Obituaries

Patricia McMasters Burrow

Patricia McMasters Burrow

Aug 3, 2021

Patricia McMasters Burrow passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 3, 2021, at the age of 63.

Patricia was born in Dallas on September 30, 1957, to Bobby and Patricia McMasters. On May 19, 1990, she married the love of her life and best friend, Jeffrey Burrow. Patricia and Jeff ran Branding Iron BBQ in Mesquite. She worked beside her husband for almost...

Doyle Ray  Fitzhugh

Doyle Ray Fitzhugh

Jul 31, 2021

Doyle Ray Fitzhugh, 72 of Quitman, Texas, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, July 31st, 2021.

Doyle was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on March 5th, 1949. He was a proud Army Vietnam Veteran He was preceded in death by his Mother Irene Fitzhugh Comer and his Father Ernest Everett Fitzhugh as well as his daughter Jennifer Maxwell. He...

Robert Martin "Bob" Kirbo

Robert Martin "Bob" Kirbo

Jul 29, 2021

Mr. Robert (Bob) Martin Kirbo, of Quitman, passed away early Thursday morning, July 29, 2021 at the age of 78.

Robert Martin Kirbo was born on January 4, 1943 to John W. Kirbo and Golden Jewell (Boman) Kirbo in Quitman, Texas. He was raised in Houston and graduated from Smiley High School.

He married the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth McKay...

Sandra O'Dowd

Sandra O'Dowd

Jul 29, 2021

Sandra Marie O’Dowd of Mineola passed away Thursday evening, July 29, 2021, at the age of 79.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Sally Mestaz; and brother, Jimmy Mestaz.

Left to cherish her memory are her four children, Tiffany Derryberry and husband James E. Derryberry of Quitman, Shannon Gonzalez of Corona, CA, Terrence O’Dowd and wife Bridgette of...

Rita Flippo

Rita Flippo

Jul 28, 2021

Rita Hernandez Flippo, 74, passed away on July 28, 2021, at her home in Quitman, Texas with her husband by her side. Rita was born September 24, 1946, in Houston, Texas to parents Ignacio and Cruz Hernandez. She was the youngest of 10 children. She attended Jefferson Davis High School in Houston, Texas and after that she worked at Western...

Jim Farmer

Jim Farmer

Jul 27, 2021

Jim P Farmer, age 77, of Mineola, passed away Tuesday morning July 27, 2021 in Tyler, TX and joined his Heavenly Father.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Bud and Mildred Farmer, wife Doris Farmer, one sister Mary Ganey and a brother George Farmer. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 22 years Carolyn Farmer of Mineola,...

Thomas Davis Jr.

Thomas Davis Jr.

Jul 26, 2021

Thomas L. Davis Jr., age 80, of Mineola, passed away Monday morning, July 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery with Pastor Timothy Nall officiating.

Thomas L. Davis Jr. was born in Malakoff, TX on September 8, 1940, to Thomas L. Davis Sr. and Allie...

Alice Gilcrease

Alice Gilcrease

Jul 18, 2021

Alice Gilcrease, 85, of Quitman, Texas returned to her heavenly home on July 18, 2021 with her family by her side. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Chapel from 6:00PM – 8:00pm. Funeral Services will be held for Mrs. Gilcrease on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 2:00PM at Forest Hill Baptist Church followed by interment...

Brian Maples

Brian Maples

Jul 16, 2021

Brian Maples, age 38, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on July 16, 2021 in Yantis.

His family invites everyone who knew and loved him to please come show your love and support.

Memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Lowe-Gardner Funeral Chapel (1102 E. Goode St., Quitman, Texas 75783) with Brother Kenneth Cunningham officiating....

Doris Canaday

Doris Canaday

Jul 16, 2021

Doris Jean Canaday,69, of Quitman, Texas passed away with her family by her side on July 16, 2021.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 19, 2021, 10:00AM at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home.

Doris was born on December 9, 1951, to parents W.E and Lodema (Busby) Cox...

Molly Hagler

Molly Hagler

Jul 12, 2021

Molly Ann Hagler, 50, of Quitman, Texas passed away on July 12, 2021, in Tyler, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, from 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021, 10:00AM at Sand Hill Cemetery, Gilmer, Texas.

