Obituaries
Wanda Wheeler
Oct 2, 2020
Wanda Wheeler, 85, of Kilgore passed away on October 2, 2020. Mrs. Wheeler wished to be cremated and no services will be held at this time. Wanda was born on July 21, 1935 in Mineola to James Phillip Humphrey and Mary Elizabeth Humphrey where she attended public school. Wanda worked as a cook for Western Foundry in Tyler for many...
H.W. Hodges Jr.
Oct 1, 2020
H.W. Hodges, Jr. A Celebration of Life for H.W. Hodges, Jr., 97, of Kilgore, will be held on Monday, October 5, 2020, at 10 a.m., in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Rev. Keith Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow in the Danville Cemetery following the service. Mr. Hodges completed his earthly journey on Thursday, October 1, 2020, in...
Edward Sims Fry
Sep 30, 2020
Edward Sims Fry was born August 16, 1934 to George Phillip and Alice (Lenz) Fry in San Antonio (Bexar County) Texas. He was married to Mary Margaret Virden on October 18, 1958 in Plainview, Texas. He graduated from Poteet High School, Poteet, Texas in 1952. He attended Baylor University that Fall and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His career...
Maranda Jertrudis Esquivel
Sep 30, 2020
Memorial services for Maranda Esquivel, 23, of Kilgore will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 10am at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore. Maranda was born on November 19, 1996 in Longview to Isaias Luna Esquivel and Rosa Mary Esquivel. She passed away on September 30, 2020 in Smith County. Maranda is survived by her parents, Isaias...
Mary Alice Goodwin Britt "Memaw"
Sep 26, 2020
Mary Alice Goodwin Britt “Memaw”, 88 of Uncertain, Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at her residence. Mary was born in Norphlet, Arkansas October 20, 1931, and had two brothers Lawrence Goodwin and Charles Goodwin. She graduated from Eldorado High School in 1950. Mary started out in the cafeteria at Chandler Elementary school and then furthered her...
Madeline Roberta Spencer Sheldon
Sep 24, 2020
Funeral services for Madeline Roberta Spencer Sheldon will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 2pm at Rader Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held prior to the services from 1pm to 2pm on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Madeline Roberta Spencer Sheldon, born the eldest of three daughters to Daniel and Laurame...
Lewis "Ed" Baker "Papa"
Sep 24, 2020
A Celebration of Life for Lewis “Ed” Baker, 81, of Kilgore, will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Pastor Mike Gribble officiating. Mr. Baker completed his earthly journey on Thursday, September 24, 2020 in Kilgore surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends at...
Karla Watson
Sep 24, 2020
A Celebration of Life for Karla Watson, 67, of Lindale formerly of Kilgore, will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 10 a m in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mr. Brad Clark and Mr. Micah “Bubba” Thurston officiating. Interment will follow in Danville Cemetery in Kilgore. Mrs. Watson completed her earthly journey on Thursday, September...
Douglas E."Doug" Farrar
Sep 22, 2020
Memorial services for Mr. Douglas E. Farrar, 78, of Longview will be held Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore with Brother Brad Williams officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. before services. Mr. Farrar passed away at his home in Longview on Tuesday, September 22, 2020....
Jose Ventura Sanchez
Sep 19, 2020
Jose Ventura Sanchez Mass of Christian Burial for Jose Ventura Sanchez, 66, of Kilgore, will be held at 2pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Kilgore Memorial Gardens. A rosary will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 6pm. A visitation will follow. Jose was born in Mexico, on...
Dora Bertha Velasquez
Sep 19, 2020
Dora Bertha Velasquez, 51, completed her earthly journey in her home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Kilgore, Texas. Dora Velasquez was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an outstanding Eligibility Specialist at Wellness Pointe of Longview for over 13 years. Dora was known by a lot of different names: Tia Doe, Dorita, and Mama Dora. She...
Eileen Maude Pevey Vennum
Sep 19, 2020
Eileen Maude Pevey Vennum January 15, 1947 – September 19, 2020 Eileen Maude Pevey Vennum of Kilgore ended her sweet earthly adventure at 1:11pm on September 19, 2020 in the comfort of her wooded retreat with her windows open wide to all of nature. A gentle breeze wisped through her beloved wind chimes at the moment of her passing. A...
Gerald "Jerry" Sherk, Sr.
Sep 18, 2020
Services for Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Sherk, Sr. 75, of Liberty City will be held Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Pastor Lash Banks officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday evening at Rader Funeral Home. Mr. Sherk passed away in Longview...
David Earl Van Meter
Sep 17, 2020
David Earl Van Meter David Earl Van Meter was born July 8,1958 in Kilgore Texas to Joe T and Lelia Van Meter. He departed this life September 17, 2020. David attended Sabine ISD and graduated from Longview High School. David was known and loved by so many. He was the domino King, a prankster, #1 UT football fan and a...
Rev. K. F. Charles
Sep 16, 2020
Reverend K.F. Charles A Homegoing Celebration for Reverend. K.F Charles, 96, of Kilgore, will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. The service will take place at Treasure Church, 2544 Highway 42, White Oak, TX 75693 with Dr. Ron Charles and Rev. Steve Coe officiating....
Rickey Gene Armitage
Sep 14, 2020
Graveside services for Rickey Gene Armitage, 64, of Karnack will be 11:00 am, Friday, September 18, 2020 at Union Grove Cemetery in Troup, Texas with Reverend Billy Ray Ferguson officiating. Mr. Armitage passed away on Monday, September 14, 2019 in Longview after a lengthy illness. Rickey was born June 22, 1956 in Tyler, Texas to Merlin and Dorothy Armitage. Mr....
George T. Steele
Sep 12, 2020
Mr. George Truett Steele, 93, of Longview passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Buckner Westminster Place in Longview. George was born October 11, 1926 in Sipe Springs, Texas, to the late Ervin and Bernice Vines Steele. As a third grader, he was a survivor of the New London School Explosion in 1937. Mr. Steele proudly served his...
Denny Henry
Sep 11, 2020
Mr. Denny Henry, 42, of Kilgore passed away on September 11, 2020, in a Longview hospital. Memorial graveside services will be scheduled at the Salem Cemetery at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. Denny was born on October 10, 1977, in Henderson, Texas, he was the son of Danny Henry and...
Delores Ann Parks
Sep 10, 2020
Delores Ann Parks, age 51, was born on September 12, 1968 and went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020. Delores was born in Quanah, TX to the late James and Helen Parks and grew up in Quanah. Delores attended Quanah schools which she enjoyed very much. She participated in Special Olympics and won many ribbons. Delores had...
Jacquelyn Charmaine Huffman
Sep 10, 2020
Services are pending for Mrs. Jacquelyn Huffman, 81, of Kilgore. Mrs. Huffman passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020.
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