All Obituaries

Reta McNeil Gage, age 68, of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2024 at her home in Pittsburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 6, 1955 to Raymond and Mary Alexander McNeil in Pittsburg. She was employed at Pilgrims Pride and attended Crossroads Baptist Church in Pittsburg. Reta is survived by her loving husband, Rickey Gage; daughter, Julie Gage Brummell and husband Travis; sons, Jason Cory Gage, and Johnathan Gage and wife Jessica; grandchildren, Candace...

Mr. Billy Dave “Bo” Davis also known as “Sarge”, age 92, of League City, formerly of Pittsburg, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 in League City, Texas. He was born October 7, 1931 to George William and Esther Elizabeth Maxey Davis in Pittsburg. Sarge was a retired DPS Officer, having worked for DPS from 1958-1993, served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955, was a 50 year member of Frank Sexton Masonic Lodge in Pittsburg where he was a past Grand...

Jimmy Leon Blount, age 59, of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2024 at a Dallas Hospital. He was born July 20, 1964 to Era “Junior” Blount, Jr. and Sue Benefield Blount in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Jimmy served in the United States Army, was a handy man, and was a Baptist. He is survived by his son, Kevin Blount; parents, Era “Junior” Blount, Jr. and Sue Benefield Blount; sister, Patricia Steele and husband Michael; brother, Mike Blount and wife Tammie; and...

James Sunday age 86, of Pittsburg passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home in Pittsburg. He was born September 2, 1937 to Bermond and Clara Looke Sunday in Austin, Texas. He was retired from auto parts sales, enjoyed playing golf, and was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Linda Tillett Sunday, son, Ray Sunday; daughters, Lisa Penn and husband Gary, Paula Sunday and husband David; step-son, Mark Higginbotham and Jill Andrews; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and...

Weldon Earl Peek of Pittsburg was born on May 23, 1943, in Camp County to Melvin Peek and Mary Elizabeth Kizer Peek and passed away at UT Health in Pittsburg on March 31, 2024. He graduated Pittsburg High School and was a retired electrician at Lone Star Steel. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pittsburg. Several of his pastimes included fishing, hunting, and bowling. Weldon also enjoyed singing and playing the guitar, whether it be at squirrel camp, family gatherings, or any...

Jerome “Jerry” Oliver, age 65, of Pittsburg passed away at his home in Pittsburg on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born November, 5, 1958 to Melvin and Mary Walker Oliver in Passac, New Jersey. He served in the United States Navy and National Guard, and was retired from Joyce Crane after 33 years. He is survived by his wife, Teri Minick Oliver; son, Christopher Oliver; grandchildren, Kaylen Oliver, and Houston Jax Oliver; great-grandson, Sawyer Wylie;  and two sisters,...

Mary Kathryn Eddy, age 57, of Pittsburg, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the comforts of her home. She faced her illness with remarkable strength and grace, embodying resilience until the very end.  Born on July 1, 1966, in Great Falls, Montana, Mary Kathryn was the beloved daughter of Robert and Alvina Loran Becker. At the tender age of two, she relocated to McCook, where she blossomed into a compassionate and...

Graveside services for Cecile Marie Cobb, 67, of Pittsburg, will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Blodgett Cemetery with Reverend Ross D. Hyde officiating.  Interment will be in the Blodgett Cemetery.  Mrs. Cobb passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. She was born on November 11, 1956, in Vivian, Louisiana to Cecil Donald and Goldie Beatrice Laney. She was a 1976 graduate of Ore City High School in Ore City, Texas.  She attended Tyler Junior College where she earned...

Nancy Lee Shaddix (nee Lake) formerly of Pittsburg, Texas, passed away on March 23, 2024, in McKinney, Texas, at the age of 92. She was born on February 16, 1932, in Camp County, Texas to Roy and May Bynum Lake.  Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. with services at 2 p.m., April 12, 2024, at the Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kyle Smith officiating.  A product of Leesburg and Pittsburg schools, she was Pittsburg High School’s 1949 Valedictorian. Nancy was a...

Cremation arrangements for Frances L. Wooley, 86, of Ore City, are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Mrs. Wooley passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, in a Longview hospital. Mrs. Wooley was born, October 8, 1937, in Stephenville to William and Irene Anderson Huffman.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostals faith. Mrs. Wooley is survived by her husband, Billy J. Wooley, Sr.; sons, Joe Harper, Billy...