Obituaries
Debra Rene Clouatre
Jul 27, 2025
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Debra Rene Clouatre passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. Debra was born on July 14, 1954, to Mel and Joyce Duvall in Mamou, Louisiana.
After graduating from West Monroe High School, she attended Louisiana Tech University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary and special education. She pursued graduate...
David Anthony Franco, Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
David Anthony Franco, Jr., born September 11, 1965, in El Paso, Texas, was called to Heaven on July 26, 2025, at his residence in Kilgore, Texas, comforted by the presence of his loving wife and children.
Though David worked as a private investigator later in life, much of his career was spent as a truck driver. David proudly owned and operated...
Owen Shannon Thompson
Jul 26, 2025
Owen Shannon Thompson passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on July 26, 2025. Owen was born on July 16, 2025, at UT Southwestern Clements Hospital, in Dallas, Texas. During his ten short days here on Earth, he touched many lives and was deeply loved by his parents, family, and friends. He was a miracle from God and...
Clarence H. Laird
Jul 24, 2025
A memorial service for Clarence Harlan Laird, age 83, will be held on Tuesday, July 29, at 10:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church Kilgore with Dr. J. Howard Edington officiating with music by Gala Strunk and Bill Holda. Born to Verner William Laird and Mary Frances Johnson Laird on October 15, 1941, in Dallas, Texas, Clarence was the oldest of...
James Edward Coffey
Jul 23, 2025
James Edward Coffey, 84, passed away on July 23, 2025. James was born in Kilgore on February 5, 1941. He was the ninth of ten children born to Mary Elizabeth (Cox) and Melton Coffey.
After graduating from Kilgore High School, James served in the U. S. Army where he was stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany. He was proud to have served his...
Charles Eugene Wyatt
Jul 22, 2025
Charles Eugene Wyatt, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on December 12, 1957, in Kilgore, Texas, Charles was a lifelong resident of the community he cherished and served.
Charles dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career, retiring from Allied Waste...
Charles Linvel Gillis
Jul 21, 2025
Charles Linvel Gillis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Tyler, Texas at the age of 82. Born on April 19, 1943, in Nacogdoches, Texas, Charles lived a life defined by his dedication to work, faith, and family.
For five decades, Charles made significant contributions to LeBus International, where he ultimately retired as...
Walter Chatman Myers
Jul 18, 2025
Walter Chatman Myers, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his residence in Kilgore, Texas, on July 18, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on October 30, 1933, in Jacksonville, Texas, Walter was a proud high school graduate who dedicated much of his life to the family he cherished deeply.
Walter had a successful career as a...
Richard Edward Self
Jul 16, 2025
Richard Edward Self, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his cherished family. He was born on November 12, 1939, in Antelope, Texas, and has spent a lifetime creating beautiful memories with those he loved.
Richard dedicated much of his working life to the oil field...
Glenda Joan Gordon Long
Jul 13, 2025
Glenda Joan Gordon Long, 83, of Kilgore was born on December 23, 1941, in Longview, Texas, and passed away on July 13, 2025, in Kilgore, Texas. She lived a full life characterized by her deep faith and her love for family and friends.
Growing up in the Pentecostal Church, Glenda was always surrounded by a strong sense of community and spirituality....
Samuel Charles Lasley
Jul 13, 2025
Samuel Charles Lasley, age 64, passed away on July 13, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1961, in Independence, Iowa, and lived a life marked by service, hard work, and quiet devotion to his family, home, and country.
At the age of 17, Samuel enlisted in the United States Navy on February 20, 1979, and served honorably as a Bupersman....
Tommy Joe Smith
Jul 10, 2025
Tommy Joe Smith, a beloved family man and dedicated worker, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on December 30, 1949, in Henderson, Texas, Tommy grew up immersed in the values of hard work and determination that would define his life. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
David Marion Gillis
Jul 8, 2025
David Marion Gillis was born on January 24, 1945, in Kilgore, Texas, to Martha Alice Hobbs Gillis and John Allen Gillis. He was the youngest of four boys, John Milton (Dallas), Thomas Malcom (Longview), and Bias Melvin (Anchorage).
David was a 1963 graduate from Kilgore High School. Shortly after, in 1965 he met the love of his life, Judy Lynda Fears....
Jo Ann Whiteside
Jul 3, 2025
Jo Ann Whiteside was born on August 22, 1934, in a small, frame house in Chandler, TX to Earl Jester Youngblood and Alvina Youngblood (nee Dockery). Their lives, as well as the lives of their extended family in east Texas revolved around the activities of the Baptist Church. Before Jo Ann started school, they moved to Athens, TX where her...
Michael Charles Kusheba, Sr.
Jul 2, 2025
Michael Charles Kusheba SR, 82, of Liberty City, TX, passed away on July 2, 2025, at his home with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born on January 6, 1943, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Charles and Joyce Kusheba. He graduated from Midlothian High School in Midlothian, Virginia in 1961 as a Merit Scholarship Finalist. Michael went...
Alfredo Samuel Reyes
Jul 1, 2025
Alfredo Samuel Reyes, conocido cariñosamente como Freddy, nació el 10 de agosto de 1998 en Longview, Texas, y dejó este mundo demasiado pronto el 1 de julio de 2025. Residente de Kilgore durante toda su vida, Freddy era conocido por su comportamiento humilde, su espíritu amable y la sonrisa siempre presente que iluminaba las vidas de todos los que lo...
Lynn Rabb Staley
Jun 30, 2025
Lynn Staley went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on June 17, 1947, in New Orleans, and for the last 28 years, resided in Holly Lake Ranch, Texas. Lynn was the beloved wife of Jerry Staley, with whom she shared 58 years of love and devotion. Their union was...
Joan Bradley Light
Jun 29, 2025
Joan Bradley Light, a beloved member of the Kilgore community, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on October 21, 1934, in Jacksonville, Texas to L.E. Bradley and Doris Dean Bradley.
Joan worked for many years at Kilgore College, where she held the position of secretary in the Business Administration office, as well as in the...
Indravadan A. Mali
Jun 28, 2025
Funeral service for Mr. Indravadan A. Mali, 76, of Kilgore will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore. Mr. Mali was born on December 13, 1948, in India and passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in a Tyler hospital.
Rebecca Arlene Allen
Jun 24, 2025
Rebecca Arlene Oliver Allen, born on November 25, 1952, in Colorado City, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Longview, Texas. She lived in Kilgore most her life but spent some time in Gatesville. She enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Landman for many years before her retirement, where she made numerous connections and friends along the way.
Rebecca lived...
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