All Obituaries

Mr. James “Sonny” Howard, age 77, of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home in Pittsburg. He was born March 11, 1943 to Clifton Jewell and Maudy Beatrice Caperton Howard in Mena, Arkansas. He was a retired Police Officer, served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a Baptist. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Elaine Howard of Pittsburg, Tx; sons, James “Woody” Howard of Van Alystne, Tx, Robert Wachter of Gilmer, Tx;...

Mrs. Dana Aker, age 70, of Pittsburg, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Pittsburg. She was born September 21, 1950 to Gilbert and Ruth Brewster Pool in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. She was a Managing Partner at Los Pinos Ranch Vineyard in Pittsburg, and was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Mt. Pleasant. She is survived by her husband, James Aker; son, Scott Smith and wife Mari; daughter, Andrea Taylor-Lipton and husband Matt, and two grandchildren, Brendan Smith and Dylan...

Lillian Elizabeth Shrum January 6, 1934  -  January 10, 2021   The following is a testimonial to honor our mother Lillian Elizabeth Shrum who was called to her Heavenly home. She was a devoted Nazarene where she sang in the church choir. Our mother was born to Jewel P. & Jewell Christine Hester on Jan. 6, 1934 in Pittsburg, Texas.  She was the only daughter out of 4 siblings.  She had an older brother who passed away shortly after birth.  His marker to...

Daisy Jewell Pilgrim, age 98, of Pittsburg, Texas passed away January 7, 2021. She was born September 28, 1922 to Ollie Richard Smith and Ivy Lisman Smith in Pittsburg, Texas. Mrs. Pilgrim was a member of New Mine Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Camp County, Texas. Until Retirement, she worked for Pittsburg Independent School District, as well as Pilgrim’s Pride. She is survived by her son, Jerry Pilgrim and his wife Sue of New Mexico; grandchild, Wendy Jo Pilgrim Springer...

Mr. Billy "Bill" Royce Pilgrim, age 73, of Pittsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Tyler. He was born December 11, 1947 to John Hiller and Mary Eloise Williams Pilgrim in Waco, Texas. Mr. Pilgrim was a retired truck driver, he worked for Pilgrim’s Pride for 39 years. Mr. Pilgrim loved to tell anyone that would listen that his daughter was the apple of his eye and she was his reason for living, he enjoyed going to eat with her every Friday night at LaFinca in...

John Charles Forbing, age 68, of White Oak, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He was born March 4, 1952 in Pittsburg, Texas to John B. Forbing and Yvonne Robinson Crowley. John enjoyed his career as an Advanced Radiology Technologist.  He earned an Associate’s Degree in Advanced Radiology Technology and continued on to obtain extended training and specialization in MRI, CT, sonography, and mammography.  John is survived by his son, Stephen Forbing of...

Dorothy Lavelle McCasland, age 90, of Pittsburg, Texas passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. She was born February 19, 1930 in Mills County, Texas to Nannie and Henry Harris. Dorothy was a member of Greer Boulevard Church of Christ in Pittsburg, Texas where she taught children’s bible classes for 25 years or more. She helped organize the Redbud Garden Club while serving as president of the club, helped organize the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Auxiliary while...

 Virginia Carolyn (Rainey) French Jones, age 86, of Mt. Vernon, Texas passed away December 31, 2020. She was born July 10, 1934 to Floyd Young Rainey and Jewell Vick Rainey in Knox City, Texas. Ms. French was a loving mother and devoted grandmother. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for her babies. She was a CNA for home healthcare services and a member of Church of God of Prophecy.  Ms. French is survived by her son, Dickie Leon French of Mt. Vernon, Texas; grandchildren,...

Richard Manley, age 79, of Pittsburg, Texas passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was born August 28, 1941 in Pittsburg to Charlie and Allie Williams Manley. Mr. Manley was a member of Eaves Tabernacle Baptist Church and was also a butcher for most of his life. Mr. Manley is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kaye Manley of Pittsburg; daughters, Brenda Manley Wesner of Longview, Sara Manley of White Salmon, Washington, and Paula Manley Johnston of Silsbee;...

Tommy Joe Rice, age 74, of Carthage, Texas passed away at his home on Monday, December 28, 2020. Mr. Rice was born September 25, 1946 in Pittsburg, Texas to Richard Wilson Rice and Eunice Quillin Rice. Tommy served the United States of America for 4 years as a marine. He was a member of New Creation Church and worked as a dragline operator. Tommy is survived by his wife, Peggy Rice; son, James Bass; daughters, Brandy Rice and April Rice; and sister, Teresa Ann Clark. He is...