John Author McMillan age 71 of Longview unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, April 21 in Longview. He was born on April 12, 1948 in Redfield, Arkansas to Ethel Jennings McMillan and William McMillan. John made his way to Texas where his family settled in Gregg County. He attended school and graduated from White Oak High School in 1966 While working at the original Longview Whataburger location he met his bride to be Martha Jean Thompson of Pitkin, Louisiana. On February 11, 1968 they began...

Gay Hudspeth Muston left her life on thus earth on April 17, 2019, and went to live in her heavenly home. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019, prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Welch Funeral Home. She was born on April 16, 1935, to Dr. Graydon and Louise Hudspeth. She prayed to meet a merciful God, Jesus, and the members of her family who meant so much to her and who gave her so much love and care. She attended school in Arkansas and...

Arlene Ann Arthaud was born April 4, 1949, in North Bend, Nebraska and passed away at home in Longview, Texas, on April 5, 2019. A memorial mass will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 13, 2019 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church and the family will receive friends at 9:30 A.M. at the church. Welch Funeral Home has been entrusted with the cremation arrangements. Arlene was employed at White Oak State Bank and various retail stores in Longview. She had a very loving and generous heart for all of...

Sharon Lee “NaNa” Woods was born in San Diego, California, On January 6, 1951 to the late James Robert and Willie Ruth Cross Woods. Sharon passed away unexpectedly April 4, 2019, at her home. She shared a life lived to the fullest in her own way and on her own terms. She had taken the burden from any of us and had all her affairs in order when needed. Sharon's request is that you remember as she was to you. She did not want a service for that reason. She asks that you do take the day...

Brandon Lee Jones, 40, of Longview, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. He was born in Longview on June 15, 1978 to Glenda and J.C. Jones. He attended Spring Hill schools and graduated from Ouchita Job Corps with a welding degree. He traveled the country on various welding jobs, and even worked on the world’s largest offshore drilling rig and the world’s largest solar panel. Brandon was extremely passionate about his job as a welder. Brandon was a proud and loyal, some might...

Sandra Sue Fopay Davis passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Diana, Texas. She was born on May 14, 1954 in Gilmer, Texas to Julies Benjamin Fopay and Bennie Mae Howell. She married Delbert "Butch" Davis on May 6, 1999 and he survives. In her youth, Sandra enjoyed going camping, swimming & horseback riding. As a mother & wife she enjoyed family gatherings, and as a grandmother she loved doing projects such as making homemade Christmas ornaments & gingerbread houses with all of...

The family will receive friends for a time of visitation Monday, April 1st, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Library of Welch Funeral Home A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 at Old White Oak Cemetery.

At 2:00 PM Monday, April 1st, 2019 at Old Danville Cemetery, the family of Mary Elizabeth Meadows, RN, gathered graveside to remember the remarkable life of their precious aunt and great aunt.

Chester Leon Kirby was born in Liberty Grove, Dallas County, Texas on October 14, 1930, the only child of Chester Lee and Maxie Irene Kirby. He passed at age 88 on March 25, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospital surrounded by his family. As a 1948 graduate of Garland High School, he began his career in the oilfield industry with Emsco D&B, later becoming LTV Energy Products, in Garland before retiring in 1985. In 1951 he married his sweetheart for life, Betty Nell Smith, and together they...

Services for Jessie Mae Brooks will be held, 2PM, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in the Chapel of Welch Funeral Home, with Bro. Craig Evers officiating. Visitation will be 6PM to 8PM, Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in the Library of Welch Funeral Home. Jessie Mae Brooks dedicated wife, mother, “Maw Maw,” and friend went home to meet the Lord on March 25, 2019. She was born December 25, 1928, to the late Eula Inez and Edward Lee Green in Upshur County. Jessie Mae graduated from New Diana...