Obituaries
Wanda Beth Smallwood
Aug 27, 2024
Wanda Beth Smallwood, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, departed this life peacefully on August 27, 2024, in her hometown of Kilgore, Texas. Born on August 15, 1937, she filled the world with her indomitable spirit and unwavering love for her family. The daughter of loving parents and sister to several siblings, Wanda carried the maiden name Cagle with pride...
Shirley Ann Wacasey Hankins
Aug 25, 2024
Shirley Ann Hankins, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 8, 1938, in East Mountain, Texas, Upshur County, she was one of thirteen children in the Wacasey family.
Shirley was an embodiment of a Godly Woman, dedicating her life to her faith, family, and...
Jackie L. Ford
Aug 22, 2024
Jackie L. Ford, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the age of 79 in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on March 14, 1945, in Llano, Texas to John D. Ford and Kathryn E. Osborne,
Jackie honorably served in the United States Army for years, embodying the values of dedication...
Freddie David Hughes
Aug 22, 2024
Freddie David Hughes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Kilgore, Texas. Born on September 12, 1930, in Maybanks, Texas, he lived a full life to his family, community, and service to his country.
Freddie's career was marked by hard work and dedication. He spent 25 years at Kilgore Ceramics and also worked at...
Stroud Morton
Aug 21, 2024
Stroud Morton, a dedicated family man and retired member of the United States Air Force passed away on August 21, 2024, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 79. Born on February 17, 1945, in London, England, he embodied a spirit of hard work and devotion throughout his life.
Stroud's career was marked by his service in military, where he distinguished...
Ronny M. Griffith
Aug 20, 2024
Retired Texas Ranger Ronny M. Griffith of White Oak, TX, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2024. He was born on March 25, 1951, to the late Mr. William Drummond Griffith and Mrs. Fannie Lou Griffith of New Boston, TX. Ronny was a 1969 graduate of New Boston High School and later graduated from the Texas Department...
James "Doc" Stanley
Aug 16, 2024
Dr. James “Jimmy” Howard Stanley passed away on Friday, August 16 in Las Vegas after a lengthy illness. Jimmy, also known as “Doc” to his many friends, was born in Dallas, Texas on December 4, 1946 to Blanche (Wylie) and John Wilson Stanley. Jimmy attended W.H. Adamson High School in Oak Cliff where he was a member of the football...
Sandra Bowen
Aug 16, 2024
Sandra Bowen, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, departed this life peacefully on August 16, 2024, in Kilgore, Texas with her loving family at her side. Born on May 10, 1948, in McCamey, Texas, Sandra was a remarkable woman whose warm spirit and giving nature touched the lives of everyone she met.
As a proud graduate of McCamey High...
Rex Arthur McCubbin
Aug 16, 2024
Rex Arthur McCubbin, 79, of Kilgore, passed away on August 16th after a life lived fully. Above all, Rex’s life was defined by his deep love for his family.
Rex was born on January 5, 1945, in Pittsburg, Texas. He was raised in Sabine by his parents, Jack and Ileen McCubbin. He attended Kemper Military Academy and St. Mary’s University before...
George Melvin Spruill, Jr.
Aug 15, 2024
George Melvin Spruill, Jr., 78, beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place the morning of August 15, 2024. Better known to all as "Butch", he was down to earth with a heart as big as Texas.
Butch entered this world on March 23, 1946, in Kilgore, TX, born to George and Mildred Spruill. Butch married...
Larry Henderson
Aug 14, 2024
William “Larry” Henderson passed away at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview, Texas on August 14, 2024, at the age of 83. He is survived by his sister Sarah Kay Walker of Shamrock, Texas, his brother Jerry Henderson of Valentine, Nebraska, his daughter Karrie (Steve) Bloemendaal of Rapid City, South Dakota, his daughter Tonia (Tejay) Fischer of Rapid City, South Dakota...
Shirley Willoughby
Aug 12, 2024
Shirley Ann Willoughby, 93, of Kilgore, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born in Matagorda, TX to Raymond Hester and Myrtle Winnie Chambliss Hester on February 26, 1931.
Shirley was a life-long member of McCary's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and faithfully served the...
Willie M. Buck
Aug 12, 2024
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie M. Buck, 85, of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Riley Pippen and Chaplain Brad Clark officiating. Burial will follow at the Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Mrs....
Wilbur F. Yates
Aug 6, 2024
Wilbur F. Yates, 83, of Kilgore passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 4:00pm on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Kilgore, with Reverend Dr. Allison Andrews and Reverend Darwood Galaway officiating. Visitation will be the evening before, Friday August 9, from 6:00-8:00pm at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore.
Wilbur was...
Dalton Thomas McCarson
Aug 3, 2024
Dalton Thomas McCarson, 31, of Abilene, Texas completed his earthly adventure and returned to his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2024. This fun-loving man was born December 29, 1992, in Longview, Texas to Penney Heath and Gary Thomas McCarson.
Dalton moved from Longview to Mount Pleasant, Texas at five years old. He then lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico...
Jewel Beasley
Aug 2, 2024
Jewel H. Beasley, Jr, 90, of Longview, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born in Rusk, TX to Jewel H. Beasley, Sr. and Eula Kinney Beasley on December 28, 1933.
Jewel was a long-time member of First Baptist Church Liberty City where he served as a member of the...
Sandra Nell Goodwin
Jul 30, 2024
Sandra Nell Goodwin, 73, of Kilgore was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2024, in Longview, Texas surrounded by her beloved family. A visitation will be held at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Friday August 2, 2024, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and a Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 3...
Zackery Allen Bentle
Jul 30, 2024
Zackery Allen Bentle, 39, of Tyler, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. A family hosted memorial service will be held on August 8, 2024, at Liberty City Baptist Church at ten-thirty in the morning. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore.
Zackery was born on June 27, 1985, in Longview, Texas to Kelly...
Anita Kay Wright Truitt
Jul 25, 2024
Anita Kay Wright Truitt
Funeral services for Mrs. Anita Kay Wright Truitt, 71, of Kilgore will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Chandler Street Church of Christ in Kilgore with Mr. Chris Vidacovich and Mr. Lane Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, July...
Johnnie David Wilson, Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
Johnnie David Wilson Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2024. He was born June 20, 1954 in Winters, Texas, to the late Johnnie and Juanita Wilson.
David dedicated 38 years of his career to Halliburton Energy Services, where he was known for his commitment and expertise. Following his tenure at Halliburton, he consulted for...
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