All Obituaries

Nancy Frue (Arthur) Davison of Weaver, Texas passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 6-8 pm at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Jordan and Bro. Daniel Kurtz officiating. Pallbearers will be Josh Redar, Derek McClure, Craig Morris, Matthew Morris, Keisten Morris, Tyler...

Steve Douglas Tosh, 58, of Scroggins, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2023. Steve was a clever, good-humored, playful, and empathic man who lived freely and was not afraid to throw in all his chips. While he wasn’t here for a long time, Steve was absolutely here for a good time. A true country boy, Steve enjoyed riding horses, motorcycles, old western movies, fishing, and drinking beer (your beer, if within reach). He was a "pull my finger" type of grandpa & uncle,...

Marvin Frank Hall, age 70, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away in Tyler, Texas. His sunrise was November 14, 1953, and his sunset was on his birthday, November 14, 2023. He was born in Mount Vernon to Mary Jo (Bell) Hall. Marvin served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jo Hall; siblings, Bobby Hall, Mildred Billops, Viola Rogers, and Sebra Diane Criddler. Survivors include his wife, Nicki Hall; son, Frank Hall; granddaughter, Myra Hollingsworth-Hall; brother,...

Teresa Carol Gilbert, age 78, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, in Quitman, Texas. She was born in Mount Vernon, Texas on January 31, 1945. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Delmar Gilbert; mother, Leona Parchman; son, Shane Jackson; twin brother, Wallace Gilbert; brother, Danny Gilbert and her sister, Faye Chambers. Teresa is survived by her 2 daughters and their spouses, Lana and Mark Johnson and Sherri and Jonathan Nisbett.  11 Grandchildren, Jonathan (Vanessa)...

Orvin Roy LaForce, Sr., age 85, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away on Saturday, November, 2023, in Tyler, Texas.  A family led Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at 2978 FM 115 – Mount, Vernon, TX. Orvin was born on November 11, 1938, in Mount Vernon to Lonnie Oscar and Vida Grace (Howard) LaForce.  He served in the U.S. Navy. He married Mercedes Moya. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Grace LaForce; a son, Dorvin...

Harry Seymour Earl, Sr., age 96, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, TX. The Funeral Service will be on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, TX.  Harry was born on January 22, 1927, in Grand Forks, ND to James Everett and Dora Karine...

Kimberlyn “Kim” Renae Kelley (Covey) Perrin, 64, passed away in a Plano hospital on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.  Kim was born on May 23, 1959, in Ft. Worth, TX to Milton Ray Kelley and Pat Wafford Kelley.  She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1977 in the top ten of her class. She went on to graduate from the University of North Texas in 1989 with honors. On January 11, 1982, she married Tom Covey, and they later adopted Mary Faith and Matthew.  Kim spent...

We announce with the deepest sorrow, Brian Bert McAllister, age 41, of Altoona, Iowa (formerly of Mount Vernon, Texas) passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home on November 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. with Mother Ethel Channon officiating. Brian was born to Charles Wayne and Bonnie (Anspon) McAllister in Dallas, Texas on April 5,...

Daniel Wesley Agan, “Danny”, was born on October 25, 1985, in Mount Pleasant, Texas to John Agan and Jeri Sue Kier.  Danny grew up in Mount Pleasant, Texas and attended Chapel Hill High School. He departed from this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Longview, TX.  Danny is survived by his two beautiful children, daughter, Hayden Danielle Agan (14) and his son, Levi Tucker Agan (9) both of Mount Vernon, TX, who are the very best contributions he made to this...

Flossie Ruth Ottinger, age 93, of the Hagansport Community, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Mount Vernon, Texas. Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Mark DeYong officiating at the Hagansport Cemetery. Ruth was born on June 18, 1930, in Franklin County, Texas to James Monroe and Flossie (Creacy) Elliott. She was married to Walton Ottinger. Ruth was a member of the Eastern Star and Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing,...