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Dick "Richard" Donahue
Jul 30, 2023
Dick “Richard” Donahue, age 70, of Kaufman, Texas, passed from this life on Sunday, July 30, 2023, following an extended illness.
Dick was born on October 10, 1952, in Providence, Rhode Island, to his father, the late Robert Donahue and his mother, Catherine Donahue (Bourassa). He worked as a glazer for many years and retired in 2016 from Glass...
Gregory "Greg" Williams
Jul 28, 2023
Gregory “Greg” Williams, age 58, passed from this life on Friday, July 28, 2023, following a brief illness.
Greg was born on August 23, 1964, in Virginia, and moved to Texas at an early age. He married Tammy Baldwin following his move to the Kaufman area. Greg was a skilled carpenter and worked in the construction industry for many...
Glenn Earl Linder
Jul 27, 2023
Glenn E. Linder, age 70, passed away from this life on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Kemp Care Center in Kemp, Texas.
Glenn was born on June 16, 1953, in Dallas, Texas, to his father, the late Robert E. Linder, and his mother, the late Wilma (Hassell) Linder. Glenn worked at the Linder Hardware Store in 7-Points, Texas,...
Mary Jean Henderson
Jul 25, 2023
Mary Jean Henderson, 96, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2023. Mary was born on January 31, 1927, to Joseph and Sophia Neustupa in Kaufman, TX. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother of one, grandmother of one and great grandmother of one. Mary was one of six children all of whom preceded her in death. ...
Kevin Tucker
Jul 20, 2023
Kevin Tucker, age 44, of Canton, Texas, passed away from this life on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Christus Mother Francis Medical Center in Tyler.
Kevin was born on May 27, 1979, in Greenville, Texas to his father, the late Melvin Eugene Tucker and his mother, Elizabeth Tucker (Creed). He was employed as a flooring installer for Big Tex Trailers...
Robert Edward Grant, Jr.
Jul 19, 2023
Robert Edward Grant, Jr., age 61, of Kemp, Texas, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Robert was born on August 2, 1961, in Manhattan, New York, to his parents, the late Robert Edward Grant, Sr., and Oleta Owens Grant. He worked as a Service Technician Supervisor for the restaurant equipment and supply industry. He married his...
Wanda Lynn Estes
Jul 16, 2023
Wanda Lynn Estes, 75, of Kemp, TX went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2023, at home. Wanda was born on April 13, 1948, to Lloyd and Estelle Wilson in Kaufman, TX. Wanda was raised in Kaufman, graduating from Kaufman High School in 1966. She went to work for Farmer’s and Merchants Bank in Kaufman for a few...
Wanda Fay Baugus
Jul 10, 2023
Wanda Baugus, age 75, long-time resident of Kaufman, passed from this life on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Medical City in Fort Worth.
She was born on June 24, 1948, to the late Willie Robert (Buster) Fortner and the late Opal Marie Benson. She was raised on the Star Branch Ranch in Kaufman. Wanda married William Douglas Baugus on...
Edward A. Domaracki, Jr.
Jul 5, 2023
Edward A. Domaracki, Jr., 74, of Kaufman, TX passed away on July 5, 2023. Ed was born on December 7, 1948, to Edward, Sr. and Caroline Domaracki in Buffalo, NY. He grew up in Buffalo graduating high school there and attending Canisius College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. While in college he was a member of the of...
Peter H. Marsh, MD
Jun 25, 2023
Peter H. Marsh, MD died peacefully on June 25, 2023 at his home in Kaufman, Texas, surrounded by family. Dr. Marsh will be remembered as a loving father and husband, a caring family doctor, a dedicated church member, and an active member of his community. During his time in home-hospice, Dr. Marsh was able to visit with all of his...
Robby Heinsohn
Jun 24, 2023
Robby Heinsohn age 50, passed away Saturday June 24th, 2023, at his home in Scurry, Texas.
Robby was born June 29th, 1972 in Dallas, Texas. Robby attended Lake Highlands High School, he also attended college and loved Cub Scouts as a kid. Growing up Robby had many hobbies that he enjoyed; car racing, kayaking with his best friend Chris and...
Lovie Beasley
Jun 24, 2023
Lovie Beasley, age 83, passed from this life on Saturday, June 24, 2023, following an extended illness.
Lovie was born on September 4, 1939, in Rockwall, Texas, to the late Lorenzo and Juanita Tevis. Lovie became an LPN and worked for the Veterans Administration in the states of Connecticut, Kansas, and Texas, caring for those who served in the armed forces. She...
Rosa Torres
Jun 22, 2023
Rosa Torres, 76 passed away on June 22, 2023 at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital. Rosa was born on October 6, 1946 in Valle Hermoso Tamaulipas. She dedicated her life to her husband Enrique Torres and her children Nicholas Torres, Margaret Ortiz, and Toni Torres. She was a homemaker and also had various jobs like; housekeeper, caretaker, cook and retail.
She adored...
Melissa (Lisa) Hauk
Jun 20, 2023
Melissa (Lisa) Hauk, age 58, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.
Melissa was born on February 25, 1965, in El Paso, Texas. Melissa loved crafting but was best known for her culinary talents as the head chef at the Especially for You Tea Room in Kaufman.
Those left...
Edna Stoldt
Jun 16, 2023
Edna Layne Stoldt, age 94, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. Cancer caused her so much pain over these past six (6) years.
Born on September 6, 1928, in Mesquite, Texas, Edna was the only daughter of Daisey and B.P. Layne. Edna graduated from Forney High School. She was a cheerleader, homecoming queen, and voted most beautiful girl...
Jerry Holder
Jun 12, 2023
Jerry Holder, age 84, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Kerens Care Center, in Kerens, Texas.
Jerry was born on August 2, 1938, in Palestine, Texas to his parents, the late Ernest and Billie Holder. Jerry was a man of many talents. He was a master electrician and owned several small businesses in the area. He...
Juanita Martinez
May 26, 2023
Juanita Martinez, 65, passed away on May 26, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Juanita dedicated her life to her family and will always be remembered for the love she gave to each of them.Born on January 8, 1958, Juanita lived a fulfilling life as a stay-at-home mom. Although she never pursued a career outside...
JoAnne Peterson
May 25, 2023
JoAnne Ruby Jackson Peterson was born in Starbuck, MN on February 11, 1935, to Arthur and Anna Jackson. She married the love of her life, Hans Peterson, on August 29, 1953, and together they raised eight children. Starting out in Minnesota, they moved to Eagle Pass, Texas in 1968. While living on the Texas/Mexico border, JoAnne worked beside Hans for...
Janis Faye Boyd
May 23, 2023
Janis Faye Reynolds Boyd was born in Dallas, Texas to Herschel Melvin and Ina Faye Reynolds on December 23, 1952. She claimed she was the best Christmas present since she was brought home on Christmas Day. As a pre-teen, Jan spent a lot of time babysitting neighborhood kids and kids from church. As a teenager, she would have dinner on the table...
Chris Smith
May 22, 2023
Chris Smith, age 61, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Sunflower Park Health Care in Kaufman.
Chris was born on October 22, 1961, in Terrell, Texas, to his parents, John R. Smith of Kaufman, and the late Patricia Griggs Smith. Chris was a Baptist by faith and worked as a carpenter in the surrounding area, building residential...
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