Obits

Patricia Ann Heath, 63, passed away Friday, May 25 at her home in Daingerfield. Services were held on Saturday, June 2 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pittsburg with Elder Charles w. Roberson officiating. Burial was at Rocky Mound Cemetery in Rocky Mound.

Mary Cozart Laden, 63, of Pittsburg was born July 16, 1954 in Pittsburg to William A. and Jane Warrick Cozart and passed away on May 30 in Pittsburg . Mrs. Laden was a retired music teacher having taught in the Dallas and East Texas area schools and was a member of the First Methodist Church in Pittsburg. She is survived by her sons, Grant Beene of Dallas and Matthew Laden of Denton; and a brother, Jim Tom Cozart. Mrs. Laden was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Stephen Laden (July 12, 2001) and her parents. Funeral services were held at on Tuesday, June 5 at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg with Reverend Hill Johnson officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pittsburg. Visitation with the family was Tuesday, June 5 at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg.

Mr. James Cavender, 87, founder of Cavender’s Boot City, was born March 22, 1931 in Idabel, Okla. to Lois Otis “L.O.” Cavender and Loyce Estelle Stewart Cavender and passed away May 29, 2018, in Tyler. Mr. Cavender was a member of First Baptist Church in Pittsburg and served in the United States Air Force. James was the founder and CEO of Cavender’s, a major Texas-based western wear retail chain that now has stores in 11 states. James was known for his incredible work ethic, disposition, and joy when helping customers. He was fortunate to attract many loyal associates over the last 53 years; many have been with the company for 30 or more years.

Floyd Seale passed away from complications of Lewy Bodies, on May 14, 2018 at the Edinburg Senior Center. Floyd and his twin Loyd were born December 30, 1937 in Pittsburg, Texas. They were the sons of Knox and Linnie Seale. Floyd attended school in Pittsburg, and university at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. The family wants to thank the Edinburg Senior Center for all the excellent care they gave Floyd. Services will be at 10 a.m. June 4, 2018 at New Mine Cemetery, Pittsburg, Texas.

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Mr. John N. Kaylor, 91, of Pittsburg was born Jan. 8, 1927 in Cotton Valley, La. to Robert Cleave Kaylor and Erah Pearl Martin Kaylor and passed away on May 27, 2018 in Pittsburg. Mr. Kaylor was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church for over 37 years also serving as a deacon, served in the Navy, a member of the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree Mason, and Shriner. He was also a retired mill wright for Lone Star Steel after 36 years. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John Keith and Dana Kaylor of Pittsburg; daughter, Janet Bernice Nelson of Pittsburg; grandchildren, Carley, Amanda and Jarrett, Jaimie and Gerry, Kristie and Thor; great-grandchildren, Ally, Avery, Addyson, Jacob, Corbyn, Stormie, Kaydi, and Gerratt; brother, Willard Dempsy Kaylor of Cotton Valley, La.; and several nieces and nephews.

Service for Donna Jeanne White were held Friday, May 18, 2018 at Erman Smith Funeral Home with burial following at Leesburg Cemetery. The family will received friends Thursday at the funeral home.