The Obituary Section

Janice Andrews

, Texas

Janice Helen Andrews age 89 ofMount Vernon passed away peacefully on Friday May 8 2026 inSulphur Springs. Janice was born on June 26 1936 inHaddon Heights New Jersey to Buell E. Clatworthy and Ida Beatrice Miller Clatworthy. On January 18 1957 she married the love of her life Joe D. Andrews. Together they shared 65 years of marriage and a lifetime of devotion that began in their teenage years. Janice earned a Bachelors Degree in Art Education fromPurdue Universityand carried her love of art learning and service throughout her life. She was a dedicated and active member of her community serving for many years as President of the Franklin County Arts Alliance. She was also deeply involved with the Old Jail Art Museum the Gallery on Main the Franklin County Historical AssociationFirst United Methodist Church and the churchs Congregational Care Team. She ran several successful small businesses centered around art…

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Ryan Prewitt

, Texas

April 11, 2002

Ryan Cade Prewitt of Mount Vernon Texas passed away unexpectedly in Wylie Texas on Wednesday May 14 2026 at the very young age of 24. Ryan was born on April 12 2002 in Sulphur Springs Texas to Debra Louise Saxon and Keith Prewitt . Ryan loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. He often spent time with his brother Luke whom he looked up to very much shooting guns and doing target practice. He was always excited to help his daughter Lynn with her trap shooting. You could also find him playing his PlayStation games and his son Griffin greatly enjoyed this about him. Most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends. He enjoyed many weekend adventures with his wife and kids whom he admired and loved. Ryan held a special bond with Devin. Growing up you didnt see one without the…

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Charles Easterling

, Texas

Charles Donald Easterling age 90 of the Hagansport Community passed away on Sunday May 10 2026 at his residence. Don was born February 8 1936 to William J. and Faye P. Hightower Easterling in Franklin County Texas. Don married Beverly Ann Ryan on December 1 1962. He was a teacher and bus driver for Rivercrest ISD for more than 30 years until his retirement. Don was a faithful volunteer with the Franklin County Genealogical Society dedicating countless hours to researching his own family history as well as that of many others throughout the Franklin County area. He was also a devoted member of Mount Olive Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Don was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a member of Texas First Families. He was an avid arrowhead and archaeology enthusiast who loved all things related to history. He was also a gardening…

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