All Obituaries

Brannan Moton was born January 7, 1985, to the parentage of Sebrena and late Freddie Moton. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 2003 where he accomplished many achievements. He was a standout athlete, receiving awards in basketball and football. In 2001 and 2002 he was on the first team all-district teams in both basketball and football. One of his proudest accomplishments was obtaining a full ride scholarship to Baylor University & attending Tarleton University.Brannan, a loving...

Mr. Jimmie Lee Webb was born January 15, 1956 in Camp County to the parentage of Jessie Mae Duffey Webb and Jim Webb. He received Christ in his life at an early age. He attended Leesburg Public School. Jimmie loved doing odd jobs. He passed away May3, 2023 at his home in Pittsburg, Texas. He leaves to cherish his memories, special cousins, Arlenna Birdine and friend, Clarence, Nancy Birdine, J.T. Birdine all of Leesburg, TX; Berda Birdine of Pittsburg, TX; Vita Bell of Gilmer, TX; other...

Heaven’s Pearly Gates opened wide for the transition of Mrs. Hazel Gaston Justice on April 18, 2023, to be with her Heavenly Father. Mrs. Justice was born April 15, 1929, to the parentage of J.D. Brooks and Sara Clayton Smith Brooks. She attended public school in Mt. Pleasant, Texas and was a member of Sunset Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, Texas. She was once married to Alfred Gaston. To this union, eight sons were born whom she loved very much. Later, she...

Betty Jo (Henderson) Irvin answered her Master's call , turned and left it al in the early morning hours of April 17, 2023. Although she knew she would be missed, she knew that it was time and her name had been called on the roll. Oh, what a beautiful reunion she must have had with her mom, dad, sisters and brothers and the rest of the Henderson clan. The fourth child of RH and Johnnie Mae Henderson, Betty was born September 2, 1941, in Camp County, Texas. She received her education...

Brenda was born May 28, 1955, in Pittsburg, Texas to the parentage of the late Hubert and Erma Dean Jefferson. She attended school in the Pittsburg Independent School District and was a proud member of the 1973 graduating class. She also attended Texas College in Tyler, Texas. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and became a member of St. Beulah C.M.E. Church, Pittsburg, Texas, where she sang in the choir. Later she moved membership to Greater Bibleway in Mt. Pleasant, Texas under...

On April 5, 2023, Markeshia MarSha Stevenson made her transition to be with our Father in Heaven.  Ms. Stevenson was born October 24, 1988, to the parentage of Arnold Roberson and Phyllis R. Stevenson in Tyler, Texas. She graduated from Gladewater High School and was a member of Siloam Baptist Church in Winona, Texas. She was a God-fearing woman who loved God. She loved her children and enjoyed cooking and making delicious beverages. Ms. Stevenson passed away Wednesday, April 5,...

Mr. Mavis Waters, Jr.  was born September 12, 1958 to the parentage of the now late Mr. Mavis Waters, Sr. and Mrs. Eula Mae Hollins Waters in Gilmer, Texas. He graduated from Gilmer High School (Buckeyes) in 1976. At an early age, he joined Friendship Baptist Church of Gilmer, Texas and accepted Christ as his personal Savior. His employment was with Dean Lumber Company and CSI Coil Company of Gilmer, Texas. In his spare time, he did lawn care services for many friends and neighbors in...

Hiram Wilson Jr. was born on July 19, 1939 to Hiram Wilson Sr. and Orene Hollins Wilson of Pittsburg Texas. He was a child of God who accepted Christ at an early age. Hiram graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in Pittsburg, Texas in 1958 and attended Wiley College in Marshall, Texas until he was drafted into the NFL by the Denver Broncos IN 1961. Hiram was a member of Griggs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge as well as a member...

Maudie (Henderson) Watson was called home in the afternoon hours of Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Maudie, the tenth child of RH and Johnnie Mae Henderson, was born March 17, 1955, in Pittsburg, Texas. Eight siblings preceded her in death, Atradale, Mary, Rosie, John Paul, Marvin “Slick”, Evelyn, Kervin “Chubb”, and Rickey. She is also preceded in death by both of her parents. Maudie Mae’s early education was received through the Douglass before integration. Her...

Reverend Michael Kennard King was born on April 6, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Mr. Louis King and Vivian Gloria (Grant) King. He graduated from Stanton High School in Jacksonville, Florida and later attended Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida.  At an early age, he became a faithful member of Greater Grant Memorial AME Church in Jacksonville, FL, and was later called into the Christian ministry. He dutifully pastored many churches over the course of...