Obituaries
Patricia Maxine Caufield
Mar 3, 2025
Patricia Maxine Caufield, age 88, of Quitman, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born on February 12, 1937, in Nashville, Arkansas, to Glenn and Ruby Dailey.
Patricia, a homemaker and devoted wife and mother, spent much of her life caring for her family. She moved to Quitman in 2018 from Texarkana, Texas. On...
Michael H. G. Lohr
Feb 27, 2025
Michael H.G. Lohr passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on February 28, 1945, in Frankfurt, Germany, Michael lived a life full of adventure, passion, and love for those around him. To his family, he was affectionately called “Opa”, a German name that symbolized the warmth and wisdom he shared.
In 1978, he proudly became a...
Frederick Eugene Hanes
Feb 25, 2025
March 18, 1936 ~ February 25, 2025 Life Verse: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” – John 3:30
Click HERE to watch Fred Hanes' Celebration of Life
Frederick Eugene Hanes, 88, received his eternal promotion on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He is now in heaven with his beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and...
Tony Marshall Plocher
Feb 23, 2025
Tony Marshall Plocher, age 78, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on September 26, 1946, in Winnsboro, Texas, to the late Marshall Lee Plocher and Martha Loree (Cook) Plocher.
A proud veteran, Tony served his country in the United States Air Force after graduating high school. After his service, he worked as...
Charles Ray Cromeans
Feb 22, 2025
Charles “Big Charlie” Ray Cromeans, 65, of Quitman, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born on September 30, 1959, in Freeport, TX, Charlie was the son of the late Cecil Ross Cromeans and Lorene (Poehl) Cromeans.
Charlie’s story was one of love, adventure, and joy. He married the love of his life, Sherri Lou Brinkley, in 1983, just five weeks after...
Wayne Caldwell
Feb 21, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Caldwell, known to his family and friends as Wayne, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on October 13, 1938, at home in Winnsboro, Texas, to William “Fred” Caldwell and Connie Mae (Cox) Caldwell.
Wayne’s life was one of hard work and dedication. Though he left school early, he worked tirelessly and...
Connie Ruth Underwood
Feb 16, 2025
Connie Ruth Underwood, 63, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2025. She was born on May 24, 1961, in Gladewater, Texas, to her loving parents, Jack Laverne and Jeanette Oleta Hendrickson.
Connie spent most of her adult life in Quitman, where she worked hard to build a career as a roofer. She was known for her strength, hard work,...
David William Wylie
Feb 15, 2025
A Graveside service honoring David William Wylie, age 79, of Winnsboro, will be held on Sunday, February 23rd at the Pleasant Grove Memorial Park near Winnsboro, Texas at 2:00 PM.
David was born December 5, 1945, in Richland Center, Wisconsin to William Oliver and Mary Catherine (Turner) Wylie. David obtained a Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Wisconsin and then...
Jason Courtney
Feb 14, 2025
Jason Courtney, 55, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on February 14, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
Born on September 16, 1969, in Austin, Texas, Jason grew up with a passion for learning and the outdoors. His mother Betty instilled in him empathy, kindness, and a love for reading, while his stepfather Bruce taught him the value of building things with...
Ralph Edward Wynn
Feb 12, 2025
Amazon, Netflix, and Fox News are dimmer following the passing of Ralph Edward Wynn on February 12, 2025. He was 82 years old.
Ralph was both loving and cantankerous. Those who loved him looked past his grumpiness into the heart of a man who deeply loved his family. (His ex-wives may have wondered if he had a heart, but the cardiovascular...
Robert Claude Erwin Brown
Feb 8, 2025
Robert Claude Erwin Brown, age 60, of Yantis, passed away at his home on February 8, 2025.
Robert was born on January 29, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, to John Lovelace Brown and Frankie Lynn (Crim) Brown. After graduating high school, Robert attended trade school and received a proficiency certificate in auto mechanics. He pursued careers that included working for Firestone and...
Lisa Marie Sillivan
Feb 4, 2025
Lisa Marie Sillivan, 55, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2025.
She was born on August 27, 1969, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Nancy Jeter and Gary Sillivan. Lisa grew up in Cooper, Texas, where she spent much of her life before moving to Sulphur Springs in 2013. In 2021, she relocated to Quitman to be closer to her...
Helen Ruth Riley
Feb 3, 2025
Helen Ruth Riley, 83, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Winnsboro, Texas. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong resident of Wood County.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Lowe-Gardner Funerals and Cremation Chapel, located at 1102 E. Goode Street, Quitman, Texas. Burial will follow at...
Marie Allie Milliorn
Jan 30, 2025
Marie Allie Milliorn, 89, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2025.
She was born on May 8, 1935, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Luther Barem and Winnie Croy Christian. Marie graduated high school in Dallas and later pursued a career as a bookkeeper for an accounting firm. She was a dedicated and hardworking professional, known for her attention to...
Ulna Cathey McWhorter
Jan 28, 2025
Ulna Effie Maria Cathey McWhorter, age 86, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1938, in Quitman, Texas, in the same white frame house where she grew up. Ulna was the daughter of Horace Schley Cathey and Lillian Viola Brittain Cathey, and she was the only child in her family.
Ulna’s education journey...
Doris Burrough Hervey
Jan 23, 2025
Doris Burrough Hervey, 83, of Mineola, passed away on January 23, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1941, in Mineola, Texas, to Robert Tillman and Johnnie Mae Freeman. Doris spent the majority of her life in the Wood County community, where she became deeply rooted in her faith and family.
One of Doris's greatest accomplishments was living a life dedicated...
Mary I. Love Humphreys
Jan 23, 2025
Mary I. Love Humphreys, 67, of Hawkins, passed away on January 23, 2025.
She was born on February 23, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Willie Dee and Christine George Love. Mary attended Mineola High School.
As an adult, Mary was a devoted homemaker and lived in the Wood County area for 37 years. On June 28 of 1980, she married Robert...
Sam Luna St. Romain
Jan 21, 2025
Sam Luna St. Romain, 81, of Quitman, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Lindale, Texas.
He was born on September 19, 1943, in Lubbock, Texas, to Pierre Wilman and Mary Josephine Luna St. Romain.
Sam graduated high school and completed two years of college. A proud veteran, he served his country in the United States Army. In 1982, he moved to...
Vickie Janette Petersen
Jan 15, 2025
Vickie Janette Petersen, 70, passed away on January 15, 2025.
Born on June 9, 1954, in Nampa, Idaho, to Frank and Alfreda Thomas Gardner, Vickie grew up with a love for learning and service. She graduated as valedictorian from Vale Union High School in Dale, Oregon, and later earned her associate degree from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho.
In 1996, Vickie began...
James Darrell Dyer
Jan 14, 2025
Darrell was born February 16, 1936, and passed away peacefully from this life with his loved ones at his side on January 14, 2025.
At an early age, Darrell was involved with cutting horses and even rode Bareback events. He loved to hunt and fish, and his family has such great memories of both of these activities with their "Pops". He...
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