Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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...
Kim Allen Kimbley
Mar 24, 2023
Funeral services for Mr. Kim Allen Kimbley, 53, Kilgore will be held at 3:00 P.M on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Kelly Brian officiating. Burial will follow at the Hickory Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Kim...
Ruby Ellen Wood
Mar 23, 2023
Services for Ellen Wood, 75 of Kilgore will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Rev. Mark Fried officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday, one hour prior to service. Ellen passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Ellen was...
Dana Phyllis Truckey
Mar 21, 2023
Funeral services for Dana Truckey, 46, of Yantis will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Reverend Dick Dobbins officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Saturday from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M., one hour...
Peggy Andrews
Mar 20, 2023
Peggy Andrews, 86, of Kilgore Texas passed March 20, 2023, at Arbor Grace of Kilgore. Born at home, January 23, 1937, Elmo, Missouri. She is predeceased by her parents Gerald Grant and Helen M. (Bishop) Pruitt, her late husband Kenneth Leon Andrews and a brother Francis G. Pruitt.
Survivors include a daughter, Teresa (Earl) Busby of Kilgore, granddaughter Elizabeth (Busby) Miller...
Wendy Lynn Musslewhite Mcdonald
Mar 16, 2023
Services for Wendy Lynn Musslewhite McDonald, 68 of Kilgore will be held at Laird Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at eleven o'clock in the morning. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mrs. McDonald passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023, in Tyler, Texas surrounded by family.
Wendy was born on June 1,...
Abraham Torres
Mar 16, 2023
Services for Abraham Torres, 1 of Kilgore will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at ten o’clock in the morning at Christ The King Catholic Church in Kilgore with Father Luis Pena presiding. Burial will immediately follow at Danville Cemetery. The family will welcome friends and family on Monday, March 20, 2023, from four until six o’clock in the...
Janie Warren Smith Easterling
Mar 11, 2023
Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Warren Smith Easterling, 76, of Elderville will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore with the Rev. John Gradberg and Rev. Thomas Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends before services on Wednesday from 1:00 - 2:00 PM....
Jonathan Benitez
Mar 10, 2023
Jonathan Benitez
Visitation for Jonathan Benitez, 31 of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from six until eight o’clock in the evening at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Jonathan completed his earthly journey on Friday, March 10, 2023, at his home in Kilgore.
Jonathan was born on March 1, 1992, in Longview, Texas, to Mary Meadows and Crescencio Benitez....
King Davis Russell, Jr.
Mar 9, 2023
Mr. King Davis Russell, Jr. passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Hospice of East Texas Homeplace in Tyler. King was born on December 18, 1940, in Kilgore. He was the son of King David Russell, Sr., and Mary Lou Smith Russell.
King was a lifelong resident of Kilgore. He graduated from Kilgore High School and Kilgore College. King was...
Mattie Evelyn Talley
Mar 8, 2023
Graveside services for Mrs. Mattie Evelyn Talley, 82, of Kilgore will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Rusk County Memorial Gardens with Reverend David Hampton officiating. Burial will follow at Rusk County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Talley passed away in Kilgore on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Evelyn was born on September18, 1940 in Hugo, Oklahoma. She was...
Frank Rucker
Mar 6, 2023
Memorial Visitation for Mr. Frank Rucker, 76, of Kilgore will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel. Frank passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at his residence. Cremation arrangements will be under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore.
Frank was born on September 20, 1946 in El...
Valerie Inez Swanson
Mar 6, 2023
Graveside services for Valerie Inez Swanson, 45 of Kilgore will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Danville Cemetery with Brother James Boatman officiating. The world became brighter on March 5, 1978, the day that Valerie Inez Swanson was born. Valerie sadly passed on March 6, 2023, after a long and happy life.
Valerie was a devoted wife and mother...
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