May 13, 2023

May 6, 2023

Kimberly Leann Forrister, 32, of Winnsboro, Texas went to her heavenly home on May 6, 2023.

Kim was born in Sulphur Springs Texas on September 23, 1990, to parents James Forrister and Tina Foreman. Kim grew up in the area and attended Quitman School District and graduated from Quitman High School in 2008. She enjoyed being around family, especially her...

May 6, 2023

Earnest Reagan Harrison was born on June 30, 1946, in Grapeland, Texas to Flora Jean and Delmar Harrison. Earnest passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 76.

Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his parents Delmar and Flora Harrison, and two sisters, Linda Stevens and Sally Harrison.

Mr. Harrison leaves behind his beloved wife of...

May 3, 2023

Johnny Calvin Henderson, 66, of Mineola passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Johnny was born on April 2, 1957, in Englewood, New Jersey to parents Billy and Margaret Henderson. He was a lifelong resident of Quitman and graduated from Quitman High School in 1975. He was a firefighter for the Tyler Fire Department for 20 years before he started...

May 1, 2023

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

 

Connor David McCaslin was born on May the 1st, 2023 at 3:29 am at Baylor Medical Center. 15 minutes after his twin brother Bennett Carl. Connor would only know this...

Apr 29, 2023

Mary Helen Lawrence, 86 years old, died April 29, 2023 of cancer and the resulting conditions of a stroke. She was happily married to Owen Campbell Lawrence, Jr. for over fifty years and both lived in Quitman.

Mary Helen was born in 1936 to John Lofton and Bernice Reed. She graduated from Quitman High School in 1955 as class...

Apr 22, 2023

Joyce Marie Vancil, 85, of Mineola passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was born in Merkel, Texas on March, 15, 1938 to parents Vera Marguerite and Thomas Watson. Joyce graduated from high school in 1956. On August 16, 1957, she married Reynol Vancil, her high school sweetheart. The couple had been married for 62 years at the...

Apr 15, 2023

Patricia Ann “Pat” Wheeler was born to W.L. “Bill” Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson on February 1, 1935, in New London, Texas. She grew up in the Humble Oil camp in Hawkins, with her dad retiring from Humble Oil in 1966.

While in Hawkins Schools, she played clarinet and was active in a highly-regarded band program—known for its military, whistle-free precision....

Apr 13, 2023

Funeral services for Paula Jan Norton, age 64, of Mineola, Texas are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Myrtle Springs Baptist Church in Quitman, Texas with Bro. Michael Mize and Bro. Byron George officiating.  Interment will follow in the Myrtle Springs Cemetery with services under the direction of Lowe-Gardner Funerals and Cremations.  Paula passed away on...

Apr 12, 2023

 

Graveside services with military honors for Jake Lucius Gay, age 85 of Quitman, Texas are scheduled for 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas with Minister Johnny Smith officiating.  Services are under the direction of Lowe-Gardner Funerals and Cremations in Quitman, Texas. 

Jake passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his...

Apr 10, 2023

James Alfred Krodel, born June 18, 1926, in Murphy, Texas, and a resident of Mineola until he went to be with the Lord at the age of 96, on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 7:44 p.m. in Tyler, Texas. Visitation will be held, Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home, Quitman, Texas, with Funeral...

Apr 5, 2023

Click HERE to livestream Bonnie Cates Funeral Service

Our beautiful Bonnie Jean (Williams) Cates left her blessed, earthly life on April 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 23, 1934, in Gilmer, Texas to the late M.B. and Opal Ozelle (Nations) Williams. She was the only child for sixteen years until her brother, Mike, was...

Apr 1, 2023

Click HERE to watch Doris Hood Funeral Service live.

Funeral services for Doris Elizabeth Mullican Hood, age 92, of Quitman, Texas are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 7, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Quitman with Pastor Joel McMullan officiating.  Interment will follow at 4:00 P.M. at the Southland Cemetery, 1205 SW 3rd St, Grand Prairie, TX...

Mar 31, 2023

James David Roberts, 73 of Mineola, passed away on March 31st, 2023.

James was born on October 25, 1949 in Winnsboro, Texas to the late J.D. and Juanita Roberts. In 1969, after graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served his country proudly. Later, he went on to repair appliances. On October 27, 1993, James married...

Mar 27, 2023

Fearl Dean Harvey, age 73, of Alba, Texas passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 in Quitman.  He was born in Grand Saline, Texas on January 12, 1950 to the late O. L. Harvey, Jr. and Lillie Mae (Joshlin) Harvey.  Fearl previously worked for Nabors Industries working as a Rig Supervisor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice...

Mar 27, 2023

Funeral services for Micayla Rose Kolb, age 17, of Alba, Texas are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home in Quitman, Texas with Chaplain Robert Stovall officiating.  Interment will follow at the Salem Cemetery in Alba, Texas with services under the direction of Lowe-Gardner Funerals and Cremations in Quitman.

Micayla was born on May 9,...

Mar 26, 2023

Dianne Williams, 69, of Quitman, went to be with Jesus on March 26, 2023.

Dianne was born on August 5, 1953, in Fort Hood, Texas to the late Hollice Wayne and Mary Frances Hicks. She was a member of the Cartwright Baptist Church and was involved with the Forever Young activity center in Quitman for many years.

She is preceded...

Mar 24, 2023

Click HERE to watch Martha Cox's Funeral Service

Martha Cox, 86, returned to her Heavenly home on March 24, 2023.

Martha Jane Cox was born on November 7, 1936, in Caddo, Oklahoma to parents Gene and Irma Crowley Lobb. On January 31, 1981, she married Jack Cox. They ran a restaurant in Quitman called Coney Island together and also owned...

Mar 24, 2023

Roy Petty, 79, of Quitman, Texas passed away on March 24, 2023.

Roy Petty was born on July 19, 1943, in Houston, Texas to parents Clarence and Sarah Ryals Petty. He married the love of his life, Linda Petty, and they were married for 55 wonderful years. He was a welder and mechanic for Kraft foods for many years.

He...

Mar 22, 2023

Click HERE to watch Graveside Service Live.

 

Ricky (Rick) Lenn Jernigan, 70, died at home in Tyler, Texas on March 22, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1952, in Amarillo, Texas to the late Henry and Juanita Jernigan of Abilene, Texas.

 

At the age of 19 Rick joined the Air Force. For his service, Rick was...