McWhorter Funeral Home

11/11/2025

As we mark Veterans Day, we want to specially remember the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. We thank you for your courage and selfless sacrifice!

11/10/2025

Funeral services for Walker Lane Meek Lovell, age 5, of Gilmer, Texas, will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at McWhorter Funeral Home with Jeneille LaGrone officiating. Interment will follow at West Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 10:00 am, prior to the...

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11/10/2025

Funeral services for Gary Lynn Denton, 79, of Gilmer, Texas, will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 14, 2025, in the Chapel of McWhorter Funeral Home with Don Loyd and George Gomez officiating. Interment to follow at Kelsey Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm,...

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11/10/2025

11/07/2025

If you are a veteran, then you may be eligible for burial in a national cemetery - free of charge! Check out this list of national cemeteries across the United States and then chat with a funeral director about your options and how to plan ahead for your funeral wishes as a veteran.

Are you interested in burial or inurnment at a national cemetery? Check out this list of national cemeteries and find one to fit your needs.

11/05/2025

Landing in a different time zone can feel disorienting and exhausting if you’re unprepared. Read the article below to discover a few ways to beat jet lag as you travel.

Experiencing jet lag is almost inevitable after most long haul flights but there are some simple ways to minimize the effects.

11/04/2025

Funeral Services for Frances Ruth Freeman, 98, of Dallas, Texas, will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, November 7, 2025, at McWhorter Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Kelsey Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 12:00 pm prior to the service.

Frances was born on February 15, 1927, in...

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11/03/2025

Funeral Services for Jeanne Elizabeth Johnson, 90, of Gilmer, Texas, will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at McWhorter Funeral Home with Brother Mike Kessler officiating. Interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm prior to the...

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11/03/2025

Edward Gale Barton, of Gilmer, Texas, was born on November 25, 1943, in Gilmer, Texas, to Arlie and Zela Christine Barton and passed from this life on October 29, 2025, in Gilmer, Texas.

Ed proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He was known locally as Ree the Clown in the East...

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11/01/2025

It’s that time again! Don’t forget to turn back your clocks tonight.

10/31/2025

Graveside services for Michael Patrick O’Shea, of Gilmer, Texas, will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery, under the direction of McWhorter Funeral Home.

Michael was born on October 23, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Francis Joseph O’Shea and...

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