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Avis Charlene Donaghue of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away on May 5, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant, TX. She was born on June 23, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, Texas to Irwin & Abby (Bradley) Case. She was a member of the St. Marks Episcopal Church in Mt. Pleasant. She is survived by her son, Dennis Donaghue and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Rhea Donaghue and a brother, James Case. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Providence Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Texas. An online registry is available at...

Avis Charlene Donaghue of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away on May 5, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant, TX. She was born on June 23, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, Texas to Irwin & Abby (Bradley) Case. She was a member of the St. Marks Episcopal Church in Mt. Pleasant. She is survived by her son, Dennis Donaghue and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Rhea Donaghue and a brother, James Case. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Providence Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Texas. An online registry is available at...

Avis Charlene Donaghue of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away on May 5, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant, TX. She was born on June 23, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, Texas to Irwin & Abby (Bradley) Case. She was a member of the St. Marks Episcopal Church in Mt. Pleasant. She is survived by her son, Dennis Donaghue and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Rhea Donaghue and a brother, James Case. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Providence Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Texas. An online registry is available at...

Betsy Brown Martin, 80, went home to her Lord and family this Saturday night, surrounded by her family at home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Nevills Chapel Baptist Church with services to follow at 11:00 AM

Rosemary H. Redfearn passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Aug. 16, 2022, at the age of 94 years. She was born April 13, 1928, in Cooper, Texas to Benjamin Olgus Hooten and Margaret Ruth Taylor Hooten. She met the love of her life, James Howard Redfearn, and was married April 14, 1950 in Longview, Texas. They were married for 67 years until his death in 2017. She always looked forward to spending time with her friends in the neighborhood, church, bridge club, and garden club. She enjoyed her business, Redfearn For Children, seeing old friends and meeting new families. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ben. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret R. Hawn...

John Macon Hinton of Longview, TX, passed away on June 30, 2022. He was born on February 16, 1982, in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Brenda Hinton Luna & John McDonald. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Hinton Luna of Longview, TX; son, Loagan Hinton of Longview, TX; daughter, Madison Hinton of Plainview, TX; father & spouse, John & Diana McDonald of Sulphur Springs; grandparents, Shirley & Bobby Burns of Mt. Vernon; Betty Hinton of Mt. Pleasant, TX; brother & Sister-in-law, Joshua & Sarah Hinton of Pittsburg, TX; aunt & spouse, Cissy & Gaylon Jones of Mt. Pleasant, TX; uncle, Randy Hinton of Mt. Pleasant, TX; uncle, Bobby Hinton of Mt. Vernon, TX; uncle, Andy...

Travis William Luck, 55, of Longview, Texas, slipped out of this world and through heavens gates on April 20, 2022. Travis was born February 8, 1967, in Dallas, Texas, and was the bouncing baby boy to Bill and Deanie Luck. Travis lived his life in Mt. Pleasant Texas, where he was the big brother to Stuart Luck (Kristi) and Russell Luck (Michelle). Travis was an Airforce veteran where he learned telecom. Travis loved baseball, music, fishing, hunting and all things NASCAR. Left to cherish Travis memory are his wife, Merrilee; sons Cody Luck and Derek Luck; stepdaughters Whitney Bedunah (Kyle), Cara Gibson (Jon) and Amy Kelley; nieces Reagan and Mollie; nephews Tanner, Tyler, Colby and...

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Bobby Glen Holcomb on February 15, 2022, at the age of 86. Bobby was born January 26, 1936, in Argo, Texas to Albert & Geneva Holcomb. He married the love of his life, Lavonne Swafford & was married for 63 years. Together they had 2 children, Kay & Kendra. He had 5 grandchildren, John Mark Lindsay, Jay Lindsay, Devon Chapman, Micah Chapman & Landon Chapman. One of his greatest joys was teaching each one of them to fish & hunt. He found true joy in being outside, whether fishing, hunting, gardening, or grilling. Bobby always had a garden & was generous in helping feed others. His joy of gardening &...

is with great sadness that the family of Helen Joyce Smith McRae announces her passing on February 1, 2022, in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and other complications. Helen was born on September 16, 1932 in Houston, Harris, Texas. She was the baby and the only girl of five siblings. She married the love of her life Billy Frank McRae on October 1, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant, Titus, Texas. Their innocent flirtation led to 72 years of marriage...the love of a lifetime. Family preceding Helen in death were her beloved husband Billy Frank McRae and parents Vernon William Smith Sr. and Charlotte (Shirley) Rebecca Moir. Her beloved stepfather Marcus O. (Corky)...

Billy Frank McRae, 92, of Tyler, Texas, transitioned to his Heavenly Father in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his beloved family on December 16, 2021. Billy is survived by his beloved wife, Helen Joyce Smith McRae of 72 years, daughter Marcie McRae of Tyler, TX; sons Gary Frank McRae (Teresa) of Sulphur Springs, TX, & Ronnie Marcus McRae (Cheryl), his beloved granddaughter, Katie Simons (James), his precious great granddaughter, Charlotte Lorene Simons of Tyler, TX; his baby sister, Peggy Nelson of Denison, TX; brother, Benny McRae (Patty) of Bryan, TX. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren & 1 great great granddaughter, Ashlyn Earle; his...

Suzanne McCranie Baker Sisk, went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 1, 2021. She was born September 22, 1937 in Longview, Texas to Eva Jeanne and Robert Allen Baker. Suzanne was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Sisk, her parents and her sister, Shirley Baker Gentry, four brother in laws and wives; Lyman and Violet Sisk, Joe and Lucille Sisk, JO and Eleanor Sisk, and Jim Sisk and grandson Jacob Benjamin Sisk. She is survived by her children Craig Allen Sisk, Jeffery Keith Sisk, and Shirley Baker and Ted Peterson; brother in law Tommy Christy Gentry III; her grandchildren Jessica Lauren and Derek Langston, Christie Beckanne Sisk, Jeannie Frances Sisk, Joseph Pat Sisk, Bailey...

Barbara Foster Tipton of Longview, TX passed away on Sept. 30, 2021. She was born on Sept. 7, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunday at the Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, at the Bates Cooper Sloan Chapel.

Philip Pat Sisk went to be with our heavenly father on August 10, 2021. He was born May 26, 1937 to Cora Cooper and John Orman Sisk. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and wives; Lyman and Violet Sisk, Joe and Lucille Sisk, JO and Eleanor Sisk, and Jim Sisk, sister-in-law Shirley Baker Gentry and grandson, Jacob Benjamin Sisk. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Suzanne McCranie Baker; brother in law Tommy Christy Gentry III, his children Craig Allen Sisk, Jeffery Keith Sisk and Shirley Baker and Ted Peterson; his grandchildren Jessica Lauren and Derek Langston, Christie Beckanne Sisk, Jeannie Frances Sisk, Joseph Pat Sisk, Bailey Suzanne Sisk, Brady Keith Sisk,...

Sue McDowell, of Texarkana, passed away on May 22, 2021 in Ft. Worth. She was born on April 27, 1935 in Pittsburg, TX to Robert & Gifty (Fleming) Banks. Sue worked at the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce for many years as well as volunteering at the Wadley Regional Hospital gift shop. She also served in the WMU with the Congregational Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Anders; daughter & son-in-law, LouAnn & Joe Dominy; 8 grandchildren & 17 great grandchildren with one on the way; numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charles Leon McDowell, 4 brothers & 3 sisters. A service will be held at 11 AM...

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,...