Life Stories

Sharon McGraw Novak Our Momma went home on November 26, 2021, in Longview, Texas. Sharon was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on November 13, 1949. She was a loving mother and the heart of our family. She tirelessly and unselfishly gave of herself to her kids and grandkids. Mom was the cheerleader in every endeavor we sought to tackle. She encouraged us to enjoy life and to be the best we could be. She never made a promise that she didn't keep. A great example of love, Sharon was encouraging,...

William Maurice Blair III July 3rd, 1969 - November 24th, 2021     Will Blair was a dear friend and family member who will be remembered for his loyalty, sense of humor and intellect. Will was born in Champaign, Illinois on July 3, 1969. Soon after, he and his family moved to Dallas, Texas where he lived until the mid-eighties before moving to Longview, Texas. After graduating from Hallsville High School in 1987, Will then attended Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana on...

Jack Curtis Smelley Sr. was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend. God called him home on November 9, 2021, in Longview, Texas at the age of 82 years old. A Life Celebration in his honor will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, November 15. 2021, at Crain Smelley Cemetery located near Jay Valley Baptist Church Longview, Texas with David Lanicek officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be: Andy Smelley, Paul Smelley, Will Smelley, Mack David Smelley, Michael Scott...

Charlene Ann Corban Renshaw, 87, passed away on November 6, 2021 into her Lord’s heavenly arms. Born in Longview, Texas on August 3, 1934, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. While in junior high school, she met the love of her life, Johnie K. Renshaw. They were married for 61 wonderful years. They had 2 children – Rick and Risa. Charlene graduated from Kilgore Junior College where she was a Rangerette (14th Line) and University of North Texas where...

Fred A Steck, Jr., 72 , of Diana, Texas, passed away on November 3, 2021 in Longview, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, November 12, at Southcrest Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX, with Dr. David Wilson officiating. Fred was born in Bandon, OR, to Fred and Iva Steck on July 26, 1949. He graduated from Bloomfield New Mexico High School, attended the University of New Mexico, and served on the USS Orion in the United States Navy from 1970-1974. He married Jody Farley...

A Life Celebration® funeral service for Robert Edward Bement, age 86 of Henderson, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at EPC Church in Longview, Texas. Interment will follow at Crims Chapel Cemetery with Hunter Heim, Matt Ellis, Ralph Diamond, Andy Howell, Keith Moyes and Larry Pyle serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at The Cammack Family Welch Funeral Home. He...

A Life Celebration of Betty J. Love 77, of Longview. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in the chapel of Welch Funeral Home, located at 4619 Judson Road, with Chaplain Ladarius Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Park Cemetery with Christian Price, Josh Price, Michael Coughran, Todd Wehunt, and Casey Lawhon serving as pallbearers. The family invites friends to join them from 5-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Welch Funeral Home. Betty...

HELEN (PEGGY) LOUISE BROYLES WILLIAMS Helen (Peggy) Louise Broyles Williams, age 94, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2021. Peggy was one of seven children, born in Hugo, Oklahoma on February 20,1927 to Byron Ernest Broyles and Zena Clementine Duvall Broyles. Peggy married Page Williams on October 22, 1949 and they were blessed to be able to celebrate 69 years of marriage. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. When the...

Marla Sue Coleman was born October 13, 1940 in Sunray, Texas to Orvil Marvin King and Rubye Isabelle Griffith King. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Rubye; her brother, Larry King; her husband of 41 years, Clifford Ray Coleman; and her son, Alan Bruce Coleman. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Babette and Chuck Tomberlain; grandchildren, Cole and Kendall Tomberlain and Morgan and Ronnie Strong; great grandchildren, Charlotte, Charleston, Liam and...

Rickey was born on August 19, 1951 in Longview, Texas and died on October 22, 2021 in Longview, Texas. Cremation Services were held under the direction of Welch Funeral Home.