Obituaries
Autry Joe Boyd
Aug 17, 2025
Autry Joe Boyd, 67, of Brashear, Texas, passed away at his home on August 17, 2025.
Born on December 27, 1957, in Sulphur Springs, Autry was a lifelong resident of Brashear. He worked as a welder for much of his life, dedicating his career to both oil and manufacturing companies while working toward his welding certificate. His strong work ethic and...
Carol Ann Lyon
Aug 5, 2025
Carol Ann Lyon, of Quitman, Texas, passed away at home on August 5, 2025 at the age of 76.
Carol was born on September 25, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, to Stanley and Delores (Wollner) Mitchell. She spent much of her life caring for others—both as a dedicated homemaker and during her time working with Walmart.
Above all else, Carol loved her...
Johnny Glen Gilliland
Aug 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Johnny Glen Gilliland on August 3, 2025, at the age of 86 at home in Quitman, Texas surrounded by family.
Johnny Glen was born on August 1, 1939, at home in Quitman, Texas to Garner Vue Gilliland and Vera Beatrice (Thompson) Gilliland.
He married the love of his life Evelyn Verniece Terry of Alba,...
James Guy Pace
Aug 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Guy Pace on August 1, 2025, in Quitman, Texas. Born on September 15, 1945, in Shreveport, Louisiana, James was the son of James Pace and Jimmie Lee Robinson Pace.
James was known for his deep devotion to his family, his strong work ethic, and his love for the simple...
H.A Jack Jones Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
H.A. (Jack) Jones Jr. went home to the Lord July 31, 2025. He joined his longtime wife Peggy C. Jones.
His surviving family consists of his niece and nephew, Davn Hartman and Brit Purifoy; grandson and granddaughter Chad Jones and Kasey Jone; great-granddaughter Jasey Brown; and his youngest son Brian Jones.
He was a pillar of the Mineola Community for many years....
Elbert Lee Wilkins II
Jul 31, 2025
Elbert Lee Wilkins, a proud U.S. Marine and beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Yantis, Texas. He was born on August 7, 1971, and graduated from Quitman High School in 1989.
Elbert was a country boy at heart who found joy in the simple things, especially fishing and watching NASCAR. He was known for his...
Carl James Brinkmeyer
Jul 27, 2025
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Carl James Brinkmeyer, of Yantis, Texas, passed away at his home on July 27, 2025, at the age of 82.
Carl was born on January 21, 1943, in Brenham, Texas, to the late Eddie Henry Brinkmeyer and Hulda Caroline (Kaechler) Brinkmeyer.
On June 22, 1962, Carl married the love of his life, Paula Beth, in McKinney....
Francine Barbara Lumpkins-Miller
Jul 22, 2025
Francine Barbara Lumpkins-Miller of Eustace, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Malakoff, Texas, at the age of 80.
Francine was born on June 23, 1945, in Hugo, Oklahoma, to Edward and May (Hendricks) Lumpkins. She was a talented seamstress, and spent many years working with care and precision in her craft.
On May 5, 1967, Francine married Sam Miller, and...
Christopher Robert Blackwell
Jul 13, 2025
Born on a beautiful Sunday morning, September 28, 1975 in Dallas, TX, Christopher Robert Blackwell took his first breath of life on this earth. At the age of 49, on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in Tyler, Texas, Chris breathed his last breath and ascended into the Heavenly Realm with Jesus leading him home to a place of unconditional love and...
Sue Muterspaugh
Jul 11, 2025
Margaret Sue Muterspaugh, known as Sue, passed away on July 11, 2025. She was born April 14, 1950, in Sulphur Springs to Albert Lee Clifton and Hellon Christine Huling.
Sue called Pine Mills home for over 25 years. She had a deep love for her animals and took great pride in caring for her land. Whether it was spending time on...
Ida Bessie Russell
Jul 8, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Ida Bessie Russell
Ida Bessie “IB” (McMillan) Russell was born in Quitman, TX to Walter R. “Lucky” McMillan and Bessie (Mallory) McMillan, July 6, 1933. Surrounded by her family, Ida peacefully entered eternal rest July 8, 2025, in Dallas, TX.
Ida was baptized at Brocks Chapel United Methodist Church in Quitman, and later became a member of St....
Bobbie Sue Potts
Jul 8, 2025
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Bobbie Sue Potts, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 7, 2025—just two weeks shy of her 94th birthday.
She was born on July 20, 1931, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Sid and Azzie Rue Brumley. Over the years, Bobbie’s life was full of love, family, and adventure. She was the...
Barbara James
Jul 8, 2025
Barbara Earlene James, born July 2, 1931, passed peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of July 8, 2025, having just celebrated her 94th birthday. Barbara was born in Mineola to parents Henry Neal and Maudie Penix; Maudie died when Barbara was eight. Barbara grew up on the family’s farm in Hainesville, helping to pick cotton and taking care...
Bartolo Roman
Jul 6, 2025
Bartolo Román, de 58 años, de Quitman, Texas, falleció en su hogar el 6 de julio de 2025. Nació el 24 de agosto de 1966 en México, hijo de los señores Eliseo y Rosa Román.
Bartolo se estableció en Quitman en 1982 y contrajo matrimonio con el amor de su vida, Gloria, el 18 de julio de 1997. Dedicó muchos años...
Linda Stephens
Jun 27, 2025
Linda Irene Stephens, 79, of Quitman, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Winnsboro, with her family by her side.
Linda was born on March 21, 1946, in Dallas, to William Beeler and Roselene Pinegar.
Linda spent most of her life in Quitman. She lived and worked in Commerce for several years, where she raised her children, before returning to Quitman. She...
Rosa Elvira Benavides Lacy
Jun 21, 2025
Rosa Elvira (Rosita) Benavides Lacy was called to be with Our Lord on June 21, 2025. She died peacefully at her home in Mesa, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell Ralph Lacy, by her mother Rosa Elvira Trevino Benavides and her father, Gustavo Benavides both of Laredo, Texas.
She is survived by her son, Dillon Holt of Mesa,...
Clarence Dwendell "C.D." Ballard
Jun 21, 2025
Clarence Dwendell “C.D.” Ballard, of Winnsboro, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the age of 89.
He was born on April 3, 1936 in Winnsboro, Texas to the late Clarence William Ballard and Rebecca Lorena (Stokley) Ballard.
C.D. was a Veteran and served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He married Shirley Hux...
Carl Leslie Boren
Jun 18, 2025
Carl Leslie Boren, 77, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, passed away at his home on June 18, 2025. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, on November 15, 1947, to Eugene Verl Boren and Evelyn Geraldine (Withers) Boren.
Carl served as a submariner in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1973 aboard the USS Fulton, where he held the rank of...
Brian Greer
Jun 16, 2025
Eugene Brian Greer, 52, of Deport, Texas, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 19, 1972 to Eugene Greer and Geneva Sue (Fletcher) Griffin.
Eugene married the love of his life, Kay Morris, on June 6, 2007, at Sand Springs Baptist Church in Mineola, Texas. Together, they built a life grounded in love,...
Judy Delane Yelsma
Jun 7, 2025
Judy Delane Ackerman-Yelsma, beloved mother, grandmother, coach, referee, beach loving schoolteacher passed away on June 7, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Raymond Lorens and Sonja Janet (Johnsen) Ackerman, Judy’s life was one defined by love, learning, and devotion to family and friends.
Judy spent her formative years in New York and later attended the...
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