Sep 13, 2024

Ola Knighton Hooper, a beloved Mom, Mamaw, Mamaw Ola, friend and vibrant spirit, was born on July 13, 1935, in Stamps, Arkansas to Clarence and Evie Knighton. She peacefully departed this world on September 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at her residence. Ola's journey through life was a testament to her unwavering love for family and her quick-witted...

Sep 10, 2024

Services for Lisa Gay Camp Smith, 65, of Liberty City, will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore, Texas with visitation one hour prior. Following the service, burial will take place in the Danville Cemetery. Lisa, affectionately known as Gay, passed away on Tuesday morning in Andrews, Texas, after...

Sep 9, 2024

Joe C. Modisette, born on October 23, 1941, in Lufkin, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Kilgore on September 9, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He lived a full and vibrant life, guided by his faith as a devoted member of Life Church of Longview, where he found great joy in serving the Lord.

A proud...

Sep 2, 2024

Services for Alice E. Haynes, 95 of Liberty City will be 10:00 AM Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Rev. Keith Wilkerson and Rev. Dr. Paul Michael Vacca officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery in Longview. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday afternoon at...

Aug 27, 2024

Wanda Beth Smallwood, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, departed this life peacefully on August 27, 2024, in her hometown of Kilgore, Texas. Born on August 15, 1937, she filled the world with her indomitable spirit and unwavering love for her family. The daughter of loving parents and sister to several siblings, Wanda carried the maiden name Cagle with pride...

Aug 26, 2024

Aug 25, 2024

Shirley Ann Hankins, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 8, 1938, in East Mountain, Texas, Upshur County, she was one of thirteen children in the Wacasey family.

Shirley was an embodiment of a Godly Woman, dedicating her life to her faith, family, and...

Aug 22, 2024

Gwendolyn Annette Pannell, born on August 12, 1938, in Gainesville, Texas to the late Paul Beasley and Mary Crain, passed away peacefully at her residence Kilgore, Texas, on August 22, 2024. A dedicated homemaker, Gwendolyn was known for her unwavering love and care as a mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, leaving a lasting impact on all who were fortunate enough...

Aug 22, 2024

Jackie L. Ford, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the age of 79 in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on March 14, 1945, in Llano, Texas to John D. Ford and Kathryn E. Osborne, 

Jackie honorably served in the United States Army for years, embodying the values of dedication...

Aug 22, 2024

Freddie David Hughes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Kilgore, Texas. Born on September 12, 1930, in Maybanks, Texas, he lived a full life to his family, community, and service to his country.

Freddie's career was marked by hard work and dedication. He spent 25 years at Kilgore Ceramics and also worked at...

Aug 21, 2024

Stroud Morton, a dedicated family man and retired member of the United States Air Force passed away on August 21, 2024, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 79. Born on February 17, 1945, in London, England, he embodied a spirit of hard work and devotion throughout his life.

Stroud's career was marked by his service in military, where he distinguished...

Aug 20, 2024

Retired Texas Ranger Ronny M. Griffith of White Oak, TX, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2024. He was born on March 25, 1951, to the late Mr. William Drummond Griffith and Mrs. Fannie Lou Griffith of New Boston, TX. Ronny was a 1969 graduate of New Boston High School and later graduated from the Texas Department...

Aug 16, 2024

Dr. James “Jimmy” Howard Stanley passed away on Friday, August 16 in Las Vegas after a lengthy illness. Jimmy, also known as “Doc” to his many friends, was born in Dallas, Texas on December 4, 1946 to Blanche (Wylie) and John Wilson Stanley. Jimmy attended W.H. Adamson High School in Oak Cliff where he was a member of the football...

Aug 16, 2024

Sandra Bowen, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, departed this life peacefully on August 16, 2024, in Kilgore, Texas with her loving family at her side. Born on May 10, 1948, in McCamey, Texas, Sandra was a remarkable woman whose warm spirit and giving nature touched the lives of everyone she met.

As a proud graduate of McCamey High...

Aug 16, 2024

Rex Arthur McCubbin, 79, of Kilgore, passed away on August 16th after a life lived fully. Above all, Rex’s life was defined by his deep love for his family.

 Rex was born on January 5, 1945, in Pittsburg, Texas. He was raised in Sabine by his parents, Jack and Ileen McCubbin. He attended Kemper Military Academy and St. Mary’s University before...

Aug 15, 2024

George Melvin Spruill, Jr., 78, beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place the morning of August 15, 2024. Better known to all as "Butch", he was down to earth with a heart as big as Texas. 

 Butch entered this world on March 23, 1946, in Kilgore, TX, born to George and Mildred Spruill. Butch married...

Aug 14, 2024

William “Larry” Henderson passed away at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview, Texas on August 14, 2024, at the age of 83. He is survived by his sister Sarah Kay Walker of Shamrock, Texas, his brother Jerry Henderson of Valentine, Nebraska, his daughter Karrie (Steve) Bloemendaal of Rapid City, South Dakota, his daughter Tonia (Tejay) Fischer of Rapid City, South Dakota...

Aug 12, 2024

Shirley Ann Willoughby, 93, of Kilgore, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born in Matagorda, TX to Raymond Hester and Myrtle Winnie Chambliss Hester on February 26, 1931.

Shirley was a life-long member of McCary's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and faithfully served the...

Aug 12, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Willie M. Buck, 85, of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Riley Pippen and Chaplain Brad Clark officiating. Burial will follow at the Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Mrs....

Aug 6, 2024

Wilbur F. Yates, 83, of Kilgore passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 4:00pm on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Kilgore, with Reverend Dr. Allison Andrews and Reverend Darwood Galaway officiating. Visitation will be the evening before, Friday August 9, from 6:00-8:00pm at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. 

Wilbur was...