Life Stories

Arrangements for Jearleen B Ferguson, 85 of Hallsville, Texas are pending with Welch Funeral Home. She died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Marshall, Texas. A full obituary will be posted online once it is received from the family.

Arrangements for Denise Leeper, 62 of Tyler, Texas are pending with Welch Funeral Home. She died on Friday, October 15, 2021, in Longview, Texas. A full obituary will be posted online once it is received from the family.

Kari Deann Hodges passed away on October 14th, 2021 surrounded by her family and close friends. Kari was born to Donna and Richard Clark on July 23rd, 1974 in Longview Texas. She graduated with the class of ‘92 from Pine Tree High School alongside her high school sweetheart, Brent Hodges. Brent and Kari were married on December 17th, 1993, and have spent every second together since. Kari spent her entire life here in Longview, and spent all of her free time with her closest friends and...

Arrangements for George Edwin Strain, 83 of Hallsville, Texas are pending with Welch Funeral Home. He died on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Hallsville, Texas. A full obituary will be posted online once it is received from the family.

Laura P. Mobley passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 13, with her daughters by her side. She is now 100% healed from her Chronic Lung Disease and rejoicing in heaven, therefore we rejoice too - although we will deeply miss her. Laura was born on May 18, 1940, to Nell and Dunn P Phillips, in Longview, Texas. She graduated Longview High School and attended college in Denton. She lived and worked in Longview most of her life and had several very close friends with which she enjoyed...

The family of Ashley Brooke Bell of Longview, Texas is saddened to announce her passing on October 11, 2021, at the age of 38. Ashley Bell was born January 18, 1983, in Longview, Texas. She attended White Oak School and was a 13-year White Oak Roughneck. While in school she enjoyed participating in the band, being a member of the flag corps, and playing softball. Ashley was creative and talented and enjoyed painting, drawing, and doing craft projects. Ashley was preceded in death by her...

Arrangements for Renee Rae Sparks, 57 of Longview, Texas are pending with Welch Funeral Home. She died on Monday, October 11, 2021, in Longview, Texas. A full obituary will be posted online once it is received from the family.

The family of Chase Preston Bassett is saddened to announce his passing on October 10, 2021, at the age of 29. He will lovingly be remembered by his parents, Candace and Denny Larrison; sister, Kay Lynn Larrison; brother, Evan Bassett; fiancee, Stephanie Wood; and fur baby, Bailey. Chase is also survived by a host of loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wendy Beckner and grandfather, Charles Larrison. As a boy, Chase loved hunting, fishing, golfing,...

On Sunday October 10, 2021, Freddie E.R. Fitzgerald passed away peacefully at his home after a long fought battle with Alzheimer's. Fred was born on January 31, 1932, in Kaufman County, Texas to Joe L. and Fannie Sherrod Fitzgerald. He grew up in the Shady Grove area of Upshur County and attended school in Big Sandy. Upon completion of high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his military service, he briefly moved to Tyler, Texas; and shortly...

The family of Eddie Vaughn Morrow of Longview Texas is saddened to announce his passing on October 9, 2021 at the age of 73. Eddie Morrow was born May 1, 1948 in Longview Texas. He attended Spring Hill School District where he met and married the love of his Life Linda. He served as a Senior Lineman for 45 years with AEP/SWEPCO. He was the very definition of a hard working family man. He enjoyed spending his free time outdoors whether he was hunting, fishing or preparing to go hunt and...