The home going that Reverend Don Malone preached about so often became reality for him at about 2 a.m. on January 4, 2021 at the age of 84. Don was born January 21, 1936 in a house in a community called Rockford, Texas located 14 miles southeast of Paris in Lamar, County to Samuel Odis Malone and Viola Denny Malone. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 66 years, Margaret; His children, Terry and June Malone of Mt. Vernon, Paula and Donny Heimer of Kilgore, Karen and Joe Whitaker of Mt. Pleasant; his grandchildren Chris Heimer and Brandi of Kilgore, Tessara Malone and Josh of Fate, Jonathan Whitaker and Casey of Omaha, Janessa Stewart and Joshua of Longview, Joel Whitaker and...

The home going that Reverend Don Malone preached about so often became reality for him at about 2 a.m. on January 4, 2021 at the age of 84. Don was born January 21, 1936 in a house in a community called Rockford, Texas located 14 miles southeast of Paris in Lamar, County to Samuel Odis Malone and Viola Denny Malone. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 66 years, Margaret; His children, Terry and June Malone of Mt. Vernon, Paula and Donny Heimer of Kilgore, Karen and Joe Whitaker of Mt. Pleasant; his grandchildren Chris Heimer and Brandi of Kilgore, Tessara Malone and Josh of Fate, Jonathan Whitaker and Casey of Omaha, Janessa Stewart and Joshua of Longview, Joel Whitaker and...

Doin Reid Tipton, 84, of Longview, TX, passed away on December 2, 2020 in Longview, TX. He was born on June 18, 1936 in Sasakwa, OK to Sherman & Helen Lee (Reid) Tipton. Doin was survived by his wife Barbara Tipton; daughter & son-in-law, Carrie & Elvis Long of Hitchcock, TX; daughter & son-in-law, Carol & David Bradley of Longview, TX; son & daughter-in-law, Gary & Beth Harris of Livingston, TX; daughter & son-in-law, Judy & Scott Sollars of Mt. Vernon, TX; brother & sister-in-law, Terry & Vickey Foster & their family; grandchildren & spouses, Amie & Justin Votaw, Andy & Ashley Long, Eric Bradley, Robbie & Angela Bradley,...

Shiela "Kay" Nolen, age 80, passed away November 28, 2020 after a long battle with Sarcoidosis of the lungs. She was born September 8, 1940 in Decatur, Texas to Paul and Shiela Hawkins. Kay (Shate / KayKay) loved her friends and family with all of her being. She created beautiful beaded stockings for family and friends, painted and was an extremely creative and talented person. She also loved to watch her grandchildren in their activities whether it be golf, baseball, football, dancing, or cheering. She was their biggest fan. She proudly boasted of all their accomplishments and more than a few times Facebook posted their pictures. For many years Kay worked for the Internal Revenue...

Bill Brown was born near Mt. Pleasant, TX on September 28, 1927 and passed away on November 23, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; 3 sons, Richard (Linda), Phillip, Bill (Karen) and 4 grandchildren, Alexander, Alyssa, Kaitlyn and Victoria (Braden). After serving in the Merchant Marines in WWII and graduating from UT Austin, he worked in the commercial insurance business. Bill was an avid photographer, skilled hunter and active in Nairobi Missions and Arms of Hope. Most importantly, he loved the Lord and His church. He touched many lives with his humor, compassion and generosity. Graveside services will be at Bridges Chapel Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday,...

Patrick S. Dismukes was born Aug. 5, 1938 and passed away on Aug. 6, 2020 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He married Pamela Duncan Dismukes on March 25, 1972.

Sara "Sally" Sandlin Ratliff passed away on December 17, 2019 in her home in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was born on June 21, 1936 to True and Bob Sandlin of Mount Pleasant. Sally was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and a graduate of Stephens College and the University of Texas at Austin. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was a light to all who crossed her path in her 83 years of a life well lived. She is survived by her husband, Bill Ratliff, her children, Bess & Mike Yeary, Beccy & Bennett Ratliff and Stacy & Thomas Ratliff, her sister True Sandlin Mann, her brother and sister in law Sue and Joe Sandlin, her...

