James Edward Borth, 92, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Sept. 24 in Plano, surrounded by his loving family. James was born March 8, 1924 in Kaufman to Herman and Essie Borth. In 1942, at the age of 18, James enlisted in the US Army Air Force. He excelled at ight school and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutanant Pilot in May of 1944. James would serve as a ight instructor with the 559th Base Unit for the rest of the war. Afterwards, he served in the Air Force Reserve until 1955. A er his military service, Mr. Borth began commercial farming and crop dusting in west Texas. Later, he would own two Harley-Davidson dealerships in Longview and Tyler, and would work as the Director of the East Texas Division of the Department of Agriculture before retiring in 1990. James is survived by his wife of 34 years, Eva Rice Borth; a son: David Borth and wife Becki of the Woodlands; two daughters: Frieda Borth of Austin, and Jane Borth Cates and husband Gary of Little Elm. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Essie Borth. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 29 at Erman Smith Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. at Kaufman City Cemetery in Kaufman.

Bobbie Floyd Brown Mattingly, 88, of Mount Pleasant was born on Oct. 28 1927 in Marshall Springs and died Sept. 18 in Mount Pleasant; she was a homemaker. Services were held at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Chapel at 2 p.m. Sept. 21 with Dr. Clint Davis and Bro. Bryan Peck o ciating. Internment was held at Win eld Cemetery in Win eld. She is survived by three daughters: Earlene Poe and husband Norman of Pittsburg, Judy Cook and husband Danny of Mount Pleasant and Carla Jones and husband Rusty of Mount Pleasant; seven grandchildren: Lisa Poe Duran and spouse John, Kevin Poe and spouse Jennifer, Bradley Brown and spouse Kimberly, Jennifer Cook Wooten and James Arledge, Danette Cook Richardson and spouse Phillip, Angela Dunn and Chris Adair and Josh Jones and Codie Edwards; 12 great-grandkids; three great-great grandkids; sister: Jane Chislett; sisters-in-law: Garret Ruby and Maurene Brown. She was preceded in death by her father and mother: Marvin Bo Floyd and Eunice Ornill Floyd; husband: Earl Brown; son: Roger Brown; and brothers: Virgil Floyd and Jimmie Floyd. A er the death of Earl Brown, Bobbie married N. A. (Monk) Mattingly, who had three daughters: Carolyn Dean and spouse Bob, Martha Crooks and Debby Jackson and spouse Bernon; 28 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to her friends and sta at e Oaks Assisted Living and Heart to Heart Hospice, also a special friend, Betsy McKellar. Online Registry is available at batescoopersloanfuneralhome@yahoo.com.

J.C. Brown Jr., 83, of Pittsburg died on Sept. 22 at East Texas Medical Center Tyler; he was born Dec. 1, 1932 in Pittsburg. Services were held at 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at Center Point Baptist Church in Pittsburg with the Rev. John F. McCormick ociating. Interment was held at Center Point Cemetery in Pittsburg, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

David A. Baker, of Pittsburg, passed away  Saturday evening, Oct. 1, at the age of 74. David was born Sept. 16, 1942 in Dallas to Bruce and Georgia Baker. e day aer his 19th birthday, he wed the love of his life Bobbie Finney. Over the next 55 years the couple would laugh, love and raise three children. David enjoyed a 28 year career with the Dr. Pepper Corporation prior to his retirement. Aer that, he had spent 10 years working for Frito Lay in Dallas. Never one to slow down, David worked at Pittsburg Hot Links aer he and Bobbie moved to the Pittsburg area. More importantly, though, he was a devoted husband and father, and a wonderful friend. He had a warm and inviting personality and never met a stranger. David is survived by his beloved wife Bobbie Baker; two sons: Bruce Baker and wife Carolyn of Grice and Robert Baker and wife Peggy of Austin; daughter Donna Winchell and husband Mike of Noble, Oklahoma; as well as ve grandchildren: David, Andrew, Beverly, Rachel and Marian. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bruce and Georgia Baker and older brother Tommy Kidd. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at Antioch Baptist Church with Bro. Michael Pool ociating. Arrangements made by Erman Smith Funeral Home, Pittsburg.

Johnny Pernell Edwards, 52, of Pittsburg, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25; he was born Aug. 1 1964 in Pittsburg.   He was born to Charles and Patsy Duncan Edwards. He was a dispatcher for Pilgrim’s Pride. He was a very active church member at Pine Acres Missionary Baptist Church where he was a deacon. He was most known for his telling tall tales and practical jokes. Johnny loved spending time with his family and watching Star Trek, he also enjoyed barbecuing.   He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Meshelle Edwards; parents, Charles and Patsy Edwards; sons, Jim Edwards and Darren Edwards, all of Pittsburg; sister, Dona Edwards and wife Kirsten, of Austin; brother-in-law, Chris Wall, and numerous nieces and nephews.   Johnny was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ta and Dona Renshaw and Fred Edwards and his maternal grandparents, Welton and Flossie Duncan. Memorial services were held at  5 p.m. Oct. 1 at Pine Acres Missionary Baptist Church in Gilmer.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.  Leave online condolences at www.croley.net.

Curtis Lee Evetts was born Dec. 1, 1931 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas to Tom and Lura Marshall Evetts and passed away on Nov. 2, in Pittsburg.He was a member of First Baptist Church in Pittsburg since 1965; owner of Evetts Oil Company. He was active in his community, being a former Scout Master with Boy Scout Troop 210, being involved with boys baseball, Ki-wanis Club and civic organizations.Mr. Evetts is survived by his son: Dr. Curtis A. Evetts of Mount Pleasant; daughter: Janet Franklin of Pittsburg; three grandchildren and their spouses: David and Lau-ra Franklin; Austin and Leslie Evetts; and Cole and Kate Evetts; three great-grandchildren: John Franklin, Reese Evetts and Sadie Evetts; siblings and their spouses: Clin-ton and Rosemary Evetts of Pittsburg; and Lou Ella and Sam Humphrey of Clarksville.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Bobbye Evetts and infant daughter, Jennifer Leigh Evetts.Pallbearers included: Vee Couch, Alan Brison, Wayne Franklin, Beau Croley, Eddie Greenlee, Larry Shelton, and Bobby Carpenter. Honarary pallbearers included: Paul R. Mayben and Dr. Roger Stuart, 6 a.m. breakfast buddies.Services were held at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pittsburg. Visitation with the family was held from 5-7 p.m. Nov.3 at the funeral home.Memorial donations may be made to Boy Scout Troop 210 at 109 College St. Pittsburg, Texas 75686.

