Obituaries
Christa Margarete Davis
Jan 7, 2025
Christa Margarete Davis, 83, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1941, in Frankfurt, Germany, to her loving parents, Hans and Wilhelmine Kerber Mohring.
Christa spent the first 19 years of her life in Germany before moving to Dallas, Texas, where she lived for 16 years. She then settled in the Pine...
Dorothy Ann Goodson
Jan 6, 2025
Dorothy Ann Goodson, 83, of Quitman, passed away on January 6, 2025 in Alba. She was born on July 3, 1941, in Comanche County, Oklahoma, to John Justice Black and Grace (Richardson) Black.
Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother. She worked as a store manager for Kroger for many years, where she made lasting contributions to the company and its...
Eddie Veitch
Jan 2, 2025
Marion Edward “Eddie” Veitch, 78, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. Born on May 9, 1946, in Tyler, Texas, Eddie was the beloved son of Curtis and Nettie Barnett Veitch. He was a graduate of Quitman High School and East Texas A&M University – Commerce and then went on to proudly serve his country...
William "Bill" Robert Sawyer
Jan 1, 2025
William "Bill" Robert Sawyer, 87, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 1, 2025. He was born on February 24, 1937, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Walter Leo Sawyer and Mary Antonia Sawyer.
Bill had a long career as a switchman for Southwestern Bell/SBC in the Kansas City area, serving the company for over 30 years before retiring. He was a...
Marian Essie West
Jan 1, 2025
Marian Essie West, 89, of Quitman, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. She was born on August 17, 1935, in Tennessee Colony, Texas, to her loving parents, Luther and Orbie Pressley Harrelson.
Marian grew up with a strong Baptist faith that guided her throughout her life. On January 5, 1980, she married her beloved husband, James Edward West, at...
Linda Kay Small
Dec 30, 2024
Linda Kay Small, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1953, in Dallas, Texas to Joseph Darwin Small Jr. and Jovita Tisalona Small.
She is survived by her brother, Michael Small; her sister, Pamela Foster; her son, James Hazelwood; and her grandchildren: Nicholas Hazelwood, Chris Hazelwood, Crystal...
Daniel Lee Metcalf
Dec 28, 2024
Daniel Lee Metcalf, age 91, of Mineola, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2024. Dan was born in Arkansas and grew up in Garland, Texas. He served in the United States Army and graduated college as a result of the G.I Bill. Dan fondly recalled his military service and always credited the Army as changing his life for the better....
Gregory Wayne Taylor
Dec 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Greg Taylor, a man who brought joy, love, and kindness to everyone he met.
Gregory Wayne Taylor was born in Irving, Texas to parents Gary and Brenda Taylor on December 18th 1968. Greg was an active child that always had to have someone to play with. This made him great...
Nancy Ruth Whitmore
Dec 27, 2024
Nancy Ruth Whitmore, age 75, of Quitman, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 21, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Roy Jackson Faires and Ruth Ellen (Kinnard) Faires. Nancy lived a life full of love, laughter, and warmth, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and culinary talent that will be fondly...
Wendyl Bruce & Carolyn Alice Baker
Dec 25, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wendyl Bruce Baker, age 91, and his beloved wife, Carolyn Alice Baker, age 87. Bruce passed away on December 25, 2024, having lived a full and remarkable life. Carolyn, never one to be far from her husband, passed away just one day later, on December 26, 2024. Their passing serves as a...
Kristal Leigh Farmer
Dec 21, 2024
Kristal Leigh Farmer, 55, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, in Quitman, Texas. Kristal was born on April 24, 1969, in Mineola, Texas, to James Donald West and Mary Martha Dykes West. After graduating from Mineola High School, she went on to obtain her teaching certificate from Stephen F. Austin.
As a dedicated and compassionate educator, Kristal began her service...
Walter Larry Billlups
Dec 14, 2024
Walter Larry Billups passed away Saturday December 14, 2024, in Quitman Texas.
Larry was born on March 22,1947 in Ector County, Texas to parents Vernon T. Billups and Wanetta Louise Layton Billups. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy. Larry was a retired mechanic and an avid bass fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his wife Carey, parents, sister Alice and...
Dorothy Loyd Weir
Dec 10, 2024
Dorothy Loyd Weir, age 97, of Yantis, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Yantis. She was born on September 8, 1927, in Yantis to Edward McKinley Loyd and Ava Ruth (Gilbreath) Loyd.
Dorothy lived most of her life in Yantis, but lived briefly in Ft. Worth and Winnsboro. She married Hanford W. Weir in November of 1946. Together,...
Danny Joe McLemore
Dec 4, 2024
Danny McLemore, age 66, passed away peacefully on Dec 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on Dec 30. 1957 Danny was a loving father, brother, papaw, son and friend, whose presence will be missed by all who knew him.
Danny was married to Cindy Thrasher of Mineola for 14 years, and together they raised four children, Daniel McLemore, Alisha McLemore,...
Robert "Bob" Lee Lipscomb, Jr.
Nov 26, 2024
Robert “Bob” Lee Lipscomb Jr., of Quitman, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the age of 78.
Bob was born on February 22, 1946 in Tyler to Dr. Robert Lee Lipscomb Sr. and Hazel Loveless Lipscomb. After graduating from Quitman High School in 1964, Bob went on to obtain his undergrad degree from Texas Christian University, and his graduate degree...
Walter Lee White
Nov 23, 2024
Walter L. White, a long-time resident of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2024, at the age of 82. Walter was born on December 18, 1941, in Dallas to Lee and Lillian White.
Walter was known for his unwavering faith and dedication to his church community. Walter White was an integral part of First Baptist Church Dallas, where...
Brandy Lynn Durham (Wright)
Nov 21, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brandy Lynn Durham (Wright) on November 21, 2024, at the age of 46. Born on December 7, 1977, in Miami, Florida, to Debbie Ann Evans and James Presley Durham.
Brandy made a significant impact in the lives of many as a dedicated hairstylist for 12 years, with her talent gracing the halls of...
Susan Kay Blalock
Nov 15, 2024
Susan Kay Blalock of Quitman, Texas, went to meet her Lord on Friday, November 15, 2024. She was 64 years old. Susan had been a long time Educator (40 years) beginning with teaching 2nd grade at Valley View Elementary in Longview, Texas. She later became a Licensed Counselor, but she always put on her resume: I CAN TEACH ANY CHILD...
Roselyn Juanita Turner
Nov 10, 2024
Roselyn Juanita Turner, 99, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, surrounded by her three daughters. Juanita was born in Houston, Texas to Minnie and Otto Oberpriller. She was a resident of Hawkins, Texas for over forty years.
She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, James (Jim) Vernon Turner and son Michael Shannon Turner. She is survived by daughters...
Frances Marie Davis
Nov 8, 2024
Frances Marie Davis, age 78, of Quitman, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024. She was born on November 27, 1945, to JC Thornburgh and Pauline (Altizer) Thornburgh.
She married the love of her life CW “Dub” Davis on May 2, 1964 and was a devoted wife until his passing in April 1996. They settled in Quitman and made their...
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