Mertz, Virginia Ruth Pittman MARSHALL -- Memorial services for Virginia Ruth Pittman Mertz, 89, of Karnack, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Church of Uncertain in Karnack, with Brother Joe Chisum officiating. Arrangements are by Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home. Mrs. Mertz died June 13, 2006, in Karnack. Born January 16, 1917, in Clarksville, she was a longtime secretary for a law office. Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy "Dottie" Ryan. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 6/20/2006.