William “Sonny” Rufus Miller Jr., 85, passed away on Oct. 14; he was born on Jan. 28 1931 in Nacogdoches.His sister is Julia Anne Truitt of Pittsburg. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at  First Baptist Church of Pasadena. Interment was held at  Na-cogdoches Sunset Cemetery.

Fanning

Jerry Fanning, of Pittsburg, passed away at his home on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the age of 73. 
He was born Nov. 17, 1943 to Alfred and Phelma Thomason Fanning.
He is survived by his wife: Norma Clark Davis Fanning; a stepson: Johnny Ray Davis, Jr., of Daingerfield; a stepdaughter: Shannon Roseberry and husband Daniel, of Trophy Club; three grandchildren: Kelly Roseberry, Karen Roseberry, and Ava Elizabeth Davis; as well as a brother: Larry Fanning and wife Brenda, of Pecan Gap; and a sister: Lynda Jandro, also of Pecan Gap. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Erman Smith Funeral Home.
 

Sleeter

Dorothy Yvonne Sleeter, 89, of Clayton, Ohio, formerly of Pittsburg, died peacefully at home Saturday, Jan. 14, with her family at her side. Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband of 14 years Alan Haverstock in 1992, her second husband of 23 years Ralph Sleeter in 2007, a son, Keith Haverstock and daughter, Vicki Sassenger.
She leaves to cherish her memory one son and daughter-in-law Larry and Paula Haverstock; daughter and son-in-law Linda and Mark Harrison with whom she recently lived; and stepdaughter and her husband Vicki and Floyd Pollard. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. 
Private services were held at the convenience of her family. 
Contributions if desired may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, Ohio  45420, www.hospiceofdayton.org, in memory of Dorothy. 

Roberds

Norma Lois Roberds, 88, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at her home in Leesburg. She was born on Dec. 9, 1928 in Little Rock. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. with a visitation before the service at Curry-Welborn Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant.
 

John Randall Durfee passed away Jan. 12 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler from pneumonia. 

He was born May 5, 1950 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He had many occupations throughout his life: owner of a 
gas station in Lincoln, mechanic for Pilgrim’s Pride and owner of several other businesses.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Durfee, and mother and stepfather Sallie and James Barrett. 

He leaves to cherish his memory a sister and her husband Sallie and Joe Justiss of Leesburg and a brother, Richard “Rick” Durfee and his wife Gail of Bossier City.

Parker
Linda Sue Dyess Parker passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, in Tyler at the age of 64. She was born June 16, 1952 in Pittsburg to Jim Bob and Bessie Starnes Dyess. Linda worked at Parker Building Supply; she was a Baptist and was an original T.O.T.S.school teacher at Emmanuel Baptist Church. 
She is survived by her husband: John Parker of Pittsburg; two sons: Stephen Parker and wife Robyn of Pittsburg, and Jason Parker and wife Magdalena of Johnstown, Colorado; her daughter: Christi Lawson and husband Brian of Tyler; eight grandchildren: Allie Parker, Pryce Parker, Parker Lloyd, Brianna Lawson, Logan Parker, Skylar Parker, Adam Lawson, and Joshua Lawson; as well as several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents: Jim Bob and Bessie Dyess; a brother: Wayne Dyess; and a sister: Angela Kay Dyess.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Erman Smith Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Rice officiating. Burial followed at Ebenezer Cemetery with Bro. Tim Parker officiating. Visitation with the family was held from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Mrs. Parker’s honor to the National Kidney Foundation: 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10016.

Rodgers
Ta’Corrin Rodgers, age 7, of Pittsburg, lost his fight for life to congenital heart and renal failure and passed away Friday, Feb. 10 in Quitman, surrounded by his family. Ta’Corrin was born Feb. 20, 2009 in Mount Pleasant. 
Ta’Corrin’s young life was riddled with more surgeries and medical procedures than most people would see in a hundred lifetimes; however, through all the sickness and pain he endured, Ta’Corrin never complained and never lost his kind and loving personality. Ta’Corrin’s smile was a beacon of light that warmed the hearts and filled those that knew him with love for this special little boy. His family has lost a true hero of their hearts.
He is survived by his parents: Teresa Rushing and TJ Fluellen; his father: Ta’Cordris Rodgers; four brothers: Marcus Allen, Billy Jones, Anthony Jones, and Lucas Garrett; two sisters: Nicki Carter and Trinity George; his maternal grandfather: Lannie Rushing; his paternal grandmother: Michelle Rodgers; his paternal great-grandmother: Martha Rodgers; his aunts and uncles: Suprenna Rushing, Lonnie Rushing, Keisha Rodgers, Melinda Gilmore, Robert Rushing, LaKerria Rodgers, Kristaria Evans, and Cleatron Evans; and by his god mother: Teresa Wooten.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carolyn Johnson.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.Feb. 15, at Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Miller officiating. Burial was held at Cypress Cemetery in Franklin County.

