All Obituaries

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 ...

Mr. Willie B. Washington was born July 1, 1956 to the parentage of Mr. Macy Washington and Mrs. Margaret ReeDickerson Washington in Douglassville, Cass County, Texas. At an early age, he joined Gum Springs CME Church and attended Douglass High School in Douglassville, Texas. He married Ms. Sonya Y. White and to this union, no children were born. He enjoyed being a husband to his wife, Sonya. He loved playing and being around his favorite pet, “Shadow”. Barbecuing was his ...

Mrs. Cynthia Annette Birdine was born August 18, 1957 to the parentage of Mr. Arvist Wright and Mrs. Elizabeth Asberry in Pittsburg, Texas. At an early age, she joined St. Stephen A.M.E. Church Pittsburg, Texas and graduated from Pittsburg High School, being a proud graduate of the Class of 1975. Afterwards, she attended East Texas University, Commerce, Texas for furthering her nursing career and later graduated from Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas with her ...

Mrs. Mary Lynn Bennett Rogers was born February 23,1955 to the parentage of L.B. and Sarah Helen Carter Bennett in Gilmer, Texas. At an early age, she joined St. Merner Baptist Church, Gilmer, Texas and graduated from Gilmer High School, Gilmer, Texas. She married Willie Cal Rogers and enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She became a nurse and got great pleasure in helping the elderly. On February 2, 2026, Mary passed away at Focused Care Nursing Home in Gilmer, ...

Vincent Lovelace was born February 23, 1954 to the parentage of Robert Thomas Lovelace and Louise Lovelace in Greenville, Texas. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and attended Sheppard Street Church of Christ, Mt. Pleasant Texas. In the 71 years that Robert lived, he was so many things to so many people. He was a son, brother, husband, dad, uncle, hero, and friend. He was genuinely a good person, always looking out for others, lending a listening ear, or his arms for a hug. Robert ...

Keynan Jerae “Slim Boogie” Ellis was born on September 22, 1981, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Jessie Ellis and Wanda Nnadozie. From the beginning, his life reflected strength, individuality, and a deep love for family. Keynan received his education in Pittsburg, Texas, and was a proud attendee of Pittsburg High School. Known affectionately as “Slim Boogie,” he was remembered for his distinctive presence, warm spirit, and the meaningful connections he formed with those ...

Mr. Raymond Turner Sr. was born August 26th, 1950, inPittsburg, Texas, in the Rocky Mound Community, to Harris and Ella Turner.  Raymond joined Rocky Mound CME church at an early age, and he remained a devoted member until his health failed him. He loved the Lord.  He began his education at Fredrick Douglas School and graduated in 1968. He later joined the United States Navy, where he served bravely until he was honorably discharged. Raymond would go ...

Terri Ann Fletcher, 62, was born on December 21, 1962, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, to Terry C. and Elizabeth Lewis Doddy. Terri grew up in Upshur County and was the eldest of seven children. Terri's early education began at Gilmer Elementary and continued through high school, where she graduated from Gilmer High School in 1981. Terri accepted Christ at Saint Merner Baptist Church at an early age and later attended Pine Bluff Baptist Church. She pursued her career as a nurse's aide at Pittsburg ...

Jannett Hailey Stewart was born on December 21, 1939, to Goldie Montgomery Hailey and Woodie Hailey in Pittsburg, Texas. Jannett attended Frederick Douglass High School in Pittsburg where she excelled in track, advancing all the way to Regionals. After graduating in 1958, she entered the workplace where she was in the healthcare field for over 40 years and in 1967 became the wife of her sweetheart Jimmy Lee Stewart. From an early age, Jannett displayed a remarkable spirit of compassion. ...