Pearlie Mae Bryson
Oct 8, 2026
Miss Pearlie Mae Bryson, born May 24, 1938, to the late C.F. Bryson and Jessie Mae Gilstrap-Bryson. Due to the passing of her mother, she was raised by her grandparents, Lonnie and Betty Bryson. She accepted Christ at a young age and attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church; she later joined Sunset Baptist Church. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High...
Mother Joan Smith
Oct 5, 2026
Mother Joan Ridley Smith was born on July 9, 1947 to the late Willis Ridley, Jr. and Patsy Walker Ridley in Blossom, Texas. She was raised in a loving family where the values of faith, family, and service became the foundation of her life.
Mother Smith was educated in the Paris Public Schools, graduating from Gibbons High School in 1965. She...
Carol Ann Rupe-Baker
Sep 20, 2026
Carol Ann Rupe Baker, born on September 7, 1947, joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her husband, William “Cliff” Baker, in Heaven on September 20, 2026, which was their 57th Wedding Anniversary.
Carol was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pittsburg, TX, where she had many friends. She enjoyed spending time with family and had many friends from...
Paul L. Fountain
Sep 11, 2026
Paul “Bozo” Fountain was born on July 3, 1935, in Mount Vernon Texas to Eugene and Stella Mae Fountain. He was raised in a home grounded in family, love and strong values. Paul accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age.
From an early age, Paul displayed the warm and outgoing personality that would become one of...
Lynda Henson
Aug 11, 2026
The Life and Legacy of Lynda Henson
Lynda Henson lived a life distinguished by determination, service, generosity, and a genuine concern for others.
While attending Gladewater High School, Lynda began developing her interest in business by taking courses that prepared her for her future career. She was also an active member of the pep squad and distinguished herself as an All-Star volleyball...
Willie L. Evans
Jul 29, 2026
Willie L Evans was born September 2, 1965 to Flendale Arbuckle (mother) and Willie Betts (father) in Mount Vernon Texas. He was preceded in death by his sister Shronda L. Evans-Davis. For the love of his family, he leaves to cherish daughter and son Tamara and Ladaron Evans, 2 grandkids of Mount Vernon Texas, 2 sisters Marilyn Evans (Kenneth Grant),...
Ernestine W. Hall
Jul 26, 2026
Ernestine W. Hall was born in Hertford, North Carolina to the Late Ernest James Dail and Ruth Wilder Dail.
Ernestine was preceded in death by her husband Herman Hall Jr., her only son Winzola Ricky Allick, brothers George Simpson, Eugene Dail, and sisters Denise Dail Mabine, Velma Jones, and Ramona Dempsey.
She worked in Nursing field for 20+ years.
Ernestine leaves to cherish...
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...
