obituaries

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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...

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),...

Jul 27, 2026

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...

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,...

Jul 9, 2026

Services are pending.

Jun 20, 2026

Obituary forthcoming.

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,...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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Apr 17, 2026

Services are pending.

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...

Apr 3, 2026

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,...