Obituaries

Dec 10, 2018

Thurman Ray Kirby, age 70 of Mount Pleasant, TX passed away at his home on Monday, December 10, 2018. He was born in Hale Center, TX on June 5, 1948 to his parents, Thurman and Margaret Puckett Kirby.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Kirby of Mt. Pleasant, TX; daughter & son-in-law, Keri and Jeff Efurd...

Dec 10, 2018

Joy E. Winkle age 75, of Winnsboro, TX passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 in Tyler, TX. She is survived by her brother, John C. Ince and wife Shirley of Kingwood; daughter, Leah Q. Cabell and husband Martin of Talco; daughter Toni Qualls and husband Carl of Houston; 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews....

Nov 25, 2018

Harold Dean Harbour, age 88 passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 18, 1929 in Titus County, Old Union community to Denver and Mollie Winters Harbour. He married Billie Coleman in 1958, and shared 51 years of love with her until her death in 2009. He was an army veteran, serving...

Nov 19, 2018

Tommy Johnson, age 73, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 in Tyler, TX. Tommy was born in Dallas, TX on February 2, 1945 to Earl and Iva Johnson. He moved to Mt. Pleasant at a young age and worked for Dorchester Refining Company. Tommy loved his family and friends, and will be greatly missed. He...

Nov 13, 2018

Jerry Wayne Trussell, age 72, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Tuesday November 13, 2018 in Tyler TX. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Curry-Welborn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Jerry was born...

Nov 8, 2018

Ben Bolen Renner, age 77, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on November 8, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at the Northridge Church of Christ.

Ben was born on April 27, 1941in Irving TX to Herbert and Ruth High Renner, he was a Tile Setter and...

Nov 4, 2018

Jimmy Lee Spears, age 76, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 4, 2018. He was born in Caddo Mills, TX to his parents Willie Spears and Willie Maye Housewright Spears. Jimmy was self employed, owning a tire business, as well as a caretaker of numerous cemeteries. There will be a visitation on Monday, November 5, 2018 at...

Oct 24, 2018

Ernestina Lopez, age 63, passed away on October 24, 2018 in Tyler, TX. She was born in El Salvador on October 7, 1955 to Celestino and Encarcion Lopez. She is survived by her children; Elias Lopez, Morena Lopez, and Norma Lopez. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 at El Calvario Iglesia Bautista in Mount Pleasant...

Oct 24, 2018

Donald L. Cramer, age 63, of Winfield, TX passed away on October 24, 2018 in Tyler, TX. He was born on January 21, 1955 in Perry, OK to Claude & Billie Looman Cramer.

Don lived in Winfield, TX with his wife Lola Cramer of 44 years.

Don is survived by his wife of 44 years,...

Oct 18, 2018

Jennifer Derrick, age 45, passed away on October 18, 2018 in Mount Pleasant, TX. She was born in Mt. Pleasant on January 24, 1973 to Johnny Derrick and Janet Vanzandt. She is survived by her sons; Tyler Moss, Dylan Williams; daughter, Cheyane Williams; mother, Janet Austin; brother, Jeff Derrick; half-brother, Billy Wayne Thompson; sister Khira Austin. She is preceded...

Oct 15, 2018

Donnell Mitchum, age 44, passed away on October 15, 2018 in Mount Pleasant, TX. He was born in Dallas, TX on April 26, 1974 to Donnell Mitchum and Marie Frame. He is survived by his wife Ashley Gonzales. Cremation arrangements are being held under the direction of Curry Welborn Funeral Home.

Oct 8, 2018

Martin Lozano-Rodriguez, age 50, of Mt. Pleasant TX., passed away on October 8, 2018 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the St. Michaels Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Edwards Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.

Martin was born on December 17, 1967 in Mexico. He is...

Oct 2, 2018

Robert J. McClaflin, age 82, of Mt. Vernon, TX passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. He was born on June 22, 1936 in Anthony, KS to Glenn McClaflin and Elva Hess McClaflin. Cremation arrangements are being held under the direction of Curry-Welborn funeral home.

Sep 30, 2018

Jacob Isaiah Alvarado, age 14, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at the Medical City Hospital in Dallas TX., on Sunday September 30, 2018. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 12:30 P.M. at the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant TX., with Father Ariel officiating. Interment will follow at the Edwards Cemetery. A rosary...

Sep 30, 2018

Ralph L. Wilson, age 98, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Mr. Wilson was born on April 17, 1920 in Willspoint, TX to Horace Wilson and Millie Roberts Wilson.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years Ruth Wilson; son John Lester Wilson and wife Carolyne of Tahoka, TX; son Jeffery...

Sep 27, 2018

Howard Peyton Hughes Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2018 at his home in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He was born on October 31, 1947 in Teauge, Texas to Howard Hughes Sr. and Naomi Jean McKnight Hughes.

Mr. Hughes served in the United States Army during Vietnam which he did proudly, and also received the...

Sep 24, 2018

Curtis “Pat” Durham, age 83, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1935 in Bradley, Arkansas to Linden and Virginia (Gore) Durham.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Durham; daughter & son-in-law, Melanie & Mike Clifton; daughter & son-in-law, Laura “Beth” & Orell...

Sep 1, 2018

Kathryn S. Browning, age 93, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, September 1, 2018, in her home after suffering several years with Alzheimer’s. She was with her son, John and daughter-in- law, Kathy.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. at the Curry-Welborn Funeral Home with...

Aug 12, 2018

Mildred Holland Wood, age 81, passed away on August 12, 2018 in Mount Pleasant, TX. She was born on January 26, 1937 in Paris, TX to Burl and Eva Wilkerson.

She is survived by her sister, Margaret Talley; daughter, Eva Lou Holland; grandsons, Chase Hooper and Charles Casey Hooper.

She is preceded in death by...

Aug 9, 2018

Kevin Wayne Clark, age 30, of Mount Pleasant, TX passed away on August 9, 2018. He was born on August 30, 1987 in Longview, TX to his parents, James and Shirley Clark. Cremation arrangements are being held under the direction of Curry Welborn Funeral Home.