Obituaries in Longview, TX

“Beloved son, brother, uncle, father, and friend. He lived simply and loved deeply.” William Finney was a strong hard working Christian man. Not only the hardest worker his fami...

James Taylor Parker 63 of Henderson TX passed away on January 11 2026. He was born on July 30 1962. James was a proud graduate of Henderson High School and spent many years working in sheet metal a trade he took great prid James was so funny He would come into the. Laundry. Basket and. talk about o...

Jesse Douglas Doug Dorris a beloved husband father grandfather great grandfather brother devoted friend and skilled craftsman was born on August 2 1944 in Coffeeville Mississippi to parents Murry Morgan Dorris and Lu Uncle Doug was always kind and beautiful smile to greet you and as he was talking o...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Kindle Bartz on January 13 2026 at the age of eightynine. She was born on April 29 1936 in Temple Texas to Walter and Bertha Bartz Zingleman. Betty Je Judy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be ...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jeral Ann Barkett a beloved mother grandmother and cherished friend passed away peacefully at her home in Longview Texas on January 15 2026 at the age of 94. Ann was born on N Sorry to hear about your mothers passing. I remember her from Texas Eastman as ...

Donell Bailey born October 14 1940 in Royce City Texas passed away peacefully on January 17 2026. She was lovingly known as Nanny to all who had the blessing of knowing her. Donell made her home in Longview Texas before r I first met Donell and Rex when they were members of the Elks Lodge as were my...

Mr. Michael Ray "Big Papa" Hankins 66 of Gilmer Texas passed away Friday December 26 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hankins was born March 1 1959 in Laurel MS to Billy Ray Hankins and Jadis Barnes. Mike was a resident of East Texas for 46 years. He leaves behind a legacy of devoti...

A time of visitation will be held from 200 p.m. to 400 p.m. on Friday January 2 2026 in the chapel of East Texas Funeral Home in Longview Texas.

Tina Renee Vickery age 55 passed away peacefully on December 28 2025. Surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 30 1970 In Spring Hill Louisiana Tina dedicated her life to her husband Jason Vickery and being a loving mom and grandma. Tina loved a good adventure and was a courageouswoman. Tina i...

At 222pm on December 30 2025 Gary Dean Forgy laid down his hardfought heartfelt beenthrough hell Hallelujah at the feet of Jesus having won his years long battle with cancer. Gary was born on November 23 1969 in St. Louis Missouri to Gary Edward Forgy and Cheryl Denise Forgy. Gary was born the first...

Committal services for James Anthony Craddock 80 of Longview will be 2PM Thursday December 18 2025 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Craddock passed away Friday December 12th 2025. James was born in San Diego CA on June 7th 1945. A resident of Longview for 55 years he attended LeTourneau University....

SHIRLEY JEAN MORRISON ETZEL 90peacefully passed away at home on December 13 2025afteranarduousfight with Alzheimersand dementia. Shirley was born on May 81935 in Red Bank Township Pa.to Cora Hepler and Percy Morrison. She grew up on the family dairy farm where she learned the rewards of hard work an...