Obituaries
Joe Dru Morrow
Oct 31, 2025
Joe Dru Morrow, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 8, 1937, Joe lived a life full of laughter, kindness, and generosity. After proudly serving his country in the United States Navy, Joe built a successful career as a commercial and residential realtor, where his honesty and warmth made him beloved...
Karen Louise Carroll
Oct 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Karen Carroll
Karen Carroll, 61, of Emory, Texas went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Born the youngest of ten children, Karen grew up knowing the value of family, faith, and laughter. She was the beloved mother of three children and the proud grandmother of three precious grandchildren, all of...
Lou Ann Center
Oct 26, 2025
Lou Ann Center passed away in Mineola, Texas on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She was in the home she loved with family.
She enjoyed activities with her family that included gardening, cooking (especially Lou’s famous apple pie!) oil painting and travel. Going to the beach was a favorite destination.
She was a skilled basketball player in her youth. She enjoyed sharing the...
Betty Sue Usery
Oct 21, 2025
Betty Sue Moore Usery- September 8, 1935 – October 21, 2025
Betty Sue Moore Usery passed peacefully from this world in her sleep on Tuesday morning October 21, 2025. She was in the home she loved with family around her, just as she wanted.
Sue was an Adamson High School graduate in 1952. Growing up in Oak Cliff, she met her first...
Geraldine "Jerry" Jordan Nichols
Oct 18, 2025
Click here to read the article published in the Texas Co-op Power Magazine about Mrs. Jerry Nichols.
Geraldine “Jerry” Jordan Nichols slid out of her 92-year-old body and through to the other side at 4 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025. When Juan D. Nichols—her husband of seventy years—died in 2021, Jerry told him, “I won’t be long behind you.” Instead, she...
Jimmy "Jim" Daniel Morrison
Oct 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jim Daniel MorrisonAugust 29, 1942 - October 16, 2025Jimmy "Jim" Daniel Morrison, age 83, of Allen, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at Autumn Wind Assisted Living in Mineola, Texas. A devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and gentle soul, Jim's life was a testament to enduring love, quiet strength, and a deep appreciation...
Gene Howard Pilgrim Sr.
Oct 14, 2025
Gene Howard Pilgrim, Sr., 84, of Quitman, passed away on October 14, 2025, in Tyler. He was born on February 4, 1941, in San Antonio to Jesse Eugene Pilgrim, Sr. and Letha (George) Pilgrim.
Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he attended Dallas Baptist University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business....
John DeGarmo
Oct 12, 2025
With hearts heavy yet full of gratitude for the time we had, we announce the passing of John Wayne DeGarmo, age 21, of Mineola, Texas, on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Tyler. Though his time here was far too short, John packed a whole lot of life—and love—into his 21 years.
Born on May 18, 2004, in Gainesville, Texas, to Lorie...
Lee Elizabeth Cuthill
Oct 11, 2025
Lena (Lee) Elizabeth Cuthill lived 94 full years. Born on May 29, 1931 in Little Rock Arkansas, her parents were farmers and moved to St. Louis, Missouri when she was 11 years old to find a way to support the family. Lee lived a life of curiosity and determination. As a single mother she raised 3 children: Rebecca Elizabeth Gorman,...
Charles Dean Oetting
Oct 7, 2025
Charles Dean Oetting, 61, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2025. He was born on May 15, 1964, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to Erwin Oetting and Gloria Odum Oetting.
Born into a military family, Charles moved often during his childhood before settling in Texas, where he graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. His passion for craftsmanship led him...
Lorine Hunter
Oct 6, 2025
Lorine White Hunter was born in the Sandfield community on April 9, 1923 to the parents of Lee Edward “Pete” and Jewel Nelson White. She was the oldest of eleven children with the first four being girls and therefore they worked very hard on the family farm taking care of the vegetable garden, chopping wood, picking cotton and other field...
Lajuana Midkiff
Oct 2, 2025
Johnnie Lajuana Midkiff, 89, of Yantis, Texas passed away on October 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on February 9, 1936 to the late J. P. Ferguson and Bertha Henderson Ferguson.
Lajuana was an avid mahjong player gathering with friends to play at least three times a week. Her love for the Dallas...
Richard Allen Armstrong
Sep 30, 2025
Richard Allen Armstrong, 78, passed away on September 30, 2025. Graveside services for Richard Armstrong is scheduled for 3:00 PM Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Quitman City Cemetery.
Full obituary information will be shared as it becomes available.
Donald J. Neighbors
Sep 21, 2025
Donald J. Neighbors, a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Quitman, Texas. Born on July 23, 1933, in Winnsboro, Texas, Donald led a life marked by dedication to family, education, and his community.
He was married to Bennie Novell Reneau in 1952 until her passing. Their union was a testament to...
David Arthur Sloane
Sep 20, 2025
David Arthur Sloane, 83, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2025. He was born on May 25, 1942, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Rex Arther Sloane and Farrell Lowery Sloane.
David graduated from Fairpark High School in Shreveport in 1960 and briefly attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, before enlisting in the United States Navy. He proudly served his...
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
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
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
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
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...
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