Zemke
Dennis Wayne Zemke, of Pittsburg, passed away Feb. 8, at the age of 63. Dennis was born Feb. 20, 1953 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Dewayne and Lynn Zemke. Mr. Zemke managed, as well as owned, several convenience stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas before moving to Pittsburg where he managed the EZ Mart. In October 2006 he wed Sharon Buck Zemke. Dennis was a devoted father, husband and grandfather. 
He is survived by his wife Sharon Zemke; two sons: Shannon Zemke and wife Candy, and Michael Zemke and wife Raylene; a stepson: Michael Buck and wife Stephanie; a stepdaughter: Mindi Green and husband Ernest; as well as a sister: Kay Zemke.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Dewayne and Lynn Zemke.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
 

Thomas
Charles “Pete” Thomas was born in Pittsburg on June 23, 1940 to the late Reed and Annie Bell Thomas and passed away Feb. 13.
He united with Union Chapel Baptist Church at a very early age. He received his education at Union Chapel School and graduated from Fredrick Douglass High School with the class of 1959. He was called to the ministry and pastored at the St. Mark Baptist Church, Como and Independent Hope Baptist Church.  
Pete worked at Lone Star Steel for over 30 years until he retired. He served the National Alumni Association as Chaplin for over 20 years and president of the Pittsburg Chapter Frederick Douglass Alumni Association for over 15 years.  He was also past president of the Camp County Ministerial Alliance and coached “Boots and Saddle” and “Pete’s Angels” softball teams.
Pete married the love of his life, Frances Morgan, Sept. 5, 1959 (over 57 years) and to their union eight children were born.
He is preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters, Reed Thomas Jr., Lincoln, Annie Lou, and Verna Faye Rush,  Mildred Rush Giles, Robert Thomas Sr., and Hamp A. Thomas.  
He leaves to cherish his memories to his loving wife, Frances Morgan Thomas, their eight children; Jonathan Thomas (Sylvia) of Pearland.; Derek (Denine) Thomas of Rowlett, Troy (Cynthia) Thomas of Rowlett, Vic (Chandra) Thomas of Pittsburg, Valerie (Curtis) Byrd of Cedar Hill, Freda (Ricky) Jones of Rowlett, Connie (Algie) Armstead of Manvel and Veronica (Richard) White of Rowlett.  Also, Monty Strong of Dallas, Andrea (Thoms) Brown of Terrell, Stacey Bates of Mesquite, Clutarus Johnson, Le’Lorie Rogers, Jared Rogers of Pittsburg, Nicholas Thomas-Smith, Missouri; Honorary daughter Trinee Scott Moore (Terrance); his brothers; Louis Rush and William F. Rush and a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Daily
Bobby Gene Daily, 81, of Pittsburg, passed away at his home on Feb. 28. 
Daily was born Nov. 17, 1935 in Pittsburg to Henry Durwood Daily and Willie Mae Davis Daily. He was a graduate of Pittsburg High School and worked as a mechanic. 
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Hess
George Stewart Hess, 86, of Longview, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 2. He was born Dec. 27, 1930 in Pittsburg to George Harold Hess and Sybil Katherine Stewart Hess.
George was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. After his military service, George completed college at East Texas State University and began working as a women’s apparel salesman. He enjoyed a lengthy career in sales, during which he traveled extensively across the United States and several other countries.
He loved and was devoted to the First United Methodist Church where he was a lifetime member. George was very proud to be the “oldest” living member of the church. He took great pride in the “world renowned” pipe organ and imported stain glass windows. George loved his hometown of Pittsburg. His many friends joined together almost every day for coffee and fellowship.
He is survived by his brother James B. “Jim” Hess and wife Glenda of Dallas; a sister: Martha Hess Whitehead and husband Laughton of Longview; one niece and three nephews, and many dear friends.
 Private graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pittsburg, with the Rev. Diane Lothrop officiating.  The Revs. Anna Whitehead Kent and Hill Johnson will officiate a memorial service that will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg.
The family request donations be made to First United Methodist Church, 109 College Street Pittsburg, Texas 75686 in lieu of flowers.
 

Hamm
Shirley Jane Sloan Hamm, 82, died Tuesday, March 7 in Pittsburg. Celebration of life services were held 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg, where she was a member. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. March 9 at the Erman Smith Funeral Home, Pittsburg. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery, Clarksville. 
Born in Clarksville on June 19, 1934, she married her high school sweetheart Harvey David Hamm, Sr. on Aug. 15, 1954. Their enduring love inspired many.
She graduated from Clarksville High School and East Texas State University, earning bachelor of arts and master of library science degrees.
She leaves a legacy as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and gifted educator. Her career spanned 34 years, first teaching English in Dallas and then Pittsburg, where she also served as librarian. Her former students take pride in positions as “library helpers,” whom are asked to serve as honorary pallbearers.
After her family, Mrs. Hamm’s greatest passion was literature, which she continued to teach in retirement to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She last quoted to them Victorian poet Christina Rossetti’s “Who Has Seen the Wind,” delighting in helping them discover the innuendo and hidden spiritual meaning.   
She was a painter of oils and watercolors and preserver of beauty, happiest when arranging flowers, repairing antique furniture, hosting teas and gardening. She was instrumental in the continuation of the Green Thumb Garden Club in Pittsburg, which created a much-anticipated annual flower show and an accompanying tea, bringing the community closer together by celebrating beauty. Johnny Jump Ups, or Violas, were her favorite garden flowers. She was known to stop on a roadside to collect a twig, stick, weed or “wispy” to use in her Hogarth Curve design flower arrangements, which won many awards.  
She and her husband hosted legendary Christmas breakfasts for family and friends. He cooked, she decorated, and the table often was set two weeks beforehand. The couple traveled for many years as members of the “Shriner’s RV Club,” and a favorite destination was the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina.  
After retirement, she continued to visit the Pittsburg Public Library several times a week, often with her great grandchildren in tow. With her Kindle, she kept a virtual library at her fingertips; however, she insisted on her dear friend returning three bound library books just days before her passing. 
She found ways to honor her former students by displaying valentines she received from them over the years. Often in February, her daughter and son-in-law Melinda and Paul Mayben artfully display hundreds of them in the windows of their downtown Pittsburg clothing store.  
Small in stature but large in personality, she was known for her authenticity and frankness. She told family that she preferred visits to be “short and frequent.” She never procrastinated, and kept up with friends and family through emails and texts, demanding proper grammar and punctuation on her iPhone.
Along with her beloved husband, others left to cherish her memory are son Harvey David Hamm, Jr. and wife Linda of Mount Pleasant; daughter Melinda Mayben and husband Paul R. of Pittsburg; granddaughter Jennifer Hamm-Veal and fiancé Kevin of Texarkana; grandson Michael Mayben and wife Karla of Mount Pleasant; grandson Mitchell Mayben and wife Casey of Pittsburg; great granddaughters Josie Veal, Kenlie Mayben, Kennady Ebarb-Mayben, and Kynslee Ebarb-Mayben; great grandsons Noah Veal and Keyton Mayben; sisters-in-law Beth Jones of Clarksville, Mattie Cash of Fort Worth, Joyce Cooke of Springtown; Joy Wilson of Decatur; Cynthia Bishop of Midland; favorite cousin Ruth Dinwiddie Merritt of Colquitt, Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include: Steve Slinkard, Randy Lange, Morris Capps, Joe Westbrook, Tim Truitt, Gray McWhorter, Curtis Alan Evetts, Vee Couch and Wayne Franklin. Honorary Pallbearers include: Don Emery, Cary White and Ed Williams.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the newly established Pittsburg-Camp County Library - Shirley Sloan Hamm Children’s Initiative, 613 Quitman St., Pittsburg, TX, 75686.

