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Harold D.  Norris

Harold D. Norris

May 19, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Harold D. Norris, 88, of Kilgore will be held 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Freeman Pierce officiating. A private burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Tuesday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. Mr. Norris passed...

Frank Heldenbrand

Frank Heldenbrand

May 18, 2024

Memorial services for Frank Heldenbrand, 86, of Turnertown will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. scheduled.

Mr. Heldenbrand died on Saturday, May 18, after a long illness.

He was born July 9, 1937, in Ponca City, Okla. to John and Daisy Heldenbrand. Mr. Frank owned and operated Sanders Tank Co. in...

Quentin Wilbur Graham

Quentin Wilbur Graham

May 13, 2024

Cremation arrangements for Quentin Graham85, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Quentin Wilbur Graham passed from this world to his home in Heaven on Monday, May 13, 2024. He is no longer in pain and is walking with Jesus and reunited with his mom, dad,...

John Judson Bagwell, Jr.

John Judson Bagwell, Jr.

May 11, 2024

John Judson Bagwell, Jr. - A Life Well Lived

John Judson Bagwell, Jr., (often called J.) passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, at

Homeplace hospice facility in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years

old.

A graveside service will be held at Kilgore Cemetery on May 25, 2024, at 11:30 AM.

John was born in Kilgore, Texas, on January 22,...

Rollie  David  Lewis

Rollie David Lewis

May 10, 2024

Rollie “David” Lewis, 81, of Kilgore completed his earthly adventure at his home with his beloved family by his side on May 10, 2024. His family will receive guests at Rader Funeral Home on Friday, May 24 from five until seven o’clock in the evening. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

David was born December 13, 1942,...

Maxine Fowler Dennison

Maxine Fowler Dennison

May 2, 2024

Maxine Fowler Dennison of Gilmer, Texas, went to be with Jesus on May 2nd, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born on August 29, 1945, in Charleston, South Carolina to C.W. (Bud) and Hazel Collum Fowler.

Maxine graduated from Longview High School in 1963 and worked many years as a medical transcriptionist. She loved growing plants and flowers, crocheting,...

Patricia  Gail  Splawn

Patricia Gail Splawn

Apr 24, 2024

Patricia Splawn was born on September 8, 1946, in Shreveport, LA to the late Miller and Doris

Sims. Patricia was a dedicated homemaker and loving mother of three children. When her

children started school, she worked at the Kilgore High School Inn. She also ran the Kilgore

Baseball concession stand for many years with her family, while her boys played ball. Later in

life...

Judy Marie  Phillips

Judy Marie Phillips

Apr 23, 2024

Judith “Judy” Marie Phillips completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Judy was born to Columbus and Dorothy Brackeen on July 24, 1942, in Longview, Texas.

Judy married the love of her life, Paul Phillips in New London, Texas on August 1, 1959. The duo welcomed two daughters: Doris Kay and Cheryl...

Charles "Chuck" Stephen Roberts

Charles "Chuck" Stephen Roberts

Apr 18, 2024

A memorial service for Mr. Chuck Roberts, 65, of Liberty City will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Rev. Dr. Glenn Young officiating. You may pay your respects and view on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Rader Funeral...

Sue  Brogden Housley

Sue Brogden Housley

Apr 15, 2024

Graveside services for Sue Housley, 74, of Kilgore will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Danville Cemetery with Pastor Josh Howington officiating under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mrs. Housley passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her residence in Kilgore.

Mrs. Housley was born on August 30, 1949, in El Dorado,...

Jimmie Gene Palmer

Jimmie Gene Palmer

Apr 13, 2024

Funeral service for Mr. Jimmie Palmer, 80, of Kilgore will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Kilgore with Dr. Glenn Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore....

Shauntell  Sheree Copeland

Shauntell Sheree Copeland

Apr 12, 2024

Services for Shauntell “Shauny” Copeland, 51 of Kilgore will be at 4:30 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Grace Fellowship Church with Rev. Brian Williams officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:30 on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Grace Fellowship Church in Kilgore. Mrs. Copeland completed her earthly journey on Friday, April 12, 2024, with her...

Gary L. Price

Gary L. Price

Apr 11, 2024

Gary Lee Price gained his wings on Thursday April 11, 2024, after an incredible, decade long battle with cancer. Known for his twisted sense of humor along with impeccable timing, Gary spent countless hours at local watering holes spreading laughter, sharing oilfield stories, and cheering for the talented musicians. His ability to make those around him smile and laugh was...

John  A.  Mccomic

John A. Mccomic

Apr 11, 2024

John A. McComic, 82, of Kilgore, Texas, peacefully completed his earthly journey April 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his beloved family. John was born May 18, 1941, in Dallas, Texas, to John Byron and Barbara McComic. Intelligent, driven, and dedicated, John graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, attended San Marcus Military School, earned his bachelor’s degree...

Buster "Buck" Hedrick

Buster "Buck" Hedrick

Apr 10, 2024

Services for Mr. Buster “Buck” Hedrick, of Kilgore will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore at one-thirty in the afternoon with Reverend Greg Martin officiating. A visitation will be held an hour and a half prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the services at Danville Cemetery. Mr. Hedrick...

John  "Dog"  Loftin

John "Dog" Loftin

Apr 9, 2024

John Edward “Dog” Loftin, 59, of Kilgore, Texas completed his earthly adventure on April 9, 2024, in Mauriceville, Texas. On February 7, 1965, John was born to Darryl and Sofie Loftin in Sacramento, California. He was a proud graduate of John Kennedy High School and continued his education through Atwood Oceanics Intelligent and always ready to help anyone in need,...

Howard  Ferrell Perkins

Howard Ferrell Perkins

Apr 2, 2024

Mr. Howard Ferrell Perkins

Howard Ferrell Perkins was born September 24, 1963, and passed peacefully into his eternal home on the morning of April 2, 2024, in Shreveport, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard Allison and Jackie Perkins and Mary Jean Myers of Kilgore, and sisters Ella Ruth Taylor, Nelda Thompson, and Jacklyn Johnson of Kilgore.

Left to...

Charles Robert Canterbury

Charles Robert Canterbury

Apr 2, 2024

Charles Robert Canterbury, age 85, of Tyler, Texas passed away on April 2, 2024. He was born on February 5, 1939 in Kilgore, Texas to the late Elsie Pudwell Canterbury and Dr. Samuel Luther Canterbury, Jr.

Charles is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth T. Canterbury; his daughter Christy Canterbury, along with her husband Kirk Tashjian and newborn grandson,...

Mary Lynn Latham

Mary Lynn Latham

Apr 1, 2024

Services for Mary Lynn Latham, 77, of Liberty City, will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with Reverend Ken Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M....

Joan Marion Haney

Joan Marion Haney

Mar 29, 2024

Cremation arrangements for Joan Marion Haney, 67, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Joan completed her earthly journey on March 29, 2024, at her home in Kilgore.

Joan was born on October 24, 1956, in Beaumont, Texas to the late Anna Mae Evans Hayles and Mahlon Elmar Hayles. She adored animals and had many fur...

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