Obituaries

John Wynn Trent

John Wynn Trent

Jul 17, 2022

  John Wynn Trent, 72 of Hainesville, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family.

John was born in Kansas City, Kansas on January 9, 1950, to James Roy and Anna Leatha (VonFridley) Trent. John married the love of his life, Pamela Jo Lindley on October 7, 1968. Together, John and Pamela had three children,...

Sherie Lynn Ramsey

Sherie Lynn Ramsey

Jul 12, 2022

Sherie Lynn Matheson Ramsey, also known as “Grandma” entered into the pearly gates of Heaven on July 12, 2022 at the age of 61. She was born in Frankfort, Germany on October 4, 1960, to the late Don and Neta Sue Matheson. In 1979, Sherie tied the knot with the love of her life, Billy Ray Ramsey and they were...

Chelsey Taylor Pecina

Chelsey Taylor Pecina

Jul 6, 2022

    Chelsey Taylor Harvey Pecina, 31, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2022.  She was born on November 21, 1990 to David and Lisa Harvey in Dallas, Texas.  She was married to Jacob Pecina, the love of her life, for a short but happy 5 years.  She had 2 precious daughters, Presley Ray and Stella Mae. They were her...

Steffan Paul Singh

Steffan Paul Singh

Jun 26, 2022

 

Steffan Paul Singh, known as “Moose”, of Mineola entered his heavenly home on June 26, 2022 at the age of 38.

Steffan was born on May 31, 1984, to parents Stacey Singh and LaQuita Pieper in Anaheim California. He was very loving and tough as a child. He was an avid animal lover and would rescue any animal and...

Howard Glenn Taylor

Howard Glenn Taylor

Jun 15, 2022

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Howard Glenn Taylor, age 85, of Quitman, went to his Heavenly home on June 15, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Howard was born September 15, 1936 in Quitman to Ernest Daniel Taylor and Gladys Weaver Taylor. He lived in Quitman all of his life and was a member of the Church of...

Billy Bob "BB" Messimer

Billy Bob "BB" Messimer

Jun 12, 2022

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Billy Bob Messimer, 88 of Winnsboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

B.B. was born on October 28, 1933, to Norman J. and Lola Bell Cross Messimer in Winnsboro. After graduating from Pickton High School, he went on to study business in Tyler. At age...

Vernell Vallie Ely Rogers

Vernell Vallie Ely Rogers

Jun 7, 2022

Vernell Vallie Ely Rogers, 91 of Quitman, Texas, entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday afternoon, June 7, 2022. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Vernell was born in Hopkins County on January 9, 1931, to the late Otto and Alma Ely. She met the love of her life, Carlie Ray Rogers and they tied the knot on November...

Raleigh Roy Langhoff

Raleigh Roy Langhoff

May 30, 2022

Raleigh Roy Langhoff, longtime resident of Quitman, passed away on May 30, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. 

Roy was born in Shiner, Texas on January 5, 1944, to Hilton and Birdie Mae Longhoff. After he graduated from Yoakum High School in 1962, he attended Texas A&M University and obtained his bachelor’s degree in Animal/Dairy Science. While at A&M, he was the...

Gordon  Bennett Fagg, Jr.

Gordon Bennett Fagg, Jr.

May 28, 2022

Gordon Bennett Fagg Jr. passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday May 28, 2022 at his home in Quitman, TX at 72 years young.

 

He was born on October 2, 1949, in Farmersville, TX to the late Gordon Sr. and Francis Fagg. He grew up in Irving, TX with a one-year respite in Long Island, NY. Gordon...

Beverly Kay Robinson

Beverly Kay Robinson

May 23, 2022

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Beverly Kay Robinson, 74, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 from complications related to Parkinson’s disease.

Kay was born on December 30, 1947, to Maston and Leta Mae Galloway Robinson in Winnsboro. She attended school in Coke until her family moved to Quitman, where she graduated from high...

