All Obituaries

William Larry Smelley (Pappy), 81, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Larry was born in Longview to William Sam and Ollie Mae Smelley on February 1, 1940. He lived most of his life in Longview. Most recently, Larry lived in Jefferson, Texas where he was loved and cared for by the amazing staff at Magnolia Place Nursing Home. Larry lived life to the fullest. He had many passions throughout his life. While growing up, he could be found working with his dad on...

Cynthia Ann Tubbs, 83, of Longview, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born February 17, 1938 in Haynesville Louisiana to Mr and Mrs Onnie Smith. Cynthia graduated from Longview High School in 1956. Cynthia married her high school sweetheart James Archie Tubbs Jr in 1955.She graduated from The University of Houston and for the next 66 years she lovingly cared for her family. Cynthia is preceded in death by her parents, Onnie and Maye Hickman Smith; daughter, Rebecca Ann Tubbs;...

Winnie Kaetzel, (Winifred June), age 87, passed into the presence of her beloved Lord and Savior on 6 November 2021 at home. She and her husband Ollie had five children: Thomas (Sherry), Sharon (Bryan), Jonathan (Karen Sue), Barbara (Kevin), and Becca (Joel). They have sixteen grandchildren and twelve ( ) great grands. Winnie and Ollie served as missionaries with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Laos during the Vietnam War. Until the very end Winnie kept her mind and body busy...

Michael was born in Denver, Colorado to Len Lee (Jr.), and Mary Ruth Baker. He passed away unexpectedly on November 3 in his home. He resided with his wife, Diane Baker, in Longview, Texas. For all of those knew Michael, he was always the life of the party. He had a way of making you laugh without even trying. He would also always speak his mind no matter what. He was not only a big guy but was also big in personality and big in heart. Michael loved to fish. He loved reminiscing with the...

Eric was born to Oakley and Lee Thompson in Tinley Park, IL. Spending most of his childhood in East Lancing, MI, his family later moved during his high school years to sunny California. It was during this time that Eric cultivated his true passion: to live a life in service to the Lord. He attended some college and began a career in civil design drafting. However, his heart was always in missions. After marrying his second wife, Denise Thompson, they would engage in a life of missionary work...

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  Born in 1952 Bill Johnson went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 26, 2021. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Peggy and his 3 children Amy McEntire, Martin Johnson and Jennifer Stenhouse and husband John, grandchildren; Trey, Emma, Kaylyn, Janna, Jonathan and Hunter,  his mother, Lola, brother Mike  and sister Marie, several nieces and nephews and countless friends and family.  Bill was preceded in death by his father, James Johnson and sister...

After four years of battling ALS, Richard “Rick” C. Stephens died at his home in Longview, Texas on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Rick was born on March 2, 1956, in Denton County, Texas and adopted in Nacogdoches, Texas by Hugh C. and Faye R. Stephens. After graduating from Nacogdoches High School, Rick attended Stephen F. Austin State University. Before marriage, Rick worked on his family’s farm and also spent time as a small circuit bull rider. On May 12, 1978, Rick married...

Betty Kathryn Sisk passed away on October 26th, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Betty was born to Reuben Chenowith and Ruth Nordin on December 16, 1932 in Russellville, AR. She will be sorely missed by all of us whom were blessed by her her gentle nature and kind spirit. She is survived by her son, Thomas Wade Sisk, and her daughter, Julia Susanne Eddins and grandson, Dylan Eddins. Betty was a devout member of Alpine Presbyterian Church, where she was organist for many years. A...

Sadly on Sunday October 24th 2021 after a year long battle with cancer, we said goodbye to Rhonda Jean Rancour, she was 60 years old, she was born in Galveston Texas on November 13 1960. In early years she went to Kilgore College and became a CNA, later in life she dedicated herself to being a stay at home mom to her 3 sons. Rhonda was known for her kindness, she had a big heart and would do anything to help someone in need, she was very loved by her friends and family, she loved arts and...