Obituaries
Jimmy "BenBo" Harrod
Oct 14, 2024
Services for Jimmy “Benbo” Harrod, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, October 18th, 2024, from 6pm to 8pm at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Jimmy passed away Monday, October 14th, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Jimmy was born on February 16, 1956, in...
Laura Anita Adams
Oct 13, 2024
Laura Anita Adams, 72, of Kilgore, Texas, passed away on October 13, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Laura was born on January 28, 1952, to the late Geneva and Oscar Hall in Ramseur, North Carolina.
It would be wrong to say that Laura lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she...
Georgia Francis McCullar Baker
Oct 10, 2024
Georgia Francis McCullar Baker, 91, of Tyler, finished her earthly duties on October 10, 2024. A private cremation is arranged with Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. The family will have a private graveside service in Kilgore Memorial Gardens, at a later date. She will be reunited with her husband and sons. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Jerry...
Kathryn Ott Toon
Oct 3, 2024
Services for Kathryn Ott Toon, 63 of Kilgore will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 7, 2024 at Forest Home Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Fried officiating. Burial will follow at Rusk County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday evening at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Pallbearers will be Champ Monaghan, Case...
Blanche Sanderson Miller
Sep 28, 2024
Blanche Sanderson Miller, 84, of Longview, joined the church triumphant, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 12 pm with Reverand Kenneth Antley officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 am until 12 pm, prior to the service. Celebration and burial services...
Shirley King
Sep 27, 2024
Shirley King, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend was called home on September 27, 2024, in Kilgore, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 7, 1939, in Avinger, Texas, Shirley lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and unparalleled love.
Shirley was a proud graduate of White Oak High School, where her spirit shone through as a cheerleader...
Wynona "Winnie" Nettles
Sep 24, 2024
Wynona "Winnie" Nettles,88, born on April 14, 1936, in Anacoco, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, in Longview, Texas. Winnie, a loving mother and devoted grandmother, leaves behind a legacy filled with cherished memories and a spirit of kindness and joy.
Winnie's career began with Southwest Bell, but her true passion lay in being a homemaker, where she poured...
Lois Faye Thomas
Sep 23, 2024
Lois Faye Russell Thomas, 76, of Kilgore, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born in Kilgore, TX on July 7, 1948, to Bill and Evelyn Russell. Lois was a lifelong resident of Kilgore, TX, a devout Christian, and a member of First Baptist Church of Kilgore. She was...
Mike White
Sep 23, 2024
Mike White, a devoted family man and successful business owner, passed away on September 23, 2024, in Longview, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on August 4, 1952, in Marshall, Texas, Mike grew up instilled with the values of hard work and dedication that would later influence both his personal and professional life.
The proud owner of Pipe Maintenance Inc.,...
Dorothy Baudat Emerson
Sep 23, 2024
Dorothy Elizabeth Baudat Emerson was born on November 12, 1935, and left this world on September 23, 2024. Dorothy grew up in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Humble High School—and later moved to Livingston. Towards the end of her life, she moved to Kilgore with her younger sister Mary where she became a member of the Pirtle Methodist Church.
Dorothy loved...
Courtney Lynn Connelly
Sep 20, 2024
Courtney Lynn Connelly, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on September 20, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. Born on July 5, 1993, in Longview, Texas, Courtney was known for her vibrant spirit, goofy sense of humor, and a passion for caring for others. She always knew the right things to say to people when they needed it....
Johnnie Northcutt
Sep 19, 2024
Johnnie Northcutt, a cherished figure in his community and a beloved family man, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Longview, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on July 23, 1943, in Kilgore, Texas, Johnnie lived a life rich with experiences and love, leaving behind a legacy that will be fondly remembered by his family and friends.Johnnie's passions included...
Kevin J. Brown
Sep 13, 2024
Memorial graveside service for Mr. Kevin J. Brown, 67, of San Antonio formerly of Kilgore will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Hickory Grove Cemetery with Mr. Mike Baldree officiating. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Kevin passed away...
Ola Knighton Hooper
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...
Lisa Gay Camp Smith
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...
Joe C. Modisette
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...
Alice Edwina Haynes
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...
Wanda Beth Smallwood
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...
Thomas Ross Conner
Aug 26, 2024
Graveside services will be held for Thomas Ross Conner, 89, of Kilgore 1:00pm Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Kilgore City Cemetery with Rev. Bill Blanks officiating under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Tom was born in Longview, Tx and grew up in West and East Texas, Tom was a 1954 graduate of Kilgore High School and served...
Shirley Ann Wacasey Hankins
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...
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