All Obituaries

Shirley Jean Traylor Beard, was born October 2, 1941 in Cason, to the late Erma Mae Ross-Traylor and Henry Lee Peters, Sr. Shirley later moved to Mt. Pleasant and was raised by Alexander Traylor. She died, peacefully, at home on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was a 1960 graduate Booker T. Washington High School, Mt. Pleasant and met and married Rev. Bill Anderson Beard, Sr. She was a member of Sheppard Street Church of Christ, Mt. Pleasant. She worked many years as a Nurse’s Aide...

James Arthur Byrd Jr. was born July 9, 1950 to James A. Sr. and Florine LaRuth (Edney) Byrd.  He died, Friday, November 9, 2018. In his earlier years, he attended Church of the Living God, Mt. Pleasant. He was a 1968 graduate Booker T. Washington High School, Mt. Pleasant.  After high school, he enrolled in the US Air Force where he served in England.  He worked at the VA Hospital and retired in 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother. He leaves to cherish his memories...

Warner Baxter Wilkerson was born December 28, 1936 to Lee and Cornelia (Scott) Wilkerson.  He passed away, peacefully, on Monday, November 5, 2018.  He was a member of First Church of God in Christ, Mt. Pleasant and Stevens Temple Church of God in Christ in Dallas. He was a 1954 graduate Booker T. Washington High School, Mt. Pleasant, serving as President and Valedictorian of his class.  He attended Texas College, Tyler and was a graduate of Iowa State and Cal State...

Lola Faye Galloway was born September 25, 1956 to George and Hazel (Pounders) Hargrave in Mt. Vernon, Texas. She died, peacefully, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was a member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church where she worked with the hospitality dept. She attended school in Mt. Vernon. Lola Faye was a provider and caregiver. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters Tameka Faye Galloway and Marcie Michelle Galloway; her brother Ronald Hargrave. She...

Alice Marie Brown Johnson was born on June 26, 1927 to Perry Evans, Sr. and Etta Turner Evans. She was one of eight (8) children born to this union. Alice received her early education in Morris County, Texas. Early on she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at Mt. Mitchell Church of Christ in Omaha, Texas. Later in life, she placed her membership with Oak Grove Church of Christ in Cason, Texas where she was a faithful member until her health failed. Alice married Oliver Brown on...

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”- Ecclesiastes 3:1 Charlie Marie was born in the community of Hickory Hill in the Pittsburg, Texas area to the parents of Ernest and Frances (Embers) Williams.  She attended the Pittsburg schools. Charlie professed her faith in Christ uniting with Sunset Baptist Church where she served in the Choir, in Mission and Hospitality departments.  She was a faithful member until her health began...

Luella Holley   She was born August 2, 1914 to Albert and Harriet (Casteel) Henderson.  She passed away, peacefully, on Monday, September 17, 2018.  She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Naples and a member of the Eastern Star Marietta Delight, Number 173. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James Edward Holley, Sr.; two sons James Edward Holley, Jr. and Holbert Holley; two daughters Emma Jean Holley and Betty Jean Holley; ten brothers and...

Charlotte Isaiah Ibe was born July 9, 1959 to James and Betty Jane (Hall) Reeves in Naples, Texas.  She died, Tuesday, August 21, 2018.  At an early age, Charlotte became a member of the Antioch Baptist Church, Naples, Texas.  She was a graduate of Paul Pewitt High School, Class of 1978.  She attended Tyler Junior College, Tyler, Texas and NTCC, Mt. Pleasant.  She received numerous certificates from her employer Titus Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in...

Charles Ray Savage was born in Talco, Texas on November 6, 1962 to Elmer Ray and Nola Savage.  He died, Saturday, August 18, 2018. He attended Rivercrest High School, Bogota.   He was lovingly known by his wife as “Horsie.”  He was a very kind-hearted person and loved his family very much. He was preceded in death by his father, a granddaughter Alaijha Brannon, his sister Rita Savage. He leaves to cherish his memories and to celebrate his life,  his...