All Obituaries

On October 11, 2021, Dr. Billy Wayne Turpin was called home to join his loving wife at the age of 85 years old. On this day, the world lost a leader in Christ, son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Billy was born on December 23, 1935 to Hubert and Eva Robison Turpen in Heth, AR. He went on to marry Johan YeVonne Russell on September 4, 1959 in La Porte, TX. They celebrated 57 years of marriage prior to her passing and together raised a strong Christian...

Barney Wayne Reynolds, age 58, of Omaha, TX passed away on October 4, 2021. Barney was born on December 19, 1962 to Bearn and Betty Reynolds in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Barney married Sheri Johnson on June 21, 1986. Barney was survived by his wife Sheri Reynolds; daughter Ashlie Hawkins; Sisters Shirley Oleksak, Lisa Large; Brother; James Reynolds; Sister-in-laws Donna Capehart, Darla Keys, T.C. Domino; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. He was preceded in death by his...

Frances DeRenne, age 86, of Mt. Pleasant TX., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born on April 28, 1935 to Andrew Philpot and Helen Plastid in Limerick, ME. Married Howard DeRenne January 15, 1956 in Maine. Frances was survived by children; Beth Steele and Valarie Seminter grandchildren; Natalie Wright, Serena, and Tanya great grandchild; Isla sisters; Julia Dearborn and Pricilla Wentworth Brothers; Daniel Philpot and Leon Philpot She is preceded in death by...

    Rex Wayne Kay, age 52, of Leesburg TX., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Rex was a master at auto mechanics. In his younger day's he could be found tinkering on race cars as well as racing them himself. He loved wood working and could build just about anything you could want. His love for his grandchildren surpassed anything anyone could ever imagine and he will be deeply missed. Rex was born on December 16, 1968 to Harold Dean Kay and Betty N...

Jonathan Abraham Ferreira Baeza, a la edad de 36, se fue con el señor el Jueves, 23 de Septiembre de 2021. El nació el 19 de Agosto de 1985, en Ecatepec México de Padres Jose Nicolas Ferreira Moctezuma y Petra Baeza Rodriguez. A Jonathan le sobreviven su Padre, Jose Nicolas Ferreira; Hermano, Daniel Ferreira Baeza. Jonathan Abraham Ferreira Baeza es precedido en muerte de su madre Petra Baeza Rodriguez. La visitación será en el Templo Cristiano Fuente de...

Annie Mae Griffith Blake was born in Haggensport Texas October 18, 1937 to Myrtle Mae Carrol Griffith and Lewis Ray Griffith . She is preceded  in death by her parents and three brothers, James Earl Griffith,  Billy Ray Griffith, and Arthur Caldwell Griffith. She is also preceded by her husband Boliver  Blake, Bob The Coke Man, and one son Thomas Joe Blake.  She is survived by her remaining children son, Arthur Caldwell Blake and daughter, Betty Ann Blake.  Four...

Clinton Barber, age 62, of Mt. Pleasant TX., went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 20, 2021. He was born on August 1, 1959 to Bobby Ray Barber and Mary Ann Stinson in Dallas, Texas. Clinton is survived by Children Christy Dubey, Clinton Barber, Jennifer Valenzuela, Erica Barber, James Wallace, Patrick Daniel; Grandchildren, Cody DuBey, Nate DuBey, Braiden Garrett, Jozlynn Valenzuela, Preslyn Valenzula, Jaylin Wolosek, Takoda Wolosek, William Barber, and Ariel Barber; Great...

Violet Benz, age 103, of Mt. Pleasant, TX passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. Violet was born on April 11, 1918 in Iowa, to John and Delilah Matherly. She married Ray C. Benz on May 28, 1939 in Centerville, Iowa. For many years she served as a Minister’s wife. Violet is survived by her daughter, Caroll Smith of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Son Norman Benz and wife Judy Benz of West Palm Beach, FL; son Larry Benz and wife Mary Benz of Punta Gorda, Florida,; Grandchildren; Suzanne and Jeff...

Cary “Butch” Driscoe Cox, of Cookville TX, made his journey to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2021 peacefully at his home.   A memorial service in his honor will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Curry-Welborn Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. Cary was born on June 20, 1949 in Coleman TX, to Edwin and Odell “Woods” Cox. He married Norma Taylor on June 20, 1989 in Mt Pleasant TX and was a retired mechanic for TXU-Luminant. He...

Patricia Ann “Trish” Clark age 53, of Talco TX., passed away on September 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Trish was born in Marshall TX on August 2, 1968 to Roy and Barbara (Elrod) Clark. She is survived by her children; Crystal Taylor, and Kimberly Clark, her sisters; Peggy Sue Tully and Pamela Davis, and husband David, her nieces and nephews, Barbara Taylor, Misty Phillips, David Taylor, Jeremy Nance and wife Leigh Anne. She is also survived by numerous extended...