Obituaries
Gene Howard Pilgrim Sr.
Oct 14, 2025
Gene Howard Pilgrim, Sr., 84, of Quitman, passed away on October 14, 2025, in Tyler. He was born on February 4, 1941, in San Antonio to Jesse Eugene Pilgrim, Sr. and Letha (George) Pilgrim.
Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he attended Dallas Baptist University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business....
John DeGarmo
Oct 12, 2025
With hearts heavy yet full of gratitude for the time we had, we announce the passing of John Wayne DeGarmo, age 21, of Mineola, Texas, on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Tyler. Though his time here was far too short, John packed a whole lot of life—and love—into his 21 years.
Born on May 18, 2004, in Gainesville, Texas, to Lorie...
Lee Elizabeth Cuthill
Oct 11, 2025
Lena (Lee) Elizabeth Cuthill lived 94 full years. Born on May 29, 1931 in Little Rock Arkansas, her parents were farmers and moved to St. Louis, Missouri when she was 11 years old to find a way to support the family. Lee lived a life of curiosity and determination. As a single mother she raised 3 children: Rebecca Elizabeth Gorman,...
Charles Dean Oetting
Oct 7, 2025
Charles Dean Oetting, 61, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2025. He was born on May 15, 1964, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to Erwin Oetting and Gloria Odum Oetting.
Born into a military family, Charles moved often during his childhood before settling in Texas, where he graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. His passion for craftsmanship led him...
Lorine Hunter
Oct 6, 2025
Lorine White Hunter was born in the Sandfield community on April 9, 1923 to the parents of Lee Edward “Pete” and Jewel Nelson White. She was the oldest of eleven children with the first four being girls and therefore they worked very hard on the family farm taking care of the vegetable garden, chopping wood, picking cotton and other field...
Lajuanna Midkiff
Oct 2, 2025
Johnnie Lajuanna Midkiff, 89, of Yantis, Texas passed away on October 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on February 9, 1936 to the late J. P. Ferguson and Bertha Henderson Ferguson.
Lajuanna was an avid mahjong player gathering with friends to play at least three times a week. Her love for the Dallas...
Richard Allen Armstrong
Sep 30, 2025
Richard Allen Armstrong, 78, passed away on September 30, 2025. Graveside services for Richard Armstrong is scheduled for 3:00 PM Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Quitman City Cemetery.
Full obituary information will be shared as it becomes available.
Donald J. Neighbors
Sep 21, 2025
Donald J. Neighbors, a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Quitman, Texas. Born on July 23, 1933, in Winnsboro, Texas, Donald led a life marked by dedication to family, education, and his community.
He was married to Bennie Novell Reneau in 1952 until her passing. Their union was a testament to...
David Arthur Sloane
Sep 20, 2025
David Arthur Sloane, 83, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2025. He was born on May 25, 1942, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Rex Arther Sloane and Farrell Lowery Sloane.
David graduated from Fairpark High School in Shreveport in 1960 and briefly attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, before enlisting in the United States Navy. He proudly served his...
Sherrie Callahan
Sep 1, 2025
Sherrie Elizabeth Callahan was born on September 24, 1963, to David and Kathy King. She married Ron Callahan on May 31, 1986, and together they raised two children, Sydney Everett and Ethan Callahan. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, coworker, and friend. Sherrie brightened every single room she walked in and made a lasting impact on countless lives...
Carrol Leigh Schwing
Aug 29, 2025
Carrol Leigh Schwing, 83, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at her daughter’s home, where she had lived for the past two years.
Carrol was born in Houston, Texas, on October 11, 1941, to Forest James Hutchinson and Farria Lee (Thompson) Hutchinson. She graduated from Milby High School in 1960, where she was proud to serve as...
Eddie Faye Myers
Aug 29, 2025
Eddie Faye Myers, 92, of Mineola, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 29, 2025, at Autumn Winds Assisted Living in Mineola. She looked forward to that day, calling it “a day of joy!”. She had been singing I’ll Fly Away over and over the day before and her daughter, Cindy, sang it to...
George Marvin Smith
Aug 28, 2025
George Marvin Smith was born on April 16, 1958, and was called home to the Lord on August 28, 2025. A true Texan at heart, George spent 67 years in the beautiful state he loved, building a life as remarkable and genuine as he was.
George graduated from Quitman High School in 1976. Following high school, he began working and quickly...
Drucilla (Dru) Taylor Zoch
Aug 25, 2025
Drucilla Elois (Taylor) Zoch, age 93, passed away on August 25, 2025 at Mercer Terrace Assisted Living in Rowlett, TX after a 10-year struggle with Dementia and most recently congestive heart failure.
Dru was born in East Point Community, TX to C. Ray Taylor and Annie (Rogers) Taylor on Sep. 5, 1931. She was their only child. She graduated from Quitman...
Helen Josephine Perry
Aug 22, 2025
Helen Josephine Stegeman (Deibert) Perry of Quitman Texas left this earthly life for her new life in heaven on Friday, August, 22nd, 2025. She passed away peacefully at Caraday Care Facility surrounded by her children and other family members. Helen was born in Hoxie, Kansas on March 22, 1934 to parents Xavier Francis Stegeman and Lela Dancer. She was the...
Autry Joe Boyd
Aug 17, 2025
Autry Joe Boyd, 67, of Brashear, Texas, passed away at his home on August 17, 2025.
Born on December 27, 1957, in Sulphur Springs, Autry was a lifelong resident of Brashear. He worked as a welder for much of his life, dedicating his career to both oil and manufacturing companies while working toward his welding certificate. His strong work ethic and...
Carol Ann Lyon
Aug 5, 2025
Carol Ann Lyon, of Quitman, Texas, passed away at home on August 5, 2025 at the age of 76.
Carol was born on September 25, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, to Stanley and Delores (Wollner) Mitchell. She spent much of her life caring for others—both as a dedicated homemaker and during her time working with Walmart.
Above all else, Carol loved her...
Johnny Glen Gilliland
Aug 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Johnny Glen Gilliland on August 3, 2025, at the age of 86 at home in Quitman, Texas surrounded by family.
Johnny Glen was born on August 1, 1939, at home in Quitman, Texas to Garner Vue Gilliland and Vera Beatrice (Thompson) Gilliland.
He married the love of his life Evelyn Verniece Terry of Alba,...
James Guy Pace
Aug 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Guy Pace on August 1, 2025, in Quitman, Texas. Born on September 15, 1945, in Shreveport, Louisiana, James was the son of James Pace and Jimmie Lee Robinson Pace.
James was known for his deep devotion to his family, his strong work ethic, and his love for the simple...
H.A Jack Jones Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
H.A. (Jack) Jones Jr. went home to the Lord July 31, 2025. He joined his longtime wife Peggy C. Jones.
His surviving family consists of his niece and nephew, Davn Hartman and Brit Purifoy; grandson and granddaughter Chad Jones and Kasey Jone; great-granddaughter Jasey Brown; and his youngest son Brian Jones.
He was a pillar of the Mineola Community for many years....
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