Billie Marie Camp

Billie Marie Camp

May 17, 2022

Billie Marie Camp, of Sulphur Springs, formerly of Quitman, passed away Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022 at the age of 89.

Billie Marie camp, known as Marie by most, was born in Winnsboro, Texas on June 5, 1932 to the late Teddy James Cater and Ruth Poe Cater.  She was raised on Cater Hill just outside of Winnsboro.  She married...

Craig Alan Turner

Craig Alan Turner

May 14, 2022

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Craig Alan Turner, 55, of Yantis, returned to his Heavenly home on Saturday, May 14, 2022 with his family by his side.

Craig was born in Grand Saline, Texas on July 7, 1966 to parents Billy J. and Frances Nell Taylor Turner. As a young kid he loved to ride dirt bikes and...

Steven Darby Williams

Steven Darby Williams

May 13, 2022

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Steven Darby Williams was born on August 10, 1964, in Alice, Texas, to Robert Kincaid and Patricia Dale Hammond Williams.

Steven and his family moved to Houston because his father acquired an Engineering position for NASA. He grew up in the Sagemont area, where he eventually graduated from Dobie High School in 1982....

George Vernon Whyte

George Vernon Whyte

May 10, 2022

Funeral services for George Vernon Whyte, age 96, Quitman, Texas are scheduled for May 13, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Lowe-Gardner Funerals in Quitman, Texas with Calvin Evans, officiating.  Burial will immediately follow at the Rose Lawn Cemetery, Mineola, Texas. Vernon died Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Born in Bristow, Oklahoma on October 21, 1925 to Grace and Raymond Whyte, he went...

Gary Bruce Holtman

Gary Bruce Holtman

May 3, 2022

Gary Bruce Holtman, age 65, of Alba returned to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Gary was born in Tyler, TX on August 21, 1956, to parents William Ellis and Hattie Jane (King) Holtman. He grew up in Quitman, where he graduated high school. He then attended college in Dallas, Texas. Gary was a very shy, mellow, and...

Garry Lynn Clanton

Garry Lynn Clanton

Apr 30, 2022

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Garry Lynn Clanton born April 1, 1954 in Mineola, Tx completed his earthly journey at his home in Quitman on April 30, 2022. Garry was preceeded in death by his parents J.W. “Bill” and Imogene Clanton; 2 brothers, Larry and Tony Clanton; several Aunts and Uncles, and his beloved son, Clay Clanton.

He...

Gene Challus Cameron

Gene Challus Cameron

Apr 27, 2022

Gene Challus Cameron, 91, longtime resident of Quitman, Texas, passed away on April 27, 2022, in Tyler.

 

Gene was born in Quitman on October 13, 1930, to Milburn and Martha Cameron. After graduating from Quitman High School, Gene enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country proudly from 1949 to 1955. Gene married the love of...

William Eugene Perry

William Eugene Perry

Apr 26, 2022

William Eugene Perry, age 59, passed away on April 26, 2022, in Quitman, Texas. He was born on July 11, 1962, in Homer, Louisiana, to William and Dorothy “Dot” Perry.

William moved to Quitman in 2016 and met Cheryl Giannoni through his parents. One of his favorite hobbies was to tinker with things and he loved his Dr. Pepper!...

Sammy Russell Smith

Sammy Russell Smith

Apr 25, 2022

Sammy Russell Smith, 73, of Alba, Texas passed away on April 25, 2022. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed by those who loved him.

Sammy was born on August 31, 1948, in Dallas, Texas to the late Dorothy and Roy Smith. He married the love his life, Sarah Farmer, on July 3, 1969,...

Robert Edison Corder II

Robert Edison Corder II

Apr 23, 2022

Robert Edison Corder II (Bob), of Alba, died on April 23, 2022, at the age of 85 following a brief illness.

Bob was born on Feb. 21, 1937, in Dallas, Texas to the late Robert Edison Corder and Mamie Theta “Peggy” Hall Corder.  He inherited a sharp mind, and early in his life he developed a keen interest in all...