Life Stories

Arrangements for Eddie Joe Richardson, 76 of Longview, Texas are pending with Welch Funeral Home. He died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Longview, Texas. A full obituary will be posted online once it is received from the family.

James Marshall Thomas, also known as Bums, passed away on November 24, 2023, at the age of 60 in Longview, Texas. He was born on June 7, 1963, in Henderson, Texas. James was a beloved husband, compassionate father, and generous friend. He was a champion of one-liners and had a contagious laugh that often followed his own jokes. James dedicated his career as a Station Electrician Supervisor for AEP/Swepco and committed 42 years of service in many different departments. He took great pride...

Lauren Ernest McGrew, 65, slid into home plate on November 24, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Lauren was born December 10, 1957, to Howard and Essie (Mobley) McGrew in Ruston, Louisiana. He graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1975 where he met his life-long "babydoll," Debbie Harris. They married in August, 1978, and started their life together while he was studying engineering at Louisiana Tech. Lauren graduated in 1981 and the two lovebirds moved to Longview, Texas, where Lauren...

Beloved husband, cherished father and grandfather, loving brother and friend, James Wesley Easley, Jr., better known as "Jim," passed away in New Braunfels, Texas on Friday, November 24, 2023. Jim was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on December 19, 1940 to James Wesley Easley, Sr. and Jackie (Bankston) Easley. He is preceded in death by his treasured wife, Wanda; his parents; parents-in-law, Willie Porter Lewis and Thelma Lewis Burleson; brother-in-law, John A. Pizzitola; sisters-in-law, Linda...

David Wayne Fowler, beloved husband, father, son, and grandfather, entered his eternal home in heaven on November 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. David was born in Longview, TX on April 6, 1974 to parents, Betty Turner Fowler and the late Amos Fowler. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Katrina (Fultner) Fowler, their children, and granddaughter, his mother Betty Turner Fowler, and his sister Becky Fowler Rockwell and her husband Rocky. David was a loving father to his children,...

Stephen Polk Lane, age 79, passed away in Marshall, Texas on November 20, 2023. Stephen was born in Center, Texas to James Bailey and Ruby Pearl (Primrose) Lane. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Martin Lane. Stephen is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 42 years, Donna Lynne (Neeley) Lane; his son, Stephen Michael Lane; his daughter, Stephanie Dyan Lane Smith and her husband Sean; his grand-children, Caroline Grace Smith and Connell Patrick Smith;...

Funeral Services for Rodgel Hudgins will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 in the Little Chapel in Colonial Gardens Cemetery - Little Chapel.

Joyce Allen Hammers, age 75, of Marshall, Texas, beloved mother, grandmother, friend and mentor peacefully passed away on November 19, 2023, into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, following a courageous battle for her health at Select Specialty Hospital in Longview, Texas. Joyce was born on September 30, 1948 in Marshall, Texas to parents Charles and Mary Jane (Foley) Allen. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Jane Allen, and her beloved husband...

Shannon Rene' Parrott, affectionately known as "Gigi," passed away on November 18, 2023, in Longview, Texas. She was born on December 15, 1969, in Center, Texas, to Betty and Leonard Burnett. Gigi was a woman of vibrant spirit, characterized by her kindness, friendliness, and boundless love for her family. Gigi is survived by her devoted husband of 37 years, Richard Linwood Parrott, Sr. Their love story was one for the ages, filled with laughter, companionship, and enduring commitment. She...

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Smith Plemmons passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Marshall, Texas at the age of 95. She was born November 13, 1928 in Vivian, Louisiana to Oliver Britton Smith and Kathleen Dehner Smith. Mary graduated Valedictorian from Vivian High School at the age of 16, and attended Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1948 with a degree in chemistry/mathematics. She then trained as a medical technologist at Scott and White...