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John Earl Bagley

John Earl Bagley

Nov 24, 2023

Memorial visitation for John Earl Bagley, 86, of Lake Cherokee will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, from four until six o’clock in the evening at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. A private family graveside inurnment will be held at a later date at Jacksonville Cemetery. Mr. Bagley completed his earthly journey on November 24, 2023, in Longview, Texas,...

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Edmond Don Kennedy

Edmond Don Kennedy

Nov 24, 2023

Edmond Don Kennedy, better known to all as “Donkey Don”, 83, of Gladewater peacefully completed his earthly journey on November 24, 2023, in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by his beloved family. A Memorial Service for Donkey Don will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore, Texas.

Don was born on October 25, 1940, in...

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Mark Lynn Smires

Mark Lynn Smires

Nov 22, 2023

Services for Mr. Mark Lynn Smires, 61, of Kilgore will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at two o’clock in the afternoon at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Reverend Scott Brown officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Pirtle Cemetery, in Rusk County. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from...

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Roy Chesley Warlick

Roy Chesley Warlick

Nov 20, 2023

Roy Chesley Warlick, 75, of Gladewater completed his earthly journey on November 20, 2023, in Longview, Texas surrounded by his beloved family. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. A memorial service will be hosted by the Warlick family on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from one until three o’clock in the afternoon at 142 Private...

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Ralph Gordon Waits

Ralph Gordon Waits

Nov 19, 2023

Graveside services for Mr. Ralph Gordon Waits, 78, of Kilgore will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at two o’clock in the afternoon at Lakeview Memorial Gardens with Reverend David Hampton officiating. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore from six until eight o’clock in the evening on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Mr. Waits completed...

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Molly Letita Fears

Molly Letita Fears

Nov 18, 2023

Molly Fears, 72, of Longview completed her earthly journey on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Longview surrounded by her family. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Molly was born on November 18, 1951 in Longview, Texas to the late Norman E. Strickland and Louise Allen....

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Rodney Glen Windham

Rodney Glen Windham

Nov 17, 2023

Cremation arrangements for Mr. Rodney Glen Windham, 78, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Rodney was born on August 10, 1945, in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away at his home in Kilgore on November 17, 2023, Rodney was the son of the late Brylen Windham and Viola Lee Windham.

Mr. Windham worked in construction most...

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Billy F Humphrey

Billy F Humphrey

Nov 10, 2023

Billy F. Humphrey, 85, of Kilgore completed his earthly journey on November 10, 2023, in Kilgore, Texas peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family. Services for Billy will be held Monday November 13, 2023, at Forest Home Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 10:30 in the morning and funeral service at 12:00 in the afternoon. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery will...

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Thomas Wayne Odom

Thomas Wayne Odom

Nov 10, 2023

Thomas Wayne Odom, 78, of Kilgore completed his earthly journey on November 10, 2023, in Kilgore, Texas surrounded by his beloved family. A visitation will be held Tuesday November 14, 2023 from 5:00 until 7:00 in the evening, his funeral service will be held at Lighthouse Church in Liberty City Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 10:00 in the morning followed...

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Mrs. Louise Hines Heard

Mrs. Louise Hines Heard

Nov 9, 2023

Graveside services for Mrs. Louise Hines Heard, 80 of Longview, were held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at ten o’clock in the morning at Elderville Cemetery. Louise completed her earthly journey on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Longview surrounded by her loving family.

Louise was born on July 6, 1943, in Bethany, Louisiana to Maggie Lillian Chipman and Melville Tollie Hines,...

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Leon Dodgen

Leon Dodgen

Oct 30, 2023

Marvin Leon Dodgen was born on January 17, 1933 in Alexandria, Louisiana. His family settled in Hot Springs, Arkansas where Leon grew up running around the hills on his motorized bicycle and playing pranks with his friends. Leon enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and served his country in the Korean Conflict. After serving honorably and being discharged with the...

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Charles Edmond Geary, Jr.

Charles Edmond Geary, Jr.

Oct 29, 2023

Cremation arrangements for Mr. Charles Edmond Geary, Jr., 65 of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Geary completed his earthly journey on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his home in Kilgore, surrounded by his loving family.

Charles was born on November 24, 1957, in Little...

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Susan Nell Forth Atkins

Susan Nell Forth Atkins

Oct 28, 2023

Susan Nell Forth Atkins, 67, of Kilgore completed her earthly journey on October 28, 2023, in Longview, Texas. A visitation will be held Friday, November 3, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore and a funeral service will be Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kilgore, immediately...

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Hope Castaneda Romas

Hope Castaneda Romas

Oct 25, 2023

Visitation for Hope Castaneda Romas, 76 of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore from five until seven o’clock in the afternoon. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home. Hope completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at her home in Kilgore surrounded by her loving family.

Hope...

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Connor Aaron Deyoung

Connor Aaron Deyoung

Oct 24, 2023

Connor Aaron DeYoung completed his earthly journey Wednesday October 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Gladewater, TX. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 29 at 4:00 pm at New Horizon Church of God in Longview, TX. A public visitation will be held Monday, October 30, 2023, at 10:00 am until 11:00 am at...

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Joanne "Miss Jo" Rambo Hankins

Joanne "Miss Jo" Rambo Hankins

Oct 19, 2023

On October 19, 2023, at the age of 95, Joanne Rambo Hankins passed away in Dallas, Texas and was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In her life she exuded grace, service, and determination. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.

Joanne, also known as “Miss Jo,” was born in Iowa Park, Texas...

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Louise Mcclure Cammack

Louise Mcclure Cammack

Oct 19, 2023

Louise McClure Cammack passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on October 19, 2023.

She was born on August 2, 1928 in Electra, TX to Daniel Joseph McClure and Louise Morrow McClure. Louise's parents were from Arkansas and as so many families during those years, they left Arkansas to find work when Electra became a boomtown and work was plentiful....

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Mary Ellen "Granny" Golden

Mary Ellen "Granny" Golden

Oct 19, 2023

Funeral services for Mary “Granny” Golden, 77, of Kilgore will be held in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, with Reverend Jonathan Latham officiating. Burial will follow at the Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 23, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mary passed away on Thursday, October...

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Arturo Junior Zarazua Jimenez

Arturo Junior Zarazua Jimenez

Oct 18, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Arturo Jimenez, 20, of Kilgore will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church in Kilgore. Rosary service will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home with family visitation to follow until 9:00 p.m. Burial will follow services on Monday at...

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Astrid Mireya Benton

Astrid Mireya Benton

Oct 17, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Astrid Benton, 87 of Marshall will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 3:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marshall, Texas with Rev. Msgr. Zach Kunnakkattuthara as the Celebrant. Interment will immediately follow at Algoma Cemetery North in Marshall, Texas. Astrid completed her earthly journey on October 17, 2023 at her residence.

Astrid...

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