All Obituaries

Mrs. Ina Lou Overstreet Waldrep, age 82, of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday June 23, 2022 in Tyler. She was born July 9, 1939 to Samuel Elvis Overstreet and Susie Couch Overstreet Wallace in Pittsburg, Texas. She was retired from Pittsburg Independent School District where she worked as the Food Service Director for 22 years, she also worked for Wallace Law Firm for 20 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg. She is survived by her three sons, James...

Mr. David Lynn Barrett, age 70, of Winnsboro passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born July 17, 1951 to AJ and Jennie Ruth Barrett in Pittsburg, TX. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Barrett; Daughter, Kayla Barrett; sons, Randy Worth and Justin Worth; grandchildren, Taylor Worth, Corlan Worth, Peyton Worth; He is preceded in death by his parents; Brothers, Larry Barrett, Dan Barrett, Jimmy Barrett; sisters, Mary Osbourn and Peggy...

Paul David Nelson, age 82, of Leesburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 23, 1939, to E.C. and Bessie Nelson of Camp County.   Paul went to school in Pittsburg and moved to Dallas in 1957, where he met his wife, Frances, and started his family.  He worked at Frozen Rite Products for 7 years and 3M Company in Dallas, retiring after 33 years. After retirement, he returned to the Nelson family...

Mildred Katherine Burns, age 95, of Pittsburg, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. Mildred was born on August  1, 1926, to James Ruf Henderson and Ima Mae Craig Henderson. She married Sam Burns, and together they raised two children. Mildred is survived by her son Danny K. Burns; daughter, Teresa Ann Gholston; five grandchildren: Tausha Renee Carlson, Blake Daryn Burns, Bradley Burns, Lance Christopher Gholston; and Collin Ryan Gholston and great-grandchildren,  numerous nieces,...

Our precious Mother, Alice Mae Burkhalter (McGuire) passed into the arms of Jesus on June 10, 2022, lovingly comforted by her 3 children. A true steel Magnolia-deeply Southern in her heart, becoming Texan for her children… Alice was born in Montgomery, AL. to Dr. & Mrs. W.D. Burkhalter, Sr. on April 5, 1940. When she was young, they moved to Memphis, TN., where her father began his practice as a pediatrician. She was the apple of her father’s eye and an adored sister of two...

Mr. Richard Nels Powell, age 83, of Pittsburg passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Pittsburg. He was born May 1, 1939 to Marvin and Ellen Powell in Powers Lake, North Dakota. He is survived by his wife, Denise Powell; sons, Richard William Powell, Eric Powell, Mike Shaffer, Craig Shaffer; daughters, Elizabeth Diano, Jessica Best, Susan Goforth, Brenda Gerson; grandchildren, Brittany Alexander, Ryan Best,  Michael Shaffer, Daniela Diano, Addison Best, Jordan Goforth, Haley Goforth,...

Mr. Stephen Lee Herman, age 76, of Pittsburg, passed away on Tuesday June 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 11, 1946 to Johnson Olive Herman and Mary Frances Lee in Hickory, North Carolina. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam, was an author, and taught school for over 20 years. He loved for his grandchildren to come over and go fishing, and also enjoyed going to the ballfield and watching them play ball. He attended Pine Street Baptist Church in...

Ms. Kashlyn Smith, age 24, of Pittsburg passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 in Pittsburg. She was born September 9, 1997 to Robert and Cindy Watson Smith in Idabel, Oklahoma. Kashlyn loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and her family. She enjoyed doing her and her sisters makeup, reading, and listening to old timey rock-n-roll. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Cindy Watson Smith; brother, Koleman Smith; sister, Harlee Smith; Aunt, Jeanine Watson; and special friends, Carl and...

Obituary for Harry David Mathis September 18, 1927 – May 29, 2022     Harry David Mathis was born on Sept 18, 1927 to Dr. and Mrs. Edgar G. Mathis, the youngest of their five children. He grew up in Corpus Christi and went on to earn his degree at the University of Texas at Austin where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He served his country in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1952.  Dad met and...

Mr. George Thomas, age 69, of Pittsburg, TX passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Pittsburg, TX. He was born November 7, 1952, to Oscar Eugene Thomas and Allie Dee Vaughn in Hughes Springs, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Thomas; son, Brian Baird and wife Heather; Daughters, Dana Dawn Lile, Meghan Dunn and husband  Jon, Carrie Herrera and husband Tony;  grandchildren; Hanna Baird, Logan Lile, Dorian Thompson, Trenety Herrera, Gracie Thompson,  Jesse Gillispie,...