All Obituaries

Joe Junior Godsey, age 89, of Pittsburg, passed away on October 16, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday. October 18, 2021 in the Chapel at Erman Smith Funeral Home, officiated by Bro. Scott Darby and Judge James “A.J.” Mason.  Visitation will be held at Erman Smith Funeral Home between 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Monday prior to the service. Burial will be at New Mine Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Joe Reynolds, A.J. Mason, Bill Guy, Billy...

Michael Edward Russell, age 73 of Spring Branch, TX, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. Michael, son to Edward and Dorothy Russell, was born near and grew up in Pittsburg, TX. Growing up in the farm life of East Texas, Michael ran a milk route delivering milk for the family dairy business. Upon graduating Pittsburg High School, Michael ventured to Austin, TX, where he met the two loves of his life—his wife, June Sharon Russell, and the University of Texas Longhorns. Michael...

  Memorial services for Penny Dianna Cedillo, 47, of Pittsburg will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Pittsburg with Bro. David Kizer officiating.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home.  Mrs. Cedillo passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, October 10, 2021. Mrs. Cedillo was born May 17, 1974, in Pittsburg to Nelda Lou Bass Johnson.  She was employed with Family Dollar in Pittsburg for...

Mr. Allen Gibson age 68, of Pittsburg passed away on Saturday October 9, 2021 at his home. He was born August 28, 1953 to Walter and Mamie Austin Gibson in Tom, Oklahoma. Allen was a Taxidermist for 50 years. He owned and operated Allen’s Taxidermy and was well known for his taxidermy skills. He was a member of the Texas Taxidermy Association and the NRA along with many others and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Freda Fairless Gibson; daughters,...

Memorial services for Dr. Ted Dawson Trimble, 65, of Pittsburg will be 2;00 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg with Reverend Scott Darby officiating.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home.  Dr. Trimble passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, in a Pittsburg hospital. Ted Dawson Trimble was born on July 5, 1956 in Wylie, Texas to Dr. Terrell Marshal Trimble and Judy Lindenmeyer Trimble.  He was...

Memorial service for Mrs. Betty Johnson age 78, of Winnsboro will be held on the property at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021.  Mrs. Johnson passed on Wednesday September 29, 2021 at her home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Johnson was born on January 1, 1943 to William Harvie and Ollie Christine Frazier Brown in Dallas, Texas. She was a retired secretary and bank teller, and was a member of Perryville Baptist Church in Winnsboro. She loved music and loved to dance. Mrs....

Mrs. Carolyn Law, age 78, of Pittsburg passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Pittsburg. She was born July 24, 1943 to Thomas Frank and Nola Frances England Eskew in Pittsburg. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her son, Bryant Law of Pittsburg; daughter Crystal Wells and husband John of Pittsburg; grandchildren, Wesley Law and Rose Wells; and her sister, Gail Eskew of Pittsburg. She is preceded in death by her husband Terry Law; and her...

Funeral service for Aurelio Briseno-Orozco, 46, of Pittsburg will be at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Mt. Pleasant Christian Center in Mt. Pleasant with Reverend Carlos Bonarrico officiating. He will be laid to rest in Mexico alongside his mother. Arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home in Pittsburg. Mr. Briseno-Orozco passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, in Longview. Mr. Briseno-Orozco was born August 4, 1975, in San Vicente Tancuayalab, SLP,...

Celebration of Life service for Jimmy Wayne Watson, 72, of Pittsburg will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Pittsburg High School Auditorium with Reverend Kyle Smith and Dr. Dan Goad officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home. Mr. Watson passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, in Pittsburg. Mr. Watson was born March 10, 1949, in Jefferson, TX to Alton Davis Watson and Emma Hazel Reid Watson. He was a lifelong educator, having taught History...

Mr. Michael “Skinny” Shearin age 56 of Pittsburg passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Mt. Pleasant. He was born February 8, 1965 to John and Jean Kelley Shearin in Grapevine, Texas. He was a mechanic, and a truck driver, and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Shearin; children, Cody Wallace and wife Margie, Shonette Mathis and husband Bradis, and Emily Shearin; grandchildren, Brianna...