Obituaries
William L. Bennett
Apr 13, 2024
Memorial services celebrating the Faith, Life and Love of William L. Bennett will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the First United Methodist Church of Quitman with Rev. Dr. Richard Preston White officiating.
Bill was born on September 8, 1944, in the Wesley Methodist Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Quimby Burett Bennett and his wife,...
Hazel Ann Bettis Jones
Apr 12, 2024
“If we measured life in moments, not in months or years, I have lived a hundred lifetimes, loved by all who hold me dear.”
Hazel Ann Bettis Jones, age 81, passed away peacefully, April 12, 2024. She was born June 24, 1942 in Haskell, Texas to Jack and Zadie Bettis.
Hazel was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked for...
Bert Walter Blair
Apr 12, 2024
Bert Walter Blair, age 85, of Quitman, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2024, in Tyler.
Bert Blair was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 26, 1939 to Everett and Eleanor Blair.
Bert served his country proudly in the United States Army and obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant before retiring in 1983. Bert lived a life marked by service and sacrifice....
Steven P Karney
Apr 7, 2024
Steven P Karney, 71 years old, of Yantis, Texas, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on April 7, 2024 at 8:22am. He was born in New Kensington, PA on July 15, 1952 to the late Steve and Mary Karney. Steve graduated from Springdale High School and was drafted into the US Army. He is a Vietnam Veteran. At...
Carolyn "Lynn" Kay Burks-Lee
Apr 3, 2024
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Carolyn “Lynn” Kay Burks-Lee, a wife, mother, daughter, and sister, left this world unexpectedly on April 3, 2024. A cherished wife to Isaiah Lee, beloved mother to Opal, and adored daughter to William and Suzann Burks, Lynn's passing has left a deep void in the hearts of all who knew her.
Lynn was born...
Lodes Aligie Sherrin Jr.
Apr 3, 2024
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We announce with heavy hearts the upcoming funeral services and ceremonies for Lodes Aligie Sherrin Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, fun uncle aka “funcle”, friend, and motorcycle enthusiast. Lodes, a proud Army veteran, passed away on April 3, 2024, in Ogallala, Nebraska.
Lodes was born on August 14, 1958, in Terrell, TX, to William...
Michael Kevin Polston
Mar 31, 2024
Michael Kevin Polston, 59, passed away March 31,2024. Michael was born on April 17, 1964, in Tyler, Texas. He lived his life for more than twenty years in Quitman, Tx. He attended services at Freedom Church of God, in Emory, Tx.
A passionate and dedicated individual, Michael found joy in various hobbies. He was an avid gamer, gaming with his friends...
Donald George Allen
Mar 25, 2024
Donald George Allen, age 86, of Alba, passed away March 25, 2024 at his home. He was born on June 8, 1937, in California to Charles and Violet Allen.
Donald was married to his beloved wife, Sherry Allen, in July 1958, and their union was blessed with five children. His family meant the world to him, and he cherished the time...
Toni Lynne McNulty
Mar 24, 2024
Toni Lynne Fellers McNulty, our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, left this world after a brief illness on March 24, 2024, at age 79. Toni was born to Anna Louise Bradshaw and John Russell Fellers on January 28, 1945 in Pelly (now Baytown), Texas. Her mother Anna’s second husband Richard Battarbee was Toni’s step-father. She attended Robert E. Lee High School,...
Henry Leroy Harper
Mar 24, 2024
Henry Leroy Harper. 87 of Quitman, Texas passed away on March 24, 2024, at the Hospice of East Texas Homeplace in Tyler, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the First Assembly of God, Quitman, Texas with Pastor Ken Otwell officiating. Burial will follow at the Myrtle Springs Cemetery. The Harper family...
Chris Allison Conn
Mar 23, 2024
Chris Allison Conn, 52, passed away peacefully at home on March 23,2024. Chris was born on January 22, 1972, in Nacogdoches, TX. Chris touched the lives of many through her work in the hospitality and travel industries. She is survived by her mother, Kathryn Willis, father, Doug Conn, her sister, Kellie Stuff, nephews Ethan Stuff and Zane Kent, stepfather, Stephen Willis,...
Peggy Marie Luna
Mar 20, 2024
With heavy hearts the family of Peggy Luna announce her passing on March 20, 2024 at the age of 75.Peggy Marie Luna was born on January 6, 1949, in Illinois to John and Marie (Clark) Palmer. She was a resident of Henderson, Nevada for the last 18 years after moving from Southern California. In 1979 she married the love of...
Patricia "Pattie" Nell Dunham
Mar 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pattie” Dunham, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and member of the Myrtle Springs Baptist Church community. Pattie, born in Springfield, Tennessee on August 19, 1958 to J.C. Long and Myrtis Childress, peacefully left this world on March 18, 2024 at the age of 65. Throughout her life, Pattie found...
John Jacob Beck
Mar 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Jacob “Jake” Beck, who departed from this world on March 10, 2024. Born in Victoria, TX on April 20, 2003, Jake was a cherished son, beloved brother, and loyal friend.
Jake found joy in playing chess, basketball, and video games, all hobbies that brought him much delight. He was...
Edith M. Roberts
Mar 10, 2024
Edith Roberts, 83, beloved grandmother, wife, mother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on March 10, 2024. She entered this world on December 17, 1940, in Yantis, TX to Marvin Lee “Pud” Pruden and Mary Margaret (Mansel) Pruden. Edith lived in Yantis her entire life.
Edith’s worked many years as a seamstress for HD Lee’s in Sulphur Springs...
Johnny Mack Rushing
Mar 10, 2024
Johnny Mack Rushing, a beloved resident of Yantis, TX, passed away on March 10, 2024, at the age of 89. Johnny was born on February 8, 1935 in Quitman to Will Rushing and Willie Eubera Rushing.
After college Johnny went on to enlisting in the military and served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He married the love...
Antonio Tyrone Sessions
Mar 8, 2024
Antonio Tyrone Sessions, affectionately known as Tonio, was born in Dallas County, Texas, on December 3rd, 1978 to Anthony Tyrane Clark and Kim Sessions. He passed away in Paris, Texas, on March 8th, 2024.
Tonio had a vibrant personality and was a joy to be around, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He graduated...
Betty Sue Mathis
Mar 4, 2024
Betty Sue Mathis, a beloved resident of Hawkins, TX, has passed away on March 4, 2024, at the age of 91. Betty was born on November 21, 1932 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Richard and Ruth Scearce.
After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, Betty went on to work for a state school in Oklahoma for many years as a sign language interpreter....
Norene "Dink" Clarke
Mar 4, 2024
Norene “Dink” Clarke of Quitman, Texas went to meet her Savior early Monday morning at the age of 64. Her faith and life will be celebrated with a service conducted by Matt Arnold on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at 2 PM in the Honey Grove Cowboy Church, 3050 Hwy 100 North, Honey Grove, Texas, 75446.
She was an LVN and was...
John Williamson
Mar 2, 2024
John Williamson, a devoted Navy veteran, passed away March 2, 2024 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. John was born on August 14, 1942, in Leonard, Texas. He served his country with honor on the USS George Clymer, receiving accolades such as the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of...
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