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11/24/2025

11/21/2025

Thanksgiving is about expressing gratitude for the good things in life, the blessings that came into our lives this past year. But did you know that gratitude after loss can build resilience and help you heal? Click the link to learn more!

Did you know gratitude practices can build resilience after loss? Check out this article to learn more and how you can cultivate gratitude.

11/19/2025

Granny squares can make a cozy cardigan, a colorful lampshade, or a beautiful blanket! Check out the article below for more fun projects you can create with your squares! 🧶

Hooked on the humble granny square? Discover over 40 Granny Square ideas for a range of projects using crochet squares.

11/19/2025

Martha Jean White, 76, of Gilmer, Texas, was born on March 31, 1949, in Wood County, Texas, to Jack Dean Boyd and Imogene Hargis Boyd and passed from this life on November 16, 2025, in Longview, Texas.
Martha married Michael White on July 3, 1989. She worked at Etex Telephone Coop for many...

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11/14/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!

11/14/2025

John Earl King, 97, of Gilmer, Texas, was born on June 30, 1928, in Upshur County, Texas, to Grady L. King Sr. and Myrtle Meeler King and passed from this life on November 11, 2025.

In the last few years of his life, he had limited mobility, and wasn’t able to enjoy a lot of the activities he...

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11/13/2025

Funeral services for Alton Steelman, 83, of Gilmer, Texas, will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at First Methodist Church Gilmer with Rev. Matthew Smith and Bro. Charles Johnson officiating. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 2:00 pm...

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11/12/2025

Did you know that cooking with the kid in your life can encourage their curiosity? Follow this link to learn how food science can inspire a child’s learning skills and development!

Chances are, you’ve got at least one favorite food-based memory from childhood: biting into a freshly baked cookie, slurping a treat from the ice cream truck or going to Grandma’s house for her famous roast chicken.Food can be a powerful trigger for memories and emotions in childhood, both grati...

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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