Rader Funeral Home -Longview

John Clinton Robbins was born February 10,1935 to joyous parents, Mary Lee Donaghey Robbins and John Cyril Robbins Jr. of Longview, Texas. John was an active boy who made friends easily, loved the outdoors, and the joy of Cherokee Lake. He especially loved the company of his two sisters, Betty and Dorothy Robbins as they rode horses, played with their dogs, and relished the community of Longview. John remained close to his sisters all the days of his life. Upon graduation from Longview High School, John attended East Texas State University at Commerce for two years and then entered the University of Houston his Sophomore year, where he was elected pledge chairman for his fraternity and...

John Robbins was born February 10, 1935 and passed away on April 20, 2025. Services for John will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Longview on Thursday, April 24 at 10am, with a burial to follow at Memory Park Cemetery at 2pm in the afternoon. A visitation will be held the night before at Rader Funeral Home of Longview between 5 and 7pm.

Gerald Hanks, 90, of Hallsville, passed away on April 18, 2025. A time of visitation will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. A service to honor his life will be held on Tuesday, April 22, at Calvary Tabernacle, at 2pm. An online guest book may be viewed at www.raderfh.com

Barbara Ruth Mize Abbott was born in Lindale, TX on February 12, 1948 to Thomas Franklin Willis, Sr. and Alice Fuston Willis. She was the eighth of nine children. Barbara grew up in and around the Wood county area. On October 9, 1965 Barbara married K.T. Mize, Jr. They had three strapping boys, Tony, Corey and Keenan. Barbara Desperately wanted a daughter so instead of trying a fourth time, she called strike three, so she and K.T. adopted their daughter Jennifer Kim in 1980. This completed their family. In 1982 K.T. and Barbara founded the very successful business of Longview Lawn and Garden Equipment. This business is still going strong today being run by Keenan, Corey, and their sons. In...

Cassandra Cobb Northcutt, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and community leader passed away on April 7, 2025; She was 87 years old. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas on August 29, 1937, to Ruth Wiseman and Dan Gordon Cobb, Cassandra spent her early years on a ranch in Levelland, Texas, where her father raised sheep and cattle. In December 1946, her family moved to the Diamond Bar Cattle Ranch in the Gila wilderness of southwest New Mexico, before eventually returning to Texas. After graduating from Seminole High School in Seminole, Texas, Cassandra earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Baylor University where she met her true love, LeGrande Northcutt. The...

Patricia Haney Parks, of Longview, Texas, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Christus Mother Francis Hospital at the age of 83. She was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on November 19, 1941, to Lucille Marshman Haney and James Curtis Haney. She is preceded in death by her parents and sons, Keith Andrew Thomas and Kyle Anthony Thomas. She is survived by her husband Lyndon Parks, daughters Kimberly Ann Johnson of Katy, Texas (sons Jacob Douglas and Lyndon Zachary), Keisha Thomas DiGiovanni and husband Marcel of New Orleans, LA (sons Joseph Paul and James Biaggio); Lysa Parks of Lindale, TX, and Lance and Connie Parks of Lindale, TX (daughters Morgan Parks, Hanna Parks Shaffer...

David Lester Lindow was born in the farming community of Chili, WI on February 27, 1941 and passed away in Longview, TX on April 5, 2025. He was devoted to his family and is survived by his wife of 52 years Marilyn Lindow, son Erik Lindow (Holly), son Alan Lindow (Christy), granddaughters Alexis Lindow-Owens, Brooklyn Lindow Vandre (Colton J) and Kristen Lindow, grandson Matthew Lindow, great-grandsons Baylor Owens-Peshoff and Caiden Lindow. David was preceded in death by his daughter Christine Lindow Wadlington, parents Lester and Beulah Lindow, and brother Jay Lindow. David's family moved to the Chicago IL area when he was a teenager. A few years later he joined the Marines and served in...

John Richard Lucas was born on June 21, 1939, in Midland, Texas to Helen Marjorie Waddell and Mack Lucas. Mack worked for Humble pipeline which moved the family, including sister Carolyn, back to Longview when he was two years old. As a young boy Richard enjoyed fishing and hunting on the family property which is now known as Eastman Rd and Hollybrook. Richard graduated from Longview High School in 1957. In 1962, he received a BA Degree from North Texas State University, where he enjoyed his time as a Research Assistant for the science department. Following college he married his high school sweetheart, Sara Ann Skaggs. He attended The University of Texas at Galveston Medical School from...

