Obituaries

Jun 16, 2020

Jerry Forbes, 84, of Quinlan, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Grand Saline. Jerry was born on November 10, 1935 in Canton, the son of Jessie Earl Forbes and Eunice Sadie (Weaver) Forbes. Jerry was a commercial construction contractor and a master carpenter.

Jerry is preceded in his death by his parents, Jessie and Eunice...

Jun 7, 2020

Mary Kathleen Botello, 73, of Quinlan passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 in Greenville. Mary was born on November 15, 1946 in Dallas, the daughter of James Waid Hope, Sr. and Fannie Louise (Blades) Hope. She married Ventura Botello in Dallas.

Mary is preceded in her death by her father, James Waid Hope, Sr., and brother,...

May 31, 2020

Mae Jean Vahl, 70, of Quinlan passed away on Sunday. May 31, 2020 at her home. Mae was born on April 2, 1950 in San Angelo, the daughter of Billy Dean Carney and Doris Jean Clark. She married August Lee Vahl in Houston. Mae was a cosmetologist and hair was her passion. She then worked in Quinlan Independent School...

May 25, 2020

Patricia Amundson, 57, of Terrell, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 in Terrell. Patricia was born on December 2, 1962 in Dallas, the daughter of Bobby Glenn Thomas and Billie (Stanley) Thomas. Her parents preceded her in death.

Patricia’s family members who are cherishing the memories of her life are her husband, David Shaw; son, Bobby Joe...

May 21, 2020

Leandro Diaz, 90, of Dallas passed away on May 21, 2020 in Dallas. He was born on August 16, 1929 in New Braunfels, TX, the son of Estanislao R. Diaz and Francisca Diaz. He married the love of his life, Bessie Billalba. He worked for TXI for many years doing concrete work. Leandro was a parishioner of St. Cecilia...

May 14, 2020

Florence Julia Rooney, 87, passed away on May 14, 2020 at her home in Nash, Texas. Florence was born on December 5, 1932 in Colon, Panama, the daughter of Edward Hagel and Florence (Meyers) Hagel. She Married Hubert B. Rooney on May 17, 1958 in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Florence is preceded in her death by her husband, Hubert...

May 13, 2020

Brandon Lee Bauer, 32, of Cooper passed away May 13, 2020 in Tyler. Brandon was born in Anaheim, CA, on March 16, 1988. Brandon worked in the building construction industry.

Brandon is survived by his mother, Kellie Wohlers; father, David Crumpton; fiancé, Brianna Galaviz; sister, Corinne Dornan; brothers, Michael Crumpton, Danny Crumpton, and Kyle Dornan; and many...

May 12, 2020

Jesse William Hukill, 88, of Quinlan passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 in the peace of his home with his family. Jesse was born on May 18, 1932 in Alba, Texas, the son of Lawrence Edward Hukill and Evelyn (Smith) Hukill. Jesse served in the US Navy during the 1950’s. He married Boneita Lou Allison on December 11,...

May 12, 2020

Timothy Dean Hutley, 59, of Mesquite passed away on September 29, 2020 in Mesquite. He was born in Pennsylvania on July 28, 1961. Timothy was an Insurance Agent for many years. There is no planned service through the Quinlan Funeral Home.

May 12, 2020

Sherry Golding, 54, of Winnsboro passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Tyler. Sherry was born in Waco on August 5, 1965, the daughter of James Nichols and Betty Sue (Pollard) Nichols. She worked as a medical assistant for many years. Sherry married Karl Golding on April 24, 2000 in Greenville.

Sherry is preceded in her...

May 5, 2020

Floyd Wilson Phillips, 76, of Quinlan passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in Rockwall. He was born in Tulsa, OK on September 19, 1943 the son of JD Phillips and Ollie Mae (Gunter) Phillips. Floyd married Sue Green in Quinlan on July 25, 1975. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Quinlan.

Those left...

Apr 22, 2020

Billy James Medders, 86, passed away at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. There will be a public visitation from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday, April 24, 2020 at Quinlan Funeral Home. There will be a private family service with Pastor Danny Calk officiating and his burial will be in Clifton Cemetery.

Apr 4, 2020

Donald Ray Williams, Sr., 89, of Emory passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in Greenville. Donald was born in Hillsboro, the son of Oscar Williams and Johnnie Williams, He married Yvonne Williams in 1952 and they were married for 57 years until her passing on January 22, 2009. Donald served his country in the US Navy during the...

Apr 1, 2020

Dennis Niles, 76, of Terrell passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Greenville. Dennis was born in Oak Park, IL on July 2, 1943, the son of Cyrus and Jean (McAllister) Niles. He married Gretchen Smick on November 18, 1990 in Longview. Dennis served in the US Navy and a retired UPS driver for many years. Dennis will...

Mar 22, 2020

Billie Jean Miller, 86, of Quinlan passed away on March 22, 2020 at her home in Quinlan. Billie was born on April 28, 1933 in Terrell, the daughter of G. T. Rasbury and Pauline (Graham) Rasbury. She married Roland Miller, and was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother.

Billie is preceded in her death by her...

Mar 4, 2020

Judi Richardson passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Plano. Judi was born January 12, 1948 in Danville, Pennsylvania the daughter of Fritz and Irene Joraskie. She married Steve Richardson on October 17, 1984 in Reno, Nevada. Judi worked in civil service with Oakland Army Base until retirement.

Those left to cherish Judi's memory are her husband,...

Mar 1, 2020

Alvin Lee Locker passed away Sunday evening, March 1, 2020 in Plano. Alvin was born in Sudan, Texas on May 18, 1933 the son of Fredrick and Opal Locker.

Those left to cherish Alvin's memory are his daughters, Lana Wegner (Michael) and Patricia Ball; son, Wendell Locker; grandchildren, Tara Wegner, Jeremy Wegner, Cassie Wegner, Nicky Locker, Brent...

Feb 29, 2020

Fannie Mae Nichols, 82, passed away Saturday evening, February 29, 2020 in Greenville. Fannie was born in Salisbury, North Carolina on February 11, 1938 the daughter of Mose and Pearl (Beaver) Walton. She retired from Sears after 38 years.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Doris; nieces, Doris Ann, Kathy, Diane, and Gale; nephew,...

Feb 27, 2020

Harry C. Irwin passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Hartman, Colorado on May 25, 1937 the son of Harry and Opel (Mills) Irwin. He married Andrea Matheaus on December 3, 1979 in Denton. Harry was a proud farmer and will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish Harry’s memory are...

Feb 26, 2020

James Paul Joseph, Jr., of Greenville, passed away on February 26, 2020 in Greenville, Texas. Paul was born on August 5, 1936 in Bridgeville, Delaware the son of James Paul Joseph, Sr. and Roberta (Passwaters) Joseph. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He married Glenda Sue Bergquist in September 1956 in Fox Home Minnesota and she...