Annie Lee Dunlap
Jul 12, 2026
Annie Lee Dunlap was born on November 3, 1932, at Franklin County Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of Elbert Fountain and Agnes Templeton Fountain, both of whom preceded her in death.
At an early age, Annie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized in a pond in Mt. Vernon,...
Darrell Glen Roberson
Jun 12, 2026
Darrell Glen Roberson was born in Linden, Texas, on August 17, 1961, to the late Superintendent Neotis Roberson Sr. and Hiawatha Buford Roberson. He was the sixth of eight children. He peacefully departed this earthly life on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 64 in Douglassville, Texas.
Darrell attended Atlanta Independent Schools in Atlanta, Texas,...
Danny Jake Purdon
Jun 7, 2026
Danny Jake Purdon was born on January 30, 1946 in Mt. Vernon Tx to Jake Purdon and Helen Thomas.
Danny was attending East Texas State College in Commerce after graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School when he was drafted to serve in the United States Army. He served 2 years with 1 year being spent in Vietnam....
Larry D. Byrd
Jun 6, 2026
Larry D. Byrd was born on August 2, 1950, in Naples (Morris County), Texas, to the late Ermaline Byrd. He peacefully departed this life on June 6, 2026.
Larry was one of eleven children and accepted Christ at an early age at Williams Chapel Baptist Church. He received his education through the George Washington Carver School District....
Rickey Charles Holloway
Jun 3, 2026
Rickey Charles Holloway, affectionately known as "Rick," was born on June 21, 1952, in Tyler, Texas, to James Earl
Johnson, Sr. and Jodiestine Holloway. He peacefully departed this life on June 4, 2026, at his residence in Flint,
Texas.
Rickey received his education in the Gladewater Independent School District, attending Weldon High School...
Leron Williams
Jun 3, 2026
In the early morning hours at C.C. Young Senior Living Hospital in Dallas, Texas, Leron Williams passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born to the late Money V. Williams and Lillie Mae Crenshaw Williams in Carthage, Texas. Later, he attended public school in Tyler, Texas. As a young man, he desired to pursue the military and decided...
David Ray Hunt
Apr 13, 2026
David Ray Hunt 71, a lifelong adventurer passed away on April 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by resilience, generosity, and a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures.
Born on June 20, 1954, in Spokane, Washington, David was the son of George and Elverna Hunt. He was raised there and it remained a place close to...
Carol Yvonne Beckett
Mar 27, 2026
Deacon Carol Yvonne Hurdle Beckett was born on November 2, 1944, at Pinkston Clinic in Dallas, Texas,
to Mr. Elmer D. Hurdle and Mrs. Catherine Gregg Hurdle. She was the fifth child born to her parents and
was the firstborn of their twins, preceding her sister, Cheryl. The recipient of a rich heritage of faith,...
Freddie Tenell Jones
Mar 25, 2026
Freddie Tenell Jones was born on October 21, 1953, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Johnnie Mae White and James Jones. He peacefully departed this earthly life and entered eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 72 in Tyler, Texas.
Freddie was a proud graduate of Winnsboro High School in Winnsboro, Texas....
Janice Lynn Kemp
Mar 21, 2026
Janice Lynn Kemp was born September 29, 1959 to James Sam Kemp and Christine Clark-
Kemp. She was the last of seven siblings. I know, some of you are thinking, "Ah, it all makes sense
now." Suffice it to say, she was well cared-for by older sisters, Margaret, Rebecca "Becky"
(Herbert), and Sharon,...
James Daniel Watson, Jr.
Mar 20, 2026
James Daniel Watson Jr, age 41 who was born and raised inMt. Pleasant, was a man who never met a stranger he couldn't turn into a friend—or at least someone willing to laugh at his jokes—has taken his final bow.
James lived a life rich in stories, most of which improved slightly each time he told them....
Erma Faye Hurndon
Mar 17, 2026
Erma Faye Hurndon, loving known as "Faye" was born September 24, 1956, to the late Charles
and Ruby Hurndon. She was a woman of quiet strength and devoted to her family.
Faye received her education in the Dallas Independent School District and proudly graduated
from South Oak Cliff High School in 1975. At...
