All Obituaries

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 Cemetery in Wood County, Texas with Pastor Jason Walters officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Nickes; her parents, J.L. and Rubye (Mullins)...

HOLLY LAKE RANCH, TX - William “Bill” Fred Mathews, 75, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2020.  Bill was born on July 21, 1945 to Fred and Hazel Mathews in Birmingham, Alabama but lived over 50 years of his life in Texas with his wife and children.  Bill met the love of his life, Carolyn, in 1959 while attending high school.  Bill played high school football and Carolyn was a majorette with the band.  They were married on June 6, 1963 and recently...

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 proceeded by her husband Thomas L. Sims. Betty is survived by sister, Wanda Pinson; son, Thomas Sims; Grandchildren, Chris Sims, Amanda Power,...

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 Davis and Rhonda (Dave) Loeffler; Son, Robert (Robin) Stewart and her Grandsons Shawn Davis, James Stewart, Michael Stewart and seven Great...

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 Tyler Texas.  He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and countless cousins. Daniel was a music aficionado who loved to sing with friends, play the...

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 for Boeing until his retirement.  Some of Jerry's favorite hobbies include bowling, golf, and fishing.  He was also...

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 preceded in death by his wife Dorothy “Jean” Brown; his parents, Floyd K. and Maggie (Shavor) Brown; Sister, Mary Pyles; and Brother, Travis Brown. Left to cherish his...

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 parents Reba and Lillian Turbeville; a son, David Chance; Sister, Marilyn Turbeville Lee; Brother, Reba “Buddy” Turbeville. Lucy is...

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, Son Chris and his wife Gina, daughter, Jenny; sister, June Tinsley, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. ...

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 a Licensed Vocational Nurse for 27 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Delbert Glenn “Butch”...