Obituaries
Melvin Splawn
Jan 22, 2023
Melvin Splawn, 77 of Kilgore, completed his earthly journey in Richardson, Texas after a lengthy illness. Funeral services for Mr. Melvin Splawn will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 10 a.m., in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore, with Rev. Alan Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Rader...
Denise Shellman
Jan 22, 2023
Graveside services for Denise Shellman, 67 of Kilgore will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Danville Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Allison Andrews officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 Wednesday evening at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mrs. Shellman passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Longview
Denise was born December 1, 1955...
Judy Lee Dorst Cox
Jan 21, 2023
Judy Lee Dorst Cox
On January 21, 2023, Judy Lee (Dorst) Cox., daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 88 at the Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, TX.
Judy was born on October 27, 1934, to Roy Woodrow and Evah Lucille (Kneedler) Dorst in Gardner, KS. Upon graduation from Olathe High School in 1952, Judy attended Kansas...
Wanda Lou Burns
Jan 21, 2023
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Wanda Lou Burns, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at Someren Glen Retirement Community in Centennial, Colorado at the age of ninety-two. She was born in Maud, Oklahoma on April 21, 1930, to Edna and Ovel Baker. She married H.J. "Jake" Burns and together they had two children, Larry and Valerie.
Wanda enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting,...
Nell Jean Polk Ledet
Jan 20, 2023
Cremation arrangements for Nell Jean Polk Ledet, 89 of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home Kilgore. A private family graveside will be held at a later date in Prentiss, Mississippi. Mrs. Ledet passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, in Tyler surrounded by her loving family.
Nell was born on January 22, 1933, in Prentiss, Mississippi to...
Kenneth Wiehoff
Jan 20, 2023
Kenneth Wiehoff
Kenneth Wiehoff, 77, of Kilgore, completed his earthly journey on Friday, January 20, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 2p until 4p at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore.
Kenneth was born on October 25, 1945, in St. Cloud, MN, to Charles and Veronica Wiehoff. Kenneth...
Barbara Jean Hernandez
Jan 19, 2023
Services for Barbara Jean Hernandez, 77 of Kilgore will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023 at two o’clock in the afternoon at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Pastor Danny Menges officiating. The family will receive friends from six until eight o’clock in the evening on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mrs. Hernandez passed...
Dr. Robert "Rob" Thoni
Jan 17, 2023
Dr. Robert “Rob” Thoni
Dr. Robert “Rob” Thoni, 67, of Kilgore, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by his family in Tyler. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Bar-None Cowboy Church, with Bro. Jason Taylor officiating, under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore.
Rob was born on...
Eugene "Gene" Rushing
Jan 16, 2023
Eugene “Gene” Rushing of Kilgore passed away at age77 at Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center on January 16, 2023. Eugene “Gene” was born on October 21, 1945, in Yakima County, Washington to mother, Euna Mae Scott and father, Casey Rushing. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Elizabeth Rushing.
Nell Beth Newsom King
Jan 16, 2023
Nell B. Newsom King
Private graveside services for Nell Beth Newsom King, 95 of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Kilgore City Cemetery. Nell passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023, at her home in Kilgore surrounded by family.
Nell was born on December 8, 1927, in Purley, Texas to the late Thomas Arch Newsom, Sr. and Elizabeth...
Carl "Sonny" Wayne
Jan 15, 2023
Carl "Sonny" Wayne
Carl "Sonny" Wayne, 78, of Overton, completed his earthly journey, on Sunday, January 15, 2023, in Tyler. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore, on Sunday, January 22, 2023, from 4p - 6p. A full obituary will be available upon family approval.
Zandra Stevens
Jan 14, 2023
Ms. Zandra Stevens
Funeral services for Ms. Zandra Stevens, 78, of Kilgore will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin, Texas with Reverend JaCady Player and Reverend Daniel Morris officiating. The family will receive at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in the...
Billy "Biff" Neil Speer
Jan 13, 2023
Billy “Biff” Neil Speer, Jr., of Kilgore, Texas, aged 60, passed peacefully on his family land Friday, January 13, 2023. Biff was a devoted brother, loving son and husband. Biff was well known for the care of his family and friends, his passion for life, and his compassion for first responders, the community, and his country. Biff was born on...
Steve "Buddy" Attaway
Jan 12, 2023
Mr. Steve “Buddy” Attaway
Graveside services for Mr. Steve “Buddy” Attaway, 74, of Kilgore will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023, at 10 A.M. at the Hickory Grove Cemetery with Chaplin Wayne Norvell officiating. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Sunday, January 15, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Mr. Attaway passed away...
Anna Bess Hedrick
Jan 11, 2023
Anna Bess Roach Hedrick, 89, of Kilgore, completed her earthly journey, in her home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Funeral services for Mrs. Hedrick will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 11 a.m., in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore, with Rev. Riley Pippen. Interment will follow in Danville Cemetery. The family...
Aubrey D. Mcelroy
Jan 11, 2023
Funeral services for Aubrey McElroy, 89 of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore, Revs. John Gradberg, Jr. and Freeman Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at Mixon Cemetery in Troup, Texas. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, one hour...
Jack E. Wininger
Jan 9, 2023
Jack E. Wininger
Jack E. Wininger passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father at home on January 9, 2023 at the age of 87. Jack was born in Hebbronville, Texas on May 16, 1935. He graduated from Leverett’s Chapel High School where he participated in all sports, but especially loved football. At Kilgore Junior College, he met the love...
Michael Johnson
Jan 9, 2023
Mr. Michael Johnson, 44, of Kilgore passed away on January 09, 2023, in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Sunday, January 15, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Cremation arrangements will be under the direction of Rader Funeral Home.
Michael was born on November 13, 1978, in Rusk, Texas. Michael spent...
Thomas Earl Overman, Sr.
Jan 5, 2023
Thomas Earl Overman, Sr.
Thomas Earl Overman, Sr., 66, of Kilgore, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, January 5, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore, Rev. Jerry Carroll officiating. The family...
Jean Howell
Jan 3, 2023
A private family celebration of life for Jean Howell, 72, of Rowlett, Texas will be held this Saturday, January 14th. Jean was surrounded by her family when she went to be with the Lord, on January 3, 2023.
Jean was born March 19, 1950, in Kilgore, Texas to J. V. and Billirene Ware. Jean was a member of a multi-generational family...
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