Obituaries

Reesie Marie Drouet

Reesie Marie Drouet

Apr 11, 2025

Reesie was born to Reece and Jewel Grimes. She graduated from Kaufman High School at the age of 16. Reesie was a member of First Baptist Church of Kaufman.

Preceding her in death are her parents, and three children Danny, Terry and Judy.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Jerry and Donna Traughber, Lisa and David Dunlap and son-in-law Randy...

Nancy Ann Donaldson

Nancy Ann Donaldson

Apr 8, 2025

Nancy Ann Donaldson, 80, of Scurry, TX went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2025, at home. Nancy was born on August 22, 1944, to Joseph and Janie Konderla in Dallas, TX. She grew up in Dallas going to St. Edwards Catholic School till her senior year when she moved to Lady of Good Council where she graduated...

Jose' Garza

Jose' Garza

Apr 5, 2025

Jose' Garza, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, gently departed from this world on April 5, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 93. Born on September 21, 1931, in Floresville, Texas, he embodied the spirit of humility and kindness that endeared him to everyone fortunate enough to know him.

A simple and God-loving man, Jose was known for his...

Shirley Nell Brockway

Shirley Nell Brockway

Apr 1, 2025

Shirley Nell Brockway, 86, of Kaufman, TX passed away on April 1, 2025, in Rowlett. Shirley was born on March 13, 1939, to Malcolm and Gracie Long in Rand, TX. She grew up in the Kaufman area, graduating from Kaufman high school in 1957. On July 3, 1958, Shirley married Roy Brockway, and they spent a loving 54 years together...

William Randall (Randy) Eastep

William Randall (Randy) Eastep

Mar 31, 2025

William Randall (Randy) Eastep passed away on March 31, 2025, in Dallas, TX. Randy was born on July 8, 1964, to Dwain and Dorothy Eastep in Mesquite, TX. The family moved to Crandall before Randy started first grade but moved to Kaufman for his junior and senior year where he graduated in 1982. He attended Tyler Junior College for a...

Donald Ray Mangham

Donald Ray Mangham

Mar 25, 2025

Donald Ray Mangham was born in Kaufman, Texas, to John A. and Catherine Mangham on October 7, 1935. He died from natural causes on March 25, 2025.

He graduated May 20, 1955, from Kaufman High School where he had excelled in track and football.

He served two years in the U S Army. After receiving his basic training at Fort Hood, Texas,...

Edward Cornelius Culbreth

Edward Cornelius Culbreth

Mar 18, 2025

Edward Cornelius Culbreth, a devoted husband, father, veteran, and educator, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Dallas, TX, at the age of 91. Born on July 30, 1933, in Jacksonville, FL, Ed was the son of Edward Randolph and Lucille Culbreth. He grew up in Jasper, AL, where he graduated from Jasper High School in 1951, earning his Eagle...

Glenda Gwen Lydia

Glenda Gwen Lydia

Mar 18, 2025

Glenda Gwen Lydia, affectionately known as "Meme" went to be with the lord on March 18, 2025. She was born on October 11, 1956, to Guinn William and Helen Grace Swagerty in Wichita Falls, TX. Her family moved to Terrell, TX in 1966 and then to Kaufman, TX in 1979 where she’s lived since. She married Dan Lydia, who recently...

Juanita Faye Jenkins

Juanita Faye Jenkins

Mar 18, 2025

Juanita Faye Jenkins, born on December 2, 1935, in Dallas, Texas, and a cherished resident of Scurry, departed this world on March 18, 2025, in Terrell, Texas. A loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Juanita's life was a testament to strength, kindness, and dedication.

From the very beginning, Juanita was known for her kind and welcoming nature, always making others feel...

Robin Dale Evans

Robin Dale Evans

Mar 16, 2025

Robin Dale Evans, 65, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2025 . Robin was born on December 30, 1959, to Billy “Joe” and Peggy Hutchison in Kaufman. She grew up in Kaufman, in Post Oak community. On August 27, 1977, she married Jerry Lee Evans and they have been together for a loving 47...

