All Obituaries

Funeral services for Scott Florey are pending at this time. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Clark “Andy” Driver went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was born in Tyler, Texas, on September 20, 1960. Andy grew up in a close-knit family, surrounded by love and grounded in faith. He attended Chapel Hill and later earned his GED. Throughout his life, he was known as a hardworking, accomplished welder for Smith Oil for many years. He was also a selfless man—someone who would give a stranger the shirt off his back without hesitation.  Andy loved ...

Funeral services for Paula Humphfus is pending at this time. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Celebrating the Life of Dila Shaw Davis Family and friends will gather to honor the life of Dila Shaw Davis on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Cottle Funeral Home in Troup.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm and burial at Bradford Cemetery. Dila’s journey began in Henderson, Texas, on March 4, 1933. Because she arrived on the day of FDR’s inauguration, she was famously known as the “Roosevelt Girl” growing up. She eventually ...

Kevin Thomas McElroy, 65, of Troup, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2026.  He was born on January 7, 1961, in Tyler, Texas, to Gerald McElroy and Thelma Archer Walker. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at The Gospel Barn with the Reverends Steven Oakes and David Baker. The burial will follow at Henry's Chapel Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cottle Funeral Home Troup ...

Funeral services for Thomas “Tom” Scott Gay, will be 11:00 am, Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup, Texas with Pastor Charles Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, prior to the service. Tom was born June 26, 1951, in Lufkin, Texas and went to be with Jesus on March 24, 2026 in Rockdale, Texas. Tom was a CPA in Whitehouse and Troup for many years where he made many lifelong friends. He was proud to serve as a volunteer ...

Donald Allen Murrin was born May 2, 1959, in Trona, California and went to be with Jesus on March 22, 2026 in Whitehouse, Texas. Donald worked in management for Industrial Construction, he was a member of the Elks Lodge, loved his family and hanging pictures of his family, traveling to new places, and making his own natural ointments/medicines. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Orrene Slafter Murrin, nieces, Cindy Gorlitz and Layla Murrin, and sister-in-law, Ellie ...

Deborah Ann Driver, born February 27, 1958, in Monroe, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by love. Deborah was a devoted mother to her three children and spent many years as a stay-at-home mom, a role she cherished deeply. Over the years, she also worked in various places, but her favorite was as a CSM at the “Old Walmart” in Kilgore—back when they sold fish—where she especially enjoyed working alongside her sister, Sadie, in the automotive department. Deborah’s ...

In Loving Memory of Evyn Allen Sanders February 3, 2005 – March 15, 2026 Evyn Allen Sanders, who left this world far too soon at just 21 years old. Evyn was a light in every room he walked into. He was funny, outgoing, and strong-willed, with a sense of humor that could make anyone laugh—even on their hardest days. Known as a jokester who loved driving his friends crazy, Evyn had a way of bringing joy and energy wherever he went. He was a proud big brother, a protector, and ...

Memorial services for Carolyn Worl, will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at First Methodist Church, Troup, Texas with Reverend Jason Sutfin officiating. Carolyn was born January 13, 1933, in Independence, Kansas and went to be with Jesus on March 12, 2026 in Longview, Texas. Carolyn was a long-time residence of the Troup Community, where she served as choir director for 37 years at First Methodist Church of Troup. She retired as an office manager for a dental office after many years. ...