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Santiago Ortiz
Sep 13, 2023
Santiago Ortiz de Mount Pleasant, falleció el miércoles 13 de septiembre de 2023, a la edad de 62 años. Santiago nació en Acuña, Coahuila, México el 24 de julio de 1961, hijo de Rodolfo y Diamantina (Perales) Ortiz.
Le precede en muerte su padre Rodolfo Ortiz, y sus hermanos, Jose Maria Ortiz y Juan Ortiz.
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Kenneth Lee Smith
Sep 12, 2023
Kenneth Lee Smith, of Sulphur Springs, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the age of 50. He was born in Macon, Georgia on June 18, 1973, to Darlene (Cole) and Ralph William Gill Smith.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Julie Smith, his father, Ralph Smith and sisters, Loraine Teresa Lynn...
Larry Gene Wilson
Aug 17, 2023
Larry Gene Wilson, 76, long-time resident of Lake Kiowa, TX, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Catherine and daughter, Wendy, at his side.
Larry was born on January 13, 1947, in Canton, Ohio. He spent his childhood days with his brothers, Gary, and Bill, jumping off of boxcars, playing baseball and sneaking friends into...
Travis Edward Riley
Jul 26, 2023
Travis Edward Riley, of Commerce, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 63. He was born in Sulphur Springs on April 22, 1960, to the late Betty Jo (Carr) and William Travis Riley.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Andrea Riley, and his brother Charlie Skeen.
Survivors include...
Jerry Thurman Smith
Jul 25, 2023
Jerry Thurman Smith of Hagansport, Texas passed away at home on July 25, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1940, to Thurman William and Bessie Rachel Smith, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Donald Ray Smith, daughter Peggy Smith and a granddaughter, Kassie Cervantez.  He married Nancy Gieger Smith on...
William Mark Collins
Jul 14, 2023
Willam Mark Collins, of Sulphur Springs, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 63. He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to the late Murray and Zetha Mae (White) Collins.
He is survived by family and friends and the three women he called his, "Angels," Tandra Collins, Theresa Toland and Rebecca Collins Morrison....
Pamela Jean (Thomas) Blalock
Jul 13, 2023
Pamela (Pam) Jean Blalock, 62, of Mount Vernon, Texas went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after a long but victorious physical battle. Pam stupefied physicians by refusing to conform to the 72-hour, life-limiting prognosis and spent 2 more years testifying of her miracle working God to anyone and everyone who would listen. The final...
Edna Louise (Runyan) Mabe
May 26, 2023
Edna Louise Mabe, of Scroggins, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born in rural Bowie County on August 16, 1930, to Thelma O. (Harris) and Bennie G. Runyan.
Edna is preceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law: Doris and Billy Rex Lawrence and nephews: Ronald Dale...
James Franklin Vanginault
May 3, 2023
James Franklin Perrin Vanginault, Jr., of Winnsboro, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the age of 60. He was born in Grand Prairie, TX on September 24, 1962, to James "Jim" Franklin Perrin and Dorothy Gean Skelton.
He is preceded in death by his biological parents, Jim Perrin, and Dorothy Vangiault along with his...
Trinidad Ramirez Castillo
Apr 21, 2023
Trinidad RamÃrez Castillo, de Mount Pleasant, murió el viernes 21 de abril de 2023 a la edad de 68 años. Trino Ramirez Castillo nació el dÃa 25 de marzo del 1955 en Las Joyas, Michoacan.
Sus papás fueron Maria T. Castillo y José T. Ramirez.
Trino deja atrás a su esposa MarÃa Ramirez y una...
Jerome Bennett Leonard
Apr 20, 2023
Jerome Bennett Leonard, of Winnsboro, entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born in Kennesaw, GA on May 14, 1949, to Harold Dexter Leornard, Sr., and Kathleen Bennett Leonard.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his brother, Harold Leonard, Jr., and wife Teresa...
Shirley (Adams) Rinchiuso
Apr 15, 2023
Shirley Adams Rinchiuso, of Mount Vernon, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the age of 69. She was born in Florida on June 26, 1953.
She will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved her.
Shirley will be honored with a cremation ceremony.
Joshua Isaiah Zuniga
Mar 30, 2023
Joshua Isaiah Zuniga passed away at the age of 26 years old on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Josh was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He loved to drive 18-wheeler trucks and spending time with his family.
Josh was born on May 19, 1996, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Nancy Reyes and Pedro Zuniga. ...
Roosevelt Harris
Mar 28, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Roosevelt Harris. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Patty Young
Mar 10, 2023
Patty M. Young, age 85, born in Winona, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Oxford Grand in McKinney, TX. She was a long-time resident of Mt. Vernon but recently moved to be near her family. She was born on September 22, 1937, to the late Edward and Ester Ebertowski, Sr.
Patty was a loving...
Jimmy Austin Welch
Mar 8, 2023
Jimmy Austin Welch, of Mount Vernon, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born in Big Spring, Texas on February 9, 1936, to Austin and Juanita Welch.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Welch; son, Jimmy Wayne Welch; and parents.
His survivors include his...
Barnabas Blake Hughes
Feb 26, 2023
Barnabas Blake Hughes, age 24, of Mount Vernon, Texas, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Barnabas was born on December 14, 1998, in Carrollton, Texas to Roger and Crystal Hughes. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Synthia Strebeck and grandfather, William Hughes.
Barnabas is survived by his son, Michael Ray Hughes, father, Roger...
Deanna M. (Kilts) Spillman
Jan 10, 2023
Deanna M. Spillman, of Sulphur Springs, Texas entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the age of 79 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 9,1943, to Juanita and Arthur Kilts. Deanna was the second youngest of four children.
She is survived by her beloved husband of over 60 years,...
Leroy James "Jim" Jefferys
Jan 2, 2023
Leroy James 'Jim' Jefferys, of Winnsboro, Texas, died peacefully at home on Monday January 2, 2023, at the age of 83. Â He was born in Akron, OH on April 21, 1939.
During his life he worked with the family business until he joined the Army in 1961. He served proudly for two years in the 9th Cavalry...
Eddie Don Shew
Nov 29, 2022
Eddie Don Shew, of Caddo Mills, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 77. He was born in Paris, Texas on November 24, 1945, to Willard and Zora (Golden) Shew.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Patsy.
Don was a talented musician, composer, and singer. He...

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