Obituaries
Susan Gallaher Merritt
Jan 20, 2023
Susan Gallaher Merritt, age 89, a long lifetime resident of Quitman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Susan was born on September 17, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late John Henderson Gallaher III and Elise Haren Gallaher. Susan married the love of her life, Dr. Ben Merritt and together they welcomed...
Jimmy Douglas Orsborn
Jan 11, 2023
Jimmy Douglas Orsborn, age 78, of Quitman, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in Tyler.
Jimmy was born in Edgewood, Texas on May 28, 1944, to the late Elbert and Cuby Orsborn. He went on to marry the love of his life, Gwendolyn Cameron on May 1, 1964. Together, the Orsborns welcomed two sons, Terry and Randy....
Gaylen Dewayne Terry
Jan 6, 2023
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Gaylen D. Terry, 73, died peacefully in his sleep at his residence on January 6, 2023.
He was born December 21, 1949, in Moulton, Alabama, the son of Willard and Venus (Letson) Terry.
Gaylen graduated from Lawrence County High School in 1968. On July 27, 1978, he married his wife,...
Karen Elaine West
Jan 5, 2023
Karen Elaine West, age 81, from Leesburg, Texas passed away on January 5th, 2023 in Pittsburg, Texas.
Karen was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on March 13th, 1941 to James Sprague and Pauline Suydam.
Karen worked as a legal secretary for the City of San Diego, California and retired in 1999. She spent the first few years living and traveling full...
Edward Earl Rodgers
Jan 4, 2023
Edward Earl Rodgers passed away on January 4, 2023 in Tyler, Texas.
Ed was a generous man. He was an example of being a good neighbor is all about.
He was 78 years old and born in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Ed was brought up by his grandparents and was particularly close to his grandfather. He loved working with him as well...
Sharie Deleas Kilgore
Jan 3, 2023
Sharie Deleas Kilgore, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
She was born on November 13, 1954 in Memphis, Texas to parents Earl B. and Jeanelle Tolleson Morrow. Sharie spent most of her life growing up in Amarillo, Texas. She had only been a resident of the area for 6 years. She was a wonderful artist and loved anything...
Georgia Joan Farmer
Jan 3, 2023
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Mrs. Georgia Joan Farmer, age 89, of Quitman, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born February 22, 1933, to the late Clay Otto Williams and Annie Belle Smith Williams in Imperial County, California. She married the love of her life...
Sammy D Lange
Jan 1, 2023
On Sunday, January 1, 2023, Sammy Lange, a cherished father, grandfather, and husband passed away. He was 82 years old. Born to Perry and Hazel Lange, Sammy graduated from Grandfalls- Royalty High School. He continued his education at Texas Tech University and was a member of the ROTC and Sigma Chi fraternity. He graduated with his bachelor’s in management before...
Douglas Lee Teter
Dec 31, 2022
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Douglas Lee Teter, age 77, of Mineola, TX, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Douglas was born on January 29, 1945, in Dallas, Texas to the late Winna Faye Covington and Cecil Ellsworth Teter. He was enlisted in the U.S. Army and...
George Lee Dusenbury
Dec 20, 2022
George Lee Dusenbury, also known as “Pepa”, age 83 of Quitman, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in Quitman.
George was born on October 16, 1939, in Greene County, Missouri to the late George and Iva Dusenbury.
At the age of 18, George enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served this country honorably for...
Harry Tom Dickenson
Dec 15, 2022
Harry Tom Dickenson, age 90, of Quitman, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, in Quitman.
Harry was born on October 21, 1932, in Stanford, Texas to the late Harry Wade and Wanda Alvin Dickenson. He graduated high school and was employed as Truck Driver. Harry married the love of his life, Lorraine on October 21, 1966. After living in...
Alan James
Dec 14, 2022
Alan James, age 61, of Quitman, passed away on December 14, 2022.
Alan was born on September 28, 1961, in Dallas, Texas to William Ernest and Barbara Earlene James.
Alan attended and graduated in 1980 from Justin F. Kimball High School in Dallas. After graduating, he attended Mountain View Community College and obtained an associate degree. He was a Christian...
Mary Ruth Morrow
Dec 13, 2022
Mary Ruth Morrow, age 97, of Mineola, passed away December 13, 2022 in Tyler.
Mary was born in Crowley, Texas to the late Otis and Mamie Smalley on April 27, 1925. Mary married the love of her life, Kenneth Ray Morrow Sr., on August 9, 1941, and they went on to have 6 children.
From the moment Mary had her...
Dorothy Galloway Phillips
Dec 10, 2022
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After a brief sudden illness, Dorothy Jean Galloway Phillips, of Quitman, Texas, passed quietly from this life on Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. She was 87.
Born January 24, 1935, in the Coke Community outside of Winnsboro, Texas, to Jefferson Franklin Galloway and Carrie Pollyann Gilbreath Galloway, she was one of...
Beatriz Gonzalez Olvera
Dec 6, 2022
Beatriz Gonzalez Olvera, de 54 años, de Quitman, falleció el Martes 6 de Diciembre del 2022 en Tyler.
Beatriz nació en Santa Catarina, San Luis Potosí, México el 18 de Agosto del 1968 a sus padres J. Avelino Gonzalez Perez y Ma. Lorenza Gonzalez Almazan. Ella se caso con el amor de su vida, Robertino Olvera Badillo el 19 de...
Don Howard McKissick
Nov 29, 2022
Graveside service for Mr. Don McKissick will be held 2:30PM on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery with Military Honors.
Debby Croley
Nov 29, 2022
Debra Jean Croley, 63, passed away on November 29, 2022.
Debby Petty Croley was born on October 1, 1959 in Greenville, TX. She had an eye and passion for photography and had a dark room set up in her house so she could develop her photos. She enjoyed photographing nature and her grandchildren. Debby had a great love for...
Tommy McNeece
Nov 28, 2022
Tommy McNeece, of Pittsburg, passed away at home on November 28, 2022 at the age of 58.
Tommy was born in Jackson, Mississippi on December 21, 1963 to Tommy Lee and Elizabeth Ann (Harris) McNeece. Tommy went to college at Phillips College in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked in the electronic field working on large copy machines, printers, and programming computers. He...
James Michael Link
Nov 27, 2022
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A service celebrating the life of James “Mickey” Link will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Pavilion at The Links at Land’s End.
James Michael “Mickey” Link, 75, of Yantis, Texas went to his heavenly home on the morning of November 27, 2022.
Mickey was...
Mary Elizabeth Taylor
Nov 26, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Taylor, age 61 of Yantis, passed away in Tyler, Texas on November 26, 2022. She was born in St. Louis Missouri on March 30, 1961, to Earl and Selmar Payne.
Mary married the love of her life, Ralph Gregory Taylor on March 3, 1984. Mary was an excellent cook and cooked amazing food! She was also very...
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