Obituaries
Harvey Rush Clements, II
Sep 13, 2024
Harvey Rush Clements II, of Mineola, passed away September 13, 2024 at the age of 62.
Harvey was born in Grand Prairie, Texas on June 21, 1962 to Harvey Rush Clements Sr. and Glenda Lu (Hobbs) Clements. He was a resident of Wood County for over 30 years and owned and operated H&G Services, specializing in tax preparation and bookkeeping. He...
Thelma Jean (Cox) Wansley
Sep 11, 2024
Thelma Jean (Cox) Wansley, 80, of Quitman, Texas, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2024. Born on July 20, 1944, in Hawkins, Texas, Thelma was raised in the tight-knit community of Redland, Texas, where she learned the values of love, family, and faith that would guide her throughout her life.
In 1965, Thelma married the love of her life, Jerry Reed...
Glenn Savage
Sep 11, 2024
Glenn Savage, of Mineola, passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 90. Glenn was born on April 8, 1934, to William Eastland “Ethyl” Savage and Goldie Irene Savage. Glenn was born and raised in the Pine Mills Community and remained a lifetime resident of Wood County.
Glenn married the love of his life, Betty Skinner Savage, on December...
Angela Lajoy Newton Wylie
Sep 10, 2024
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Service celebrating the Faith, Life and Love of Angela Lajoy Newton Wylie of Winnsboro, will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Tinney Chapel United Methodist Church in Winnsboro.
Angela went home to her Lord and Savior in Winnsboro on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, surrounded by her cherished family....
Carolyn Kay (Katy) Woodard
Sep 5, 2024
Katy, daughter of Wayne and Rose Quillen, was born July 29, 1948 in Independence, Missouri.
Katy is preceded in death by her father and mother, Wayne Quillen and Rose Quillen-Fortner.
She is survived by her husband, Darell Woodard of Quitman, Texas; and children, Shelly Powell and family of Garland, Texas, Chris Woodard and family of Forney, Texas, Steven Woodard and family of...
Gerald Ray Powell
Sep 1, 2024
Gerald Ray Powell, 64, of Quitman, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Ray was born on October 17, 1959 in Dallas, TX to Alice Maud Petty and Willie Gerald Powell.
Ray was a beloved husband, father, uncle, brother, and Papaw. He loved spending time with his family, dogs, and grandkids. Ray had a passion for antiquing and...
Susan Lynn Brown-Smith
Aug 28, 2024
Susan Lynn Brown-Smith (29 Oct 1959-28 Aug 2024) passed away at a local Tyler hospital after a brief illness.
Susan was born in Dunkirk, NY to the late Glenn and Beverly Brown. Susan graduated from the State University of New York at Fredonia in 1981 with a teaching degree in Mathematics. She taught high school math in Vermont, New York and...
Phillip Lloyd Hughes Jr.
Aug 27, 2024
Phillip Lloyd Hughes Jr., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away August 27, 2024, at his home. Phillip was born on October 18, 1946, in Yates Center, Kansas to Phillip Lloyd Hughes and Edna Hughes.
Phillip spent the past 11 wonderful years in Quitman, having moved from McGregor, TX. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Tech University and later...
Paulette Van Horn Hicks
Aug 25, 2024
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In loving memory of Paulette Van Horn Hicks, a beloved resident of Quitman. Born on September 21, 1975 to Bruce and Phyllis Van Horn, she graced this earth with her presence until August 25, 2024, when she peacefully passed away at the age of 48.
Known for her love of the simple things, Paulette found...
Sgt. David Hayes
Aug 24, 2024
David Hayes, a resident of Quitman for 34 years, passed away on August 24, 2024, at his residence in Quitman. Born on June 3, 1948, in Plainview, TX to Charles and Barbara Hayes, David led a fulfilling life devoted to serving his community and serving the Lord.
David dedicated 15 years of his life as the Head Sergeant in the jail...
Billy Roneil Minatrea
Aug 18, 2024
Billy Roneil Minatrea, a longtime resident of Quitman and Mineola, passed away on August 18, 2024 at the age of 87. Billy was born on December 28, 1936, in Grand Saline, Texas to Charles Emery Minatrea and Lottie Minatrea.
Billy was a proud Christian and active member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was very involved in the church, devoting his...
Thomas DeWayne Shipp
Aug 4, 2024
Thomas DeWayne Shipp, affectionately known as “Pawpaw” and “Big Dog”, of Bogata, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the age of 55. He was born June 25, 1969, in Texarkana, Texas to James Luckett Shipp and Patricia Dianne (Davis) Shipp.
Thomas married the love of his life, Bonita, on April 25, 2015, in Mineola, Texas. He was a dedicated...
Ronnie Earl Washington
Aug 3, 2024
Ronnie Earl Washington passed away on August 3, 2024 at the age of 62.
Ronnie was born June 17, 1962 in Dallas, Texas to Willie Washington Sr. and Juanita Washington. His education began at Charles Rice in Dallas, Texas, and later at Quitman High School after his family moved to Quitman. He was a member of Muddy Creek Baptist Church. Ronnie...
James F. Courtney, Jr.
Jul 25, 2024
James (Jim) F. Courtney, Jr. died at the age of 79 on July 25, 2024 after a long illness. Jim was a loving and devoted son, father, brother, and uncle.
Jim grew up in Quitman, Texas. He excelled in high school, was president of his class and represented Quitman High at Texas Boys' State. Jim received undergraduate and graduate degrees from...
Mae Jewel Price
Jul 15, 2024
Beloved mother, sister, “Granny,” and Momma Mae; Mae Jewel Price, age 82, entered the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ; July 15, 2024. God closed her loving eyes and whispered, “Peace Be Thine”; enter now into thy Master’s joy.
She was born in Quitman, TX on January 15, 1942; residence; Quitman, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age.
Mae Jewel’s...
Charles Edward Hull, Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
Charles Edward Hull Jr. went home to be with the Lord on July 10th, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born in Houston, Texas, on July 15th, 1947, where he ultimately made a family and a career in the construction trades. While in Houston, Charles served Jesus Christ as a Baptist Minister. In life, Charles could be found...
Florence Helen Stipe
Jul 10, 2024
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Florence Helen Stipe, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home on July 10, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born to John Lewis Jasper II and Helen Morris, Helen graduated from Ross S. Sterling High School...
Betty Fay Fredrickson
Jul 10, 2024
Betty Fay Fredrickson, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 10, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born on August 9, 1937, in Sulphur Springs to Joseph Elmer Howell and Nellie Bly Howell. Betty grew up in Quinlan, Texas, and graduated from Ford High School with a thirst for knowledge.
Betty excelled in her career...
Danny Ray Daniel
Jul 4, 2024
Danny Ray Daniel, 74, retired Farmers Branch firefighter and paramedic, died July 4, 2024 in Quitman, Texas. Danny was permanently disabled in the line of duty while responding to a fire with the department, where his heroism and resulting grave injuries changed the course of his life forever. A Carrollton native, Danny spent the remainder of his life on his...
Wilda Joyce Williams
Jun 29, 2024
Wilda Joyce Williams, 84, of Town Creek, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at NHC of Moulton, surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 03, 2024, at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home in Quitman, Texas....
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