Obituaries
Louie Petty
Feb 9, 2018
Louie Petty, 71, of Yantis, passed away February 9, 2018 in Tyler, just two weeks after the passing of his wife, Nancy.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Nancy Petty.
Left to cherish his many memories is his son, Robert Collier of Cashion, OK; daughter, Shelley Inskeep of Nacogdoches; one brother, Ben Petty of Georgia; four grandchildren,...
Terry Lee Littleton
Feb 9, 2018
Terry Lee Littleton, age 69, of Mineola, passed away on February 9, 2018.Terry was born in Dallas,Tx, on January 21, 1949, to Jesse and Foy Lee Littleton. He served his country proudly, albeit briefly, in the United States Army, and played tuba in the United States Army Band. Upon leaving the army, he married and worked various jobs to support...
Verna Miriam Parachoniak
Feb 8, 2018
Verna Parachoniak, 95, of Dallas, passed away on February 8, 2018.Verna was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Verna married Joseph Parachoniak on September 19, 1953 in St. Thomas, Ontario. She and Joseph later moved to Port Huron, Michigan where she worked as an RN in an operating room.She was preceded in death by her son, Jay Parachoniak, great granddaughter,...
Wanda Calvert
Feb 6, 2018
Wanda Calvert, age 89, passed away on February 6, 2018 in Houston.Wanda was born in Forest Hill to the late William and Carrie Gilbreath. She married Dee Calvert on July 12, 1946, in Houston. Wanda moved to Quitman from Houston in 1982, and had recently moved back to the Houston area.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dee Calvert;...
Jo Marilyn Beddoe
Jan 30, 2018
Funeral service for Jo Marilyn Camp Beddoe, age 91, of Mineola, is scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, February 1, 2018 at First Baptist Church Quitman with Brother Gabe Martin officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband, Warren James Beddoe, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.
Jo entered this world on September 4, 1926 in Winnsboro. She...
David Randolph Huffman
Jan 28, 2018
David Randolph Huffman, age 59, of Quitman, passed away on January 28, 2018 at his home.
David entered this world on May 23, 1958 in Longview. He married Donna Huffman in 2015.
David had a love for all music, especially classic rock and roll. He loved to play his guitar and drums, and could play almost anything by ear or by attending...
Nancy Jean Petty
Jan 25, 2018
Nancy Jean Petty, age 69, of Yantis, passed away on January 25, 2018. Nancy was born in Bakersfield, CA to Douglas Combs and Opal (Sperry) Combs Whitmore. Nancy and her husband Louie Petty lived in Waxahachie, TX 28 before moving to Yantis 4 years ago. They are members of Wood County Cowboy Church. Nancy was a horse trainer and worked...
Glenn Lee Gregory
Jan 25, 2018
Funeral service for Glenn Gregory, age 70, of Hawkins is scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Lowe Funeral Home with Brother Michael Coker officiating. Graveside service will follow at Yantis Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 27th from 5PM-7PM
Glenn went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Quitman after a short...
Roland Douglas Dodd
Jan 20, 2018
Roland Douglas "Buddy" Dodd, age 84, passed away on January 20, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents; George P. and Ruby Edmonds Dodd; brother, G.P. Dodd, Jr.; nieces, Jan Williams Schumacher and Erin Waller Foisy; and nephew, Chuck Williams.
Buddy is survived by his sisters, Shirley Dodd Williams of Tyler and Sue Dodd Zook of Navasota; and nieces and...
Jerry Lee Sweat
Jan 17, 2018
Jerry Sweat, age 87, of Quitman, passed away on January 17, 2018.Jerry Lee Sweat was born in Commerce, Texas, to Dewey Sweat and Christine Evans on February 5, 1930. Jerry served his country proudly in the US Army for 20 years. While in the Army, he met the love of his life, Lilianna, and later married on March 15, 1953,...
Patricia Ann Tutor
Jan 8, 2018
Patricia Tutor, 78, of Yantis, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, January 8, 2018.
Patricia Ann Tutor was born June 29, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. She is the only daughter of William Archibald and Verna Mae (Outhwaite) Johnson.
In 1957 when she was just 18 years old, she met her one true love, Ralph Tutor. She was sitting...
Annette Rogers Long
Dec 21, 2017
Funeral service for Annette Rogers Long, 72, of Quitman is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Ken Goodson and Brother Gary Gage officiating. Burial to follow at Rock Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday, December 22, 2017 at Lowe Funeral Home in Quitman.Annette Long was born...
Dwight Wesley Fate
Dec 16, 2017
Dwight Wesley “D.W.†Fate, age 88, of Mineola, passed away Saturday evening, December 16, 2017 at his home.
Dwight Wesley Fate was born August 1, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was the only child born to Dwight and Frieda Fate. He served his country proudly as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. After being honorably...
Melba Ruth Sills
Dec 15, 2017
Melba Ruth Sills, age 86, of Quitman, passed away Friday afternoon, December 15, 2017 in North Richland Hills.
Melba was born August 2, 1931 in Wills Point. She was one of seven children born to Fermon and Mary Barber. On September 7, 1953 she married her sweetheart, Robert Edward Sills. She and Robert lived in Quitman 37 years and attended First...
Robert Clifton Wattis
Dec 13, 2017
Robert Clifton Wattis, 52, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away December 13, 2017 as a result of an automobile accident near Quitman, Texas. Robert was born August 10, 1965 to Bette Kay and Edmund Orsen (E.O.) Wattis in Austin, Texas.
Robert was an avid hunter and spent as much time outdoors as possible. He was a master carpenter and worked in the...
Nelda Jean Dodd
Dec 7, 2017
Funeral service for Nelda Jean Dodd, 83, of Quitman, is scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Lowe Funeral Home with Brother Fred Morrow officiating.Nelda was born May 26, 1934, in Timpson, TX to Melvin Joseph Darnell and Lula Mae (Ritter) Darnell. She grew up in White Oak, TX and graduated from Longview High School. She lived in...
Jozsef Janos Iha
Dec 7, 2017
Jozsef “Joe†Janos Iha, age 78, of Quitman, passed away in his home on December 7, 2017.
Joe was born on August 21, 1939 in Pecs Hungary, and was the son of Jozsef Iha and Krisztina (Trenyi) Iha. Joe came to the United States when he was 17, and served in the US Army from 1957 to 1962, attaining the rank...
Robert "Bobby" Edward Hatton, Jr.
Nov 22, 2017
Funeral service for Robert "Bobby" Edward Hatton, Jr., 54, of Quitman, is scheduled for 3:00 PM Monday, November 27, 2017 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Cook officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 1-3 PM. Burial will follow at the Quitman City Cemetery. Bobby was born in Greenville, MS on October...
Stephen Daniel Love
Oct 29, 2017
Memorial service for Stephen Love, 18, of Quitman, is scheduled for 5:00 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Quitman High School Auditorium.
Stephen Daniel Love was born June 11, 1999 in Cebu City, Philippines to John and Chalmalyn Escasinas Love. He and his mother moved to Quitman from the Philippines 8 years ago. Stephen was a senior at Quitman High...
Bobby "Dale" Phelps
Oct 23, 2017
Bobby “Dale†Phelps (82) passed peacefully from this life the morning of October 23, 2017 after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life. Dale was born February 28, 1935 in Ashdown, Arkansas. After raising their children in Mansfield, Texas, Dale, and his wife Brenda,...
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