Obits

Mrs. Glen Gibson, 85, of Gilmer, formerly Pittsburg, was born Feb . 8, 1932 in Gilmer and passed away on Oct. 3, in Gilmer. She was preceded in death by her parents , Percy V . Mullinix and Vera Gibson Mullinix; husband , Ben Gibson; step-daughter , Gretta Campbell; grandson , Bubba Parrish; granddaughter , Shiloh Gray; and three siblings. Mrs. Gibson was survived by her sons and daughters- in-law , Mike and Kathy Mullinix of Camden, Ark ., Charles and Barbara Boren of Ore City, David and Linda Boren of Gilmer, Ricky and Faye Boren of Gilmer; daughter and son-in-law , Tammy and Tom Lucas of Dubois, W yo.; stepdaughter and husband ; Carolyn and Pat Anders of Pittsburg; 14 grandchildren, numerous great - grandchildren, and two great - great - grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law , Betty and Fred Nelson of Oswego, Ill. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct . 5, 2017 at Leesburg Cemetery. Bro. Michael Putman officiated in the graveside service.

Danny Lynn Kay “D-Bo”, 36, of Leesburg passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, Sept. 25. He was born on June 21, 1981 to Rosemary Mc- Neil and Michael A. Kay of Pittsburg. He received his high school diploma in 1999. He married his Jr. High sweetheart on Oct. 27, 2001 in Gladewater. He worked for Pattersons Furniture and Aaron’s. He has been a stay at home dad since 2007. He helped coach is son’s baseball teams when they were younger. He is survived by his wife, Amber Nichole Kay of Leesburg; sons, Branton Mitchell Kay of Mt. Vernon, Braylon, Michael Kay and Bryson Matthew Kay both of Leesburg and Bristol McNeil Kay of Gladewater; daughters, Jeighlynn Kay of Mount Pleasant, DaniLynn Aubri Kay of Leesburg; mother Rosemary McNeil of Pittsburg; two brothers, Micheal Dwan Kay of Abilene and Larry Dean Stuckey of Gladwater; and sister, Crystal Michelle Kay-Pilgrim of Pittsburg.

Nancy Ferrell, of Pittsburg, passed away in Winnsboro Friday, Sept . 29, 2017 following a brief illness. She was born in Ponca City, Okla . on Aug . 13, 1935. Throughout her 82 years, Nancy touched many peoples ‘ lives with her kindness, generosity and positive spirit. It’s easy to smile when remembering how much she loved her family and friends and the fun we shared with her. She truly did bring love and joy into our lives. Although we grieve Nancy’s death, we are strengthened by the knowledge that it was her decision to forego further treatment for her illnesses and she was spiritually, emotionally and physically ready to be with God and her loved ones. We have been greatly comforted by the prayers, support and understanding that Nancy received from friends, neighbors, and health care professionals. She frequently voiced her appreciation for being so well taken care of. Nancy is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kermit D.

Saul Martinez, of Pittsburg, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, Sept. 24 at the age of 24. Saul was born Nov. 9, 1992 in Mount Pleasant to Lucio and Alicia Navarette Martinez. Saul was a 2011 graduate of Pittsburg High School. An athlete as well as a scholar, Saul was nominated to the first team allstate selection as a senior, was a three-time all-district honoree, and was selected for first team All-East Texas. Under the direction of Coach Robert Manley, Saul would begin to hone his skills as a kicker which would lead to his receiving multiple football scholarships. In addition to his football accomplishments he also lettered four times each in both soccer and baseball. Saul received a football scholarship to Trinity Valley Community College, there he received an associate‘s degree in business. While playing football at TVCC, Saul made the second team all-conference selection in his freshman (2011) and sophmore (2012) years.

Nancy Ferrell, of Pittsburg, passed away in Winnsboro Friday, Sept . 29, 2017 following a brief illness. She was born in Ponca City, Okla . on Aug .13, 1935. Throughout her 82 years, Nancy touched many people’s lives with her kindness, generosity and positive spirit. It’s easy to smile when remembering how much she loved her family and friends and the fun we shared with her. She truly did bring love and joy into our lives. Although we grieve Nancy’s death, we are strengthened by the knowledge that it was her decision to forego further treatment for her illnesses and she was spiritually, emotionally and physically ready to be with God and her loved ones. We have been greatly comforted by the prayers, support and understanding that Nancy received from friends, neighbors, and health care professionals. She frequently voiced her appreciation for being so well taken care of. Nancy is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kermit D.

Quentin Vail Koecher, 98, one of The Greatest Generation, passed to his Eternal Father on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. His passing was surrounded in love in the presence of his wife of 27 years, Kathleen Marie Koecher, his daughter Ann Shine and her husband Patrick, sons Thomas, James (Randy) and Andrew (Drew) and his wife Jennifer and his eldest granddaughter, Anne Michelle Koecher and her husband Larry Staudenmyer. Born at Chicago, IL in 1919 to Otto and Hazel Koecher, he was raised at the Panama Canal Zone and later at San Antonio, TX. He was appointed to the US Naval Academy (Annapolis) in 1937 and graduated in February, 1941. Among his first duties he assembled the new and secret technology of radar on the newly commissioned USS Cleveland, a light cruiser, and then became one of its gunnery officers. He was present during the Cleveland’s part in the invasion of Guadalcanal in 1942.

Services Danny “D-BO” Kay are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Sept . 29, 2017 at Erman Smith Funeral Home with burial to follow at Spring Hill Cemetery in Titus County. Visitation with the family will be between 5– 7 p.m.. Thursday at the funeral home.

Lovelene Taft of Longview passed away at her home Saturday morning, Sept . 23, at the age of 90. Lovelene was born Oct . 31, 1926 in Grand Saline to Claude Monroe Birdsong and Anna Daniels Birdsong. Lovelene is survived by her son Larry Taft and wife Linda Taft of Longview, daughter Paula Bowker of Gladewater, son-in-law Ken Miller of Houston, four grandchildren: Stephen Taft and wife Michelle, Michael Taft and wife Maria, Greg Miller, and Valerie Sanford and husband Matthew, and four great-grandchildren: Joshua Thomas, Nathan Taft, Emily Taft, and Hannah Taft. She was preceded in death by her parents Claude and Anna Birdsong, her husband Calvin Taft, daughter Teresa (Terry) Miller, and her brothers Merlin Birdsong and Junior Birdsong. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept . 28 at Erman Smith Funeral Home in Pittsburg with burial to follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pittsburg. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Gerardo Favela, 75, of Mt. Vernon was born Oct . 16, 1941 in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, Mexico and passed away Sept . 22, 2017 in Paris, Texas. Services w ere held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept . 24, 2017 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pittsburg . B urial was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Pittsburg

Richard Quillin, age 78, died Thursday, Sept. 21, at his home in Pittsburg. A graveside service officiated by Bro. Patrick Loyd was held Saturday, Sept.23, at 10 a.m. at New Mine Cemetery in Camp County