Rader Funeral Home -Longview

Funeral services for Janice Irene Albritton of Longview will be held at Rosewood Park Mausoleum, Thursday, April 18th at 2 pm. On Monday, April 15th, 2024, Janice passed onto her eternal home where she now peacefully rests alongside her Savior, Jesus Christ, and the love of her life, James Coy Albritton. Mrs. Albritton, born Janice Irene Blanchard, arrived on earth September 16th, 1935, in Schenectady, New York to parents Allen and Lucy Brown Blanchard. Twenty years later, a blind date would have her meet her eventual husband and lifelong partner of sixty-one years, James. Their love would lead to the birth of four children: Kevin, Jim, Charlene, and Laura. Each of which married: Suzy,...

A Memorial Service will be 2pm, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the chapel at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Her full obituary may be read, and an online memorial book may be signed at the funeral home website, www.raderfh.com.

A Memorial Service will be 2pm, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the chapel at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Her full obituary may be read, and an online memorial book may be signed at the funeral home website, www.raderfh.com.

Grace Jacobus died unexpectedly on April 13 at her home in Mounds, Okla., at the age of 66. She was discovered when she failed to show up for a horse show, and if you knew her, you know that she would never skip a horse show on purpose. Grace was born June 24, 1957, in Odessa, Texas, and grew up in Longview. As a kid, she spent many happy hours at the family farm in Kilgore, where she learned to ride horses and played outside with her brother Dale. In high school, Grace sang in the choir, was editor of the yearbook and was in the Viewettes. She majored in math at Texas Tech University and worked on the yearbook staff. Grace worked for more than 30 years as a programmer and IT...

Betsy "Jean" Johnston Bazzell, age 96, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. Jean was born in Longview, TX on November 2, 1927. She was from a family of eleven children, nine of whom lived to be grown. Jean was a lifetime member of Winterfield Methodist Church, graduated from Judson Grove school in 1945, and she received an Associate Degree from Kilgore Junior College. Jean was an accomplished bowler, seamstress, loving mother, grandmother to two, and great-grandmother to eight. She had an adventuresome spirit as a young woman, such as, flying numerous times with her husband piloting the small plane with her children in the backseat. Jean's passion was dancing. Up until 91 years of age,...

Tommye was born December 19,1930 in Morton Mississippi to Loyd and Lois Hodges. She passed Friday April 12,2024 surrounded by family and friends at the age of 93 in Longview, Texas. She was a faithful member First Baptist Church of Hallsville Texas. She graduated from Spring Hill High School in 1948, where she was named Miss Spring Hill. She was a teacher's aide for Hallsville Elementary in the Special Needs Class where she loved all her kids. Tommye drove H1 for many years. She volunteered for The Hallsville Outreach Center for many years and enjoyed her Coffee Drinking Buddies every Tuesday morning at the Main Street Coffee house. She is preceded in death by her parents; her...

Marjorie Etoile Harrison Bivins was born on August 8, 1927 in Longview, Texas to Winnie Douthit Hamilton Harrison and John Womack Harrison, and died on April 12, 2024 in Longview after a wonderful life of more than 96 years. Marjorie grew up at 316 South Fredonia in the home where she was born, attended Longview public schools, and graduated from Longview High School in 1944 where she had been crowned Queen of Longview High School for that year. She studied piano for 13 years and performed many recitals at the Longview Community Center. As a college freshman, she attended Kilgore Junior College where her father was a geology professor, and continued her education at Southern Methodist...

COL Richard Gene Grammer, RET, USAF left to meet his Lord and Savior Thursday April 11, 2024. Gene was born December 21, 1929, in Longview, TX and graduated from Hallsville High School with a football scholarship to East TX Baptist University where he received a BS degree in Physical Education. He married his ETBU sweetheart Lois Bedsole and joined the Air Force after graduation in 1951. He remained in the Air Force 33 years then returned to the family farm in east TX. He was inducted into the ETBU Hall of Fame and held many leadership positions there in order to fulfill his passion of furthering Christian education. Throughout his lifetime he was a church servant and leader and encouraged...

Carl C Landinger Sr, passed peacefully at home in the early morning of April 8, 2024, after promising to wait to ensure that every single family member knew how important they were to him. His wait was a true act of selflessness since he was anxious to be reunited with the love of his life, Edith Maxine Schoeneck Landinger. His last words to her before her passing were, "see you soon." Carl was a man of his word. Funeral services for Carl will be held on Saturday April 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church of Longview. A brief visitation before the funeral will begin at 1:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest next to his beloved at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Longview, Texas....

