All Obituaries

Annie Mae Davis was born on June 26, 1946, to the late Frank and Lena Davis. She was raised in Hawkins, Texas, where she attended the Hawkins Public School System and graduated from Hawkins High School. Annie was known for her strong work ethic and caring spirit. She worked as a cook at Petty’s Café in Hawkins, Texas, where she served many with kindness and dedication. She also worked at Hawkins Care Center, faithfully caring for others and making a difference in the lives of ...

Gertrude Pree, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 7, 2026. She was born on March 23, 1942, in Lewisville, Arkansas, to the late Grady Johnson Sr. and Annie Mae Pierce Johnson. Gertrude was educated in the Texarkana school system and proudly graduated from Booker T. Washington High School with the Class of 1961. Shortly after graduation, she met the love of her life, Willis “Mutt” Pree, at the local Polar Bear. Their love story blossomed into a ...

Van was born on March 30, 1951, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to the late Vandolor and Queenie Ruth Harrison. He received his early education at Douglas School and graduated in 1969. Van was a man of faith who believed in God and lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and generosity. Gifted with his hands, he possessed an extraordinary ability to build, repair, and create almost anything he set his mind to. Whether working on a project or helping someone in need, Van was always willing to ...

Dessie Bertha Williams was born September 30, 1954, to the parents of Marvin and Bertha Mae Williams in Sulphur Springs, Texas.  Dessie attended and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and later received her associate’s degree in business from Dallas County Community College, Dallas, Texas. Dessie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member at Love Chapel Church where she loved to congregate, fellowship and enjoy people. She brightened every room that she ...

  Pastor Ronald Person was more than a husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend; he was a powerful man of God whose life reflected peace, compassion, humility, and unwavering love for people. His presence touched countless lives, and his legacy will continue to live on through the many hearts he healed, encouraged, and led closer to God. Pastor Ronald Person faithfully served his country in the United States Army for over two years before dedicating ...

Kenneth Wayne Ford Sr. was born on March 17, 1949, in Calvert, Texas, to the late John Henry Sr and Maple Ford.  Kenneth was a member of the New Magnolia Baptist Church in Calvert, Texas.  He graduated from W.D. Spigner in 1967, then enrolled in a Vocational Program for Printing at Prairie View A&M University and graduated in 1969.    He moved to Dallas and started working for Southwestern Bell, now AT&T. Kenneth was not only a founding member of the ...

A graveside service for Opal Pauline (Johnson) Normandeau, 56, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12 P.M. at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Honoray pallbearers will be Marrow Johnson, Dakota Patton, Raythan Hodges and Adam Johnson. Opal passed away in her home on Sunday, April 26, 2026 peacefully with her husband and two fur babies present. Opal was born on August 24,1969 in Terrell, Texas to Melrose and Betty (Thornburgh) Johnson. She came from a large family with 4 ...

Vic Tyrone Johnson, age 54, of Sulphur Springs TX, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1971, in Sulphur Springs TX, to Cartritus C. Johnson Sr. and Freddie Moore Johnson, and biological father Ronald R. Gardner. Throughout his life, Vic, was known for his kind heart, sense of humor, dedication to family, love for all children, hardworking nature and care for his community, and he made a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing ...

Wendell Frank Johnson, Jr was introduced to his parents Wendell Frank Johnson, Sr and Rita Nell (Harrison) Johnson on May 14,1976 in Sulphur Springs, Texas.  Their hearts were filled with joy, and they happily welcomed their son with love and excitement.   Frank transitioned from this earthly life on March 24, 2026, in Beaumont, Tx leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to his family. He was a sweet, loving person whose presence brought warmth and comfort to ...