Julie Marie Peurifoy passed away October 9, 2019. She was born on August 19, 1961 in California To Robert and Lois Bretz and live in Michigan before moving to Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Bretz. She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Peurifoy; daughters, Tara Aycock, Lindsay Peurifoy; her sisters, Karen Blanton and Delphine Martin, granddaughters, Brenna and Mayleigh Aycock; and her mother, Lois Bretz as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, and...

Wanda Louise Dance, 82, of White Oak, Texas was gracefully resurrected by her Lord, Jesus Christ, on October 6, 2019 at 9:50 AM. Wanda was brought into the world on November 3, 1936, in Bonham, TX and married the love of her life, Charles Dance, at the age of 16. They rejoiced together in the rarity of celebrating 65 years of life together in January 2018. After their marriage in 1953, Wanda was blessed to be a stay-at-home mother. After their youngest child began school, Wanda received...

On Sunday morning, October 6, 2019, Sammy Wayne Ricks (73), beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A life celebration graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 10th, at Gladewater Memorial Park, 4716 US Hwy 80, Big Sandy, TX with Pastor Rusty Brady officiating. Sammy was born on August 14th, 1946 in Gilmer, TX, to Donald and Addie Ricks. He was the...

Jody Seldon Gooch, 48, of Longview passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 4, 2019. Jody was born on July 29, 1971 in Longview, Texas as the son of the late Bob & Barbara Gooch. Jody is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jackie Gooch, daughter Carly Gooch and her fiancé Mitchell King, his beloved dog Racetrack, brothers James Gooch and wife Danna, Darryl Gann and wife Pam, Ernie Gann and wife Judi, David Gann and wife Laurie, sisters Brenda Taylor and husband Johnnie, Dianne Dorsey...

   Joe Gaylon Kuykendall, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, in Longview, Texas. Joe was born April 1, 1926, in Longview, Texas to Joe Henry Kuykendall and Tessie Irene Kuykendall.    Joe was a very quiet, strong and generous man who loved to garden and collect coins. He was a very caring father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Joe was a deacon, usher and 4th grade Sunday school teacher at First Baptist...

Mrs. Judith Elaine Wolaver, age 77, of Jefferson, passed away Saturday September 21, 2019. She was born October 15,1941 in Houston, daughter of the late James and Mary Hays. Judy was preceded in death by her husband George Daniel Wolaver; sister Carrol Scott; brother Neil Hays; and daughter Janet Andreason. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Longview, and a homemaker. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family. A funeral service will be held Friday,...

Joseph (Junky Joe) Keehne, a 24-year resident of Longview, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 13, 1948, to Charles Sr and Mary Range Keehne. He was an Assembly Technician for General Motors for 30 years. He retired from General Motors in December 2002. He passed from this life to the next on Saturday, September 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mary Keehne, father-in-law and mother-in-law Charles and Alice Woods, son-in-law Robert LaMay, brother Julian...

Mishelle Elicia Clapper was born September 6th, 1970 in Fairfield, California. Mishelle passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on September 20th, 2019. She is survived by her husband Shane Clapper, son Chase Frazier and wife Amanda, son Taylor Clapper and wife Jessica, granddaughter Addison Clapper, uncle Hal Glen Woods, great aunts Lenore Bouge and May Hundall, great uncle Richard “Buck” Cross, niece Brenda Shepard, cousin Kevin Stricklen, and many...

A memorial service for Allen Grappe will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Longview with Rev. Jeffery Borgwardt officiating. The family will receive friends preceding the service at the First Lutheran Church. Allen was born August 8, 1959, in Spring Hill, Louisiana and was called home September 19, 2019, in Longview, Texas. He served with the music ministry at many local churches in the Longview area. Allen and Yvonne ministered Healing Waters...

James H. Ewers Sr., age 64, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Longview, TX. He was born March 5, 1955 to Charles and Betty Ewers in Flint, MI. Jim was a graduate of Beecher High School in 1973. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the Mt. Morris Twp. Fire department for over 10 years. Jim loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved baseball, football, Nascar and anything related to the University of Michigan (Go Blue!). Jim was a loved father and grandfather and will...