All Obituaries

Teresa Annette Henry Everett, was born August 23, 1957 in Mt. Pleasant Texas to Emma Jean Stanberry and Roy James Henry.  She passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Teresa was a member of the First Church of God in Christ, Mt. Pleasant where she served as Bibleband teacher, the hospital ministry, local Usher Board, Pastor’s Aide President, Treasurer for the Christian Women’s Council, State Usher Board for Texas Northeast 3rd Jurisdiction.  Teresa was a...

Morris Justice, Jr., was born November 9, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant, to Morris and Alma (Attaway) Justice.  He died, Friday, May 3, 2019 in Tyler, Texas.  Morris was a 1962 graduate Booker T. Washington High School, Mt. Pleasant.  He enlisted in the US Army and served in Vietnam from 1963-1966.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Alma, his brothers Marvin Alvin Justice, Boyd Justice, Bartell Justice, Tommy J. Justice and Samuel Justice; one sister Mattie...

Lois (Fleming) Elliott, was born July 27, 1936 in Nevada Texas to Inon and Eliza Fleming. She passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Lois met and married John H. Elliott. She was a devoted wife and mother to her children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John H. Elliott; her parents, three daughters, Virginia Nell Elliott, Lynetta Titus and Rhonda Thompson. One son, John Calvin Elliott, one grandson, Kenneth (Man) Hurndon Jr. and ten...

Jesse Lee Ellis (better known as Big Cheese), was born December 5, 1956 in San Bernardino California to Elizabeth and Jesse Ellis. He passed away, Monday, April 22, 2019 in Tyler, Texas Jesse graduated from San Gorgonio High School, San Bernardino, California in 1975. He was a veteran who served in the army. He met his wife Sharon Haley- Ellis and married her on November 30, 2002 and had five children. Jesse loved fishing, playing bingo, camping and playing cards. He was an all-around...

I.C. Thursby  Jr. was born September 15, 1939 in Mt. Pleasant Texas to I.C. Thursby Sr. and Aresser (Reed) Thursby. He died, Tuesday, April 16, 2019.   Mr.Thursby was employed for 45 years at Glover’s Feed Mill in  Mt.Pleasant Texas and later retired. He was an avid fishermen and love spending time with his family, watching sports, enjoying laughing, and listening to music. Mr. Thursby was a faithful member of Unity Church for 10 years and loved his church where he...

Joe Louis Brown, was born May 15, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant Texas to Joseph and Plydia (McGill) Brown. He passed away, Tuesday, April16, 2019 in Mount Pleasant,Texas   Joe was born and raised in the White Oak community and attended White Oak Baptist Church. Later in life he joined St. Paul A.M.E. Church; where he was an active steward, Sunday School Superintendent, and a Kingsmen of the Missionary Department until his health began to decline. He attended Booker T. Washington School and...

Willie James Turner, was born December 20, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Arthur and Lou Ella (Grant) Turner.  He died, Monday, April 8, 2019.  He attended Booker T. Washington High School, Mt. Pleasant.   He met and married Charlene Traylor in January 1970.  He was preceded in death by his father, wife Charlene, a daughter Carolyn, brothers L.A. Turner, Onzie Turner and Otis Turner, sister-in-law Darlene Traylor, brother-in-law Winfred Earl Traylor. He...

Wilma Thursby was born July 14, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant Texas to Calip and Lorine (Thomas) Doss.  She died, Friday, March 29, 2019 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Wilma attended Booker T. Washington School and worked many years in housekeeping at Titus Regional Medical Center before retiring.  Wilma was a loving, caring wife mother, granny, sister and aunt.  She was preceded in death by her parents, grandbaby Lutena Doss, her husband of 20 plus years Calvin Thursby, brothers Billy...

Alice Ann Chambers Simmons, was born February 3, 1955 in Mt. Pleasant Texas to Ollie Mae Chambers and Joseph Smith. She died, Monday, March 18, 2019. Alice was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church but later became a member of Sheppard Street Church of Christ.  She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School Class of 1973.  She was a member of the former Elite Club, Mt. Pleasant.  Alice was a loving wife, mother and Gi Gi.  She was preceded in death by her son Melvin...

Grace Evelyn McGill Mosley was born August 2, 1930 in Mt. Pleasant Texas to Tom and Beatrice (Canister) McGill. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Mt. Pleasant. In her early years, she joined and remained a member of the White Oak Baptist Church.  She attended the White Oak School and later graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Mt. Pleasant, Class of 1950.  Grace married Leo Mosley in 1955 and to this union, one daughter, Jacqueline, was...