May 2, 2024

Garrett Lane Lappin, of Mount Vernon, entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the age of 34. He was born on November 11, 1989, 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...

Apr 22, 2024

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...

Apr 5, 2024

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...

Mar 22, 2024

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,...

Mar 21, 2024

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...

Mar 5, 2024

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...

Mar 2, 2024

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...

Feb 12, 2024

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...

Jan 28, 2024

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...

Jan 22, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Bonifacio Sandoval. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 21, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ann Hughes Stevens

Ann Hughes Stevens, a beloved resident of Mount Vernon, peacefully entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the age of 86. Born in Mount Vernon, Texas, on August 3, 1937, to Morris and Mildred Black Hughes.

She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Jan 19, 2024

Lourdes Otero, of Mount Pleasant, entered the gates of heaven on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 65. She was born in Cerravo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on July 21, 1958, to Florencio and Maria Socorro Soliz Zuniga.

She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Elva Gonzalez, Juan Rafael Garza and Florencio Zuniga, Jr.,...

Jan 11, 2024

LaJuanda (Christenberry) DePue, of Mount Vernon, entered the pearly gates of heaven on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on May 27, 1940, in Pickton, Texas to her proud parents, Katherine (O'Dell) and Dial Christenberry.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dial and Katherine Christenberry, brother, Ennis Christenberry and...

Dec 28, 2023

Mary Loraine White, of Winnsboro, entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on September 27, 1933, in Owensboro, Kentucky to Rosa Lee (Frantz) and Joseph Edward Pettus.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her first beloved husband, Billy Jones, and her second husband, Willie...

Dec 3, 2023

Belva Jean (Fletcher) Weatherly, of Mount Vernon, entered heaven on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on the family farm in Mount Vernon, Texas on November 15, 1938, to Eugene Fletcher and Mildred Fletcher Loving.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter and Millie Burns, parents Eugene Fletcher and...

Nov 7, 2023

Alfonso Martin Del Valle, of Pickton, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born in Neutla, Guanajuato, Mexico on November 11, 1947, to Maria Cuello and Alfonso Del Valle Olvera.

And his survivors include his beloved family. They will miss him greatly.

Alfonso enjoyed spending time with his...

Oct 8, 2023

Daniel Lee "Danny" Foster, age 59, of Cookville, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Mt. Vernon, Texas, following an extended illness. Danny was born August 21, 1964, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to LaRue and Arlin "Pete" Foster.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Mount Vernon Memorial Funeral Home at 2:00...

Sep 29, 2023

Trenton Sloan Ross, of Winnsboro, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the young age of 19. He was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 5, 2004, to Lexey Jo Goodwin and Justin Patrick Ross.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Addie Goodwin, Paul Sparks, and Nancy Hodson.

Survivors include...

Sep 14, 2023

Irene Laborio de Garcia, of Winnsboro and Mt. Vernon, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the age of 71. She passed away at her home as she was surrounded by Family and Friends. She was born on October 20, 1951, in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico. Her mother was Petra Hernandez Laborico and her father Miguel Laborico...

Sep 13, 2023

Teresa Kay Barnwell entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the age of 66. She was born in Monahans, Texas on August 28, 1957, to Glenda F. (Johnson) and Harold B. Barnwell.

Teresa is survived by one brother, Baney Barnwell, two sisters, Terri Rozell and Carol Bishop, one stepbrother Steve Swafford, and one stepsister Dory...