McWhorter Funeral Home

04/17/2026

Larry Eugene Nance Jr., of Alba, Texas, was born on June 15, 1960, in Panola County, Texas, to Larry E. Nance and Elizabeth Ann Williamson Nance and passed from this life on April 13, 2026, in Tyler, Texas.

Larry proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He was an...

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04/17/2026

If you have a loved one entering hospice care, there are likely many questions on your mind about their care. One of those concerns may pertain to medical supplies and equipment. Where do they come from? Does hospice provide them? Click the link to learn more as you prepare to care for your loved one in their final days.

Not sure whether hospice care provides medical equipment and supplies? Check out this article to get your questions answered!

04/17/2026

Betty Sue Davis, 82, of Gilmer, Texas, was born on June 4, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Wilburn Ellison and Ovie Jewell McCarver Ellison and passed from this life on April 14, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by her family.

Betty married Dell Davis on February 22, 1963. She...

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04/17/2026

Joe David Sisson

Graveside services for Joe David Sisson, 81, of Tomball, Texas, will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Enoch Cemetery in Gilmer, Texas with Bruce Rudd officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm, Friday, at McWhorter Funeral Home in...

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04/15/2026

Shirley Anne Sherrell Kates, beloved sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, left this world on April 14th. She was 91 years old. Shirley was born on February 27, 1935, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Lawrence Clifford Sherrell, a horseman, and Mary Grace Fields, an artist and seamstress. She had two dear...

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04/15/2026

Ben Franklin had many accomplishments in his lifetime, including inventing many useful items. This article lists 9 inventions, some of which are well-known and others that might surprise you!

The lightning rod is just one way Franklin improved daily life.

04/15/2026

Graveside services for Matthew Keller, 39, of Gilmer, Texas, will be held at 3:00 pm, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Gladewater Memorial Park. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at McWhorter Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm, prior to the...

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04/13/2026

04/12/2026

Memorial services for Niki Lynn Fields Wilson will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the chapel of McWhorter Funeral Home.

Niki was born on December 22, 1976, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and passed from this life on April 5, 2026.

Niki loved to laugh and tell stories. And...

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04/10/2026

Grief can sometimes feel disjointed - a cry here, a burst of anger there; a deep sadness today, a crush of guilt tomorrow. In this article, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, renowned author and grief counselor, urges us to trust the process of grief. As you surrender to the mystery, your experience of love and grief will create a changed you. A you who has not only survived but who has learned to thrive again in a new form and in a new way. Click the link to learn more!

In our lives, we all participate in rituals. To learn more about the healing aspects of rituals, take a few moments to read this article.

04/08/2026

Reverse decluttering is a unique approach where you choose what to keep rather than throw out. Read this article for tips on how you can apply this technique in your home!

Discover why this technique makes letting go easier and how to incorporate it into your organizing journey.

04/07/2026

Gene Crutsinger, 72, of Gilmer, Texas, was born on May 14, 1953, in Farmersville, Texas, to Virgil Eugene Crutsinger and Azalea George Crutsinger and passed from this life on March 30, 2026.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Estella Crutsinger; children, Kevin Crutsinger (Chelsea),...

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