Obituaries

Neta Sue Matheson

Neta Sue Matheson

Mar 15, 2022

 

Neta Sue Matheson, also known as "Nanny" was called to her eternal resting place on March 15, 2022 at the age of 83. She entered this world on February 25, 1939 in Tyler, Texas, born to Grady and Evelyn Inez (Robeson) Wimbish. On December 24, 1954, at the age of 15, she married the love of her life, Pinckney...

Timmy  Dean Lawson

Timmy Dean Lawson

Mar 15, 2022

Timmy Dean Lawson, 78, of Yantis, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. 

A Graveside Service for Mr. Lawson will be Friday, March 18, 2022 at 2:30 PM at Shady Grove Cemetery in Winnsboro, Texas.  The family will welcome friends for visitation, 2-Hours prior to the Service, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Lowe-Gardner Funeral...

Zephaniah Flores

Zephaniah Flores

Mar 12, 2022

Daniel Zephaniah Flores, known by many as “Z”, “Nepi”, “Zeph”, was born June 6th, 2010, in Sulphur Springs. He passed away on March 12th, 2022, after giving life to others by donating his organs. He was surrounded by those who loved him dearly. He lived a full life in his short years.

Nepi was a boy of many interests, abilities,...

Jill Ward

Jill Ward

Mar 10, 2022

Angela Jill (Mayse) Ward, age 56, passed away at her home in Quitman, Texas on March 10, 2022.  Family and friends knew her by her middle name, Jill. 

Graveside Service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at Quitman City Cemetery with Brother Byron George officiating.  The family will welcome friends one-hour prior to the service, beginning...

Mary  Elizabeth Meyer

Mary Elizabeth Meyer

Mar 10, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Meyer, 70, of Yantis, Texas passed away suddenly at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas on March 10, 2022.

Mary was born November 11, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robert and Margaret DeBroeck Farrell.  She attended Christ the King grade school, Xavier High School and DePaul School of Nursing, all located in the St. Louis area. ...

Tommy Glen Sharp

Tommy Glen Sharp

Mar 8, 2022

Tommy Glen Sharp, 53, of Winnsboro, Texas, entered Heavens gates on March 8, 2022.

Tommy was born on April 20, 1968, in Smith County, Texas to Hamlet “Frog” Wayne Sharp and Jerlean (Jody) Keller. He grew up in Mineola, Texas and attended Mineola ISD. Tommy loved to go out on the road with his dad, and he taught him...

John Edward  Brickman

John Edward Brickman

Mar 7, 2022

John Edward Brickman, 85, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, passed away in his sleep on March 7, 2022. He was a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and friend.

John was a very smart and studious boy who was born on February 10, 1937, in Bakersfield, California to Jake Arthur and Leota Pearl Brickman. John received a master’s degree in Aerospace...

James Lee Bowen

James Lee Bowen

Mar 5, 2022

Obituary James Lee (Jim) Bowen, Jr.

James Lee (Jim) Bowen, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022, with his loving family surrounding him. He was born on a very sandy morning April 22, 1944, to James Lee and Bessie Lee Bowen, in Post, Garza County, Texas. He was the youngest of six children.

Jim graduated from Post High School...

Wanda Kay Stephens

Wanda Kay Stephens

Mar 4, 2022

Wanda Stephens was a beloved wife, Sister, Mom, and Grandmommie, during her incredible 77 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of  March 4, 2022, at her home in Holly Lake Ranch, Texas.

 

A compassionate soul who loved to share the spirit of God,  Wanda was born Wanda Kay Lefler on February 20, 1945...

Ruth Wright

Ruth Wright

Feb 26, 2022

Ila Ruth Wright, age 86, passed away the early morning hours of February 26, 2022 at her home in Quitman.

Funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Myrtle Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Cody Mize and Pastor Fred Morrow officiating. She will be laid to rest following the service at Myrtle Springs Cemetery.  The family...

Annie  Marie  Turner

Annie Marie Turner

Feb 24, 2022

Annie Turner, age 85, passed away on February 24, 2022.

