Obituaries

Glen Slaughter
Jan 1, 2021
Glen Dora Stephens Slaughter was born November 29, 1931 and was reborn into Heaven March 15, 2021. She was survived by her three children Dale Slaughter, Debra Luttrell, and Suzanne Wofford. Glendy was blessed with 2 grandsons, Clay Luttrell and Weston Wofford. She had 2 great grandchildren, Aspen and Beckham Luttrell. In addition, she is survived by her sister and...
Mark Moore
Jan 1, 2021
To all who knew and loved Mark for his humor, talent, intelligence, and love for people and animals; please join us in celebrating and remembering his life.
He was born November 20, 1967, in Quitman, Texas to proud parents Arley C. Moore and Betty Winkle Moore. Welcomed by big sister Rhonda and Grandparents UB and Fay Winkle of Cartwright, Texas.Mark attended...
John Rayl
Jan 1, 2021
John Rayl, age 91, of Mineola, passed away Friday morning, April 2, 2021 at his home.
John Edward Rayl was born in Niotaze, Kansas on August 22, 1929 to William and Blanche Rayl. He went to school at Niotaze and Peru High School and graduated in 1948. On June 27, 1953 at a little church in Niotaze, he married the love...
Bob Ray Hawley
Dec 28, 2020
Bob R. Hawley, 71, of Alba, Texas passed away on December 28, 2020, in Quitman, Texas. A Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 31, 2020, at 2:00 PM in the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel of the Chimes, Officiating will be Mike Leeper. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the Service, beginning at 12:00 Noon.
Bob was born...
Deborah Kay Erickson
Dec 23, 2020
Deborah Kay Ross Erickson was born on October 6, 1969 and passed on December 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother Virginia Lucile Ross.
Deborah’s family invites you to come as you are to visit with them beginning at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the Lowe Funeral Home in Quitman, beginning...
Liam Andrew Cleveland
Dec 22, 2020
A candle light service for baby Liam will be held at 5:00 PM Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Lowe Funeral Home with Brother Mike Midkiff officiating.
Liam Andrew Cleveland traded his butterfly wings for angel wings at Children’s Hospital in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
Liam was born on November 13, 2020 in Tyler, Texas. Liam suffered with...
Virgil D. Yarger
Dec 21, 2020
Virgil D. Yarger, 94, of Winona, passed away in Tyler, Texas on Monday, December 21, 2020.
Virgil was born on December 27, 1925 in Hominy, Oklahoma to Wayne Yarger and Edna Mitchell Yarger. He had two brothers and three sisters. Virgil served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was deployed to the South Pacific and served...
Joe Tello
Dec 14, 2020
Joe Tello, 57, of Quitman, Texas, went to his eternal home on December 14, 2020 after a hard-fought battle over the past several months.
Joe was born on August 26, 1963 to his parents Lawrence and Eula Tello. He grew up and graduated in Lockhart, Texas. He married his wife Vanessa on May 12, 1985 and together they had 3...
Wanda Ruth Fletcher
Dec 13, 2020
Wanda Ruth Fletcher, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Quitman, Texas. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 16, at 2:00 PM in the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel of the Chimes with Brother Lewis Roach officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Service beginning at 1:00 PM.
Wanda was born...
Roger Dale Gunter
Dec 10, 2020
Roger Dale Gunter, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 10, 2020.
Roger was born on November 29, 1946 to parents Joseph (Joe) Gunter and Louise Malone, in Jacksonville Texas. He served overseas in the U.S. Air Force and spent many years working in the custom home industry. Roger loved being outdoors, riding horses, and sipping morning coffee...
Linda Jane McCallie
Dec 9, 2020
Linda Jane McCallie, age 77, of Yantis, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2020 in Tyler, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held, Monday, December 14, 2020, at 11:00 AM, at Yantis City Cemetery.
Linda Jane McCallie was born in Lyon County, Kentucky to Kelsay Coleman Murray and Pauline Mitchusson Murray on July 27, 1943. She married Jerry McCallie and...
Elizabeth Nell Box
Dec 7, 2020
Elizabeth Nell Box, age 86 of Quitman, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2020 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation for Nell will be on Wednesday December 9, 2020 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Lowe Funeral Home in Quitman. Funeral Services will be on Thursday December 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Faith Baptist Church of Quitman with Bro. Fred Morrow...
Melba Joyce Blackwell
Dec 5, 2020
Melba Joyce Pollard Blackwell, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020. A family graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 9th at 1:30 pm at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Mineola, TX. (The family requests those attending follow local Covid-19 guidelines.)
Melba was born on September 28, 1929 in the rural community of “Squash Hollow,” TX, the...
Virginia (Ginger) Embrey
Dec 2, 2020
Virginia J. (Ginger) Embrey was born April 12, 1936 in Avery, Texas. She died Dec. 2, 2020 in Longview, Texas. She had a long journey here on earth, but it was one of the best. She was the daughter of Antone and Estelle Jones and is predeceased by them and her two brothers, Jeral Thomas Jones and Adam Ray Jones....
Janet Marie Wall
Nov 30, 2020
Janet Marie Wall, 53, returned to her heavenly home on November 30, 2020.
Janet was born on November 3, 1967 to her parents Roland and Joyce (Cossar) Wall in Hartland Maine.
She is survived by her daughters Danielle Rutledge, Brandi Rutledge, Jenny Rutledge; sons Richard Rutledge, Daniel Rutledge and Wesley Greenrose; sisters Barbara Wall Bray, Cathy Jo Watson, and Sylvia...
Vanessa Lynn Floyd
Nov 29, 2020
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 for Vanessa Floyd at Lowe's Funeral Home in Quitman, Texas. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A Celebration of Vanessa's life will begin at 12:00 PM and burial services will follow at Quitman City Cemetery. Vanessa Lynn requested to be buried in Quitman near...
Brenda Ruth Wilson
Nov 27, 2020
Brenda Wilson age 67, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2020. She was born on March 6, 1953 in Paris, Tx. She married Milton Wilson in July 1978. Brenda loved her family and her love for family extended into her community. Many in the community entrusted her with their own children whom she kept and took care of. Brenda will...