Oct 31, 2020

Mary Ann Hargrove Colombrito, 82, of Quitman TX, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Dallas Texas on July 14, 1938. She married John Colombrito in 1958, and together they owned a business, Ego Eimi and later worked at the Quinlan Post Office as a mail carriers for approximately...

Oct 30, 2020

Jimmie Dee Deas, 93, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday October 30, 2020.

Jimmie was born on May 18, 1927 to his parents John Keel Deas and Minnie Juarlia Weeks in the Rock Hill Community in Wood County Texas.

Jimmie married the love of his life Helen Naomi (Littlepage) Deas on November 13, 1951. They...

Oct 24, 2020

Faye Stearman passed away at home with her daughter and granddaughter at her side in the early morning hours of October 24 from complications due to COVID-19 at the age of 87.

Faye was born and raised in Quitman. She enjoyed school and particularly loved home economics, where she won a prize for her sewing and design abilities. Her affinity...

Oct 14, 2020

    Janet Gail Wall Edwards, 64, of Winnsboro, TX, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Born on Wednesday, May 30, 1956 in Mt. Pleasant, TX, she was the daughter of the late A.B. Wall and Billie (Suiter)Wall Cooper and husband John currently residing in Sulphur Springs, TX. Her husband, Roy Edwards, preceded her in death on May 15, 2020. They...

Oct 12, 2020

Don E. Young, 82, of Quitman, passed away Monday evening, October 12, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his wife, daughter and granddaughter.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Luster and Hazel Young and his brother, James Howell Young.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of 30 years, Kathy Young of Quitman; daughter, Donna Gustafson...

Oct 12, 2020

Peggye Jean Sessions Reeves was born on July 9, 1937 in Quitman, Texas to A.G. and Avis McGee Sessions. She was the youngest sibling of two brothers.

Peggye united with Muddy Creek Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and served as church treasurer for nearly 20 years and a member of the choir.

Peggye graduated from Quitman Colored High...

Oct 8, 2020

Mrs. Joyce Richter of Forney, TX, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 8, 2020.  She was born on May 30, 1929, in Robstown, TX to the late Roy Anderson and Lillian Curtis Anderson.

Joyce was raised by her mother in the Coastal Bend area of Texas, graduating form Robstown High School in 1946 and Texas A&I College in...

Oct 4, 2020

Hazel Dale Collins, 87, a long-time resident of Yantis Texas, died peacefully on Sunday the 4th of October, 2020 at the Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs.

Born on May 13, 1933 in Dallas Texas, Hazel was a homemaker for many years before returning to school to obtain a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Texas at...

Oct 2, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Jackson of Quitman, Texas died peacefully on October 2, 2020 at the age of 74.

Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, John Jackson of Quitman TX; children, Vester Keeton (Terry) of Corsicana TX, William Allen Keeton Sr. (Gena) of Mooresville NC, and Jo McCombs (Sean) of Flower Mound; siblings, Edward Glass (Karla) of...

Sep 29, 2020

Dennis James Scannell, 74, of Alba Texas passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2020. He was born on June 5, 1946 in St. Louis Missouri to his parents Paul V. Scannell and Frances Hayden. Dennis joined the Navy in August of 1965 and served two tours in Vietnam.

Interment Services at the National Cemetery for Mr. Scannell will be determined...

Sep 29, 2020

James Joseph Hayes, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 29, 2020 after fighting complications from COVID-19 for 3 1/2 weeks.

James (Jim) was born on November 8, 1939 to James Joseph and Annie Hayes in Dallas, Texas.  He attended Holy Trinity Grade School, Jesuit High School, and University of Dallas where he received a BA in Liberal Arts and...

Sep 25, 2020

A Celebration of Life Service for Albert Hernandez will be held Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church - Mineola at 10:00 AM.  Visitation for Mr. Hernandez will be Friday, October 2, 2020, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM.  There will be extended viewing on Thursday, October 1, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM as well. 

Albert Hernandez...

Sep 20, 2020

Barbara Jane Nickes, age 80 of Quitman, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Quitman. She was born on September 27, 1939 in Victoria, Texas. She was a member of many years at the Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church.

A graveside service for Barbara will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday September 23, 2020 at the Little Hope...

Sep 19, 2020

Sep 18, 2020

Michael Ray Ellsworth, 63,  passed away September 18, 2020 in Quitman Texas.  Michael was born October 12, 1956 in Flemming Kentucky.  He joined the Navy in 1977 proudly serving his country.  He loved anything with wheels that was fast and powerful.  Going full throttle was his passion.  He is survived by his loving wife Daphney Ellsworth, 3 Daughters, Heather,  Amanda and Arianna...

Sep 17, 2020

Betty Woodard Sims, 83, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday September 17,2020. Born on February 4,1937 to her parents Virgil Woodard and Lona Tinney, she was a long-time resident of Wood County.

Betty worked as the Cafeteria Manager at the Elementary school; she was also a long-time member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church.

She is...

Sep 15, 2020

Esther Hannah Stewart, 99, returned home to our Lord and Savior on Tuesday September 15, 2020.

She was born on July 27, 1921 in Elwell Colorado to her parents John Horst and Catherine Schlit.

She is proceeded in death by her late husband Willard Stewart and her Grandson Brian Davis.

Esther is survived by her sister, Ruth Miller; Daughters, Roberta...

Sep 13, 2020

Daniel Joe Cathey was born on September 5th, 1979 in Houston, Texas. The Lord called Daniel home at 8am on the morning of September 13th, 2020.

Daniel is survived by his mother and father, Pam and Dr. George Cathey of Quitman; His brother Jason Cathey, wife Julie; 1 niece Lauren Cathey and 2 nephews, Townes and Brooks Cathey all of...

Sep 3, 2020

Floyd Olen Brown, 94, of Quitman passed away on Thursday September 3, 2020.

He was born on August 20, 1926 to his parents Floyd K. Brown and Maggie (Shavor) Brown. Floyd enlisted in the army in 1945 and served proudly in World War II. He moved to Quitman from Dallas in 1986 where he lived until he passed.

He is...

Sep 3, 2020

Lewis "Jerry" Kepner went home to be with his Savior on September 3, 2020.  

Jerry was born on April 19, 1941 to Kenneth and Marilyn (Reed) Kepner. He proudly served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He was an avid dive team member.  After serving in the military, Jerry spent a large portion of his life as a machinist...