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Roger Dale Cox

Roger Dale Cox

May 9, 2023

Services for Roger Dale Cox, 66, of Kilgore will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, at three o’clock in the afternoon at Pirtle Cemetery pavilion with Dr. Jody Clements officiating. The family will welcome family and friends one hour prior to the service for visitation. Interment will immediately follow the service at Pirtle Cemetery. Roger completed his earthly journey...

Martha Simpson

Martha Simpson

May 7, 2023

Cremation arrangements for Martha Simpson, 28 of Overton are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home. A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, from five until seven o'clock in the evening at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. The Simpson family is hosting a memorial service on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at two o’clock in the afternoon...

Onita "Nita" Henson

Onita "Nita" Henson

May 6, 2023

Nita Henson of Liberty City, TX, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Tiffin House in Georgetown TX. Nita was born on July 17, 1929 in Mesquite, Texas to Seaborn James (Bud) Whatley and Frankie (Hicks) Whatley, Nita was the last of a family of ten children. She was a graduate of Mesquite High School. Always active in her...

Georgia Faye Lohr

Georgia Faye Lohr

May 6, 2023

Georgia Lohr, 85, of Kilgore, completed her earthly journey and went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 12, 2023, at First Pentecostal Church in Kilgore, with Rev. James Boatman Officiating. Interment in Danville Cemetery will immediately follow service. The family will receive friends at...

Sharon Faye French

Sharon Faye French

May 2, 2023

Services for Sharon French, 80 of Kilgore will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Kilgore with Rev. Shawn Heatherly officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mrs. French passed away on Tuesday, May...

Clement Joseph Fertitta Jr.

Clement Joseph Fertitta Jr.

May 1, 2023

Clement Joseph “C.J.” Fertitta, Jr

A rosary will be held for Clement Joseph “C.J.” Fertitta, Jr on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore, followed by a visitation until 9pm. Services for Clement Joseph “C.J.” Fertitta, Jr, 80 of Kilgore will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Chapel of Rader...

Ronald Steve Farrar

Ronald Steve Farrar

Apr 28, 2023

Services for Ronald Steve Farrar, 76, will be on Friday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore with Pastor Tim Coop officiating. Burial will follow at Kilgore Cemetery. Ronald passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Tyler.

Ronald was born on November 2, 1946, in Falfurrias, TX to the late Leonard & Irene Farrar. At...

Larry  Stephen Dudley

Larry Stephen Dudley

Apr 25, 2023

Larry Stephen Dudley,72, of White Oak, Texas passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born in Tyler, Texas, to Marion Lee Dudley and Audrey Vester Mitchell Dudley. He enjoyed traveling, finding new restaurants off the beaten path, his favorite was Mexican food. Larry loved and adored his family very much. He gave much attention to...

Ernest "Ernie" Henderson Horton, Jr.

Ernest "Ernie" Henderson Horton, Jr.

Apr 24, 2023

Mr. Ernest “Ernie” Henderson Horton, Jr. age 75, of Elizabethton, TN passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born on November 12th, 1947 in New York City to the late Ernest Henderson Horton, Sr. and Jane Hamlin Horton. A graveside service will be held in the Danville Cemetery, Kilgore,...

J.C. Rodgers

J.C. Rodgers

Apr 19, 2023

James Charles (“JC”) Rodgers passed away on April 19, 2023 in Longview at Good Shepherd Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for 1:00 PM on Friday, April 28 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Longview, with Father Gavin Vaverek officiating. Local arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore.

JC was born in Synder, Texas on...

Billy Spurgeon  Lyles

Billy Spurgeon Lyles

Apr 17, 2023

Billy S. Lyles, 82, of Henderson, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. Family directed graveside service for Mr. Lyles will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM in Lyles Sanders Cemetery, with Bro. Marty Grounds and Bro. Robert Vaughn officiating.

Billy was born on December 9, 1940, in Sulphur Springs Community, Mt. Enterprise, Texas to Vada and...

Amparo Hernandez~ Martinez

Amparo Hernandez~ Martinez

Apr 14, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at one o’clock in the afternoon at Christ the King Catholic Church in Kilgore with Father Luis Pena as the Celebrant. Interment will immediately follow at Danville Cemetery in Kilgore. A rosary will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore at six...

Maebeth Avant

Maebeth Avant

Apr 12, 2023

Maebeth Avant

Maebeth Avant, 95, of Kilgore, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Danville Cemetery in Kilgore, with Rev. David Hampton officiating.

Maebeth was born on March 1, 1928, in Gorman, TX to James Madison and Lillian Gallagher. She was an amazing cook,...

Ben Chisler

Ben Chisler

Mar 31, 2023

B.L. (Ben) Chisler, of Kilgore, passed away at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023 following a short illness. We celebrate his life of 93 years, and the lives of those he touched along the way.

Ben was born on February 28, 1930 in Daybrook, West Virginia, the son of Kelcy and Hattie Chisler. In 1949 he graduated from Reed City...

Cory John Francis  Murphy

Cory John Francis Murphy

Mar 30, 2023

Memorial service for Cory John Francis Murphy, 38, of Longview will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023, at two o’clock in the afternoon at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Reverend David Hampton officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from six until eight o’clock in the afternoon at Rader Funeral Home. The...

Dee Anna Thompson

Dee Anna Thompson

Mar 30, 2023

Graveside services for Dee Anna Thompson, 46 of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at one o’clock in the afternoon at Pirtle Cemetery with Pastor Lisa Mayhu and Pastor Garrel Faulkner officiating. Dee Anna completed her earthly journey on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Kilgore with her loving sister by her side.

Dee Anna was born on April...

Alicen "Ali" Blanchard  Akin

Alicen "Ali" Blanchard Akin

Mar 30, 2023

Cremation arrangements for Alicen “Ali” B. Akin 30, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Ali completed her earthly journey on March 30, 2023, in Overton.

Ali was born on January 18, 1993, in Dallas, Texas, to Tammy Lynn Cubine and Dr. Joel Blanchard Akin. She attended Kilgore Independent School District and obtained her GED from...

Belinda Ann White Ervin

Belinda Ann White Ervin

Mar 27, 2023

Cremation arrangements for Belinda Ann White Ervin, 72, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home. Belinda completed her earthly journey on March 27, 2023, at her home in Kilgore surrounded by her loving family.

Belinda was born on July 12, 1950, in New Orleans, LA, to Myrtle Mae Green and Willie White. She attended C B Dansby school...

Francis Denice  Simmons (Silman)

Francis Denice Simmons (Silman)

Mar 25, 2023

Cremation arrangements for Francis Simmons (Silman), 70, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home. Francis completed her earthly journey on March 25, 2023, at her home in Kilgore with her loving husband by her side.

Francis was born on December 23, 1952, in El Paso, Texas. She was raised by Delores Larson. She attended many school districts throughout...

Bobbie Jean Wright Grace

Bobbie Jean Wright Grace

Mar 25, 2023

Memorial services for Bobbie Jean Wright Grace, 87 will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Pirtle cemetery at two o’clock in the afternoon with Reverend Lisa Mayhugh officiating. Bobbie completed her earthly journey on March 25, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bobbie was born on August 15, 1935, in Overton, Texas to Albert Virgil Wright and Hallie Toten Wright. She...

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