Jester
Melvin Lee Jester, of Pittsburg, passed away Monday, March 6, at the age of 60. Melvin was born Oct. 20, 1956 in Pittsburg to Leoris and Clara Faye Jester.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Leoris and Clara Jester; nephews Derrick and Shane Reynolds; and niece Wendy Reynolds.
Melvin is survived by his brother: Dickie Jester; a sister: Ann Reynolds; and also many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at Macedonia Cemetery in Pittsburg.
Nix
Eugene Wayne Nix, 85, passed away at his home in Pittsburg on Friday morning, March 10. Wayne was born Jan. 3, 1932 in Ft. Worth to Eugene Ford Nix and Ima Beryl Shephard Nix.
Wayne was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a devout Christian, and served the Lord by working as a pastor for Baptist Churches in the Pittsburg area. Wayne was also a family man, and greatly enjoyed the time he spent with his loved ones.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years: Pat Whitehead Nix; two daughters: Donna Behymer of Pittsburg and Deborah Wooten also of Pittsburg; as well as three grandchildren: Robert Behymer, Kristi Lankford, and Tammy Jernigan; eight great-grandchildren: Ali Lankford, Trey Lankford, Katelyn Behymer, Natalie Behymer, Chris Griffin, Ty Griffin, Jessica Griffin, and Garrett Peden; a great-great-granddaughter: Lily Anne Marie Griffin; along with a host of nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Eugene and Ima Nix; his son: Michael Wayne Nix; and his siblings: Billie McColloch and Horace Nix.
A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 16, at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel.
Spearman
Hazel Bennett Spearman, 93, of Pittsburg, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 11, surrounded by her family. Hazel was born Sept. 29, 1923 in Wood County, Texas to Warren Frank Bennett and Myrtle Snead Bennett.
Mrs. Spearman was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pittsburg for many years. She was also an active member of the Bridge Club in Pittsburg. Hazel taught school in her early years, and was later co-owner of B&S Hardware with her husband George.
Mrs. Spearman is survived by her two sons: Steve Spearman and wife Beverly of Pittsburg, and Tim Spearman and wife Pam, also of Pittsburg; four grandchildren: Chad Spearman, Chet Spearman, Jenny Spearman, and Lindsey Van Curen; her seven great-grandchildren; two sisters: Helen Reynolds of Longview and Nelwyn Hudgens of Amarillo; along with numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Warren and Myrtle Bennett; her beloved husband George Spearman; and six siblings: Billie Smith, Glen Bennett, Tim Bennett, Faye Scudder, Mildred Hughey, and Hartzel Spratt.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg with the Rev. Hill Johnson officiating. Employees of B&S Hardware will serve as pallbearers. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, March 13, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made in Mrs. Spearman’s honor to the First United Methodist Church, 109 College Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686.

Barber
Wylce D. Barber, 93, of Leesburg died March 5 at Theron Granger Nursing and Rehab Center in Hughes Springs. She was born on Nov. 18, 1923. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11 at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Patrick Lloyd officiating. Interment was held at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Pittsburg.

Burleson
Johnny B. Burleson, of Cookville, passed away on March 8. He was born on March 22, 1966 in Tyler, to Bobby and Judy (Hill) Burleson.  
He loved to hunt and enjoyed the outdoors. He was employed with EDH electric.
He is survived by his loving wife: Linda Taylor Burleson of Cookville; son and daughter-in-law: Chris and Jessica Burleson of Naples; grandchildren: Corbyn Burleson and Dylan Riddle of Naples; parents: Bobby and Judy Burleson of Pittsburg; brothers: Bart Burleson of Pittsburg and Jerry Burleson of Cookville.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 12, in the Bates-Cooper-Sloan Chapel.  Interment followed in the Lone Star Cemetery in Cookville.
Online registry is available at batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com

Carter
Mike “Country Boy” Carter was born July 6, 1950 in Ada, Okla., to Dan and Geraldine Carter and passed away March 5, at the age of 66 in Portland, Ore.
He was a hardworking man who loved his family and always took care of others before himself. He was the best papaw, daddy, and husband there ever was.  He was a truck driver and affiliated with Crossroads Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Edna Carter of Detroit, Texas; son, Chris Carter and his wife Sara of Detroit, Texas ; daughters, Teresa Miller and her husband Greg of Pittsburg and Tammy Turnbow and her husband Shannon of Daingerfield; grandchildren: Ashley Wilson, Brian Miller, Mikey Miller, D.J. Carpenter, Kyddie Carter, Blaine Carter, Kelsey Carter, Katelyn Carter, Dustin Turnbow, Angie Turnbow, Gracelyn Atwood, and Gannon Carter; great grandchildren: Huxley Miller, Ava Carpenter,and Annabella Carpenter; brothers: Jerry Carter of Garvin, Oklahoma and Gary Raulston of Paris.
Memorial services were held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Crossroads Baptist Church in Camp County with Bros. Greg Miller and Jimmy White officiating.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation Mail Stop 45, P.O. Box 4000 Portland, OR 97208-9852.
 

