All Obituaries

Lenzie Jennings was born on July 18, 1959 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to    Buster “Cat” Jennings and Loretta Falls Jennings. Lenzie accepted the Lord at an early age and was a member of New West Chapel CME Church, Leesburg, Texas. Lenzie was a graduate of Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg, Texas Class of 1978. He enjoyed watching sports and western movies. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Lenzie dedicated 20 years of faithful service to the city of ...

Orlando Antonio White was born August 27, 1967, in Mount Pleasant, Texas to the late Elester, Jr. and Evelyn White. A 1985 graduate of Pittsburg High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Sonya Hashaway, August 4, 1986. To this union, 3 children were born- Yorsheika, Kiara and Candace. A man of strong faith, he joined Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church early in his adult life. Big O, as he was affectionately called, held a long extensive career at both Pilgrim’s Pride and ...

Shanaida Michelle Jordan, lovingly known as “Naida” was born on September 7, 1986, in Mount Pleasant, Texas to Eddie Charles Jordan and Jennifer Lynn Wilkerson. In 2005, she graduated from Mount Pleasant Hight School and obtained a scholarship from Henderson State. Shanaida accepted Christ as her Savior and was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Shanaida was known for her ice, kind heart and friendly spirit. She loved her family! She was funny, extremely outgoing, slick at ...

Edward Charles Hopkins was born March 3, 1963 to the parentage of John Hopkins, Jr. and Mary Lene Davis Hopkins in Gilmer, Texas. He was a graduate of Gilmer High School, Gilmer, Texas and was a member of St. Merner Baptist Church in the Pine Community. He married Kathy Davis and was blessed to enjoy each other’s company. He passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Pittsburg, Texas. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Kathy Davis Hopkins of Gilmer, TX; one son, Jeramine ...

Mrs. Susie Mae Curlin was born September 20, 1940 to Mr. Bernice Henry and Mrs. Sadie Fletcher Henry in Winnsboro, Texas. She attended Dunbar Elementary School in Winnsboro, Texas, W.B. Clark High School in Quitman, Texas, and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in the year of 1960. She was a member of Munger Avenue Baptist Church for forty years. She married Mr. Willie Harold Curlin where they enjoyed each other’s company for forty-one years. Mrs. Curlin passed away ...

Norvell Johnson was born June 22, 1949, in Pittsburg, TX. He was the fifth of eight children born to the late Connie Lee Johnson and Clara L. Turner-Johnson. He attended Frederick Douglass High School in Pittsburg, graduating in 1967. Norvell was active in high school track and field, football and joined the United States Marine Corp shortly after graduation. He proudly served in the Marine Corp for two years including a tour in Vietnam. After leaving the Service, he returned to Pittsburg, ...

Early Life & Education Richard Marquette “Pain” Palmer was born with a spirit that would leave a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. Raised in Pittsburg, Texas, Richard, affectionately known as “Marquette” by family grew into a young man full of energy, talent, and heart. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1983, where he quickly made a name for himself as an exceptional baseball player. Baseball wasn’t just a sport to Richard—it ...

Wanda F.  Kennedy was born on August 2, 1939, in Pittsburg, Texas, to the late Isaiah and Maggie Hawkins. She received her education in the public schools of Pittsburg and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School, Pittsburg, Texas in 1958. At an early age, she professed her faith in Christ and became a devoted and faithful member of Pine Bluff First Baptist Church, where she remained steadfast in her commitment throughout her life. Wanda was united in holy matrimony to Willie D. ...

Tonjia Juansia Mitchell was born on September 25, 1965, to the parentage of Glenda Marie Davis and Donald Ray Mitchell. At an early age, Tonjia united with Pine Bluff Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Texas. Later in life, she moved her membership to Ervay Cedar Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, where she remained an active and faithful member. Tonjia received her education from the Pittsburg Independent School District and was a proud graduate of Pittsburg High School, Class of 1984. She ...

REFLECTIONS OF LIFE Oliva Nicole Allen was born September 2, 1980, in Shreveport, Louisiana to parents Bennie and Vivian Allen. Olivia had a quiet, passionate demeanor with a beautiful smile to greet familiar faces. She was born premature, weighing only 2 lbs and 8 oz. The Doctors said, "Prepare yourself because she will not make it 24 hours." However, there was another Doctor nearby......The Ultimate Doctor. Jesus! It is by His grace and mercy that we were blessed to have her ...