Obituaries

Lillie  Hickman Lutonsky

Lillie Hickman Lutonsky

Jul 3, 2019

Funeral service for Mrs. Lillie Mae Lutonsky, 83, of Quitman, is scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, July 5, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home with Chaplain Beverly Gunn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Lillie was born September 16, 1935 in Doughterty, Texas to Frankie and Lola (Miles) Oliver. She moved to Quitman from Emory in 1978....

John  Thomas Alafonso

John Thomas Alafonso

Jul 2, 2019

Memorial service for Mr. John Thomas Alafonso is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, July 5, 2019 at First Assembly of God with Brother Ken Otwell officiating.

John Thomas Alafonso was born on September 14, 1939 in Manhattan, New York. The Lord called him home on July 2, 2019. John was 79 years of age.

John’s early years were spent in...

Jerry  Roger Tinney

Jerry Roger Tinney

Jun 17, 2019

Surrounded by his loving family, Jerry Roger Tinney went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2019. He was welcomed into his final home by his parents Linnie and Taft Tinney, and sister Nyla Avant. Roger was born June 23, 1942 at his boyhood home in the Tinney Chapel community.

As a young man, he worked with...

Glenda  Howle Owen

Glenda Howle Owen

Jun 11, 2019

Glenda Howle Owen, 79, of Longview, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Glenda was born in Longview to C.R. Howle and Sarah Pauline (Dial) Howle on September 23, 1939. She was a Longview resident for 8 years, living in Wood County many years prior. She was a Christian and visited many churches. Glenda...

Linda  Sue Bradshaw

Linda Sue Bradshaw

Jun 11, 2019

Memorial service for Mrs. Linda Bradshaw, 71, of Quitman, is scheduled for 1:00 PM Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home with Brother Fred Morrow officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Linda Sue (Jackson) Bradshaw was born in Winnsboro on October 4, 1947 to J.R. and Audrey (Usrey) Jackson and...

David  Paul Hicks

David Paul Hicks

May 29, 2019

Funeral service for Paul Hicks, 90, of Quitman, is scheduled for 3:00 PM Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home with Brother Fred Morrow officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Mr. Hicks will be laid to rest following the service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Mineola.

David Paul Hicks was born at home in...

Jack  Christian Rau

Jack Christian Rau

May 25, 2019

Jack Christian Rau, 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning, May 25, 2019, at Heritage Nursing Facility.

Jack was born December 2, 1948, in Decatur Illinois, to Earl Eugene Rau and Dorothy Mae (Jack) Rau, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by Judith Ann (Rau) Davis (sister), Todd Kendall Rau (son), Tammy Kaye Sandoval (daughter),...

James  Donald Burks

James Donald Burks

May 25, 2019

James (Jim) Donald Burks, formerly of Grand Island, entered into the presence of his Savior on May 25, 2019 at Superior Residence, Clermont, Florida with family members at his side. He was a loving and committed husband to his wife, Donna (Cayler) Burks for 63 years and a devoted father to his three children and their spouses, Karen Day of...

Paula  Kathleen Bailey

Paula Kathleen Bailey

May 14, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Paula Kathleen Bailey, 77 of Quitman are scheduled for 10 A. M. Saturday May 18 at Forest Hill Baptist Church with Brothers Fred Morrow and Don Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Clover Hill Cemetery in Wood County. Visitation will be held Friday, May 17 at Lowe Funeral Home in Quitman from 6 to 8 P.M.

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Ronald  Dale Busbee

Ronald Dale Busbee

May 13, 2019

Ronald Dale Busbee, age 69 of Quitman, Texas died on May 13, 2019 in Tyler. The Busbee family will receive friends on Thursday, May, 16, 2019 from 5 until 7 PM at the Lowe Funeral Home in Quitman. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, May 17 at the Lowe Funeral Home with burial following in the Quitman...