Bell
Russell Leon Bell, 56, of Daingerfield passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 22. He was born in Sacramento, California on Jan. 27, 1961 to Leon Bell and LaWanda Ferguson Bell. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. March 26 at Erman Smith Funeral Home in Pittsburg. Memorial contributions may be made to: Cypress Basin Hospice, 207 Morgan Street, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455.

Burt
Ruby Watson “Garrett” Burt, 86, passed away at her home in Pittsburg on March 27. Ruby was born Aug. 27, 1930 in Anona to Thomas and Lucy Owens Watson. She graduated from Mary Hardin-Baylor University with her Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics with a minor a Biblical Studies. Afterwards she worked for many years in Pittsburg at Dr. Coldsnow’s office, and was also a Globe Life Insurance Agent.
Mrs. Burt was never one to be idle. In addition to her regular jobs she kept busy tending her flower beds, gardening and canning, sewing, and dancing. She was a gifted crafter, and sewed innumerable quilts, pillows, and dolls over the years. Ruby loved to dance country western, and kept with it over the years by dancing at senior citizens dances.
In addition to her many activities, Ruby was also a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She treasured the time that she was able to spend with her family. She was also a devout Christian, and longtime member of Ebenezer Friendship Baptist Church in Pittsburg.
Ruby is survived by her two daughters: Debbie Bolyer and Brenda Mize; sisters: Jeanette O’Bier, Pearl Bennett and husband Gene, and Viola Merrell and husband Arthur.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Thomas and Lucy Watson; husband: Charles Burt; and two brothers: Tommy Watson and Johnny Ray.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., March 28, at Ebenezer Cemetery in Pittsburg with Bro. Dwayne Turner officiating.
 

Hamm
Harvey David Hamm, Sr., 82, died Friday, March 24, in Pittsburg. Celebrations of life services were held at 1 p.m. March 27 at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg, where he was a member. Burial was held at a private ceremony in Fairview Cemetery, Clarksville. Pallbearers were members of the Masonic Lodge with honorary pallbearers were realtors and staff at Mayben Realty.
Born in Clarksville on Oct. 19, 1934, he married his high school sweetheart Shirley Sloan Hamm on Aug. 15, 1954. Their inspiring and fairytale love story has concluded with his passing away just two short weeks after losing the love of his life.  
A natural born salesman, he spent his career in sales. He began at Lone Star Cadillac in Dallas, working in the service department and found his way quickly onto the sales floor. He never stopped!  Days before his death, he was still taking calls on his cell phone as a Realtor. 
Harvey owned and operated Hamm Motor Company in Pittsburg, a Chrysler Plymouth dealership. As a salesman, he sold insurance, had a gas station, a retail shoe store, and a restaurant. In the end, he spent the better part of his career in the auto and real estate industries, and loved telling stories to people along the way.  
He was instrumental in the formation of Mayben Realty, where he was a licensed realtor and vice president. He was a member and past director of the Titus, Camp, Morris, Upshur Board of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors He leaves behind decades of happy homeowners and clients.  
He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and received his 50-year pin. His daughter fondly remembers the many hours he spent taking the Dale Carnegie Course, which he continued to use daily until his passing.
A master chef, he loved to cook for family and friends. Always the entertainer and always telling a story, he loved to cook at deer camp, men’s prayer breakfasts, elaborate family dinners, and at age 75, he was one of the first to enroll in the Culinary Arts Program at Northeast Texas Community College. Entertaining and serving his friends and family as Shirley hosted, brought him the greatest of joy. 
Always happy, always charismatic, always compassionate, he spent his life truly caring for others.  He began early in life caring for his six sisters, then doting over his bride of 62 years, raising their two children, swelling with pride over his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, and had a genuine passion for caring for the friends he encountered along the way.  
Left to cherish his memory are son Harvey David Hamm, Jr. and wife Linda of Mount Pleasant, Texas; daughter Melinda Mayben and husband Paul R. of Pittsburg; granddaughter Jennifer Hamm-Veal and fiancé Kevin of Texarkana; grandson Michael Mayben and wife Karla of Mount Pleasant; grandson Mitchell Mayben and wife Casey of Pittsburg; great granddaughters Josie Veal, Kenlie Mayben, Kennady Ebarb-Mayben, and Kynslee Ebarb-Mayben; great grandsons Noah Veal and Keyton Mayben; sisters: Beth Jones of Clarksville, Mattie Cash of Fort Worth, Joyce Cooke of Springtown, Joy Wilson of Decatur, and Cynthia Bishop of Midland; lifelong best friend: Edward Williams of Midland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his honor to the Pittsburg-Camp County Library - Shirley Sloan Hamm Children’s Initiative, 613 Quitman St., Pittsburg, TX, 75686.

