Obituaries

Dec 7, 2016

Nina Langford Simpson, 79, of Quinlan, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2016 in Rowlett. A memorial service will be held on December 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Quinlan Funeral Home.

Nina was born on August 1, 1937 in Quinlan to Jack and Irene Langford. She is a long time...

Dec 4, 2016

George Carol Kinser Jr., 84, passed away on December 4, 2016 in Quinlan. He was Born on August 3, 1932 in Collin County to the parents George Carol Kinser, Sr. and Hollie Lavonia (Reeder) Kinser. His visitation will be Wednesday night from 5:00 to 7:00 at Quinlan Funeral Home. His funeral service will be at the Dallas Fort Worth...

Nov 27, 2016

Martha Sue Wilcox-Clem, 72, of Quinlan passed away on November 27, 2016 in Dallas. She was born on April 1, 1944 in Greenville to her parents, George Dallas Greer and Exie Bea (McClure) Greer. Sue was a member of CrossPoint Family Church in Quinlan.

She is preceded in her death by her first husband, Jody C. Wilcox...

Nov 21, 2016

Shirley Fitzgerald, 72, of Quinlan, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 in Dallas.

She was born October 19, 1944 the daughter of Raby Lee and Lena Estelle Ellis Phillips in Cedar Hill. She married Dan Fitzgerald on April 19, 1968, he preceded her in death in 1990.

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Nov 20, 2016

James Firth, 82, of Quinlan passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

Nov 18, 2016

George Calvin English, 87, of Alba passed away on November 18, 2016 in Tyler. Calvin was born on March13, 2016 in Rains County to his parents, Joseph Wesley English and Laura Lillian (Alexander) English. He married Ruth Junell Bailey who precedes him in death. He worked for Mrs. Baird's Bread company for many years as a route salesman.

Nov 18, 2016

Benny Roy Sprayberry, 75, of West Tawakoni passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

Nov 13, 2016

Kenneth Ray Brewer, 56, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Plano. He was born on July 28, 1960 in Corsicana to his parents, Jerell Duwayne Brewer and Nancy Ray (Daren) Brewer. He married Theresa Colleen Youngs on July 2, 2010 in Greenville. Kenneth worked as a custodian for the Lone Oak ISD. He is survived...

Nov 5, 2016

Sheril Cotten, 70, of Edgewood passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in Athens, Texas.

She was born on July 5, 1946 in Terrell to her parents, Odie Bodin and Berniece (Starr) Bodin. She was married to Gaylon Irl Cotten for 53 years. She owned and operated Flarmingo Gift Shop in Terrell for many years.

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Nov 4, 2016

Billie R. Stone, 87, of Greenville passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 in Frisco. She was born on April 18, 1929 in Chambersville, TX to John Edgar and Willie Frances (Farnsworth) Rogers.

Billie worked for twenty years as an Executive Secretary for Clint Murchison Jr. Group Founder of the Dallas Cowboys. One benefit for working for...

Oct 30, 2016

Joan Underwood, 74, of Emory passed away on October 30, 2016 in Rockwall. She was born on November 28, 1941 in Dallas to Denver Dale Westbrook and Maxine (Faries) Westbrook. On February 13, 1961, she married Jerry Underwood. Their union was blessed by three children, daughter, Cynthia Hunt; son, John Underwood; and daughter, Jennifer Vavra. Joan is preceded in...

Oct 23, 2016

Ola Mae Russell, 85, Dallas passed away on October 23, 2016 in Irvin. She was born on December 10, 1930 in Nevada, Texas, to the parents, Jesse Bain Watson and Lillian Lucille (Smith) Watson. Ola worked for Frito Lay company for many years.

She is preceded in her death by her parents; a son, Randy Neal Russell;...

Oct 21, 2016

Maxine Irvin, 80, of Garland passed away on October 21, 2016 in the peace of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Maxine was born in Mesquite on November 22, 1935 to Alvie Lewis and Gertrude (Ragsdale) Lewis. She married G. C. Irvin, who precedes her in death. She is also preceded by her parents; a daughter,...

Oct 16, 2016

Tammy Jo Posey, age 53 of Quinlan, TX, passed away on October 16, 2016, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on November 8, 1962 in Dallas, TX to Billy Joe and Melba Nadene Clark. Tammy Jo honored her role as being a loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and...

Oct 15, 2016

Kirtsey Garrett, better known to his family and friends as "Sonny Boy" passed away in his home, after a lengthy illness on October 15, 2016 in Ennis. Sonny was born in Terrell on November 8, 1950 and lived in Terrell most of his life. He is preceded in life by his parents, Matt and Christy Bell Garrett; his sisters Vada...

Oct 12, 2016

Wyatt Lee Sexton passed away shortly after birth on October 12, 2016 in Dallas. He was born the son of Todd Lee Sexton and Brodie Tara Thurston of Quinlan. Other family members that survives him are his grandparents, James and Jen Hart of Rockwall, and Ronnie and Shirley Sexton of Quinlan; great grandparents, Jennifer and Allen Thurston of Molong,...

Oct 4, 2016

Raven Starr Goolsby passed away shortly after birth on October 4, 2016 in Dallas. She was born the daughter of Nathan Michael Goolsby and Autumn Starr Armstrong. Other family members that survives her are her sister, Alaina Overstreet; grandparents, Susan Armstrong, Bobby and Kristi Jacobs, Mike Autry, Jason and Michelle Goolsby; great grandparents, Cindy and Lewis Harris, and Diane...

Sep 11, 2016

James Maxwell Berry, of Emory, passed away in Tyler, Monday, September 11, 2016. Mr. Berry was born May 20, 1945 in Jefferson City, Missouri the son of Maxwell and Virginia Berry.

Mr. Berry is survived by: daughters, Janet Farris, and husband, Jeff Atkins, Elizabeth Schwartz, and husband, Jeff, and Seneca Berry; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Lynn...

Sep 10, 2016

Ray Allen Calvin, 82, of Wolfe City passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was born on March 25, 1934 in Talty, Texas to Claude Clark Calvin and Kitty (Hancock) Calvin. Calvin served his country in the US Navy. He is preceded in his death by his parents; two brothers, Wayne Calvin and Stacey Calvin; and one sister, Claudia...

Sep 9, 2016

Joyce Marie Woelfel, 76, of Quinlan, Texas, passed away on September 9, 2016 in the peace of her home. She was born on October 17, 1939 in Waterville, Minnesota, to Melford and Ruth (Frodl) Moe. She worked for many years for USDA before retiring. She is survived by her children, Jill Woelfel and Tony Woelfel. Her family is planning a...