Sara "Sally" Sandlin Ratliff passed away on December 17, 2019 in her home in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was born on June 21, 1936 to True and Bob Sandlin of Mount Pleasant. Sally was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and a graduate of Stephens College and the University of Texas at Austin. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was a light to all who crossed her path in her 83 years of a life well lived. She is survived by her husband, Bill Ratliff, her children, Bess & Mike Yeary, Beccy & Bennett Ratliff and Stacy & Thomas Ratliff, her sister True Sandlin Mann, her brother and sister in law Sue and Joe Sandlin, her...

Vasti Beene, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on December 9, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born on May 4, 1934 in Walnut, Mississippi to William P. Crawford and Lois LaBrier Crawford. She was a licensed beautician and was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Vasti is survived by her husband, Jack Beene; son, Lonnie Beene; son, Richard Beene; grandson, Zachary Lyon; brother, Charles Crawford; niece, Julie Beard; and numerous friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew United Methodist Church at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of...

Thomas Stephens "T.J." Joyner, III, age 65, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on November 13, 2019 in Mt Pleasant, Texas. T.J was born in Tyler, Texas on September 16, 1954 to Thomas William Joyner, Jr and Barbara Ann Stephens Joyner. He is survived by the mother of his children; Belinda Ann Jones Joyner of Mt Pleasant, Daughter: Lamar Ingulli and husband Scott of Tampa, Florida, Carrie and husband Randall McMinn of Mt Pleasant, Texas, Son; Thomas Hayden Joyner of Mt Pleasant, Texas, Grandchildren; Mason McMinn, Harrison Ingulli, Noah McMinn and Autry Ingulli, Mother-in-law; Wanda Shumate of Emory, Texas, Sister-in-Law; Tonya Buck of Mt Pleasant, Texas. Preceded in death by his parents; Thomas...

E. W. Buck, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on September 17, 2019 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 89. He was born on November 27, 1930 to Dock Buck and Ruby Still Buck in Fendley, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict; he was a barber for many years and owned Nortex Rentals and Big K Mobile Homes; and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. E. W. is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jana and Bruce Don Hedrick; son and daughter-in-law, Larry Walter and Joann Buck; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Karen Buck; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Gary Brown; grandchildren, Jena Hedrick, Leigh Hedrick, Leanne Burck,...

Mariguinn Williams Butler, a long-time resident of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, died peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her family at the age of 76. Mariguinn was born on July 7, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to James Gwen and Mary (Whittle) Williams. She spent the majority of her early years in Tulsa and near Locust Grove, Oklahoma then the family moved to Benton, Arkansas when she was 10 years old. Mariguinn met the love of her life, Cliff Butler (deceased) at Arkansas Tech University. They later married on March 8, 1962 and celebrated 54 years together before Cliff's passing in 2015. They raised two sons, Shannon and Shane, and two daughters, Sara and Suzy....

Sammie Jacqulyn (Jackie) Baker entered her heavenly home Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born April 9, 1933, in Warren, Texas, to Sam and Varue Hatton. Jackie graduated from Warren High School and Chenier Business College. She was a secretary for Sun Oil Company and Goodyear Chemical Company in Beaumont, TX. In 1954, she married the love of her life, Robert Stanley (Bobby) Baker. Their daughter Lauren Elise was born in Beaumont in 1958. In 1967, the family moved to Mount Pleasant when Bobby joined a CPA firm in town. Jackie was a Girl Scout leader, PTA and carpool mom, and still found time to be active in many civic affairs and her church. After Lauren graduated from high school,...

Monty Lee Newman, born on December 18, 1943 in Mount Pleasant, Texas to Willie and Cora Lee Newman went to be with our Lord on December 28, 2020. Monty grew up in Mt. Pleasant, Texas and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1962 and East Texas State College in Commerce where he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Judy South Newman, for 57 years. Together they raised their family in Tyler, Texas where he was an instructor at Tyler Junior College for 30 years. After retirement in 1999, he continued to teach at the college level at UT Tyler and Northeast Texas Community College. He enjoyed getting his family together on special...