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Doyle Lee Cole
Oct 24, 2024
Doyle Lee Cole, 69, of Gun Barrel City, TX passed away on October 24, 2024. Doyle was born on October 8, 1955, to Richard Lee and Dorothy Faye Cole in Dallas, TX. Doyle grew up in Balch Springs, TX before moving to Kaufman in 1984. He has worked in HVAC throughout his Career. Doyle worked for the Dallas ISD for...
Roberta Jane Travis
Oct 22, 2024
Roberta Jane Travis of Scurry, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2024. Roberta was born January 1, 1939, in Royse City Texas where she also graduated from Royse City High School. She married her high school sweetheart Tommy Leon Travis June 7, 1958. They were married for 57 years before Tommy passed away in...
Judy Kay Rowbotham
Oct 18, 2024
Judy Kay Rowbotham, a beacon of kindness and warmth, left us on October 18, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven, in Dallas, Texas. Born on July 6, 1947, in Greenville, Texas, Judy exemplified the spirit of her hometown, cherishing her roots while leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
In a world that can sometimes feel indifferent,...
Michael James O'Rourke
Oct 13, 2024
Michael James O’Rourke, 82, residing in Ruidoso, New Mexico, died October 13, 2024, at Cedar Creek Lake, Texas. Mike was an only child and preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jo and Dalvin J. O’Rourke.
Mike grew up in Fort Worth and he loved and played baseball at Arlington Heights High School, graduating in 1960. He went on to graduate...
Jackie Lynn Beauchamp
Oct 13, 2024
Jackie (Jack) Lynn Beauchamp, passed away peacefully with Janie by his side shortly before midnight on October 13, 2024.
Jack was born in Plainview, Texas on January 9, 1955, to James Earnest Beauchamp and Georgia Elaine Immel. His family moved around for farming opportunities in his early childhood and spent their last years in California.
At the age of 17, Jack proudly...
Sandra Gail Malone
Oct 13, 2024
Sandra Gail Malone, 82, of Mabank, TX went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2024. Sandra was born on August 10, 1942, to James Flavil and Dorothy Hutchens in Greenville, TX. She was raised in Greenville where she graduated high school in 1960. Her career as an administrator started with Varo, where she worked for a long time,...
Randy Eric Vanderslice
Oct 11, 2024
Randy Eric Vanderslice passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, in Kaufman, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 4, 1961, in Texarkana, Texas, to C.W. Vanderslice, Jr., and Norma Jean Jones Vanderslice.
Randy graduated from Texas High in 1979. He was the epitome of a hard worker. Following in his father’s footsteps, Randy began his career with the...
Ethan Ray Eshbach
Oct 11, 2024
Ethan Ray Eshbach, 24, of Kemp, TX went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2024. Ethan was born at home on November 9, 1999, to Ernest and Maryann Eshbach in Kemp, TX. Ethan has worked with his dad since a child, but officially joined the family woodworking business when he was 18. On April 23, 2022, he married...
Steven Ray Houser
Oct 3, 2024
Steven Ray Houser, 75, of Forney, TX went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2024. Steven was born on May 6, 1949, to Arlis and Billie Houser in Bakersfield, CA. He grew up in Fortuna, CA. After high school he played baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their minor league system for 2 years. He was a...
Linda Carolyn Chester
Sep 27, 2024
Linda Carolyn Chester, 76, of Seagoville, TX passed away on September 27, 2024, in Dallas, TX. Linda was born on August 4, 1948, to Wallace and Lavona Merry in Concordia, KS. She grew up in Kansas, graduating from Delphos High School in 1966. On June 12, 1967, she married Ken Chester, and they spent a loving 57 years together. Linda...
Carolyn Paulette Murrah
Sep 23, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Paulette Murrah of Kaufman, TX. She passed away September 23, 2024 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, TX following a brief illness. She was surrounded by immediate family who loved her dearly.
Paulette is survived by her husband, Don Murrah, daughters Leslie Wood (Larry Wood) and Amy Jackson (Kelly Jackson), grandchildren Matthew...
Laurie Greenslade Harris
Sep 16, 2024
Laurie Greenslade Harris, a devoted wife, cherished mother, and beloved grandmother, passed away at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas, on September16, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on November 13, 1958, in Kaufman, Texas, Laurie was a pillar of strength and an inspiration to all who knew her.
Laurie’s academic journey began at Kaufman High School, where she excelled and...
Mary Hatcher
Sep 11, 2024
Mary L. Hatcher, 76, of Scurry, TX went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2024. Mary was born on December 30, 1947, to Buford and Georgia Carpenter in Kaufman, TX. She graduated from Crandall High School in 1966. Mary worked as a Quartermaster for the Dallas Police Department where she retired. After retirement, she was a substitute teacher...
Floyd Clemmons
Sep 10, 2024
Floyd Clemmons, a cherished soul who journeyed through life with warmth and joy, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Born on January 21, 1933, in Kaufman, Texas, Floyd’s life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, resilience, and devotion.
Floyd dedicated many years to driving a truck across the vast of the United States, experiencing the country’s...
Nancy Hamic
Sep 10, 2024
Nancy S. Hamic, 82, of Scurry, TX went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2024.
Nancy was born in Hamburg, AR, on August 19, 1942, to Clifton and Ruby Spencer. In seventh grade, she moved to Crowley, LA, where she graduated high school in 1960. She attended Louisiana State University, graduating in 1964 with a degree in education. She...
Wanda Taylor
Sep 4, 2024
Wanda Taylor of Gun Barrell City, passed away peacefully at her home on September 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. Those preceding Wanda in death are her husband of 60 years, Harvey S. Taylor; her parents Marcus Otha White and Minnie Gladney David Roberts; and sister, Billie Jo Huddleston.
Those, of Wanda’s family, who remain and will cherish her memories are...
Patsy Jolene Atkinson
Sep 2, 2024
Patsy Jolene Atkinson, 88, of Seagoville, TX went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2024. Patsy was born on November 23, 1935, to JW (Shorty) and Willie Sellers in Abilene, TX. She grew up in Hawley, just outside of Abilene, where she graduated from Hawley High School in 1953. Patsy was Brazos River raised, as the river ran...
Larry Don Estes
Aug 30, 2024
Larry Don Estes, a lifetime resident of Kemp, TX passed into heaven on August 30, 2024, at the age of 75. Larry spent his final weeks on hospice surrounded by his family as he respectfully battled the enemy of cancer. On December 20, 1948, Larry was born in Terrell, TX as the only child to Guinn and Patty Estes. He...
Ruby Jane Crow
Aug 19, 2024
Ruby Jane Crow passed away on August 19, 2024 at 89 years old. She was born to Ruby Mae (Pierce) Crawford and John Calvin Crawford on December 30th 1934.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents Ruby Mae and John Calvin Crawford; brothers John C and William; sons Randell and Mike; daughter Donna; granddaughters Brandy and Amy.
Jane is survived by...
Margie Fay Sorrells
Aug 12, 2024
Margie Fay Sorrells , age 101, went to her heavenly home on Monday August 12, 2024. Margie was born on April 18, 1923 in Kaufman County, Texas. Her parents were Annie (McAnally) Baker and Edwin D. Baker.
She grew up in the Crandall area and helped her family on the farm. She picked Cotton and drove the truck pulling the cotton...
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