Carl C Landinger Sr, passed peacefully at home in the early morning of April 8, 2024, after promising to wait to ensure that every single family member knew how important they were to him. His wait was a true act of selflessness since he was anxious to be reunited with the love of his life, Edith Maxine Schoeneck Landinger. His last words to her before her passing were, "see you soon." Carl was a man of his word. Funeral services for Carl will be held on Saturday April 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church of Longview. A brief visitation before the funeral will begin at 1:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest next to his beloved at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Longview, Texas....

David C. Garner was born December 12, 1938 and passed away on April 7, 2024. Funeral services for David will be held at Winterfield UMC on Friday, April 12 at 2 PM, with the burial to follow at Winterfield Cemetery. A memorial guestbook for David can be signed at Raderfh.com

John David Walker, 50 years old, of Longview, TX, was called to his eternal home on April 7, 2024. Also lovingly known as JD, he graduated in 1992 from Longview High School and continued his higher education at Kilgore College, then transferred to Texas A&M University. While at A&M, he was involved in a car accident his senior year that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. He spent the next 28 years being loved by his family. He was studying Landscape Architecture at Texas A&M. He received his Aggie ring in an honorary ceremony after the accident. He wore his Aggie ring proudly! Even though he was confined to a wheelchair, he enjoyed family get togethers, going to Windridge...

A Celebration of his Life will be held at First United Methodist Church of Longview, on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11:00AM. with visitation starting 1 hour prior to the service. Arrangements are under the care of Rader Funeral of Longview. His full obituary may be read, and an online memorial book may be signed at the funeral home website, www.raderfh.com.

Rita Wylene Smith, 88, of Longview, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born on July 27, 1935. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m. in Nicholson Chapel at First United Methodist Church of Longview. A memorial guestbook can be signed at Raderfh.com

Funeral services will be scheduled at a later date at Green Acres Memorial Park in Bloomington, California. She was born December 10, 1929, in Salem, Missouri and passed away peacefully at home April 4, 2024.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Jim Mitchell Amos of Longview, Texas. Born in Gilmer, Texas on March 9, 1948 to N.L. Amos and Ernestine Smith Amos, Jim peacefully departed us on April 2, 2024. Jim leaves behind a legacy that his family will forever cherish. Jim married Lenora Farnell Amos in 1968, and they spent many happy years together until her passing in 2013. From this union came two children who consider themselves the luckiest around, daughter Angela Amos Jones and son Alan Amos. Jim had many passions in his life but none greater than his family. He obtained an Associate Degree from Kilgore College, served for a short time in the...

Retired Lt. Col. USAF. A family directed Celebration of Life service will be 10AM, Monday April 15, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Longview. Cremation Arrangements are under the care of Rader Funeral Home in Longview. His full obituary may be read, and an online memorial book may be signed at the funeral home website, www.raderfh.com.

Funeral services for Darlynn Jones, 86, of Longview will be 4 pm Saturday, April 6, 2024 in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home. Born July 20, 1937 in Longview to Tommy and Kathryn Grounds, she died on March 31, 2024. She had been a member of the Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church since she was 10 years old. She worked for Gregg County as the administrative assistant to County Judges Mickey Smith and Bill Stoudt for over 20 years. She is survived by her step-sister, Janiece Baldwin. Private burial will be next to her mother at White Cemetery.

A service of celebration for the life and legacy of LaJuan Lowe Carpenter will be held at Greggton Global Methodist Church on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at Rader Funeral Home of Longview from 6-8pm. LaJuan passed into the eternal arms of Jesus on March 30, 2024, after an extended illness. Please make donations to the charity of your choice or Greggton Global Methodist Church. To view the full obituary go to www.raderfh.com.

Joyce Janiece Baird entered heaven on March 30, 2024, at the age of 90, just in time to celebrate Easter with her Lord Jesus and the angels of heaven. She was born January 28, 1934 in Kilgore, TX, to Leonard and Vennie Powell. On January 26, 1951, she married the love of her life, Charles "Pete" Baird and were happily married for 57 years. Together they devoted their love and attention to their children, Charles and Linda. She retired from Winn-Dixie Food Co. to enjoy quality time with her family. Janiece enjoyed working in the church and helping others in need. Cooking large family meals was her passion and would often share with other people. Janiece was preceded in death...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Weldon Earl Pittman Sr., age 91, who peacefully departed from this world surrounded by loved ones on March 29, 2024. A man of quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and indomitable character, his memory will leave an indelible mark on those who knew him. Born on January 21, 1933, in Mullin, TX, Weldon was the eldest son of the late Mable Taylor Carlisle and Elzie Pittman. As a proud Texan and American, he answered the call to serve his country as a Security Forces Officer in the United States Air Force during the Korean War in 1950. As a self-taught mechanic, he also dedicated 18 years to the Pine Tree Independent School District...