All Obituaries

Craig Barrow  Simmons, Jr. age 59 of Dallas, Texas passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Franklin County, Texas. Craig was born to Craig Barrow  Simmons, Sr, and Gail Walker Simmons on January 26, 1965, in Dallas, Texas. Craig attended Highland Park High School  (class of 1983) and the University of Oklahoma. He successfully ran his own business, Douty Simmons and Associates, for 28 years. He was an avid road biker and outdoorsman. Some of his happiest moments were spent...

Mary Kathryn Overton, age 79 of Tyler, Texas passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Mary was born to Albert and Everdeen Sunshine (Leathers) Overton in Amarillo, Texas on July 2, 1944. She attended Mount Vernon schools for her primary education with further education at Paris Junior College, BS of Science at Texas A & M University at Canyon and Master of Education at Texas A & M University at Commerce. She taught in both elementary and high schools in East Texas for many years...

Funeral arrangements for Courtney Paige Grigsby, age 29, of Plano, Texas, who passed away on Friday, April 5th, 2024, in Plano. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Vernon, TX followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Richard Cox. Pallbearers will be Ben Grigsby, Richard Grigsby, Javier Contreras, Adam Grigsby, Rodney Grigsby, and Caston McCormack. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jeff Hopson....

Debra Mayhugh Foil, age 67 of Mount Vernon, Texas (formerly of Fort Worth, Texas), passed away at her home on Friday, April 5, 2024. A family led memorial will be held at a later date. Debra was born January 1, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Vernon and Mary Lou (Wilson) Mayhugh. Debra was an RN in the Tarrant County area. Her enthusiasm for her patients and the students she led during her nursing career was something to marvel. She was also devoted to her daughters and their events,...

Homer Ree Fuller, age 89, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home and the funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. with Bruce Blackstone and Bill Pepper officiating. Pallbearers will be Richard Stark, Andrew Crittendon, Kevin Crittendon, Daryl Carr, David Friddle, and David Sparks. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jerry Johnson. Ree was born on June 8,...

Nellie R Kladis, 91, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully March 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Nellie was born August 27, 1932, in Mount Vernon Texas to the late Sam and Lessie Ingram.  Beloved mother of Diane (Arthur) Lopez, Janie (Larry) Landato, Doug (Jackie) Power, Louie (Angie) Kladis, and Carol (James) Hilliard. Cherished Grandmother of Joe Livas, Christina Duarte (Maximo), the late Cynthia Narva, Lisa (Andar) English, Johnny (Ashley) Lopez, Anita...

Mrs. Fannie Dyer Stretcher, 93, of Mount Vernon passed away in Beaumont, Texas on March 28, 2024. Mrs. Stretcher was born on March 6, 1931, in Franklin County to King David and Zettie Elliott Dyer.  She was a descendant of the Keith family that helped settle the region during the time of the Republic of Texas. Mrs. Stretcher resided in Mt. Vernon until she married Frank Stretcher on June 11, 1949.  They remained married until his death in 1993.  The newlyweds moved to...

Wesley Thomas McConnell, age 46, of Scroggins, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family will have a private funeral service and then there will be a Celebration of Life service that will be scheduled at a later date for family and friends. Wesley was born on March 18, 1978, in Pittsburg, Texas to Tommy Crim and Anne Louise McConnell. He married Christal Lee Jackson on April 17, 2023, in Leesburg, Texas.  Wesley...

Vickie Jean Erwin Palmer, age 82, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A graveside service will be on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Liberty Cemetery. Vickie was born on August 21, 1941, in Sweetwater, Texas to Thadeus Jeff and Dixie (Durden) Erwin.  She married Garland Palmer on December 21, 1962, in Odessa, Texas. Vickie worked as a beautician and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Garland...

Jo Lane Purdon Wright, age 80, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. Services are pending. Jo Lane was born on March 27, 1943, to Jake and Helen Jo (Thomas) Purdon in Frankin County, Texas. She married Douglas Hargrove Wright on June 7, 1974, in Mount Pleasant, Texas.  Jo Lane worked as a beautician for 40 years. She loved working in her yard and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Helen Purdon; an...