All Obituaries

Carol Ann McCarty of Pittsburg was born February 28, 1942, in Potter County, Texas, and passed away in Tyler on November 28, 2023. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg. Mrs. McCarty is survived by her sons, Chris Pollard and his wife Kim of Blodgett and Kerry Pollard and his wife Lauren of Dallas; grandchildren, Ashley, Kristina, Michael, and Anna; great grandchildren, William. Max, Lilly, Emmie, and Christopher; brothers Joe Campbell and John Campbell. She...

Mrs. Jean Thomas Dehmlow, was born March 4, 1935 to W.E. and Doris Miller Thomas in Daingerfield. She departed this world for her heavenly home to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November, 26, 2023. Jean graduated from Daingerfield High School in 1952, and attended Nursing School at Scott and White hospital in Temple, Texas. She later went back to college and received her Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist License. She worked in several East Texas Hospitals but...

Mr. Jason Kyle Walton, age 45, of Diana, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 in Diana. Jason and his twin brother, Joshua, were born on September 6, 1978 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Jason was lovingly raised and cared for by his parents, DeWayne and Cathy Redding Gilbreath. Jason was a devoted son, amazing brother, and a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. He was truly loved by all who had the privilege to know him. He is survived by his mother, Cathy Redding Gilbreath;...

Mr. C.W. Kent, age 86 of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. He was born July 14, 1937 to Cameral and Bertha Neigle Kent in Hillsboro, Texas. Mr. Kent served in the United States Army, and was a retired Electrical Journeyman.   He is survived by his children, Cam Kent II and wife Chasity, James Garrison and wife Frankie; daughters, Shannon Sims, Tina Nichols and husband Jody, Renee Kent, Yvette Menard and husband Michael, and Lynette Smith; sixteen...

Graveside services for Lee Ray Cobb, 75, of Pittsburg, will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Blodgett Cemetery with Reverend Ross D. Hyde, officiating.  Interment will be in Blodgett Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home.  Mr. Cobb passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lee Ray Cobb was born on December 8, 1947, in Grand Prairie, Texas to Oda Raymond and Vera Cobb. He grew up in...

Dorothy Sue Smith was born January 14, 1938 and passed away on November 16,  2023. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Smith; children, Pat and Jill Smith, Troy and Diana Smith, and BuLinda and Kendal Burns; grandchildren, Troy Smith, Jr., Tanner and Carrington Smith, Victoria and Brandon Stevens, Blevin and Vanessa Burns, Bryce Burns, Bailey Smith and Brooke Smith; Great Grandchildren, Kaden Smith, Mason Smith, Carson Smith, Morgan Smith, Tealeigh Stevens, Braxton Stevens,...

Funeral services for Wilburn Wayne Sims, 86, of Pittsburg, TX will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Alvin Sims officiating.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home.  Mr. Sims passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Wilburn (Papa) Sims was born December 28, 1936, in Dallas to Jessie Cleveland and Iva Lee Grimes Sims.  He was a retired Dallas Firefighter...

Funeral Mass for Maria Rosa Angel de Acosta, 66, will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Cesar Betancourt officiating.  Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Mrs. Acosta passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, in a Tyler hospital. Mrs. Acosta was born November 11, 1956, in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, Mexico to Jose Antonio Angel Hernandez and Claudia Lopez.  She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Cross Catholic...

Memorial service for Billy Ray Wright, 74, of Leesburg, will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Newsome Baptist Church.  Mr. Wright passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his residence. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home. Mr. Wright was born December 20, 1948, in Sulphur Springs to Billy Don and Lena Gladen Huie Wright.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a retired Dairy Farmer, and a member of the Baptist faith. He...

Funeral services for Sandra Judith “Judy” Insall, 85, of Pittsburg, TX will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Randy Stuart officiating.  Interment will be in the Matinburg Cemetery in Camp County.  Arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home.  Mrs. Insall passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her residence while surrounded by family. Mrs. Insall was born July 26, 1938, in Upshur...