All Obituaries

Mr. Jerry Wayne Norton, age 79, of Pittsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home in Pittsburg. He was born March 1, 1947 to Sam and Martha Branam Norton in Waxahachie, Texas. Mr. Norton started his career with the airline in May of 1967 with Braniff International, he then moved into Management with American Airlines, in 2007 he retired from working in Management with Southwest Airlines. He thoroughly enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling. He was a great handyman, he could ...

Mrs. Doris Shaw Ray, 70, of Pittsburg passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home. She was born May 17, 1955 to Elmer and Ethel Young Blankenship in Pittsburg. Doris was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. She is survived by her husband, Tom Ray; son, Jason Anderton; grandchildren, Ben Anderton, Lainie Anderton, Brianna Williams; great-grandchildren, Zenson Anderton, Kennedy Anderton, Brilee Anderton, Hadlee Anderton, Winter Rain Williams; brother, Johnny Blankenship and ...

Mr. James Donald Thomas, age 89, of Pittsburg passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home in Pittsburg surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 29, 1936 to Ennis “Buster” and Lila Riley Thomas in Pittsburg. Mr. Thomas, known to his family as “Pop” served in the United States Navy from 1957 until 1961, he married his true love “Cookie” on September 13, 1959 in Stark, Florida. He was a Millwright Foreman for Lone Star Steel in Lone ...

James Patrick Yates, Jr., 62, of Pittsburg, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Pittsburg.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home. Mr. Yates was born June 17, 1963, in Tennessee, to James Patrick Yates, Sr. and Barbara Jean Pilgrim.  He was a retired truck driver for over 30 years and worked for Priefert. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Harris-Yates; sons, Colby Yates, and Mark ...

Mrs. Susan Gail Griggs, age 80, of Paris, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at her home in Paris. She was born July 20, 1945, in Pittsburg, Texas to Bruce and Hartzel Bennett Spratt. Susan was a homemaker, taking caring of her children and her husband. She was a Baptist. She is survived by her husband whom she married September 13, 1963, Morris Griggs; son, Todd Griggs and wife Elna; daughter, Angela Newlin and husband Jeremy; grandchildren, Trevor Newlin, and Aaron Griggs; ...

Services are pending for Mr. Eichler with Erman Smith Funeral Home. 

Mr. Donald Dean Pipkin, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Pittsburg. He was born August 22, 1948 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Edgar and Ruby Williams Pipkin. Donald worked for Presley Company in Mt. Pleasant before going to work for Lone Star Steel in Lone Star where he worked until his retirement. Donald was an avid fisherman and this is what he enjoyed doing in his free time with his friends and family. He is survived by his children, Dallis Stalcup and husband Duane, ...

Mr. Richard “Pat” Taylor, age 80, of Pittsburg, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Tyler. He was born April 7, 1945 to Lester “Pete” and Mary Warrick Taylor in Gilmer, Texas. Pat was an insurance salesman up until his retirement. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Pittsburg where he was the song leader for many years. Pat was a busy man, always on the go, weather it was driving somewhere just to ride, riding his bike, or actually traveling on ...

Edward Keith “Brogan” Bednar age 67, of Pittsburg, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home in Pittsburg with his family at his side. He was born September 12, 1958 to J.C. Bednar and Loyette White in Dallas. Brogan was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He also enjoyed riding with his many friends. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Denice Bednar; son, Bo Reaves; daughter, Tricia Murphree and husband ...

Mrs. Mellie Jean Latham left this earthly home to join her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 27, 1938, to George and Ruby Northcut Whitus in Rains County, Texas. She lived her life in Rains and Wood County areas before moving to Greenville in her later years. Jean was a professional seamstress for many years. She made her children’s clothes in the early years and doll clothes for her grands in later years. She ...