Obituaries
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Sharon Strawther
Mar 5, 2021
Sharon Lou (Thomas) Strawther, 73, of Quinlan went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2021. Sharon was born on August 1, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to Vernon Ray and Bessie Mildred (Jones) Thomas. She was a Baptist in faith. Sharon was a member of the first graduating class of South Garland High School in 1965, and a member of...

Bessie McKelroy
Feb 20, 2021
Bessie Elizabeth McKelroy entered heavens gates Saturday, February 20, 2021. Bessie will be remembered for her love of life and for her beautiful and bright personality.
Duane Smith
Feb 7, 2021
Duane Edward Smith was ushered into heavens gate’s Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born June 15, 1956 in Borger, Texas to his parents, Gerald Duane Smith, and Marie Adreane (Blommaert) Smith. Duane married Patricia Smith who precedes him in death. His father Gerald Smith also precedes him in death.
He is survived by his sons, Terry...
Rick Moore
Feb 5, 2021
Richard “Rick” David Moore, 59, of Quinlan passed away on February 3, 2021 in Quinlan. Rick was born on November 28, 1961 in Dallas the son of John D. Moore and Janell (Bailey) Moore. Rick married Rosa Biggerstaff in 1984 in Dallas. He worked for the Arlington Memorial Hospital as their physical Plant Operator.
Rick is survived...
Randell Bannister
Jan 28, 2021
Randell Keith Bannister, 61, of Wills Point passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Tyler. Randell was born on October 26, 1959 in Dallas, the son of Louis and Yvonne (Callis) Bannister. He owned and operated a zoo.
Randell is survived by his daughter, Brandy Sanchez; grandchildren, McKenzie, Diseree, Albert John, and Aubrey; great granddaughter, Zoey...
Dovie Coats
Jan 27, 2021
Dovie Ilene Coats, 73, of Point passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Tyler. Dovie was born on February 13, 1947 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Ralph Robertson and Helen Robertson.
Dovie is preceded in her death by her parents, Ralph and Helen Robertson; son, Teddy Wayne; one sister, and five brothers.
Dovie is...
Betty Haskins
Jan 26, 2021
Betty Joyce Haskins, 82, of Terrell passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born on July 14, 1938 in Dennison, the daughter of Marvin C. Parks and Selma J. Whitaker. She married John W. Haskins on December 24, 1959 in Dallas. She was a member of First...
William Beatte, Jr.
Jan 25, 2021
William Joseph Beatte Jr., 69, of Wills Point passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in Quitman. William was born on April 14, 1951 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, the son of William Joseph Beatte, Sr. and Edith Ida (Ulissi) Beatte. He married Martha Ann Barber on September 27, 2009, in Quinlan. He built advertising signs for a living....
Sylvia Pipkins
Jan 24, 2021
Sylvia Irlene Pipkins, 91, of Quinlan passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Quinlan. Sylvia was born on December 21, 1921 in Henderson County, the daughter of Aurther Lee Hammond and Laura Lorene (Hennese) Hammond. She married Harlie Pipkins on September 5, 1986 in Dallas County. She owned and operated Golden Scissors.
Sylvia is preceded in...
Neil Pfeifer
Jan 24, 2021
Neil Myron Pfeifer passed this life January 24, 2021. Born in Fargo, Dakota on December 15, 1932 to Elva and Phyllis Seward Pfeifer. He was a proud Korean War Veteran and proud member of the Fraternal order of Eagles for many years in Arie 1513. He worked for JI Case for 35 years. He loved attending church and loved...
Mary Lancaster
Jan 20, 2021
Mary Margaret Lancaster, 86, of Quinlan passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Terrell. Visitation with her family will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2021 in the chapel of Quinlan Funeral Home. The funeral service will start at 2:00 PM and a private burial will be in Quinlan Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Mary Margaret...
Jerry Allen
Jan 17, 2021
Jerry Glen Allen, 65, of Quinlan passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Quinlan. Jerry was born on May 26, 1955 in Dallas, the son of David Gerald Allen and Jackie (Burton) Allen. Jerry was a General Contractor in the construction industry.
Jerry is preceded in his death by his wife, Terri Allen; father, David Allen;...
Wilburn Burnett
Jan 7, 2021
Wilburn Wayne Burnett, age 81, of Rockwall, TX passed away on January 7, 2021. Wilburn was born on April 25, 1939 in Emory, Texas, the son of Ira Burnett and Tempest (Vail) Burnett.
Wilburn is remembered as a hardworking man who cared deeply for his family. He was a god-fearing man and is remembered by his family...

Raymond Barter
Jan 3, 2021
Raymond Manson Barter passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born April 10, 1933. Obituary pending.
Norma Wilson
Dec 28, 2020
Norma Kay Wilson, 71, Greenville passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 in the peace of her home. Norma was born in Bernie, Missouri on November 30, 1949, the daughter of Elmer and Marie (Bollinger) Mcroy. She married Frank Wilson on April 1, 1985 in Emory. She was a cook and a school bus driver for many years.
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