Obituaries
Rose "Rosie" O'Hara
Apr 16, 2022
Rose “Rosie” Marie O’Hara, 81, a resident of the Wesley House in Quitman, Texas, passed away, on April 16, 2022.
Rosie was born May 23, 1940 in Neosho, Missouri, to James and Marie Wecker O’Hara. She was employed in Kansas City, Missouri working as a Secretary for Pritchard and Black and Veatch Engineering until her retirement.
She was preceded in...
Marinel Gilmore
Apr 16, 2022
Marinel Gilmore, 84 of Quitman, Texas, entered the pearly gates of Heaven on April 16, 2022, in Tyler, Texas.
Marinel was born in Quitman, Texas on October 5, 1937, to Buford Hoice and Opal Authalia Bright. On June 2, 1961, at the age of 23, she married the love of her life, Billy Ray Gilmore. They were married 59...
Guy Wyman Breedlove
Apr 12, 2022
Guy Breedlove, better known as “Pops”, of Quitman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in Dallas at the age of 78.
Guy Wyman Breedlove was born on September 20, 1943, in Hollis, Oklahoma to Marion Franklin Breedlove and Annie Manney Breedlove.
After graduating, he became a local banker in Silverton, TX. He was drafted into the Army during...
Geraldine White Hervey
Apr 9, 2022
Geraldine White Hervey passed into her eternal home April 9, 2022 at the age of 96. Geraldine was born on November 26, 1925 in Wood County, Texas in the Myrtle Springs Community.
Geraldine graduated from Quitman High School; following this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Education from...
Eyra Mae Thompson
Mar 30, 2022
Eyra Mae Thompson went home to be with Jesus on March 30, 2022. She was four months old and the youngest of three. She leaves behind her loving parents, Jordain and Skyler Thompson; two siblings, Elym and Evie; and grandparents, Jennifer Mathews, Larry Westendorf, and Rick & Kim Thompson.
Memorial service for Miss Eyra will be held from 3:00 -...
Lanny Dean Keney
Mar 24, 2022
Lanny Keney, of Quitman, passed away Thursday morning, March 24, 2022 at the age of 85.
Lanny Dean Keney was born in Sharpsburg, Ohio on December 16, 1936 to the late Earl Raymond and Ethel Pace Keney. He met the love of his life, Jaunita McGowen, in California and tied the knot in 1958. Lanny and Jaunita lived in Ohio...
Joy Elise McMullan
Mar 19, 2022
Joy Elise McMullan, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, went to her heavenly home early Saturday morning, March 19, 2022 at the age of 44. She is now cancer free and rejoicing in the arms of her Savior.
Joy was born in Oklahoma City on November 17, 1977 to Randel and Sheila Trull. She spent her school years in Ecuador...
Neta Sue Matheson
Mar 15, 2022
Neta Sue Matheson, also known as "Nanny" was called to her eternal resting place on March 15, 2022 at the age of 83. She entered this world on February 25, 1939 in Tyler, Texas, born to Grady and Evelyn Inez (Robeson) Wimbish. On December 24, 1954, at the age of 15, she married the love of her life, Pinckney...
Timmy Dean Lawson
Mar 15, 2022
Timmy Dean Lawson, 78, of Yantis, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2022, in Tyler, Texas.
A Graveside Service for Mr. Lawson will be Friday, March 18, 2022 at 2:30 PM at Shady Grove Cemetery in Winnsboro, Texas. The family will welcome friends for visitation, 2-Hours prior to the Service, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Lowe-Gardner Funeral...
Zephaniah Flores
Mar 12, 2022
Daniel Zephaniah Flores, known by many as “Z”, “Nepi”, “Zeph”, was born June 6th, 2010, in Sulphur Springs. He passed away on March 12th, 2022, after giving life to others by donating his organs. He was surrounded by those who loved him dearly. He lived a full life in his short years.
Nepi was a boy of many interests, abilities,...
Jill Ward
Mar 10, 2022
Angela Jill (Mayse) Ward, age 56, passed away at her home in Quitman, Texas on March 10, 2022. Family and friends knew her by her middle name, Jill.
Graveside Service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at Quitman City Cemetery with Brother Byron George officiating. The family will welcome friends one-hour prior to the service, beginning...
Mary Elizabeth Meyer
Mar 10, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Meyer, 70, of Yantis, Texas passed away suddenly at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas on March 10, 2022.
Mary was born November 11, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robert and Margaret DeBroeck Farrell. She attended Christ the King grade school, Xavier High School and DePaul School of Nursing, all located in the St. Louis area. ...
Tommy Glen Sharp
Mar 8, 2022
Tommy Glen Sharp, 53, of Winnsboro, Texas, entered Heavens gates on March 8, 2022.
Tommy was born on April 20, 1968, in Smith County, Texas to Hamlet “Frog” Wayne Sharp and Jerlean (Jody) Keller. He grew up in Mineola, Texas and attended Mineola ISD. Tommy loved to go out on the road with his dad, and he taught him...
John Edward Brickman
Mar 7, 2022
John Edward Brickman, 85, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, passed away in his sleep on March 7, 2022. He was a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and friend.
John was a very smart and studious boy who was born on February 10, 1937, in Bakersfield, California to Jake Arthur and Leota Pearl Brickman. John received a master’s degree in Aerospace...
James Lee Bowen
Mar 5, 2022
Obituary James Lee (Jim) Bowen, Jr.
James Lee (Jim) Bowen, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022, with his loving family surrounding him. He was born on a very sandy morning April 22, 1944, to James Lee and Bessie Lee Bowen, in Post, Garza County, Texas. He was the youngest of six children.
Jim graduated from Post High School...
Wanda Kay Stephens
Mar 4, 2022
Wanda Stephens was a beloved wife, Sister, Mom, and Grandmommie, during her incredible 77 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 4, 2022, at her home in Holly Lake Ranch, Texas.
A compassionate soul who loved to share the spirit of God, Wanda was born Wanda Kay Lefler on February 20, 1945...
Ruth Wright
Feb 26, 2022
Ila Ruth Wright, age 86, passed away the early morning hours of February 26, 2022 at her home in Quitman.
Funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Myrtle Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Cody Mize and Pastor Fred Morrow officiating. She will be laid to rest following the service at Myrtle Springs Cemetery. The family...
Annie Marie Turner
Feb 24, 2022
Annie Turner, age 85, passed away on February 24, 2022.
Annie was born in Pampa, TX to Elbert Porterfield and Willie L. (Brewer) Porterfield. Annie moved to the East Texas area from Oklahoma in the early 70's and later met and married Johnny Turner in 1973.
Annie was a long-time member of Walnut Street Baptist Church in Winnsboro. She was...
Jane Janet Sherrin
Feb 17, 2022
Jane Janet Sherrin, 55, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2022. She was born September 15, 1966, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Robert Lee Kelley Sr. and Shirley Mae Kelley.
Jane moved from Gainesville, Texas in 2004 and settled down in Quitman. She had been a Quitman resident for the past 18 years. After her...
Ara "AJ" Jeannette Wells
Feb 15, 2022
Ara “AJ” Jeannette Wells, age 76 of Quitman, Texas, entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday February 15, 2022. She was born on January 26, 1946, in Tishomingo, Mississippi to the late James and Annie Martin.
AJ loved plants and enjoyed working in her garden. She also loved her two dachshunds, Annie and Max. She was a Quitman resident for...
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