O’Quinn
Tiffany Shawn O’Quinn of Atlanta, Georgia was born Nov. 27, 1966 in Mount Pleasant to William Neal O’Quinn and Linda Ruth Minchew O’Quinn and passed away March 23 in a Tyler hospital.
Tiffany graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1985 and then furthered her education earning a Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts from Ole Miss in 1990, and then earned a fine arts degree in 1993 from Atlanta College of Arts. Immediately upon receiving her degrees, she went to work for Georgia Tech as an Art Director for Interactive Media Technology Center where she worked for 23 years. While working for Georgia Tech she also taught for two years at the Atlanta College of Art. During Tiffany’s years at Georgia Tech, she worked on numerous projects such as: Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum, updating their visuals and kiosk for the 21st century. She also designed the kiosk for The Gates of Paradise, Lorenzo Gluberti’s Renaissance Masterpiece in Florence, Italy for the exhibition at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia, The Art Institute of Chicago Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Tiffany was IMTC’s web accessibility expert on the five-year Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Technologies , dissemination materials (reports, articles, white papers, etc.) as well as Art Director for the Millennium Gate Museum at Atlantic Station in Atlanta, Georgia. This museum features Atlanta and Georgia history and the history of philanthropy in Georgia. IMTC, under Tiffany’s art direction, designed and deployed a multi-user, large projection screen virtual tour of Atlanta’s many historic sites and buildings funded by philanthropic efforts. She also worked on many other prestigious projects through the years.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia where she also served by helping with the three and four year old Sunday school classes. She was a proud member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at Ole Miss.
Tiffany had a love for nature and pets. She enjoyed hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, zip lining and even working in the yard. She has had many, many dogs as pets.
She is survived by her parents: Neal and Linda O’Quinn of Pittsburg; brother: Kendall Neal O’Quinn and his wife Jennifer Waddell O’Quinn of Haughton, Louisiana; and her nephew: William Robert “Will” O’Quinn of Haughton, Louisiana.
Services will be officiated by Bro. Neil McClendon and Rev. Hill Johnson at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1 at First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg followed by an invitation to attend with Tiffany an Ole Miss tailgate luncheon at the First United Methodist Church Ministry Center prior to proceeding for burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pittsburg.
Pallbearers will include: Stephen Groce, Mike Crowell, John Shrum, James Pearson, Clay Cavender and Mike Reynolds. Honorary Pallbearers will include: Mike Cavender, Ken Pilgrim, Pat Harrel, Billy Joe McNutt, Matt Emery, John Truitt, Billy Taylor, Mickey Taylor and Keith Sewell.
Memorial Donation in Tiffany’s name may be made to the Kitchen Fund at the First United Methodist Church, 109 College Street, Pittsburg, Texas or a charity of your choice.

Smith
Mary L. Smith, 88, was born Nov. 17, 1928 in Camp County and passed away March 26 in Pittsburg.  
Graveside Services were held at 10 a.m. March 28 at Reeves Chapel Cemetery in Camp County.

Thompson
James Eddie Thompson passed away on March 20 in Pittsburg; he was born Dec. 13, 1941 in Jefferson. 
Services were held at 1 p.m. March 25 at Johnson Funeral Home in Pittsburg with the 
Rev. Patrick Lloyd officiating. Interment was held at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Pittsburg.
 

Deaton
Rosemary Alyne Savelle Deaton, of Mount Vernon, age 77, passed away on March 26. She is survived by daughter Rene Deaton, son Bobby C. Deaton II, grandson, Bobby C. Deaton III, and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Ms. Deaton is preceded in death by her parents George Monroe Savelle and Mary Alyne Barksdale Savelle, and three brothers George M. Savelle, Jr., Joe Barksdale Savelle and Charles Haddan Savelle.
Rosemary was born and raised in Houston. An accomplished pianist, she began her professional music career performing church services in the Houston area at the age of nine. She graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in Houston. She attended Baylor University on a scholarship and was awarded a B.A. in Music Theory in 1961. Later, she received her M.S. Ed. from East Texas State University, now known as Texas A&M University–Commerce.
She dedicated her life to the education of children both in piano and within the public school system. She completed a long and storied public school career with Pittsburg ISD. 
After retirement, she was an active member of the Texas Retired School Personnel in both Pittsburg and Mount Vernon. Her most avid passion, music, helped fulfill her life, and until six weeks prior to her death, she played weekly at both St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant and Reeve’s Chapel Methodist Church in Pittsburg.  
Memorial services were held at Reeve’s Chapel Methodist Church on Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m. with the Reverends Richard Carl and Melissa Crawford officiating. 
A Scriptural Rosary honoring her was held at 5 p.m. April 1 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. A Bereavement Mass in her honor followed the Rosary. On Sunday, April 2 a Rosary was said for Ms. Deaton in Pittsburg at Holy Cross Catholic Church. The family asks that any donations be made to the following charities: diabetes.org or copdfoundation.org. 

Fox
Shirley Fox of Pittsburg, formerly of Gladewater, passed away peacefully March 29, at the age of 83. Shirley was born Oct. 14, 1933 in Gladewater to Bert and Marie Money. 
She received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of North Texas and worked as an educator for over 32 years. 
She married George Monroe Mitchell, Jr. on August 28, 1955. They were married for 19 years and had two children, Mark and Stefani. Later, on March 29, 1980, Shirley married Robert Nelson Fox who she remained devoted to for 19 years, until his death.
Shirley is survived by her daughter: Stefani Mitchell Keene and husband Michael; seven grandchildren: Miles and Amanda Keene, Kristen Keene, Grant Mitchell, Grayson and Maggie Mitchell, Lance Mitchell, Lauren Mitchell, and Gage Mitchell; daughter-in-law: Lisa Mitchell-Gasparetto; two sisters: Melba Green and Arline “Deenie” Judd; nieces and nephews: Steven and Debbie Green, Beau and Brenda Judd, and Susan and Michael Whitaker; and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Bert and Marie Money; her husband: Robert Nelson Fox; her previous husband: George Monroe Mitchell, Jr.; her son: George Mark Mitchell; grandson: Garrett Mark Mitchell; and nephew: Timmothy D. Green.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 1 at 3 p.m. at Erman Smith Funeral Home. A private burial was held following the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Greer Boulevard Church of Christ: 700 S. Greer Blvd. Pittsburg, TX 75686.

Kirkland
Helen Lucille Graf Kirkland, of Pittsburg, passed away March 27 at the age of 96. She was born Oct. 11, 1920 in Frances, Oklahoma to James and Mary Gibson Graf. 
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. March 30, at Little Hope Cemetery in Wood County.
 

Robinson
Mildred Robinson was born Feb. 21, 1934 in Camp County to Elvin Reel McCaslin and Myrtle Canant McCaslin and passed away on April 3 at her home in Pittsburg in the Holly Springs Community.
She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and was a homemaker to her husband; Carroll and children: Jerry, Donald and Debbie.
She is survived by her husband: Carroll Robinson of Pittsburg; two sons: Jerry Robinson and Donald Robinson, both of Pittsburg; and daughter: Debbie Copeland and her husband Larry of Pittsburg. She is also survived by granddaughter: Amy Bynum Cunningham; great grandchildren: Kaden Proffitt, Kenley Proffitt, Kember Cunningham, Mailey Bynum and Allison Bynum; and sister: Sue Davenport of Pittsburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson: David Bynum and siblings: E.B. McCaslin, Ruth Knight, Gladys Cravey and Elton McCaslin.
Pallbearers included: Jackie Seale, Elton Sonny McCaslin, Steve Hudnall, Carl Cravey, Thomas Cravey, and Larry Copeland
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., April 5 at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel and burial followed at Lafayette Cemetery.

Dobbs
Neta Louise “Kitty” Dobbs was born Nov. 14, 1930 in Shamrock to Manton and Lucille Pettey Alvis and passed away April 4 in Longview at the age of 86.
She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and worked over 20 years for the Pittsburg Independent School District in the cafeteria where she thought of the children as her own.
Dobbs is survived by her children: Rickey Dobbs and his wife Patricia of Waller, Texas; Michael Dobbs and his wife Karla of New Caney; Beverly Lucas of Pittsburg; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Herbert L. Dobbs; siblings: Billy Mac Alvis and Delores Ann Baker.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. April 8 at Leesburg Cemetery.

Kennington
Oleta Pierce Kennington, 89, passed away at her home in Pittsburg on Monday morning, April 17. 
She was born Oct. 17, 1927 in Dallas to Joe Lorenzo Pierce and Tommie Edgar Pierce. Oleta was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a longtime member of the Greer Boulevard Church of Christ in Pittsburg.
Oleta is survived by two sons: Doyce Kennington and wife Jeannine of Pittsburg, and Ois Kennington and wife Deborah also of Pittsburg; a daughter: Carolyn Edwards and husband Richard of Mount Vernon; 10 grandchildren: Kevin Kennington, Darla Grant, Angie McKinney, Tina Folden, Shawn Kennington, Harold Kennington, Jr., Sarah Faulkner, Scott Edwards, Kim Yandle, and Shanna McGee; 22 great-grandchildren: Shelby Hunt, Hunter Grant, Ryan McKinney, Austin McKinney, Cooper Kennington, Payton Kennington, Chloe Kennington, Max Folden, Emme Folden, Sydney Kennington, Carter Wheat, Cade Wheat, Collin Wheat, Jayden Faulkner, Jeremiah Faulkner, Alyvia Faulkner, Emmaline Faulkner, Kasen Yandel, Cody Yandel, Elizabeth Barton, Chris McGee, and Trevor Shelton.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Joe and Tommie Pierce; her husband: Kermit Kennington; a son: Harold “Dynamite” Kennington; a granddaughter: Stephanie Anne Edwards; her two brothers: Joe Pierce and James Pierce; and her sister: Nelda Moore.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Erman Smith Funeral Home, with Virgil Faires officiating. 
Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. 
A private family burial was held at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Weeks
Daulton Lowe Weeks Sr. peacefully left his earthly life to join his sweetheart, Barbara, in heaven on April 12.  He was born on June 8, 1939, in Uvalde.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at White Oak Community Church in White Oak with Bro. David Dusek officiating. Burial was held at noon at Piney Grove Cemetery in Upshur County.
 

Rust
Betty Ruth Rust was born May 6, 1938 in Antlers, Okla., to Clayton J. Hayes and Clara J. Walker Hayes.
Rust was a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Pittsburg and had worked 29 Years at Mike Benet Formals in Pittsburg and 12 years at the Pittsburg Public Library.
Rust is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles W. Rust of Pittsburg; son, David Rust and wife Linda of Pittsburg; daughter: Pamela Smith and husband David of Mount Pleasant; grandchildren Brandon and Shelby Rust, Chris Rust, Amber and Danny Holderness, Tiffany and Kyle Robertson; great-grandchildren Addison and Braylen Rust, Logan and Lankston Holderness, and Kinley Robertson; brother: Elbert Burnett and wife Ellen of Antlers, Okla.; sister, Sharon Tigert Dinnis and husband Sam of Las Vegas; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Clayton J. Hayes and Clara J. Walker Hayes Burnett.
Pallbearers were Brandon Rust, Chris Rust, Danny Holderness, Kyle Robertson, Tim Walker and Mike Rust.
Funeral services were officiated by Bro. Randy Stracener and were held Sunday, April 23, at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Pittsburg and burial followed at East New Hope Cemetery.  
Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation P.O. Box 65039 Dallas, TX 75265.
Heath
Ella Mae Heath passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.  She was born January 12, 1924 in Pittsburg, Texas.  Her funeral is1 p.m.  Friday, April 28,  at St. Beulah C.M.E. Church in Pittsburg with the Rev. Kirthell Roberts officiating and burial will be at North Chapel Cemetery also in Pittsburg.

Duncan
Royce Oliver Duncan was born Dec. 7, 1928 in Pittsburg, Texas to Nathaniel and Alice Duncan. 
He was the last of eight children. He passed away May 1, 2017. Royce was married to Rosemary Rye Duncan for 53 years and had three children; Cathy, Becky, and Steven Duncan.
After retiring from the Post Office in Longview, Texas in 1984, he and Rose Mary moved to the Mena area, and after Rose Mary passed in 2005, he continued to live there until 2013. He moved to Texarkana, Texas after selling his home.
Royce enjoyed sports, gardening, and wood carving.  
He served in the Korean War in 1950-1952.
Royce is survived by a daughter, Becky Knepp and husband Tim of Linden, Texas; five grandsons, Matthew, Joshua, Erick, Jake and Justin; granddaughter,   Kelli and many great-grand children.
Royce was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Alice Duncan; wife Rose Mary; son, Steven and daughter, Cathy; brothers, Foy Duncan of Houston, Eldred of Sheveport, La., Hubert of Sheveport, La., sisters, Gertha Fay Hudnal of Clovis, New Mexico, Mavon Benson of Austin, Melba Holmes of Pittsburg, and Allene Hackler of Pittsburg.
Funeral services were, May 4, 2017, 10 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel with Brother Joe Head officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Family and friends visitation was prior to service.
Harris
Jo Taylor Harris passed away Friday morning, May 5, at the age of 90. She was born in Big Sandy, Texas in 1927 to J.D. and Pearl Faulk Smith. At an early age Jo showed an amazing aptitude and ability for painting. After receiving a formal education from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas, and at the University of Guanajuato, Mexico, where she studied as an exchange student, Jo began her long professional art career.
Mrs. Harris painted full-time for gallery shows for nearly seven years. Her paintings appear in museums and in private and corporate collections. Eighteen of her award-winning paintings have been procured by a private collector for permanent display at Baylor University in Waco.
Her entries and awards earned her active membership and signature status in the American Watercolor Society in 1977, making her the first woman from Texas to achieve that honor. She is one of the charter members and a signature member of the Southwestern Watercolor Society in Dallas. She was elected an honorary member of the New Mexico Watercolor Society, and the Mt. Pleasant Watercolor Society in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
Jo spent 14 years teaching at the Northeast Texas Community College in Mt. Pleasant where she honed her skills and established her reputation as one of America’s premiere water color artists, and as a talented teacher.
After her retirement, Jo moved to Rockwall and stayed active in the art community. She became a partner at Artisans Studio Gallery in Dallas where she taught for several years. In 2003 Jo published her book “Watercolor Wisdom: Lessons from a Lifetime of Painting and Teaching”. “Watercolor Wisdom” documents and explores that astounding creative energy that Jo knew so intimately.
Jo is survived by her daughters: Mary Akin and Beth Morgan and husband Ron; 7 grandchildren: Jonathan Aslan, Matthew Aslan, Joseph Aslan, Leigh Putman, John Morgan, Haley Taylor, and Emily Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Jodie Ralph Harris; her son: Robert B. Taylor, Jr.; and two sisters: Juanita Duncan and Arlene Parks.
Graveside services were held Saturday, May 6, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pittsburg, under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home.

Broadstreet
J.W. Broadstreet, 93, of Leesburg, passed away at his home May 6, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones. J.W. was born Jan.  3, 1924 in Winona to Eugene and Dessie Newkirk Broadstreet. A graveside service was held May 8, at Leesburg Cemetery with Bro. Ken Manley officiating.
 

Tanton
Norma June Riley Tanton, 78, was born June 20, 1938 and passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Hermann Medical Center-Houston with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents A.C. and Lottie Riley of Pittsburg, Texas.
She is survived by her husband, Milus Joseph Tanton of Mt. Pleasant, daughters Debbie Roark of Longview, Tammy Cooper and her husband Michael of Richardson, and Misti Tanton of Long Beach, California; brother A.C. “Bubba” Riley and his wife Katy of Lufkin; and six grandchildren.
A private memorial will be held per Norma’s wishes.

Richardson
CASON -- Services for Judy A. Richardson, 65, of Pittsburg, was Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Cason. Burial followed at Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. She was born Jan.5, 1952 and died May 10, 2017. Online guestbook at www.reeder-davis.com.
 

Plunkett 
Shirley Shelton Plunkett, 70, of Pittsburg, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, May 13, in Lindale, TX surrounded by her family and loved ones. Shirley was born October 24, 1946, in Pittsburg, Texas the daughter of R.O. Shelton and Gwendolyn Shelton. 
She married Don L. Plunkett of Louisiana in 1962 and they had two children, Raymond and Donna Plunkett. Shirley became a Licensed Vocational Nurse in 1979 and worked for Dr. G.A. Fuller in Pittsburg. 
She was a member of Pine Baptist Church and Fellowship Baptist Church. A visitation for family and friends was held on Monday, May 15, from 6-8 pm, at Erman Smith Funeral Home, Pittsburg. 
Graveside Services were held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Cemetery in Pittsburg, TX with Bro. Kyle Smith officiating. Fellowship Baptist Church and Pine Baptist Church hosted a luncheon for the family afterwards.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, R.L. Shelton, and husband, Don L. Plunkett. She is remembered and loved by her son Raymond Plunkett and his wife, Jennifer Plunkett; by her daughter Donna Plunkett; four grandchildren, Alex Alonso, Madison Plunkett, Mason Plunkett and Carson Plunkett; three sisters, Betty London, Sondra Mears, Sharon Matthews; two brothers, Neal Shelton and David Shelton and a blessing of many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Robert Shelton, Raymond Shelton, Jacob Shelton, Jason Beckham, Shane Mears, Steven Davis, Mark Davis and Robert Plunkett.
Shirley was a mother and nurse at heart, for she loved to help and take care of family and friends. She will be greatly missed by anyone who knew her.
(Paid Obituary)

McAleer
James Frank McAleer, 92, of Pittsburg, died May 15, 
He was born Feb. 28, 1925 in Dallas to James and Le’lla Netherly McAleer.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.