Obituaries

Don E. Young

Don E. Young

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...

Peggye Jean Sessions Reeves

Peggye Jean Sessions Reeves

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...

Joyce Elaine Richter

Joyce Elaine Richter

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...

Hazel Dale Collins

Hazel Dale Collins

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...

Dorothy Jean Jackson

Dorothy Jean Jackson

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...

Dennis James Scannell

Dennis James Scannell

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...

James Joseph Hayes, Jr.

James Joseph Hayes, Jr.

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...

Albert Hernandez

Albert Hernandez

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...

Barbara Jane Nickes

Barbara Jane Nickes

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...

Michael Ray Ellsworth

Michael Ray Ellsworth

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...

Betty Woodward Sims

Betty Woodward Sims

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...

Esther Hannah Stewart

Esther Hannah Stewart

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...

Daniel Joe Cathey

Daniel Joe Cathey

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...

Floyd Olen Brown

Floyd Olen Brown

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...

Lewis "Jerry" Kepner

Lewis "Jerry" Kepner

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...

Lucy Lowe

Lucy Lowe

Sep 1, 2020

Lucy Turbeville Lowe, 80, of Hainesville TX passed away Tuesday September 1, 2020 in Tyler.

Lucy was born in Hainesville, TX on November 6, 1939 to Reba Turbeville and Lillian (Haines) Turbrville. Lucy married Dwayne Lowe June 25th, 1983, and together they owned and managed Lowe Funeral Home for the past 30 years.

She is preceded in death by her...

Kenneth Ray Boles

Kenneth Ray Boles

Aug 25, 2020

Kenneth Boles, 82, of Quitman, Texas, beloved husband, father, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Jack Boles, and 2 sisters Rosalea and Dorothy.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Amanda and her husband James, daughter, Angela and her husband Dean,...

Christine Ruth Featherston

Christine Ruth Featherston

Aug 21, 2020

Services for Christine “Cris” Ruth Featherston 67, Tyler Texas, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday August 26, 2020 at Lowe Funeral Home with visitation day prior from 2-8 PM Tuesday August 25, 2020.

Christine passed away on Friday August 21, 2020 in Dallas Texas. She was born on September 6, 1952 in Dallas Texas to Maxine Vivian Simpson.  She was...

Mary Ann Vaughn

Mary Ann Vaughn

Aug 14, 2020

Mary Ann Vaughn was born in Myrtle Springs, Texas on August 28, 1944 to Glen Worth Sr. and Reba Arlou (Burns) Stovall and passed from this life the morning of August 14, 2020 at her home in Quitman, Texas from the complications of Alzheimer's disease.  Mary Ann lived in several areas of East Texas since her father was a Baptist...