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Mrs. Mary   Joann Young Jones

Mrs. Mary Joann Young Jones

Aug 7, 2023

Cremation arrangements for Mrs. Mary Joann Young Jones, 88 of Kilgore will be under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mrs. Jones completed her earthly journey on Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home in Kilgore surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on November 15, 1934, in Kilgore, Texas to Eunice Baggett Young and Elmer “Whitey” Young....

Mr. Gail  Linn Grisham

Mr. Gail Linn Grisham

Aug 4, 2023

Gail Linn Grisham of Kilgore, Texas, passed away in his home on August 4th, 2023, at the age of 87, surrounded by loved ones.

Gail was born in Electra, Texas, on December 20th, 1935, to parents Mary and Lonnie Grisham. After growing up and graduating high school in Graham, Texas, he attended Texas Wesleyan University. Here, he met Nancy Gene Richeson,...

Joni Ferguson

Joni Ferguson

Jul 30, 2023

Mrs. Joni Ferguson

Cremation arrangements for Mrs. Joni Ferguson, 69, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Joni passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, surrounded by her family at her home in Kilgore.

Joni was born on March 4, 1954, in Refugio, Texas. She was the...

Claudia  Anguiano Cedillo

Claudia Anguiano Cedillo

Jul 30, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Claudia Anguiano 39, of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at two-thirty in the afternoon at Christ the King Catholic Church in Kilgore with Father John Henao as the Celebrant. Interment will immediately follow at Danville Cemetery in Kilgore. A rosary will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, from seven until...

Chrissy Elaine Blalock Sullivan

Chrissy Elaine Blalock Sullivan

Jul 30, 2023

Cremation arrangements for Chrissy Elaine Blalock Sullivan 44, of Tatum are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, from two until three o’clock in the afternoon. Chrissy completed her earthly journey on Sunday, July 30th, 2023, in Tatum, Texas.

Chrissy was born on July 19th, 1979, in Tyler...

Dorris "Sarah"  Callens

Dorris "Sarah" Callens

Jul 27, 2023

Services for Mrs. Doris “Sarah” Callens, 94, of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Fellowship Church in Kilgore with Mr. Steven Hamilton officiating. The family will receive friends before services from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at the Danville Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Daniel Edward  Preston

Daniel Edward Preston

Jul 25, 2023

Daniel (Danny) Edward Preston

November 13, 1955 – July 25, 2023

Daniel (Danny) Preston passed away suddenly on July 25, 2023, while visiting his sister in Miami Beach, Florida. He was born November 13, 1955, in Kilgore, Texas to Tommy and LaVern Preston. Danny spent his entire childhood and adolescence in Kilgore, attending Christ the King elementary, Heights elementary, Kilgore Jr. High...

Jacob Dennis Trowbridge

Jacob Dennis Trowbridge

Jul 24, 2023

Graveside services for Jacob “J.D.” Trowbridge, 77 of New London are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. David Hampton officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 on Friday evening at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mr. Trowbridge passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at his residence.

JD Trowbridge was...

Perry  Lee Mcqueen

Perry Lee Mcqueen

Jul 24, 2023

Services for Perry McQueen, 66, of Gladewater, Texas will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the morning at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Rev. David Hampton officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 Thursday evening at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Burial will follow Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery...

Sammie Lewis

Sammie Lewis

Jul 21, 2023

Services for Mr. Sammie Lewis , 80, of Kilgore will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at two o’clock in the afternoon at Post Oak Road Church of Christ with Minister Dale Hendricks officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A private family interment will follow in De Kalb, Tx at Woodmen Cemetery. Mr. Lewis...

Jonathan Douglas Pepper

Jonathan Douglas Pepper

Jul 17, 2023

Cremation arrangements for Jonathan Douglas Pepper, 35, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. A celebration of life will be hosted by the family on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 243 Lyndal St, Gladewater, Texas, from five until seven o'clock. Jonathan completed his earthly journey on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Jonathan was born on September 20,...

Jo  Francis May

Jo Francis May

Jul 14, 2023

Services for Mrs. Jo Francis May, 86, of Kilgore, Texas, will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at eleven o’clock in the morning at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Kenny Dyess speaking. A visitation will be held prior to the service from ten until eleven o’clock in the morning at the Chapel of Rader Funeral...

Kate Laverne Watson

Kate Laverne Watson

Jul 13, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Laverne Watson, 91, of Kilgore will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at the Forest Home Baptist Church with Reverend Riley Pippen officiating. Burial will follow at the Hickory Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Monday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Mrs. Watson...

Ruby Ann Bickerstaff Lauderdale

Ruby Ann Bickerstaff Lauderdale

Jul 9, 2023

Service for Ruby Ann Bickerstaff Lauderdale, 89, of Kilgore will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at ten o’clock in the morning at Rader Funeral Home with Reverend David Hampton officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Duncan Cemetery. Mrs. Lauderdale completed her earthly journey on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Kilgore.

Ruby was born on February 27, 1934, in Orange,...

Larry  Dean Kincaid

Larry Dean Kincaid

Jul 6, 2023

Larry Kincaid loved everyone and was deeply loved in return.

From September 27, 1961, to July 6, 2023, he was born, raised, lived and died in Kilgore, Texas. Larry was surrounded by a loving family throughout his life and at its end. His family and friends will gather once more for a visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023, at...

Eugene Posey

Eugene Posey

Jul 6, 2023

Services for Mr. Eugene Posey, 90, of White Oak will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at two o’clock in the afternoon at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at Danville Cemetery in Kilgore. Eugene completed his earthly journey on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Longview.

Eugene was born on January 7, 1933, in Anton, Texas...

Vanessa Lynn (Horton) Mcdougal

Vanessa Lynn (Horton) Mcdougal

Jul 4, 2023

Vanessa Lynn Horton McDougal (64) passed away July 4, 2023 due to complications from breast cancer treatment. Vanessa was born on October 8, 1958 to Jim Horton and Dorothy Pepper Horton. She is survived by her loving husband, Ricky McDougal, son, Timothy McDougal, sister, Melissa Horton, and the many birds and squirrels who have made her feeders a staple in...

Beverly  Kay Hardee Monroe

Beverly Kay Hardee Monroe

Jul 3, 2023

Services for Mrs. Beverly Kay Hardee Monroe, 78, of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at ten o’clock in the morning at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Pastor Roger Hefner. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore from six to eight...

Deane  Griffith

Deane Griffith

Jun 29, 2023

Deane (Willodean)Morgan Griffith passed into Heaven on June 29, 2023, in Kilgore, Tx after having Alzheimer’s for over 10 years. She spent the early years with her daughter, Kim and her last 8 years living with her daughter, Tanya who was her loving caregiver along with her daughter Shonnie and the help of their dear friend Brandy.

Deane Griffith was born...

Denny M. Smith

Denny M. Smith

Jun 29, 2023

Graveside services for Denny M. Smith, 83 of Longview will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2023 at Smith Family Cemetery with Rev. Keith Wilkerson officiating under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mr. Smith passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Longview. 

Denny was born on June 22, 1940, to Marvin A. Smith and Constance Leona...

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