Obituaries

Ethel W. Baker

Ethel W. Baker

Jun 14, 2024

Graveside service for Mrs. Ethel Baker, 92, of Kilgore will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Kilgore Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Reverend David Hampton officiating. Mrs. Baker passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, in a Longview hospital.

Ethel was born on July 5, 1931, in Moorhead, Minnesota. She retired from the Boeing Company and...

Charles Peter Renkema

Charles Peter Renkema

Jun 9, 2024

Services for Charles Peter Renkema, 79 of Henderson will be held 3:00 P.M. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with Rev. David Hampton officiating. Mr. Renkema passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family. Family will recieve friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM, Thursday, June 13, 2024; one hour...

Aralyn "Bunny" Faith Walden

Aralyn "Bunny" Faith Walden

Jun 8, 2024

Services for Aralyn “Bunny” Faith Walden, 13, of Diana, Texas will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at ten o’clock in the morning at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Reverend Bill Blanks officiating. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from six until eight o’clock in the evening at Rader Funeral Home...

Ginger Lynn  Kyle

Ginger Lynn Kyle

Jun 6, 2024

Ginger Lynn Kyle, 51, of Overton completed her earthly adventure June 6, 2024, in New London, Texas. She was born on October 13, 1972, in Overton, Texas. Beloved daughter to Linda and Bob Pounders, and the late Curtis Clark. Ginger grew up to be fiercely loving and creative. Her loved ones meant everything to her, all she did in her...

Mrs. Maria Rojas Barrera

Mrs. Maria Rojas Barrera

Jun 4, 2024

Maria Rojas Barrera completed her earthly journey on June 4, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. A rosary will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore from six until eight o’clock in the evening. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at ten o'clock in the...

Joe Arnold Whitten, Jr.

Joe Arnold Whitten, Jr.

Jun 3, 2024

A family led memorial service for Joe Arnold Whitten, Jr., 52 of Kilgore will be held on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at two o’clock in the afternoon at Grace Baptist Temple in Kilgore. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mr. Whitten completed his earthly journey on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Tyler, Texas.

Joe was born...

Lonnie Dale Gray, Jr.

Lonnie Dale Gray, Jr.

May 28, 2024

Mr. Lonnie Dale Gray, Jr. 56, of Tok, Alaska passed away on May 28, 2024, in Tok, Alaska. You may come by the Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Friday, June 7, 2024 and Saturday, June 9, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for viewing and to sign the memorial book,

Lonnie was born on August 24, 1967, in Olney,...

Michael Shane Donald

Michael Shane Donald

May 27, 2024

Graveside services for Shane Donald, 56, of Tyler will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Kilgore Cemetery. Shane passed away on May 27, 2024, in Tyler.

Shane was born on January 25, 1968, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview. He was the son of Clyde Vernon “Rick” Donald and the late Marie Elizabeth “Johnson” Donald...

Mrs. Sharon Louise Zevely Ragle

Mrs. Sharon Louise Zevely Ragle

May 21, 2024

Mrs. Sharon Louise Zevely Ragle

Services for Mrs. Sharon Zevely Ragle, 77 of Kilgore will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Forest Home Baptist Church in Kilgore at two o’clock in the afternoon with Dr. Cecil Taylor and Brother Mark Fried leading the service. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at Forest Home Baptist Church....

Harold D.  Norris

Harold D. Norris

May 19, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Harold D. Norris, 88, of Kilgore will be held 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Freeman Pierce officiating. A private burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Tuesday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. Mr. Norris passed...

Frank Heldenbrand

Frank Heldenbrand

May 18, 2024

Memorial services for Frank Heldenbrand, 86, of Turnertown will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. scheduled.

Mr. Heldenbrand died on Saturday, May 18, after a long illness.

He was born July 9, 1937, in Ponca City, Okla. to John and Daisy Heldenbrand. Mr. Frank owned and operated Sanders Tank Co. in...

Quentin Wilbur Graham

Quentin Wilbur Graham

May 13, 2024

Cremation arrangements for Quentin Graham85, of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Quentin Wilbur Graham passed from this world to his home in Heaven on Monday, May 13, 2024. He is no longer in pain and is walking with Jesus and reunited with his mom, dad,...

John Judson Bagwell, Jr.

John Judson Bagwell, Jr.

May 11, 2024

John Judson Bagwell, Jr. - A Life Well Lived

John Judson Bagwell, Jr., (often called J.) passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, at

Homeplace hospice facility in Tyler, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years

old.

A graveside service will be held at Kilgore Cemetery on May 25, 2024, at 11:30 AM.

John was born in Kilgore, Texas, on January 22,...

Rollie  David  Lewis

Rollie David Lewis

May 10, 2024

Rollie “David” Lewis, 81, of Kilgore completed his earthly adventure at his home with his beloved family by his side on May 10, 2024. His family will receive guests at Rader Funeral Home on Friday, May 24 from five until seven o’clock in the evening. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

David was born December 13, 1942,...

Maxine Fowler Dennison

Maxine Fowler Dennison

May 2, 2024

Maxine Fowler Dennison of Gilmer, Texas, went to be with Jesus on May 2nd, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born on August 29, 1945, in Charleston, South Carolina to C.W. (Bud) and Hazel Collum Fowler.

Maxine graduated from Longview High School in 1963 and worked many years as a medical transcriptionist. She loved growing plants and flowers, crocheting,...

Patricia  Gail  Splawn

Patricia Gail Splawn

Apr 24, 2024

Patricia Splawn was born on September 8, 1946, in Shreveport, LA to the late Miller and Doris

Sims. Patricia was a dedicated homemaker and loving mother of three children. When her

children started school, she worked at the Kilgore High School Inn. She also ran the Kilgore

Baseball concession stand for many years with her family, while her boys played ball. Later in

life...

Judy Marie  Phillips

Judy Marie Phillips

Apr 23, 2024

Judith “Judy” Marie Phillips completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Judy was born to Columbus and Dorothy Brackeen on July 24, 1942, in Longview, Texas.

Judy married the love of her life, Paul Phillips in New London, Texas on August 1, 1959. The duo welcomed two daughters: Doris Kay and Cheryl...

Charles "Chuck" Stephen Roberts

Charles "Chuck" Stephen Roberts

Apr 18, 2024

A memorial service for Mr. Chuck Roberts, 65, of Liberty City will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Rev. Dr. Glenn Young officiating. You may pay your respects and view on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Rader Funeral...

Sue  Brogden Housley

Sue Brogden Housley

Apr 15, 2024

Graveside services for Sue Housley, 74, of Kilgore will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Danville Cemetery with Pastor Josh Howington officiating under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mrs. Housley passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her residence in Kilgore.

Mrs. Housley was born on August 30, 1949, in El Dorado,...

Jimmie Gene Palmer

Jimmie Gene Palmer

Apr 13, 2024

Funeral service for Mr. Jimmie Palmer, 80, of Kilgore will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Kilgore with Dr. Glenn Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Danville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore....