All Obituaries

Joshua Morgan was born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas on October 6, 1980 to J.L. and Bobbie Ann (Justice) Morgan. Joshua was a 1999 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Mt. Pleasant.  Joshua was a good provider for his family.  He loved dogs and automobiles and enjoyed riding around town.  He was the owner of Right Choice Lawn Service. He was preceded in death by his father J.L. Morgan Sr., brother J.L. Morgan Jr., his maternal and paternal grandparents.  He leaves to cherish...

Donny Traylor was born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas on September 14, 1959 to Thurston and Leona (Miller) Traylor.  Donny attended Mt. Pleasant Public schools and was a member of The Church of the Living God on East 8th Street in Mt. Pleasant.  Donny loved working on cars.  He loved and adored his grandchildren, riding around Greenville, Texas on his scooter and sitting on the front porch visiting with friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, four brothers and...

Dorothy Ann Bobby was born January 15, 1941 in Daingerfield, Texas to Leonard and Johnnie Mae (Bogan) Johnson.  She was peacefully called home on March 20, 2024. Dorothy, fondly known as "Pee-Wee" by her family and friends graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Mt. Pleasant, Texas in 1955.  She met and married James Howard Bobby and to this union five children were born; Teresa, John, Alvester, Michael and Christopher.  She was preceded in death by her...

Timmy Lee Brannon was born April 18, 1960 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to the parentage of Cleveland and Sr. and Mary Lee Brannon. Timmy was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School class of 1979.   He was preceded in death by his mother and father Cleveland Sr. and Mary Brannon, one brother Marvin Brannon, one sister Lela Brannon. He leaves to cherish his memories his sons Timmy Brannon Jr. and Mark Lloyd both of Pittsburg, Texas; daughter...

Ja’Cory Donta’ Chism was born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas on January 5, 1984 to Kerwin and Jackie M. (Chism) Aikins.  Cokey, as he was fondly known by his family and friends, was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Class of 2002.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He was the Activity Director at the Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care. He was preceded in death by his sister Candice Aikins Gatson, grandfather Richard Chism, uncle...

Alfred Eugene Cannon was born January 30, 1941in Naples, Texas to James and Ellen (Harris) Cannon.  He passed away, peacefully, at home on February 28, 2024.  He was a graduate of Carver High School, Omaha/Naples.  He worked at Pilgrim’s Pride for over 20 years in the Parts delivery department , 40 years at Sears in Dallas and also worked security for Atlas Roofing and Shingles, Naples, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Harris Cannon,...

Howard Hawkins was born December 26, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Lorenzo and Valerie (Hawkins) Baker and passed away, peacefully, on February 27, 2024 in Houston.  Howard was a 1958 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Mt. Pleasant. He graduated from Jarvis Christian College in 1962 with a BS degree in General Science.  In November of 1965, he enlisted and served in the US Army before being honorably discharged.   He went on to receive his Masters Degree and...

Remembering Her Life Vanessa G. Norman Newton was born August 8, 1955 in Dallas, Texas to Roy and Ruby Lorine (Ivory) Norman.  At an early age, Vanessa attended the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church in Mt. Pleasant under the leadership of the late Bishop L.K. McGill.  She attended the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools. Vanessa loved interior decorating, and had a green thumb for growing all plants and flowers.  She was a great cook and made the best oven baked barbeque oxtails. ...

Charles Henry Howard also known as CH, Bo, Daddy, Deddy and Paw Paw, was born March 12, 1941 in Morris County, Texas to Sarah and Casey Howard.  .He passed away on February 15, 2024.in Bonham, Texas. Charles was a 1959 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Mt. Pleasant.  He enlisted in the US Army having served tours of duty in South Korea, Germany and two terms in Vietnam where he was awarded with two Bronze Stars. He retired in 1979 as Sergeant First Class E7. He...

Verneda Ann (Hines) Moore was born August 28, 1962 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to T.J. and Vernell (Ellis) Hines. Verneda was a 1981 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Mt. Pleasant, Texas.  She attended Full Gospel Pentecostal Church and was employed with Pleasant Springs Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, maternal grandparents Oscar and Cora Lee Ellis, her niece Britney Copeland. Verneda leaves to cherish her memories her son Jeremy Hines and daughter...