Molly was born in Grand Saline, Texas on January 15, 1971, to...

Janice Hays

Janice Hays

Jul 9, 2021

Janice Sue Hays, age 73, of Quitman, passed away Friday evening, July 9, 2021 in Tyler. Janice was born on September 15, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to Douglas Coke Hays and Edwina (Anderson) Hays.  She grew up and lived in Emory, where she was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, before moving to Quitman two years ago. She was a...

John Bates

John Bates

Jul 8, 2021

Kenneth Bates, age 91, of Quitman, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. John Kenneth Bates Sr. was born in Sachse, Texas on September 29, 1929, to Jesse Lee and Vera Ophelia (Crawley) Bates. He attended Garland High School and later enlisted in the US Navy.  Kenneth served his country proudly from 1950-1954.  He served in the Korean War and was...

Larry Patrick

Larry Patrick

Jul 6, 2021

Larry Patrick, resident of Chandler, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2021, at the young age of 55, while doing what he greatly loved, fishing.  Larry Is survived by his mother, Anita Augustini; his daughters, Lauren Doan and Lacey Hollingsworth; sons-in-law, Matt Doan and Austin Hollingsworth; grand-daughters, Bella Maynard, Presley Maynard, Paisley Hollingsworth, and Rosalie Hollingsworth; sister-in-law, Celinda Patrick; niece, Alicia Stefka; nephews, Chris Patrick and Brian Stefka; great-nephew Colby Stefka; and great-nieces, Halle Stefka, Dakota Patrick, Kailey Patrick, Annaley Patrick, and Josie...

Earnest Flournoy Jr.

Earnest Flournoy Jr.

Jul 5, 2021

Sunrise: July 18, 1947 Sunset: July 5 , 2021           Funeral service for Mr. Earnest Flournoy Jr., age 73, of Quitman, is scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Lowe-Garner Funeral Chapel.  Graveside services will follow at Quitman City Cemetery.           Earnest Flournoy, Jr. was born in Mineola, Texas on July 18, 1947....

Annabell Cottrell

Annabell Cottrell

Jun 21, 2021

Annabell “Ann” Cottrell, age 89, of Quitman, passed away Monday morning, June 21, 2021 in Tyler. Ann was born on November 21, 1931 in Oklahoma to the late Isaac Daniel and Martha Mae Wages. She married the love of her life, Raymond Edward Cottrell, on October 14, 1950.  In 1968, they moved from Dallas to Quitman.  The couple spend 66...

Hazel Fry

Hazel Fry

Jun 18, 2021

Hazel Lee Fry, 85, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away Friday morning June 18, 2021. Hazel was born in Franklin County on August 11, 1935, to L. H. and Ida Ellis. She was a factory worker at Tyler Pipe in Tyler, Texas. She was a homemaker, great cook, and she loved to spend time with her family. She is preceded in...

Betty Goggans

Betty Goggans

Jun 16, 2021

Betty Lynn Goggans, age 72, of Mineola, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 16, 2021. Betty Goggans was born in Quitman on August 29, 1948 to the late Charlie B. and Gladys (Pritchett) Cameron. She lived most of her life in Wood County. In 1989 she married Ron Goggans in Mineola.  The couple spent 32 wonderful years together before his passing...

Patricia Shipp

Patricia Shipp

Jun 11, 2021

Patricia Shipp, known as “Meme” to her family, passed away Friday evening, June 11, 2021 at the age of 71. Patricia Dianne (Davis) Shipp was born in Baytown,Texas on November 18, 1949, to the late Elmer Davis Sr. and Zelma Bernice (Rhodes) Davis.   She worked for Colgate-Palmolive in Texarkana for 13 years assembling serving equipment. On December 17, 1966, she...

Dorothy Lloyd Britto

Dorothy Lloyd Britto

Jun 10, 2021

Dorothy Ann Lloyd Britto, 91, of Quitman, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 10, 2021.   Dorothy was born on  July 16, 1929 in Zabcikville, Texas to parents Joe J. Vasek and Albina C Krahulik Vasek.   She was a loving sister, wife, mother and grandmother and loved to go on adventures.  She was a long time resident of Dallas, Texas and was very proud of her...

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