All Obituaries

Garrett Lane Lappin, of Mount Vernon, entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the age of 34. He was on November 11, 1989, born in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Kimberly (Shipman) and Jay Lappin. Garrett is preceded in death by his father, Jay Lappin, paternal grandfather, Jessie Lappin, maternal grandfather, Bill Shipman and niece, Scottie Lappin. He is survived by his beloved wife, Britnee N. Lappin, children, Lillian, Cooper, Erik, Isaiah and Simon, mother, Kimberly Lappin,...

Joe-Ann Cowart Martin, a cherished resident of Mt. Vernon, TX, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 77. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Geraldine and Joseph E. Roberts Sr., Joe-Ann was raised in Coconut Grove on the Island of Oahu, HI. There she attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School and the University of Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Joseph E. Roberts Jr. Joe-Ann's life was one of immense love, dedication, and service. She and her...

David Lee Norman was born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas on July 6, 1950, to Ruth Lee Norman and Paul Norman.  David and his older sister, Paula Jean, grew up in Mt. Vernon where the family settled.  He was part of a large active network of baby boomers, like himself, who entertained themselves outside in summer and winter, playing in vacant lots, riding bikes, and organizing unofficial sports and other games.  Throughout his childhood he was also very close to his maternal...

Raymond Leon Spillman Sr. of Greenville, Texas entered eternal rest on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in Ashland, Kansas on March 6, 1939, to Frances and Lewis Spillman. Raymond Leon was the second youngest of five children. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Deanna M. Spillman and his siblings Margaret Ann Kelly and Joe Spillman. Leon is survived by siblings:  Lois Marie Arey, John Spillman, and sister-in-law Alecia Spillman;...

It is with immense sorrow and infinite love that we mourn the loss of Kara Michelle Hampton of Sulphur Springs, Texas, on March 21, 2024, at the age of 40 years. Kara is survived by her cherished sons, Isaiah Miguel Orletti of Poughkeepsie, New York, and Kodi Lee Liggins of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In 2003, Kara welcomed her oldest son and first gift from God, Isaiah Orletti. Making him a big brother, she welcomed her second special gift, Kodi Liggins, in 2015. Kara considered Isaiah and Kodi...

Lou Gene Gandy Maxton, age 84, was born in Franklin County on March 25, 1939, to Gus and Irene Moore Gandy.  She passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Greenhill Villas in Mt. Pleasant.  She was a life-long resident of Mt. Vernon. Lou Gene was a loving and caring wife, a devoted mother, grandmother of five and great grandmother of seven.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Jerry Maxton, daughter Lela Maxton Fisher, and infant daughter Deborah...

José Socorro “CoCo” Mata Chávez nació en México el 13 de junio de 1969, hijo de Urbano Mata y María Soledad Chávez. Falleció el sábado 2 de marzo de 2024, a la edad de 59 años, en Longview, Texas, con su familia a su lado. CoCo era un amoroso esposo, padre, hermano e hijo. Era un hombre trabajador que pasó muchos años como fabricante de remolques. Siempre vio la vida desde una perspectiva positiva y...

Mary Ruth (Raney) Averitt, age 89, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the place she loved most her home. Born on February 17, 1934, in Saltillo, she was the daughter of Louia and Faye (Tatum) Raney. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Averitt, her sister, Jauquitta Raney and her son, Billy Condrey. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Bolin (Dwight) and Rita Hughes (Jimmy), her sister, Jean Furman, her grandchildren Shannon, Cheree, Richard,...

Juan Eduardo Campos, Jr., of Omaha, entered the arms of God on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the young age of 30. He was born in Mount Pleasant, Texas on January 26, 1994, to Juan and Rosalinda Campos. Survivors include his parents, Juan and Rosalinda Campos, younger and older sisters, Yadira and Sulemma Campos. Eduardo truly lived life to the fullest, even if it was through simple pleasures, hanging out with cousins and friends, cleaning his truck, gaming and binge-watching shows and...