Obituaries

Shauntell  Sheree Copeland

Shauntell Sheree Copeland

Apr 12, 2024

Services for Shauntell “Shauny” Copeland, 51 of Kilgore will be at 4:30 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Grace Fellowship Church with Rev. Brian Williams officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:30 on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Grace Fellowship Church in Kilgore. Mrs. Copeland completed her earthly journey on Friday, April 12, 2024, with her...

John  A.  Mccomic

John A. Mccomic

Apr 11, 2024

John A. McComic, 82, of Kilgore, Texas, peacefully completed his earthly journey April 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his beloved family. John was born May 18, 1941, in Dallas, Texas, to John Byron and Barbara McComic. Intelligent, driven, and dedicated, John graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, attended San Marcus Military School, earned his bachelor’s degree...

Gary L. Price

Gary L. Price

Apr 11, 2024

Gary Lee Price gained his wings on Thursday April 11, 2024, after an incredible, decade long battle with cancer. Known for his twisted sense of humor along with impeccable timing, Gary spent countless hours at local watering holes spreading laughter, sharing oilfield stories, and cheering for the talented musicians. His ability to make those around him smile and laugh was...

Buster "Buck" Hedrick

Buster "Buck" Hedrick

Apr 10, 2024

Services for Mr. Buster “Buck” Hedrick, of Kilgore will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore at one-thirty in the afternoon with Reverend Greg Martin officiating. A visitation will be held an hour and a half prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the services at Danville Cemetery. Mr. Hedrick...

John  "Dog"  Loftin

John "Dog" Loftin

Apr 9, 2024

John Edward “Dog” Loftin, 59, of Kilgore, Texas completed his earthly adventure on April 9, 2024, in Mauriceville, Texas. On February 7, 1965, John was born to Darryl and Sofie Loftin in Sacramento, California. He was a proud graduate of John Kennedy High School and continued his education through Atwood Oceanics Intelligent and always ready to help anyone in need,...

Charles Robert Canterbury

Charles Robert Canterbury

Apr 2, 2024

Charles Robert Canterbury, age 85, of Tyler, Texas passed away on April 2, 2024. He was born on February 5, 1939 in Kilgore, Texas to the late Elsie Pudwell Canterbury and Dr. Samuel Luther Canterbury, Jr.

Charles is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth T. Canterbury; his daughter Christy Canterbury, along with her husband Kirk Tashjian and newborn grandson,...

Howard  Ferrell Perkins

Howard Ferrell Perkins

Apr 2, 2024

Mr. Howard Ferrell Perkins

Howard Ferrell Perkins was born September 24, 1963, and passed peacefully into his eternal home on the morning of April 2, 2024, in Shreveport, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard Allison and Jackie Perkins and Mary Jean Myers of Kilgore, and sisters Ella Ruth Taylor, Nelda Thompson, and Jacklyn Johnson of Kilgore.

Left to...

Mary Lynn Latham

Mary Lynn Latham

Apr 1, 2024

Services for Mary Lynn Latham, 77, of Liberty City, will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with Reverend Ken Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M....

Joan Marion Haney

Joan Marion Haney

Mar 29, 2024

Cremation arrangements for Joan Marion Haney, 67, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Joan completed her earthly journey on March 29, 2024, at her home in Kilgore.

Joan was born on October 24, 1956, in Beaumont, Texas to the late Anna Mae Evans Hayles and Mahlon Elmar Hayles. She adored animals and had many fur...

Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Ford Campbell

Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Ford Campbell

Mar 29, 2024

Services for Cynthia Marie (Ford) Campbell, 68, of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at New Horizon Church of God at two o’clock in the afternoon with Pastor Kenneth Antley and Reverend Jim Coe officiating. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Danville Cemetery in Kilgore. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024,...

Leslie  Deloyd Thurston, Sr.

Leslie Deloyd Thurston, Sr.

Mar 29, 2024

Leslie (Les) DeLoyd Thurston Sr. was born in Kilgore TX on February 25, 1938. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 29, 2024. Les Sr. was born on the Watson Lease in Kilgore, TX and was the youngest of ten children born to Cyrus T. Thurston and Pearl Nichols Thurston.

Les attended Kilgore and Leverett’s Chapel...

Nova "Nadine"  Norton Adamson

Nova "Nadine" Norton Adamson

Mar 27, 2024

Mrs. Nova “Nadine” Norton Adamson, 86 of Kilgore passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Longview. Nadine was born October 21, 1937, in Kilgore, Texas to Ben Norton and Mamie Cornelius Norton. A proud lifelong Kilgore resident, Nadine graduated from Kilgore High School in 1955, continued her education at Kilgore College, then went on to Penny Nichols School of...

Connie Ruth Pannell Meredith

Connie Ruth Pannell Meredith

Mar 25, 2024

Graveside services for Mrs. Connie Ruth Meredith, 82, of Kilgore will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Danville Cemetery in Kilgore with Reverend Jonathan Latham officiating. Mrs. Meredith completed her earthly journey on March 25, 2024, in Longview, Texas.

Online condolences may be left at www.raderfuneralhome.com

Betty Jean Tucker

Betty Jean Tucker

Mar 22, 2024

Betty “Jean” Tucker, also known to many as Ms Jean or Memaw, was born on May 30, 1947 in Gladewater, TX. And was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 22, 2024.

Jean is survived by her sisters; Shirley & Ray Frensley, Patsy & Rodney Farmer and Sue & Pete Wheeler, her children; Kristan &...

Tennie Beatrice Fails

Tennie Beatrice Fails

Mar 22, 2024

Mrs. Tennie Beatrice Fails, 92 of Kilgore passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Kilgore. Tennie was born on January 4, 1932, in Moffet, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Wade and Mary Ethel Bruton.

Tennie was a longtime member of the Post Oak Church of Christ. She raised four wonderful children. Was a homemaker who loved to...

Zeferino  Martinez Galvan

Zeferino Martinez Galvan

Mar 21, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Zeferino Martinez Galvan, 38 of Kilgore will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery. Fr. John Henao will be the Celebrant. On Sunday, March 24, 2024, a rosary will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home Chapel in...

Gwendolyn "Jean-O' Murray

Gwendolyn "Jean-O' Murray

Mar 21, 2024

Gwendolyn “Jean-O” Murray was born on April 26,1939 to Omer and Stella Miles. Mrs. Murray passed away peacefully in her home on March 21, 2024. She had been married to her best friend Homer Murray for 35 years. They spent their years traveling all around for work before settling back in East Texas where they both had roots. Jean-O didn’t...

Charlie Reardon

Charlie Reardon

Mar 19, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Reardon, 91, of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and the service will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore TX with Dr. Paul Michael Vacca officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Rusk County...

Deanna Brown Weaver

Deanna Brown Weaver

Mar 18, 2024

Deanna Vivian Brown Weaver, 85, of Kilgore, was called home to Heaven the morning of March 18, 2024. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Funeral Services for Deanna will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore....

David Lawrence  Tucker

David Lawrence Tucker

Mar 15, 2024

Services for Mr. David Lawrence Tucker, 67, of Longview will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore at two o’clock in the afternoon with Pastor Lee Bryan with burial following at Danville Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from six until eight o’clock at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore....