Obituaries
Paul Eugene Wilcoxson
Feb 21, 2023
Paul Eugene Wilcoxson passed away at his home in Yantis, TX, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from an apparent heart attack.
Paul was born on August 12, 1939, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Paul was a long-time employee in the plumbing and electrical wholesale industry.
He was a member of Lake Fork Baptist Church, Alba, TX.
He was an...
Ferrel Don Gowins
Feb 19, 2023
Ferrel “Don” Gowins, age 83 of Quitman, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023.
Don was born on January 3, 1940 in Emory, Texas to the late James Gowins and Thelma Lee Gowins. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army. Later on, he became an inspector for the city of Garland. He married the love of...
Barbara Catherine Stephenson
Feb 16, 2023
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Barbara Stephenson, of Mineola, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023 at the age of 86.
Barbara Catherine Stephenson was born in Bemidji, Minnesota on June 23, 1936 to the late Basset Charles Vaughn and Catherine Florence Richards Vaughan. She was raised on an Indian reservation and greatly appreciated the Native American culture, donating...
Patsy Sue Dusenbury
Feb 14, 2023
Patsy Sue Dusenbury, also known as “Mema”, age 77 of Quitman, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Tyler.
Patsy was born on March 23, 1945, in Cuthand, Texas, to the late David and Margaret Lucille Knowles.
On November 6, 1964, Patsy married the love of her life, George Lee Dusenbury, in Irving, Texas. Together, the Dusenburys welcomed two...
Charles Frank Cain
Feb 14, 2023
Charles Frank Cain passed away peacefully February 14, 2023, at his home.
He was born September 24, 1946, in Kilgore, Texas to Henry and Dorothy Harper Cain. Charles graduated from Quitman High School in 1965. After graduation he went to work in Dallas for Dallas Power and Light until 1971, where he then went to work for Southwestern Electric Power...
Dudley Martin
Feb 14, 2023
Dudley Martin, 75, of Quitman passed away on the morning of February 14, 2023.
He was born in Tyler, Tx on September 9, 1947 to parents Dr. Jerry Tom, DVM and Dorothy Caroline Dudley Martin. In Dudley’s high school years, he played football and pole vaulted. He was also a member of the volunteer fire department. He graduated from high...
Margie Earlean Romine
Feb 9, 2023
Earlean Romine, 89, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
She was born on October 19, 1933, in Franklin County to parents Earl and Lily Whittiker Kear. She was a lifelong area resident. Margie met the love of her life Gene Romine and married on January 5, 1951, in Texarkana, Texas. She was a homemaker and...
Royce Dee Canaday
Feb 6, 2023
Royce D. Canaday of Yantis, Texas, gained his heavenly wings on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 88 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his wife Sybil Lee Canaday; his parents, James “Jim” and Vera “Ludie” Canaday; his brother, James “J.E.” Canaday; his sisters, Mavis Kennimer and Rosie Kennimer.
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Jo Ann Waller
Jan 29, 2023
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Jo Ann Waller, age 74 of Yantis, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Jo Ann was born in Hopkins County on February 19, 1948, to the late Buck and Ruth Gilbreath. She was of the Baptist faith She was an excellent student and received many awards throughout her...
Billie Nell Law Wilder
Jan 24, 2023
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Billie Nell Law Wilder August 6, 1941 - January 24, 2023
Billie Nell Law Wilder passed away January 24, 2023, following a sudden illness. She was 81 years old. Billie was born in Vivian, Louisiana and over the years lived in various places in East Texas, Florida and Louisiana before retiring in Quitman, Texas.
Loving...
Gilbert F Arroyo
Jan 24, 2023
Gilbert (Gil) Arroyo, age 84, entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2023 in Tyler, Texas.
Gilbert was born on September 1, 1938 in Winters, Texas to parents, Cruz and Maria Luisa Arroyo. Gilbert was a plumber for many years and retired from the profession.
He is preceded in death by his parents Cruz and Maria Arroyo; children Gilbert Arroyo...
Tea Dudley
Jan 22, 2023
Tea Dudley, 91, of Mineola passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
Tea was born on October 5, 1931, in Pakrac, Croatia to parents Gabrijel and Francisca Kosac. She loved traveling the world and seeing God’s nature in any shape or form. She married the love of her life, Paul Dudley Jr. and they had one son together. Tea was...
David Gabriel Hernandez
Jan 20, 2023
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David Gabriel Hernandez, age 51 went to be with his King Jesus Christ to enjoy everlasting life on Friday, January 20th, 2023, he was surrounded by his family.
David was born in El Paso, Texas on May 24, 1971, to Pedro Hernandez and Irene Parra. He married the love of...
Susan Gallaher Merritt
Jan 20, 2023
Susan Gallaher Merritt, age 89, a long lifetime resident of Quitman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Susan was born on September 17, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late John Henderson Gallaher III and Elise Haren Gallaher. Susan married the love of her life, Dr. Ben Merritt and together they welcomed...
Jimmy Douglas Orsborn
Jan 11, 2023
Jimmy Douglas Orsborn, age 78, of Quitman, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in Tyler.
Jimmy was born in Edgewood, Texas on May 28, 1944, to the late Elbert and Cuby Orsborn. He went on to marry the love of his life, Gwendolyn Cameron on May 1, 1964. Together, the Orsborns welcomed two sons, Terry and Randy....
Gaylen Dewayne Terry
Jan 6, 2023
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Gaylen D. Terry, 73, died peacefully in his sleep at his residence on January 6, 2023.
He was born December 21, 1949, in Moulton, Alabama, the son of Willard and Venus (Letson) Terry.
Gaylen graduated from Lawrence County High School in 1968. On July 27, 1978, he married his wife,...
Karen Elaine West
Jan 5, 2023
Karen Elaine West, age 81, from Leesburg, Texas passed away on January 5th, 2023 in Pittsburg, Texas.
Karen was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on March 13th, 1941 to James Sprague and Pauline Suydam.
Karen worked as a legal secretary for the City of San Diego, California and retired in 1999. She spent the first few years living and traveling full...
Edward Earl Rodgers
Jan 4, 2023
Edward Earl Rodgers passed away on January 4, 2023 in Tyler, Texas.
Ed was a generous man. He was an example of being a good neighbor is all about.
He was 78 years old and born in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Ed was brought up by his grandparents and was particularly close to his grandfather. He loved working with him as well...
Sharie Deleas Kilgore
Jan 3, 2023
Sharie Deleas Kilgore, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
She was born on November 13, 1954 in Memphis, Texas to parents Earl B. and Jeanelle Tolleson Morrow. Sharie spent most of her life growing up in Amarillo, Texas. She had only been a resident of the area for 6 years. She was a wonderful artist and loved anything...
Georgia Joan Farmer
Jan 3, 2023
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Mrs. Georgia Joan Farmer, age 89, of Quitman, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born February 22, 1933, to the late Clay Otto Williams and Annie Belle Smith Williams in Imperial County, California. She married the love of her life...
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