Jul 10, 2023

James Ray Wood of Quitman, Texas passed away on July 10, 2023 in Tyler, Texas.

James was born on June 18, 1943, in Waxahachie and was a welder for 35 years, having worked for both Gardner-Denver and Trinity Industries. He served in the US Army from 1961 to 1964 as a medic in the 82nd Airborne Division. James was a...

Jul 5, 2023

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David Earl Watkins aka Wampum, passed away at the age of 75 on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his home.

David was born on October 20, 1947, in Rockwall, Texas to parents Howell and Reba Green Watkins. He was a hot shot driver for a transportation company which allowed...

Jul 5, 2023

H.L. Henry, of Scroggins, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 91.  

H.L. was born in Scroggins on October 8, 1931 to the late William Marvin Henry and Mary Alice McCown Henry. 

He worked as a pipefitter/welder for many years, even working overseas in Iran. He was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church...

Jul 1, 2023

Click HERE to watch Beatrice Bowser's Funeral Service

Beatrice Ann Bowser was born on April 12, 1930 in Cheswick Pennsylvania to parents Gabriel and Helen Bodick. "Bea" was the youngest of nine children. Her father was a native of Hungary where he trained horses for Hungarian diplomats. Forced to leave his country during the Bolshevik Revolution, Gabriel Bodick and his...

Jun 17, 2023

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REVEREND DR. TOMMY W WETZEL     10/24/1933 to 06/17/2023

 

    Funeral Services celebrating the Faith, Life and Love of Reverend Dr. Tommy W. Wetzel will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the White Rock Campus of Lakepointe Church, 9150 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218.  The Wetzel family...

Jun 16, 2023

Cecilia Louise Cole, age 74, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023.

She was born on September 16, 1948 in Alvin, Texas to the late Aaron Cecil Easterling and Margie Brown Easterling. Cecilia obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and was a Registered Nurse for 30 years in the Quitman and Winnsboro area. Some of her hobbies included...

Jun 7, 2023

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Robert Dee Cain passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 7, 2023. 

Bob was born August 19, 1944 in Longview to Henry Frank Cain and Dorothy Harper Cain. Bob graduated from Quitman High School in 1962 and attended Tyler Junior College for two years. He married his high...

Jun 6, 2023

Patricia Bernice Pierce, age 80, of Quitman, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1943 to the late Beroy Nicholas and Mildred Lee Howard.



She worked as an accountant at Cullum Companies for many years. Patricia married the love of her life, Earsel Gene Pierce on January 14, 1961. Together,...

May 31, 2023

Click HERE to watch Bill Hedges Memorial Service

Billy Bates Hedges passed away on Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023; he was 84.

He joins his parents, brother Jerry Lee Hedges, and wife Jane Hedges. He is survived by his brother, Harold [Mary Helen] Hedges, III, Daughter Kathryn [Stephen] Arata of Dallas, TX, grandchildren Jeremy [Emma] Arata, Hannah Arata, and Julianna...

May 23, 2023

Gaynor McCord, 83, beloved husband and the best early Dad, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on the 23rd of May 2023.  Gaynor was preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. McCord.  They were married over 58 years. 

 

Gaynor was born the 25th of March 1940 to Edna and Ernest (Guy) McCord in Marietta,...

May 13, 2023

May 6, 2023

Kimberly Leann Forrister, 32, of Winnsboro, Texas went to her heavenly home on May 6, 2023.

Kim was born in Sulphur Springs Texas on September 23, 1990, to parents James Forrister and Tina Foreman. Kim grew up in the area and attended Quitman School District and graduated from Quitman High School in 2008. She enjoyed being around family, especially her...

May 6, 2023

Earnest Reagan Harrison was born on June 30, 1946, in Grapeland, Texas to Flora Jean and Delmar Harrison. Earnest passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 76.

Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his parents Delmar and Flora Harrison, and two sisters, Linda Stevens and Sally Harrison.

Mr. Harrison leaves behind his beloved wife of...

May 3, 2023

Johnny Calvin Henderson, 66, of Mineola passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Johnny was born on April 2, 1957, in Englewood, New Jersey to parents Billy and Margaret Henderson. He was a lifelong resident of Quitman and graduated from Quitman High School in 1975. He was a firefighter for the Tyler Fire Department for 20 years before he started...

May 1, 2023

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

 

Connor David McCaslin was born on May the 1st, 2023 at 3:29 am at Baylor Medical Center. 15 minutes after his twin brother Bennett Carl. Connor would only know this...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...