All Obituaries

Dr. Dickey B. Crooks of Mount Pleasant Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the age of 73. After a short time of declining health, Dr. Crooks died peacefully at his home in the Mount Sylvia Community. Dr. Crooks was born on July 8, 1948 to Huey and Josephine Crooks in Mt. Pleasant, Tx. He was affectionately known as “Doc” by many who loved him.  Dr. Crooks is survived by his wife Wanda Crooks, Sister Ruth Dyke, daughter Joy Hodges, stepchildren and many...

Pedro Galicia-Torres, age 57, of Mt. Pleasant TX, passed away on January 5, 2022. Pedro was born on January 9, 1964 in San Luis Potosi Mexico to Silverio Galicia and Evarista Torres, he was an employee at Cliff's Paint and Body Shop in Mt. Pleasant TX.   No Services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Curry-Welborn Funeral Home.

Johnny Rex Carnes, 75, of Mount Pleasant, TX, passed away on January 3, 2022, in Mount Pleasant. Memorial services will be held on January 15, 2022, at Highland Park Baptist church at 10:00am with Bro. Tony Lawson officiating. Johnny was born on December 28, 1946, to James and Buelah (Taft) Carnes. He married Patsy Temples on November 8, 1969, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He was a retired forklift operator at Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation. He is survived by his wife Patsy R. Carnes and...

Bobby Joe Taylor, age 87, of Mt. Pleasant TX, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 1, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the North Ridge Church of Christ with cremation to follow. Bobby was born on November 27, 1934 in Simms TX to Basel and Sally (Barrons) Taylor. He married Mary Christian on March 17, 1974 in Winnsboro TX. He worked hard his whole live for many companies including the Railroad,...

Jimmie Carolyn Bird passed away on December 26, 2021 in Mount Pleasant, Texas, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 80 years old. Jimmie was the proud mother of 5 children, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Her greatest love was her family and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A Texas native, Jimmie was born and raised in Mineral Wells and graduated from the local high school. She was known for her infectious laugh and impeccable style and made close...

Shirley Jean Burns-Francis, age 75, of Sulphur Springs TX, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Curry-Welborn Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant TX., visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Forrest Lawn Memorial Park in Mt. Pleasant TX.    Shirley was born on September 27, 1946 in...

Jerry lee McCullough, Age 82, of Mt. Pleasant TX, passed away on December 24, 2021, in Mt. Pleasant TX. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at the Damascus Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant TX Jerry was born on August 21, 1939, in McKinney TX., to Virgil McCullough and Adaline (Conner) McCullough. He was a retired rancher and a carpenter.

José Isabel Landaverde, de 82 años, de Lewisville, Texas, falleció el 16 de Diciembre de 2021 rodeado de su familia. José nació el 16 de Octubre de 1939 en Jalpan, México, hijo de Cenovio e Isidra Landaverde. José se casó con el amor de su vida María Landaverde en 1962. José fue granjero y ranchero toda su vida. A José le sobreviven su esposa María Landaverde y sus hijos María Angelica Aguilar,...

Sabina Barboza, de 53 años, de Mt. Pleasant, TX, falleció el 15 de Diciembre de 2021 rodeada de su familia. Sabina nació el 30 de Diciembre de 1967 en San Luis Potosí, México, hijo de Martín y Cecelia García. Se casó con el amor de su vida Ventura Barboza en Febrero de 1990. A Sabina le sobreviven su madre, Cecilia García, esposo, Ventura Barboza; hijos, María Eleazar Barboza, Rodolfo Barboza, María del Rosario...

Shirley Ann Wilson, age 83, of Mt. Vernon, TX, passed away on December 14, 2021 at her home in Mt. Vernon, TX. She was born on July 29, 1938, in Anamoose, North Dakota to Adam and Ruth Hager. Shirley is survived by her daughters; Pamela Metcalf of Dubuque, Iowa, Tamara Smith of Mt. Vernon, TX, Penny Faulkner of Ferryville, Wisconsin, Shelly Bryan of Mt. Vernon, Texas and Sherry Wilson of Mt. Vernon, Texas; grandchildren, Amanda Mason, Ashley and Steve Elmore, Stacey Faulkner and Adam...