Obituaries
Billy Dee Skinner Jr.
May 6, 2026
Billy Dee Skinner Jr., 74, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was born on April 2, 1952, in Terrell, Texas, to Billy Skinner and Elda Maydonna Osborne Skinner. Though his early years took him to places such as Lewisville and Grapevine, Texas, Billy made his home in Wood County beginning in the 1980s, where he built...
Byerlene Grace Ropel
May 3, 2026
Graveside services for Byerlene Ropel will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 14, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations, with a time of memory sharing beginning at 12:00 PM.
It is with deep love and cherished memories that we...
Rolan Ernest Banks
Apr 30, 2026
Rolan Ernest Banks, 90, of Quitman, passed away on April 30, 2026.
He was born November 29, 1935, in Quitman to Robert Oren Banks and Mauritta June (Shamburger) Banks. Rolan graduated from Quitman High School in 1953 and entered the United States Marine Corps on February 24, 1954. He served his country with pride and dedication for more than 41 years,...
James Erastus Rogers
Apr 27, 2026
James Erastus Rogers, age 91 of Quitman, TX entered into the Gates of Heaven in the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 27, 2026, from the Rock Creek Nursing and Rehab Facility in Sulphur Springs, Tx.
James was born November 19, 1934, to Haskel and Jessie Hyde Rogers in Yantis, Tx at the home of Vernon and Beulah Rogers.
A...
Bodhi & Kove Ruiz
Apr 25, 2026
Bodhi and Kove Ruiz were welcomed into the world far too soon on April 23, 2026, at 22 weeks and 5 days gestation. Though their time here was brief, they were deeply loved from the very beginning and forever changed the hearts of their family.
Bodhi was born at 4:26 PM and, despite every effort made by the hospital staff, was...
Lola Fay Baker
Apr 23, 2026
Lola Fay Baker, age 96, born July 31, 1930, in Waxahachie, Texas, passed peacefully in the early morning of April 23, 2026. Born a twin, she shared a bond with her brother, Elbert Ray Roberts—a bond she carried with her even after his passing many years ago. Lola Fay lived a long and meaningful life filled with love, faith, and...
Dorothy Ann Ingram
Apr 23, 2026
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy Ann Ingram, who departed from this world into her Heavenly Home on April 23, 2026. Her brilliant life of 99 years slowly faded away here on earth but will forever burn bright in the eternal Light of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Dorothy loved Jesus and modeled His Servant’s...
Charles Gorman Harris
Apr 18, 2026
Charles Gorman Harris, 83, of Quitman, Texas, passed away peacefully in Tyler, Texas, on April 18, 2026. Charles was born on January 16, 1943, in Quitman to John Gorman Harris and Della Hicks Harris.
Charles grew up in Quitman and graduated with the Class of 1962 from Quitman High School. Not long after, in a moment that perfectly reflected his character,...
Doyle Ray Bailey
Apr 16, 2026
Doyle Ray Bailey, 88, of Quitman, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Tyler, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 8, 1937, in Clover Hill to Paul Daniel Bailey, Sr. and Bennie Lou (Willingham) Bailey.
Doyle Ray was a lifelong resident of Wood County. He was a proud United States Army Veteran. In 1958, he married Paula Kathleen...
Barbara Ann Bridges
Apr 12, 2026
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Surrounded by her family, Barbara Ann Medlin Bridges joined her Savior in Heaven on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her home in Quitman, Texas. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and woman of steadfast faith, she was a shining example of Christ’s love. As a widow, she carried the memory of...
Kenneth Ray Morrow Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Kenneth Ray Morrow, Jr., age 83, passed away on April 12, 2026, at his home in Hawkins.
He was born on November 5, 1942, in Corsicana, Texas, to Kenneth Ray Morrow, Sr. and Mary Ruth (Smalley) Morrow.
Kenneth spent nearly 60 years working as a truck driver, a career that reflected his strong work ethic and dedication. He retired at the age...
Bobby Wayne Hollis
Apr 9, 2026
Bobby Wayne Hollis, 58, of Quitman, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Tyler, Texas.
He was born on March 24, 1968, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to J.W. Hollis Jr. and Lela Faye (Gilbreath) Hollis. Bobby grew up in Quitman and graduated from Quitman High School in 1986.
Following high school, he began his career working in Sulphur Springs for a contractor...
Ira Gene Guice
Apr 7, 2026
Ira Gene Guice, 77, of Alba, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 7, 2026.
Ira was born on August 20, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Ira Lawrence Guice and Hallie Mae Reynolds. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Cold War era. Following his active-duty service, Ira continued...
Roger Wayne Quist
Apr 7, 2026
Roger Wayne Quist, known to many as “Red,” of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on April 7, 2026. He was born September 10, 1953, in Spencer, Iowa, to Earl and Colleen (Faulkner) Quist.
Roger grew up alongside his brother Bill, his sister Nancy, and his cousins Tammy (Faulkner) Nighswonger and Jerry Faulkner. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1971.
He proudly served...
Scot Alan Oellerich
Apr 2, 2026
Scot Oellerich, 68, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2026, at his home.
Scot was born on March 13, 1958, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Herman and Carol (Butson) Oellerich. He was raised in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He spent more than 25 years operating a hobby farm in rural Wisconsin before moving to east Texas.
An avid sports enthusiast, Scot followed...
Janet Elizabeth Turner
Mar 26, 2026
Janet Elizabeth Turner passed away on March 26, 2026 in Quitman. She was born on March 19, 1954, in Lamesa, Texas, to Johnny and Ophelia Camp.
Janet grew up in Athens, Texas, where she graduated high school and formed the roots of the values she carried throughout her life. On June 16, 1997, she married the love of her life, David...
Paul Daniel Bailey Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
Paul Daniel Bailey Jr., 86, of Hainesville, passed away on March 25, 2026, in Quitman, Texas.
He was born on January 12, 1940, in the Clover Hill community to Paul D. Bailey Sr. and Bennie Lou (Willingham) Bailey. A proud graduate of Quitman High School, Class of 1958, Paul went on to build a life rooted in hard work, family, and...
Pansy Ruth (Gilbreath) Clopton
Mar 22, 2026
With deep love and reverence, the family of Pansy Ruth Clopton shares that she entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2026, at the age of 82. While her passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who loved her, there is comfort in knowing she has been called home, reunited with her...
James Robert "Bob" Clopton
Mar 20, 2026
With abiding faith and the comfort of God’s grace, the family of James Robert “Bob” Clopton, 87, announces his passing after an extended illness on March 20, 2026. Though he will be deeply missed, there is no doubt Bob is in the presence of our Lord and resting in eternal peace, made whole and renewed.
Bob Clopton was born on August...
Angelia Jean Fredrickson
Mar 14, 2026
Angelia Jean Fredrickson, 62, of Yantis, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 14, 2026.
Angelia was born on December 21, 1963, in Hollandale, Mississippi, to Don Woodrow Gamble, Sr. and Hazel Laverne Siddon Gamble. She grew up in Greenville, Mississippi, where she attended school. Angelia had a passion for bodybuilding and competitive arm wrestling, earning numerous trophies throughout...
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