McWhorter Funeral Home

03/13/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens during an arrangement conference for a funeral? This article shares a few tips on what to expect and how you can prepare ahead of time.

Do you know what to expect at a funeral arrangement conference? Read over these tips so you can prepare for the conversation ahead of time.

03/13/2026

Graveside services for Norman “Willie” Harrell, 86, of Westbrook, Texas, will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Rosewood Park in Longview, Texas, under the direction of McWhorter Funeral Home.

Willie was born on March 2, 1940, in Harlingen, Texas, to Delbert E. Harrell and Lucy...

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03/12/2026

Graveside services for Teddy W. Sorrells Sr., 77, of Gilmer, Texas, will be held at 3:00 pm, Monday, March 16, 2026, at Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, before the service, at McWhorter Funeral Home.

Teddy was born on January 19, 1949, in Linden, Texas,...

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03/11/2026

Before modern media existed, one of the main ways people received important information was through town criers. Read the article to learn their essential role in keeping people informed.

Before radio, TV and internet, town criers got the message out.

03/10/2026

UPDATE: Phones appear to be back to normal.

📞 Phone System Update

It seems our phone system decided it needed a day off. At the moment, cell phones cannot call our landline, but landlines can still reach us just fine at (903) 734-7070.

So, if you try calling from your cell and it doesn’t go through, please don’t worry—we’re still here! Our phone system just apparently prefers the “good old days” of landlines today. ☎️

If you have access to a landline, please give us a call there. If you don't, please call John at (903) 720-1474 or Quentin at (903) 790-3418 for immediate assistance.

Hopefully, this issue will be resolved in the morning.

Thank you for your patience while we work to bring our system back into the 21st century. 🙂

03/09/2026

Memorial services for Barbara Adcock, 64, of Gilmer, Texas, will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Chapel of McWhorter Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at 10:00 am, prior to the service.

Today we gather to remember and honor the life of Barbara Annette Kelley...

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03/09/2026

03/07/2026

Someday, we may not have to reset our clocks, but until then, make sure to spring forward tonight!

03/06/2026

Did you know that mortuary cosmetology is an essential part of many funerals? This informative article provides helpful insight into the job, how it benefits grieving families, and the pathway to becoming a certified mortuary cosmetologist. Read to learn more about this crucial career!

What is a mortuary cosmetologist? What do they do? Read the article to learn more about the profession and how it can be a fulfilling career.

03/05/2026

Memorial services for Ronda Sue Richardson, 64, of Longview, Texas, will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the Chapel of McWhorter Funeral Home. (Doors will be open and visitation will start at 1:00 pm.)

Ronda was born on September 19, 1961, in Longview, Texas, to Garland Loyd...

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03/04/2026

Dust can accumulate in places you might not expect! This article highlights 13 areas in your home that you may not realize need dusting.

There are a lot of places making your house dusty that you might not even normally consider. Make sure to dust these tricky spots next time you're doing a deep clean.