? Dr. Jay T. Gordon departed the earth on Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026, and entered into his eternal life with the Lord. At age 77, he was at peace in the comfort of his home and loved ones, on the beautiful shores of Lake Cherokee in Longview, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 23, at 1:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Longview, with a reception to follow at the church. The firstborn child of Leo and Gladys Hoberer Gordon, Jay was born January 18, 1948, in the city of Dallas, but as a young man moved to East Texas as quickly as he could. A member of the first graduating class of W. T....

Dr. Jay T. Gordon was born January 18, 1948 and passed away on January 14, 2026. Funeral services for Jay will be held at First United Methodist Church of Longview on Friday, January 23 at 1 pm. A reception will follow the service at the church.