Obituaries

Sherrie Callahan

Sherrie Callahan

Sep 1, 2025

Sherrie Elizabeth Callahan was born on September 24, 1963, to David and Kathy King. She married Ron Callahan on May 31, 1986, and together they raised two children, Sydney Everett and Ethan Callahan. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, coworker, and friend. Sherrie brightened every single room she walked in and made a lasting impact on countless lives...

Carrol Leigh Schwing

Carrol Leigh Schwing

Aug 29, 2025

Carrol Leigh Schwing, 83, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at her daughter’s home, where she had lived for the past two years.

Carrol was born in Houston, Texas, on October 11, 1941, to Forest James Hutchinson and Farria Lee (Thompson) Hutchinson. She graduated from Milby High School in 1960, where she was proud to serve as...

Eddie Faye Myers

Eddie Faye Myers

Aug 29, 2025

Eddie Faye Myers, 92, of Mineola, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 29, 2025, at Autumn Winds Assisted Living in Mineola. She looked forward to that day, calling it “a day of joy!”. She had been singing I’ll Fly Away over and over the day before and her daughter, Cindy, sang it to...

George Marvin Smith

George Marvin Smith

Aug 28, 2025

George Marvin Smith was born on April 16, 1958, and was called home to the Lord on August 28, 2025. A true Texan at heart, George spent 67 years in the beautiful state he loved, building a life as remarkable and genuine as he was.

George graduated from Quitman High School in 1976. Following high school, he began working and quickly...

Drucilla (Dru) Taylor Zoch

Drucilla (Dru) Taylor Zoch

Aug 25, 2025

Drucilla Elois (Taylor) Zoch, age 93, passed away on August 25, 2025 at Mercer Terrace Assisted Living in Rowlett, TX after a 10-year struggle with Dementia and most recently congestive heart failure.

Dru was born in East Point Community, TX to C. Ray Taylor and Annie (Rogers) Taylor on Sep. 5, 1931. She was their only child. She graduated from Quitman...

Helen Josephine Perry

Helen Josephine Perry

Aug 22, 2025

Helen Josephine Stegeman (Deibert) Perry of Quitman Texas left this earthly life for her new life in heaven on Friday, August, 22nd, 2025. She passed away peacefully at Caraday Care Facility surrounded by her children and other family members. Helen was born in Hoxie, Kansas on March 22, 1934 to parents Xavier Francis Stegeman and Lela Dancer. She was the...

Autry Joe Boyd

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...