On Tuesday the 17th of September, 2019, Lou Ann Pyburn, age 85, was freed from her earth-bound chains and entered into her eternal life. She will be deeply missed by her family and the many friends who knew and loved her. She was a loving, caring and personality-filled wife, mother, teacher and friend. Lou Ann Gallatin was born in Houston, Texas on May 3, 1934, the only daughter of Roger Newton and Minnie Novella (Hearn) Gallatin. She grew up in Houston and as a small child discovered her...

Mary Ann Mendez, age 79, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital. Per her wishes, her body will be cremated. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Church with Father Nilo Nalugon officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. Mary Ann was born on April 17, 1940 in Ballinger, Texas to Floyd and Maria (Calazada)...

Christopher "Chris" DeLeon, age 33, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Hendrick Medical Center. A rosary will be held 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel recited by Jennifer Perez.  . Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish with Father Nilo Nalugon officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories. Arrangements are...

James Dwight Hathaway, age 72, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas. Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Palava Cemetery, Palava, Texas in Fisher County, Texas, with Chase Pope officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 10:30 A.M., Friday, August 30, 2019, at Wood County Cowboy Church, 3435...

Don Gaylord Andrews, age 71, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his residence. Per his wishes, his body will be cremated. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. Don was born on January 10, 1948 in Lamesa, Texas. He married Jan Summers on October l, 1983 in San Antonio, Texas. He worked as a firefighter for many years before retiring. He is survived by his wife, Jan Andrews of...

Paul Bryan Scott Sweetwater - November 13, 1956 - August 14, 2019 Paul was born on November 13, 1956 in Sweetwater, Texas, the fifth of six children born to JW and Alice Scott. He graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1975, received his Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Texas Tech University in 1979 and was in ROTC. He earned his law degree from Saint Mary’s School of Law in 1982, and he was a member of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. Paul was a successful lawyer for 37...

Jerry Lee Hunt, age 75, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Lara and Bobby Shuler officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from l:00 -...

Jesus Cecilio (Cecil) Villa, age 81, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Hendrick Hospice Care Center in Abilene, Texas. Per his wishes, his body was cremated. A memorial rosary will be held 7:00 P.M., Friday, August 16, 2019 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel recited by Janie Davila. A memorial mass will be held 10:00 A.M, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish with Father Nilo Nalugon officiating. Arrangements are under the...

Bettie Jolene Lanning, age 8l, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019, at Hoyt Place.  Her body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Darryl Goodnight officiating. . Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. Bettie was born on November 2, 1937 in Blackwell, Texas to Joe and Ruby G. (Griffin) Lanier. She worked as a custodian...

Bobbie Lee Harris, age 86, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Nolan Nursing and Rehab. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 5, 2019 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Daniel Stovall officiating. Burial will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. . Bobbie...