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Buford Odell Love, age 77, of Como, passed away on November 29, 2023. Funeral service is scheduled for 11 AM Monday, December 4, 2023 at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations in Quitman, with a graveside service to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Sunday evening, December 3rd, at the funeral home.

Benny Frank Holland was born on August 20, 1938, in Golden, Texas. He peacefully passed away on November 17, 2023, at the age of 85. Benny was a beloved husband, father, and Papa, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a proud lifelong resident of Wood County who had a passion for the outdoors.

Billie Deen Harrison passed away on October 21, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and family. Billie was born to Joe Henry and Lillie Faye Williams in Corsicana, Texas March 28, 1948. Her love and kindness will continue to be a source of strength and inspiration to her children and their families.

Funeral services for Mr. Ernie Ortiz will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM at First Assembly of God in Quitman. The family will receive friends Friday evening, October 20, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations.

Joan Reid Cole Wallace ,79, of Golden passed October 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, grandparents, sister Barbara Horn and brother James H. Reid. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Kelly and Toni Cole of Golden, granddaughter April Joan Barton of Clarksville and great grandsons Chase and Mason Barton.

Billy Franklin Kernes was born January 18, 1937, and passed away October 5, 2023, at the age of 86. Services will be held at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations, Quitman, TX, on Thursday, October 12, 2023. There will be a public viewing at 3:00 pm with services to follow at 4:00 pm.

Dr. John F. Johnson, a distinguished educator and community leader, passed away on October 2, 2023 at the age of 85. His remarkable life was marked by a passion for education, an unwavering dedication to his community, and a deep commitment to his family. Born in Smith County, Texas, Dr. Johnson received his early education in the Chapel Hill Independent School District and graduated from Jackson High School in 1956. A voracious reader with an inquisitive mind, he embarked on a remarkable academic journey, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas College in 1961; a Masters of Science in Biology from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1972; and a Doctor of Education from Texas...

Martha Slaughter of Quitman died September 22, 2023. Visitation will be held Monday, September 25 at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home from 6:00PM-8:00PM. Funeral services will be held 2:00PM Tuesday, September 26 at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home with graveside to follow at Lee Cemetery in Winnsboro.

Charles Wayne Turner, 88, passed away September 20, 2023. The viewing will be held at 10:00 am, and the funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in the morning at 11:00 am at Holley Tree Bible Church in Holly Lake. Following the funeral, a burial ceremony will take place at Mount Pisgah, with a gathering for food to follow.

James "Garry" Littlejohn passed away September 9, 2023 at the age of 83. Visitation will be held from 5-7PM Wednesday, September 13th at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations in Quitman. Funeral service is scheduled for 10AM Thursday, September 14th at Holly Brook Baptist Church of Holly Lake Ranch.

James "Garry" Littlejohn A Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. James Garry Littlejohn, 83, passed peacefully Saturday, September 9th, 2023 in Tyler, TX. Garry was born April 9th, 1940 in Kilgore, TX to Floyd Noble Littlejohn and Marcelle Bynum Littlejohn. He had been residing in Holly Lake Ranch north of Tyler since 1991. Garry enjoyed the scenery, wildlife, and most of all the golf that Holly Lake provided for him and his late wife Sharon Littlejohn. Garry attended grade school in Kilgore before moving to Midland, TX where he attended school through the 11th grade. He transferred to New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM for his Senior year, then continued...

Kelly Lynn Lawrence passed away in early September at the age of 57. Memorial service will be held Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home in Quitman. Alternately or in addition, you may attend a Celebration of Life at Art Park Theatre in Deer Park, TX on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 1-4 pm.

Marshall O'Dell Gilbreath, affectionately known as Mo, passed away on September 3, 2023, at the age of 95. Funeral service for Marshall Gilbreath were held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Lowe-Gardner Funerals and Cremations.

John Charles Stewart passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, at the age of 78. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of John to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, lungcancerresarchfoundation.org.

Claudie Gene Pinion, 89, of Quitman passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. A memorial service will be held 2:00PM Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Lowe- Gardner Funerals & Cremations.

Michael Edward Evans, 64, of Quitman passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Michael was born on August 18, 1958, to J.C and Katherine Evans in Houston Texas. He was a carpenter and lived all his life in Wood County. He loved fishing, building things and had an infectious laugh.

Tina Renee Lee, age 64, passed away August 14, 2023. Graveside service is scheduled for 10AM Friday, August 18, 2023 at Quitman City Cemetery.

Carlie Ray Rogers, 93, of Quitman, TX, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2023, at Clifton Cemetery in Point, TX. Services under the direction of Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations.

Kay Frances Cook (Carrington), of Quitman, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2023, at Tyler, Texas. A private family memorial service for Kay will be held at a later date.

Dee Estes Wheeler of Hawkins, Texas passed away on July 14, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. A memorial service in his honor will be held Saturday, July 29th, 2023, at 11:00AM at the Hawkins Volunteer Fire Station in Hawkins, Texas.

Leslie Regina Johnson, of Hugh Springs, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2023, at her home. Family and friends are invited to honor Leslie at a graveside service to be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 10:00AM at Shady Grove Cemetery with Brother Fred Morrow officiating.