Obituaries
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
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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,...
Billie Adela McClelland
Jun 5, 2025
Billie Adelia McClelland, age 84, passed away on June 5, 2025, in Quitman, Texas. She was born on April 14, 1941, in Golden, Colorado.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John McClelland; her daughter Genette St Pierre and son-in-law Brett St Pierre; her son John McClelland Jr. She was a cherished grandmother to Victoria, Jonathon, and Samantha,...
Jo Nell Gilbreath
Jun 1, 2025
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Jo Nell Gilbreath was born February 2, 1932 in the Cana Community near Quitman, Texas and departed this life June 1st 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joe H. and Jennie White Gilbreath.
She was married to Wayne Gilbreath of Quitman on May 26, 1951 at the Junius Heights Baptist Church...
Katherine Josephine Armold
May 29, 2025
Katherine Josephine Armold, 81, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Northglenn Colorado where she resided in recent years to be near her daughter Lisa. She was born on June 6, 1943, in Cameron, West Virginia, to parents Nathan and Ada (Mathews) Dunham. On December 12, 1964, she married Joe Armold. They spent many years living in the Yantis, Texas...
Dorothy McLeod Denton
May 22, 2025
Dorothy McLeod Denton, affectionately known as Dot or Dottie, passed away peacefully at home in Austin, Texas, on May 22, 2025, at the age of 100.
Born in Quitman, Texas, on August 14, 1924, Dorothy was the only child of Jewel John McLeod and Inez (Sullivan) McLeod. She graduated from Quitman High School and went on to marry the love of...
Daryl Ray Gaumer
May 17, 2025
Daryl Ray Gaumer, 97, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on March 24, 1928, in Sterling, Illinois, to George Kelly Gaumer and Ada Lou (Elmendorf) Gaumer.
Daryl earned his bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from the University of Illinois before proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He was stationed as a Private...
Richard Wayne Rankin
May 16, 2025
Richard Rankin, 64, of Quitman, Texas, passed away Friday evening, May 16, 2025, suddenly while visiting family in Iowa.
Richard Wayne Rankin, son of Vernon Sr. and Vivian (Strahan) Rankin, was born July 14, 1960, in Bryan, Texas. The family lived briefly in Houston, where Richard started school, before moving to Chireno, Texas. While in high school, Richard played on the...
Lee Anna Brickman
May 14, 2025
Lee Anna Brickman, 82, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, in Tyler, Texas.
Born on November 16, 1942, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lee Anna was the daughter of Jerold and Gladys Layton. After graduating from Will Rodgers High School in Tulsa, she attended Tulsa University and was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She worked several...
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