Annie was born in Pampa, TX to Elbert Porterfield and Willie L. (Brewer) Porterfield. Annie moved to the East Texas area from Oklahoma in the early 70's and later met and married Johnny Turner in 1973. 

Annie was a long-time member of Walnut Street Baptist Church in Winnsboro.  She was...

Jane  Janet  Sherrin

Jane Janet Sherrin

Feb 17, 2022

Jane Janet Sherrin, 55, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2022. She was born September 15, 1966, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Robert Lee Kelley Sr. and Shirley Mae Kelley.

Jane moved from Gainesville, Texas in 2004 and settled down in Quitman. She had been a Quitman resident for the past 18 years. After her...

Ara "AJ" Jeannette Wells

Ara "AJ" Jeannette Wells

Feb 15, 2022

Ara “AJ” Jeannette Wells, age 76 of Quitman, Texas, entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday February 15, 2022. She was born on January 26, 1946, in Tishomingo, Mississippi to the late James and Annie Martin.

AJ loved plants and enjoyed working in her garden. She also loved her two dachshunds, Annie and Max. She was a Quitman resident for...

Bobby Carroll Rogers

Bobby Carroll Rogers

Feb 11, 2022

 

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Bobby Carroll Rogers, 59, of Quitman, Texas was greeted by his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2022.

Bobby was born to parents William Rogers and Peggy Ruth (Hogue) Wells on June 18, 1962 in Texas. He lived in Texas all his life and moved to the Lake Fork...

James Cary  Butler

James Cary Butler

Feb 4, 2022

James Cary Butler, known as Cary, of Quitman, passed away on February 4, 2022, in Tyler at the age of 86.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 19, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Quitman with Pastor Joel McMullen and Assistant Pastor Bobby Strong officiating.

Cary was born in 1935 in Lufkin, Texas to Robert and...

Joan Avery

Joan Avery

Jan 30, 2022

Graveside services for Joan Jackson Avery, 93, of Richland Hills, TX, formerly of Quitman, are scheduled for 12:00 PM Monday, February 7, 2022 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Brother Fred Morrow officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:45 AM, Monday, February 7th, at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations. Joan passed away peacefully in Richland Hills on Sunday, January 30,...

Eddie Coats

Eddie Coats

Jan 25, 2022

Paul “Eddie” Edward Coats was born in Dallas, Texas on June 20, 1960, to Joe Bob Coats and Mary Ann (Ogden) Carpenter. Eddie was employed at UT Southwest Dallas in the call center for 15 years. Paul later moved from Wylie to Quitman.

Eddie loved to go fishing and hunting, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and four wheelers. He had...

Charles Louis Winters

Charles Louis Winters

Jan 23, 2022

This hand was welcomed into the world on October 14, 1944, by his parents Annabelle and Raymond Winters and two excited sisters, Annette and Carol Ann in San Antonio, Texas. Charlie was the apple of his mom’s eye and the terror of his sisters. This hand welcomed a baby sister, Sue, when he was three years old.

This hand played...

Dorothy Isham Cook

Dorothy Isham Cook

Jan 20, 2022

Dorothy “Dot” Cook, 83, of Mineola, Texas returned to her heavenly home on January 20, 2022.

Dorothy was born on January 22, 1938 to her parents Huxley T. and Jewell (Conaway) Isham in Tyler, Texas. She grew up in the Tyler area most of her life, until 1978 when she moved to Mineola, Texas. Dot worked at Kendons, a sewing...

Sara Paulett (Sorrell) Howle

Sara Paulett (Sorrell) Howle

Jan 17, 2022

Sara Paulett Sorrell-Howle of Quitman passed away January 17th, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was 69 years old.

Sara was born November 17, 1952 to Solomon Paul Howle and Gennie Lee Brady Howle. She was the youngest of their 3 daughters. After high school Sara married Joe Sorrell. They moved to Alaska until the early 80’s when they returned...

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