Obituaries
Mary Helen Lawrence
Apr 29, 2023
Mary Helen Lawrence, 86 years old, died April 29, 2023 of cancer and the resulting conditions of a stroke. She was happily married to Owen Campbell Lawrence, Jr. for over fifty years and both lived in Quitman.
Mary Helen was born in 1936 to John Lofton and Bernice Reed. She graduated from Quitman High School in 1955 as class...
Joyce Marie Vancil
Apr 22, 2023
Joyce Marie Vancil, 85, of Mineola passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was born in Merkel, Texas on March, 15, 1938 to parents Vera Marguerite and Thomas Watson. Joyce graduated from high school in 1956. On August 16, 1957, she married Reynol Vancil, her high school sweetheart. The couple had been married for 62 years at the...
Patricia Ann Wheeler
Apr 15, 2023
Patricia Ann “Pat” Wheeler was born to W.L. “Bill” Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson on February 1, 1935, in New London, Texas. She grew up in the Humble Oil camp in Hawkins, with her dad retiring from Humble Oil in 1966.
While in Hawkins Schools, she played clarinet and was active in a highly-regarded band program—known for its military, whistle-free precision....
Paula Jan Norton
Apr 13, 2023
Funeral services for Paula Jan Norton, age 64, of Mineola, Texas are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Myrtle Springs Baptist Church in Quitman, Texas with Bro. Michael Mize and Bro. Byron George officiating. Interment will follow in the Myrtle Springs Cemetery with services under the direction of Lowe-Gardner Funerals and Cremations. Paula passed away on...
Jake Lucius Gay
Apr 12, 2023
Graveside services with military honors for Jake Lucius Gay, age 85 of Quitman, Texas are scheduled for 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas with Minister Johnny Smith officiating. Services are under the direction of Lowe-Gardner Funerals and Cremations in Quitman, Texas.
Jake passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his...
James Alfred Krodel
Apr 10, 2023
James Alfred Krodel, born June 18, 1926, in Murphy, Texas, and a resident of Mineola until he went to be with the Lord at the age of 96, on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 7:44 p.m. in Tyler, Texas. Visitation will be held, Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home, Quitman, Texas, with Funeral...
Bonnie Cates
Apr 5, 2023
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Our beautiful Bonnie Jean (Williams) Cates left her blessed, earthly life on April 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 23, 1934, in Gilmer, Texas to the late M.B. and Opal Ozelle (Nations) Williams. She was the only child for sixteen years until her brother, Mike, was...
Doris Elizabeth Mullican Hood
Apr 1, 2023
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Funeral services for Doris Elizabeth Mullican Hood, age 92, of Quitman, Texas are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 7, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Quitman with Pastor Joel McMullan officiating. Interment will follow at 4:00 P.M. at the Southland Cemetery, 1205 SW 3rd St, Grand Prairie, TX...
James David Roberts
Mar 31, 2023
James David Roberts, 73 of Mineola, passed away on March 31st, 2023.
James was born on October 25, 1949 in Winnsboro, Texas to the late J.D. and Juanita Roberts. In 1969, after graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served his country proudly. Later, he went on to repair appliances. On October 27, 1993, James married...
Fearl Dean Harvey
Mar 27, 2023
Fearl Dean Harvey, age 73, of Alba, Texas passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 in Quitman. He was born in Grand Saline, Texas on January 12, 1950 to the late O. L. Harvey, Jr. and Lillie Mae (Joshlin) Harvey. Fearl previously worked for Nabors Industries working as a Rig Supervisor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice...
Micayla Rose Kolb
Mar 27, 2023
Funeral services for Micayla Rose Kolb, age 17, of Alba, Texas are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home in Quitman, Texas with Chaplain Robert Stovall officiating. Interment will follow at the Salem Cemetery in Alba, Texas with services under the direction of Lowe-Gardner Funerals and Cremations in Quitman.
Micayla was born on May 9,...
Dianne Williams
Mar 26, 2023
Dianne Williams, 69, of Quitman, went to be with Jesus on March 26, 2023.
Dianne was born on August 5, 1953, in Fort Hood, Texas to the late Hollice Wayne and Mary Frances Hicks. She was a member of the Cartwright Baptist Church and was involved with the Forever Young activity center in Quitman for many years.
She is preceded...
Martha Jane Cox
Mar 24, 2023
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Martha Cox, 86, returned to her Heavenly home on March 24, 2023.
Martha Jane Cox was born on November 7, 1936, in Caddo, Oklahoma to parents Gene and Irma Crowley Lobb. On January 31, 1981, she married Jack Cox. They ran a restaurant in Quitman called Coney Island together and also owned...
Rollie Roy Petty
Mar 24, 2023
Roy Petty, 79, of Quitman, Texas passed away on March 24, 2023.
Roy Petty was born on July 19, 1943, in Houston, Texas to parents Clarence and Sarah Ryals Petty. He married the love of his life, Linda Petty, and they were married for 55 wonderful years. He was a welder and mechanic for Kraft foods for many years.
He...
Ricky Lenn Jernigan
Mar 22, 2023
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Ricky (Rick) Lenn Jernigan, 70, died at home in Tyler, Texas on March 22, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1952, in Amarillo, Texas to the late Henry and Juanita Jernigan of Abilene, Texas.
At the age of 19 Rick joined the Air Force. For his service, Rick was...
Jerry Reed Wansley
Mar 20, 2023
Jerry Wansley, 76, of Quitman, Texas was called home on March 20, 2023.
Jerry Reed Wansley was born on May 12, 1946, in Wood County, Texas to parents James Truman “JT” and Amie Withrow Wansley. Jerry graduated from Quitman High School in 1964 and was a lifetime resident of the Wood County area. In 1965, he married the love of...
Lisa Norrice Cater
Mar 18, 2023
Lisa Norrice Cater, 65, was called home on March 18, 2023.
Lisa was born on April 18, 1957 in Temple, Texas to parents Frankie and Gladys Greener Oujezdsky. She graduated from Temple High School in 1975 . She attended college in Belton at University of Mary Hardin Baylor where she attained her bachelor’s degree. Lisa was a Registered Nurse for...
Stephen Kent Gibson
Mar 17, 2023
Funeral services for Stephen Kent Gibson, age 73, of Quitman, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church of Quitman with Bro. Fred Morrow officiating. Interment will follow at the Golden City Cemetery in Golden, Texas with services under the direction of Lowe-Gardner Funeral and Cremations in Quitman, Texas. Visitation will be...
Samuel Keith Morgan
Mar 11, 2023
Samuel Keith Morgan, age 67, of Monticello, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Quitman, Texas.
Keith was born in Dallas, Georgia on March 1, 1956, to the late Bobby Frank and Patsy Jane (Monk) Morgan. He obtained his Bachelors degree and was previously employed by Monk Trucking in Dallas, Georgia as a truck driver before...
Raymond Lee Alaniz
Mar 8, 2023
Raymond Lee Alaniz, 60, of Mineola, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Raymond was born on October 22, 1962, in Dallas, Texas to parents Everardo and Patsy Woodall Alaniz. He grew up and graduated from high school in Quitman, Texas. Raymond was a very kind and loving man.
He is preceded in death by his father Everardo Alaniz.
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