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”.

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.

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.

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.

A community and City partnership spearheaded by City Councilmember Jerry Walker resulted in a joy-filled Juneteenth Festival at Oaklawn Park on Friday, June 18. During the celebration, community members were recognized for their work to preserve the history of Booker T.

Funeral Service for Lee-Horace Henderson, 74, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, will be Saturday, July 10, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Tumey Mortuary Chapel, Mt. Pleasant, with Pastor Tommy Smith, officiating. Services are under the direction of Tumey Mortuary. Lee was born September 9, 1946 and died June 29, 2021. Online condolences at www.tumeymortuary.com.

Roger Anderson age 75, Passed Away of Acute Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease. PHILIPPIANS 1: 21 For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Roger is in HEAVEN REJOICING! JOHN 3:1-21 ...(verse 3.) Jesus answered and said to him (Nicodemus), “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he can not see the kingdom of God.”

Juanita H. Allen peacefully passed away at Heritage Park Village Senior Living Community in Mt. Pleasant, Texas on June 27th, 2021 at the age of 81. Opal Juanita Hammett Allen was born in Greenwood, Louisiana on March 10th, 1940 to Roger Hughes Hammett and Leonabelle Wilkerson. She married James L. Allen. Sr. on April 27, 1973 and they shared 43 years of marriage before his death on September 9, 2016. In addition to her husband, parents and several siblings, Juanita was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Amy Vesta Langford Nash.

Judith Lynn Barry went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 7, 2021, after years of battling Parkinsons. She was born February 24, 1939, in Atlanta, TX to Troy Baker and Bernice (O’Kelly) Baker.

Funeral Service for Lee-Horace Henderson, 74, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, will be Saturday, July 10, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Tumey Mortuary Chapel, Mt. Pleasant, with Pastor Tommy Smith, officiating. Services are under the direction of Tumey Mortuary. Lee was born September 9, 1946 and died June 29, 2021. Online condolences at www.tumeymortuary.com.