James Leon Jones, age 90, returned to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Mattie Jones, his sons, Michael Jones, Randy Jones, and Bobby Jones. His siblings, Dean Jones, Wallace Jones, Paul Jones and his sister Martha Thompson. Also, his loving wife Loretta Jones of 68 years. He is survived by his daughter Lorrie Pitre and son-in-law James Pitre. Brothers, Butch Jones and wife Elaine and Bill Jones. Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Leon's life was spent working hard to support and provide for his family and to also allow him to enjoy his many hobbies. ...

Edna Elizabeth Moore (she preferred Eddie) was born October 13, 1946, in Urbana, Illinois to John E and Ella E (Traub)Billiard, and passed away in Forrest City, Arkansas after a long illness on March 31, 2025, en route to Illinois where she was moving to be with her daughter Theresa Edmonds, and family. Edna was preceded in death by her husband. Charles V Moore. She is survived by her children; Faith White, Fawn Holt, Rebecca, Theresa Edmonds and Jason Weaver. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by Brother, William Billiard, sister-in-laws Sarah Howell and Lenora Moore, as well as many nieces, nephews, and...

Nancy Lee Ogilvie, 71, of Gladewater, passed away Monday evening at her home surrounded by her family. A service celebrating her life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, April 19, 2025, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. A full life tribute and a memorial guestbook is available at www.raderfh.com.

Services for Mitchell Musslewhite is currently pending with Rader Funeral Home of Longview.

Hadley Francis Hendrick Jr, 91, passed away on March 29, 2025. A service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10am, at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. An online guest book may be signed at www.raderfh.com

A visitation for Joan will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2pm at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. A visitation and service will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home in Paris, Texas. Visitation will be held from 1-2pm with the service to follow at 2pm. An online guest book may be signed at www.raderfh.com

Sam James "Jim" Thomas, 71, of Hallsville, passed away on March 27, 2025. A service to honor his life will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Hallsville on Monday, April 7, 2025, a visitation at 10 am with service at 11am. An online guest book and obituary may be viewed at www.raderfh.com

Sam James "Jim" Thomas, 71, of Hallsville, passed away on March 27, 2025. A service to honor his life will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Hallsville on Monday, April 7, 2025, a visitation at 10 am with service at 11am. An online guest book and obituary may be viewed at www.raderfh.com

Carol Valentine Lee passed away in Longview on March 27, 2025. Carol was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 15,1953 to L.V. "Buster" and Ellen Valentine. She spent her childhood in Corpus Christi and graduated from Mary Carroll High School, class of 1971. Soon after graduating, Carol moved to Longview where she spent the majority of her adult life, including many cherished years at Lake Cherokee with her long-term partner Glenn Davis. The later years of Carol's life were spent at their beloved ranch in Laneville. Carol is preceded in death by her father, Buster Valentine. She is survived by her mother Ellen Valentine of Tyler; partner Glenn Davis of Laneville; son Todd Lee of Plano;...

Deborah Ann Auff, 72, of Longview, passed away on March 27, 2025. A service to honor her life will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1pm, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Longview. An online guest book may be signed at www.raderfh.com

Milton Ray Gibson went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 27, 2025, in Longview, Texas. He was born on March 17, 1932, in Hallsville, Texas. He is survived by his children, Becky and Thomas McKinney, Karen Taylor, and Paula Linton, as well as eight grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 7 great, great grandchildren, and his sister, Linda Gayle Rogers. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 67 years, Nora Nalda Bullock Gibson, parents Earl and Frances Gibson, siblings, Kenneth Gibson, Wendell Gibson, June Gibson Mickelboro, Virginia Gibson Pitts, and his great grandson Chance Alexander Neff. He served in the Army from 1952-1954 and retired from Texas Eastman...

William Davis Northcutt IV "Davis" was born on June 19, 1958, in Fairbanks in the United States Territory of Alaska (Alaska was admitted to the Union on January 3, 1959) to Dr. William Davis Northcutt III "W.D." and Susanne Sandberg Northcutt. Mom and Dad were stationed on the DEW Line (Distant Early Warning Line) at Ladd Airforce Base, Fairbanks, Alaska after dental school and their wedding. Duty was rather light; other than straightening teeth for the G.I.s and keeping the Russian bombers at bay, there was not much to do so Davis showing up was not unusual. The family moved back to Longview in late 1959, and Dad went into orthodontic practice with Dr. Wade Clendenen. Davis had a typical...

Ginger Rose Holland, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on March 26, 2025, joining her mother, sisters, and other cherished family members in eternal rest. Howard, her husband of 33 years and love of her life, was by her side throughout their journey together, and their bond will always be remembered. Ginger's gentle spirit, unwavering kindness, and deep love for her family will be missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of warmth, love, and devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of her loved ones. Ginger was born and raised in Longview, where she proudly graduated from Longview High School. She went on to have a remarkable career at Brookshire's,...