All Obituaries

Ella Copeland, age 61, of Longview, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. Ella was born on April 8, 1964, in Longview, Texas, to Ethel B. Copeland and the late Jesse James Copeland. She was raised in Longview, where she attended Longview High School and built a life rooted in love, strength, and family. Ella was a woman who carried warmth wherever she went. She was known for her loving spirit, her strong presence, and the way she showed up for those she loved. Whether through ...

Please keep the family of Ms. Sheila Brewster in your prayers.

On August 26, 1934, Ora Thelma Bradford Timberlake, a loving sister, mother, and grandmother, was born to Floyd Bradford and Reba Lucas Bradford in Gregg County, Texas. Ora attended Ned E. Williams High School, where she graduated before continuing her education at Texas College in Tyler, Texas, studying education. Following graduation, she began her teaching career in West Texas, where she served for three years. She later dedicated 33 years of service to the Longview Independent School ...

Louis Watkins Jr. was born on April 27, 1950, in Longview, Texas to Louis Watkins Sr. & Johnnie Watkins. He was preceded in death by both parents and his youngest daughter, Montoya Watkins. Louis received his formal education in the Longview Independent School District and graduated from Womack Senior High School. He was very active in sports, playing both football & baseball. Affectionately known as “Bear” by ...

Linda Kay Burton-Foster was born on December 7, 1962, in Longview, Texas, to Mr. Ananias Burton and Mable Green Burton. She received her education through the Longview Independent School District and became a member of New Bethel Church at an early age. Linda worked for Jordan Home Health for a number of years until her retirement. She married Earl Foster, and together they raised one child. Linda was a longtime member of the Village Pub Pool Team and helped the ...

Donnie Norman, age 81, of Longview, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2026. Donnie was born on March 18, 1944, in Longview to the late Willie D. Norman and the late Mabel Sherman Moore. He grew up in Longview and attended Gladewater (Weldon) School and Sabine Valley School. He was employed by McChesney Turkey Farm in his early adult years and later was employed by Hayward Fiberglass Company for over 27 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Geraldine and husband W.C. ...