Sybil June Dunson

Sybil June Dunson

Mar 15, 2025

Sybil June Dunson, 91, of Kaufman, Texas, went home to be with Jesus on March 15, 2025, with her husband of 70 years holding her hand. Sybil was born on April 26, 1933, to V. O. and Jimmie Nix in Grays Prairie, Texas. She grew up in Terrell and graduated from Terrell High School. On February 26, 1955, she married...

James Leonard Crow

James Leonard Crow

Mar 15, 2025

It is with celebration and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Leonard Crow. He left this world for his eternal home March 15, 2025 at the age of 94.

James Leonard Crow was born at home on April 27, 1930 in Crandall, Texas. His parents were Grover Clevland Crow and Bessie Tevis Crow. He was a beloved husband...

Annie Jenell McKinney

Annie Jenell McKinney

Mar 12, 2025

Annie Jenell McKinney, 85, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2025, with her husband and children by her side. Jenell was born on September 19, 1939, to Clyde and Grace Cooper in Warsaw, TX. She grew up around Kaufman and graduated from Kaufman High School in 1958. On July 25, 1958, she married John...

Kenneth Allan Hickman

Kenneth Allan Hickman

Mar 11, 2025

Kenneth Allan Hickman, 76, of Kaufman, TX passed away on March 11, 2025. Kenneth was born on July 14, 1948, to Thomas and Geneva Hickman in Kaufman. Born and raised in Kaufman, he graduated from Kaufman High School in 1967. Kenneth worked as a truck driver for over 30 years, first with Panasonic and then with UPS where he earned...

Alan Adcock

Alan Adcock

Mar 8, 2025

Alan Dale Adcock was born on February 1 1940 in Mesquite Tx to Rissie Mae (Smith) Adcock and James Dewey Adcock. He passed away on March 8, 2025 in the home he had lived in since 1967.

He joined the Army in 1956 when he was 16 years old ( he lied about his age to get in) and served for...

Kay Wilson

Kay Wilson

Mar 7, 2025

Kay Myatt Wilson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born in Navarro, Texas on December 4, 1944. Kay passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Mabank Nursing Center in Mabank, Texas. She was 80 years old and lived a long, fulfilling life dedicated to her family and those she loved.

Kay had a kind, beautiful, and gentle soul,...

Janie Burk

Janie Burk

Mar 2, 2025

Ruby J. Burk, 93, of Crandall, TX went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2025. Janie, as she was known most of her life, was born on October 28, 1931, to Gus and Vita Bailey in Kaufman, TX. She was raised in the Warsaw and Kaufman area, spending most of her years in Crandall. Janie was double-promoted twice...

Dan Elbert Lydia

Dan Elbert Lydia

Feb 28, 2025

Dan Lydia, 80, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025. Dan was born on March 6, 1944, to Charlie Jenkins and Ethel Gaines. He was raised in Kaufman and graduated from Pyle High School in 1962. After High School he went to Jarvis College in Tyler to play basketball and when he was finished...

Janis Laura Lindsey

Janis Laura Lindsey

Feb 26, 2025

Janis Laura Lindsey, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Terrell, Texas, at the age of 87. She was born on November 24, 1937, in Rand, Texas to Tommy and Laura Turner.

Janis was one of 13 children and is survived by her siblings Frankie, William, Alice, and Lydia.

A woman of remarkable creativity...

Barbara Ann Walker

Barbara Ann Walker

Feb 21, 2025

Barbara Ann Walker, 80, of Ben Wheeler, TX went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2025. Barbara was born on September 5, 1944, to Henry Leldon and Mildred Mae Williams in Athens, TX. She graduated from Kimball High School, Dallas, Tx. On May 8, 1964, she married James David Walker, and they spent a loving 51 years together...