Daisy  Dean Mays

Daisy Dean Mays

May 12, 2019

Funeral services for Daisy Dean Mays, 85, of Quitman, are scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, May 17, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church, Quitman with Pastor Mike Midkiff officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Lowe Funeral Home.

Daisy was born on October 6, 1933 in Longview to Charles and Ethel Foster and...

John  Leonard Miller

John Leonard Miller

May 9, 2019

John Leonard Miller, 76, died from natural causes at his home in Quitman, TX on Thursday, May 9th, 2019.

John was born to Leo Peter and Cecelia Anna Miller (Blum) in St. Paul, MN on June 16th, 1942. He was one of eight children. The family eventually moved to Montana and lived in several different areas in the state. After...

Donald  Lee Cranford

Donald Lee Cranford

May 6, 2019

Funeral services for Donald Lee “Don” Cranford, 72, of Pine Mills, TX are scheduled for 11 A.M. Friday, May 10 at the Hainesville Baptist Church with Brother Terry Davis officiating under direction of Lowe Funeral Home of Quitman. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Graveside service will be held Saturday, May 11 at Rolling...

Braxten  Helmut Hunter

Braxten Helmut Hunter

May 3, 2019

Braxten Helmut Hunter, also known as "Butt Butt", passed away on May 3, 2019. Braxten was born on February 20, 2018 to his parents, James Hunter and Kristi Reyes.

He was the light in every room. Bad days were forgotten after a quick look at his adorable face. Words cannot do Braxten justice. He must have been too perfect for...

Jodie  Lee Conyers

Jodie Lee Conyers

Apr 25, 2019

On April 25, 2019, Jodie Conyers joined his parents and siblings in heaven, passing away peacefully in his sleep at home in Yantis, Texas. He leaves this life as a loving husband, a caring father, a doting grandfather, a silly uncle, and a loyal friend to many. The impact he made on those close to him was vast and expansive,...

Alan  Ray Mitsdarffer

Alan Ray Mitsdarffer

Apr 25, 2019

Alan Ray Mitsdarffer, 64, of Katy, Texas passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 with his wife by his side.

Alan was born October 22, 1954 in Champaign, Illinois to Charles and Maxine Mitsdarffer. He graduated from The College of William and Mary in 1976 where he played collegiate baseball and majored in Geology. He also received a Master's in Geology from...

George  Hoyt Camp

George Hoyt Camp

Apr 18, 2019

Tyler, TX – George Hoyt Camp, 90, of Quitman, TX, passed away April 18, 2019, at Christus Mother Francis Hospital.

Hoyt was born in Godley, TX and raised in Cartwright. He worked for Kraft foods for 19 years before moving to Quitman where he was the owner of the Western Auto store for 25 years.

Hoyt was a member of...

Ruby  Nell Azlin

Ruby Nell Azlin

Apr 18, 2019

Funeral service for Ruby Nell Azlin, 86, of Winnsboro, is scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Pine Street Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Ethridge officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Mrs. Azlin will be laid at Lee Cemetery following the service.

Ruby Nell Azlin was born November 9, 1932 in Energy, Texas...

Billy  Ray Hervey

Billy Ray Hervey

Apr 18, 2019

Services for Mr. Billy Ray Hervey, 64, of Quitman, are scheduled for 1:00 PM Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Muddy Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Quitman. Repass will follow at Muddy Creek Fellowship Hall.

Billy Ray Hervey was born at home in Quitman on December 12, 1954 to Turner and Imogene (Ellis) Hervey. He lived all of his life in...

Kathleen  Charlotte Greer

Kathleen Charlotte Greer

Apr 17, 2019

Memorial service for Kathleen Greer, 84, of Quitman, is scheduled for 11:30 AM Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Midkiff officiating.

Kathleen Charlotte Greer was born February 13, 1935 in Wisconsin to “Red” Parsons and Pauline Jennings. Her father, Red, was the light of her life. She was a Quitman resident for 8 years, coming...