Obituaries

MARTIN

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Funeral Service for Glory Mae Martin, 60, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, will be Sunday, July 25, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at Talco Bethel Church of God in Christ, Talco, with Supt Dr. Francis A. Rundles, officiating. Interment in Piney Cemetery under the direction of Tumey Mortuary. Gloria was born April 6, 1961 and died July 21, 2021. Viewing will be Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Online condolences at www.tumeymortuary.com.

BEERS

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Mark Anthony Beers, age 63, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. Mark was born, November 12, 1957, in Freeport, Texas to Winfred “Wimpy” and Dorothy Gene Smith Beers. His parents; an infant son, Garrett Anthony and step-mother, Odessa Beers, preceded him in death. He retired from Luminant in Mt. Pleasant. He was a faithful member of the Lone Star Congregational Methodist Church and loved his church family. Mark was a 1976 graduate of Brazosport High School. One of his proudest moments was his induction into the Brazosport High School Baseball Hall of Fame, with the help of his teammates, in April of this year. He played baseball at Sam Houston State University. Sports was a big part of his life growing up and he carried over the love of the game into his adult life. He shared a special bond with his classmates and he has maintained a very close relationship with his buddies for 50+ years. Mark loved the outdoors and was happiest when he was hunting or fishing especially, with his Pastor and friend, Don. Mark was married to the love of his life, Karen Pryor for 38 years and they raised two loving, beautiful daughters, Ashley and Lauren. He loved his grandchildren and was proud to be their “Pop”.

ELLIOTT

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Charles Elliott, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 12 at his home in Sun City Anthem, Henderson, NV. Mr. Elliott was born on March 30, 1933 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Sylvester M. and Mary Elliott. He lived for many years in Los Angeles, CA, before moving to Nevada in 2006. He was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and had a long career in the food and beverage sector.

DEES

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Betty Zane Dees passed away on July 11, 2021 at her home in Bogata, at the age of 84. She was born on August 22, 1936 in Reidsville, North Carolina to James Jones and Annie Holland Jones.

ROCKWELL

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Graveside Service for Edward Wayne Rockwell, 72, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, will be Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Reynolds Cemetery, Daingerfield, with Minister Ricky Williams, officiating. Services are under the direction of Tumey Mortuary. Edward was born July 13, 1948 and died July 9, 2021. Online condolences at www.tumeymortuary.com.

MATHIS

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Services for Nellie Virginia Mathis, 92, of Hughes Springs will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021 at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Ms. Mathis was born April 14, 1929 and passed away July 9, 2021.

WELLBORN

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Services for Peggy Wellborn, 77, of Hughes Springs were held 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 at Reeder-Davis Chapel. Burial followed at Dennis Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 Thursday evening at the funeral home.

KIRKLAND

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Army Veteran Robin C. Kirkland, Jr. 63 of Arlington, Texas passed away Sunday July 11, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Funeral Services will held Wednesday July 21, 2021 at 12 noon at Greater Harvest Church of God in Christ 2755 E. Overton Rd. Dallas, Texas 75216.

EVANS

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Maurice Evans 80 of Mt. Pleasant, Texas passed away Friday July 9, 2021 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Graveside Services will be held Monday, July 19, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Cortznes Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, Texas; with Rev. Veronica Sears officiating. Services are under the direction of J.C. White Funeral & Cremation Services of Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.jcwhitefd.com.

BEERS

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Mark Anthony Beers, age 63, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. Mark was born, November 12, 1957, in Freeport, Texas to Winfred “Wimpy” and Dorothy Gene Smith Beers. His parents; an infant son, Garrett Anthony and step-mother, Odessa Beers, preceded him in death. He retired from Luminant in Mt. Pleasant. He was a faithful member of the Lone Star Congregational Methodist Church and loved his church family. Mark was a 1976 graduate of Brazosport High School. One of his proudest moments was his induction into the Brazosport High School Baseball Hall of Fame, with the help of his teammates, in April of this year. He played baseball at Sam Houston State University. Sports was a big part of his life growing up and he carried over the love of the game into his adult life. He shared a special bond with his classmates and he has maintained a very close relationship with his buddies for 50+ years. Mark loved the outdoors and was happiest when he was hunting or fishing especially, with his Pastor and friend, Don. Mark was married to the love of his life, Karen Pryor for 38 years and they raised two loving, beautiful daughters, Ashley and Lauren. He loved his grandchildren and was proud to be their “Pop”.