Obituaries

Mary Katherine Cates Burns

Mary Katherine Cates Burns

Apr 18, 2018

Mary Katherine Cates Burns, 66, of Terrrell, TX passed away on April 18, 2018 where she was surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on November 13, 1951 to Albert and Marie Cates in Dallas, TX. She lived her whole life in the Kaufman area and worked as a customer service representative for over 30 years and a member...

Karen Fay Jackson

Karen Fay Jackson

Apr 16, 2018

Karen Fay McClane Jackson, 55, of Kaufman, TX passed away on April 16, 2018. She was born on February 10, 1963 to James Everett and Billie Carolyn McClane in Dallas, TX. Karen has lived in Kaufman her whole life. She was married to Bill Jackson for about 10 years. Karen spent time hunting, fishing, camping and enjoyed anything outdoors. She loved her family very...

Kenneth Gene Evans

Kenneth Gene Evans

Apr 15, 2018

Kenneth Gene Evans was born on December 11, 1968 to Kenneth Earl Evans and Betty Evans in Terrell, Texas. Kenneth received his wings from his Eternal Father on April 15, 2018 in Kaufman, Texas. Kenneth was a loving and kind man who loved his family and friends with all of his heart.  He will always be remembered for that wonderful...

Mary Ruth Gorman

Mary Ruth Gorman

Apr 8, 2018

Mary Ruth Gorman, 85, passed away on April 8, 2018 in Nacogdoches, TX. She was born to Johnie and Odette Humphrey on August 3, 1932 in Nacogdoches County. Mary graduated from Scurry-Rosser High School as Valedictorian of her class in 1949. She married her husband, Wayne Gorman in Kaufman on August 29, 1952. They lived in Ennis, TX for 35 years while owning Gorman Dry Cleaning services....

Hannelies Inge Brewer

Hannelies Inge Brewer

Mar 31, 2018

Hannelies Brewer, 77, of Forney, Texas, passed Saturday, March 31, 2018. Hannelies was born to Hans Hubert Steinborn, and Elise Becker, April 28, 1940 in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein Germany. Hannelies received a degree from Kiel University in Botany. She married Joe Neil Brewer in 1966, and they lived together in Kaufman, Texas until Joe’s passing in 1997. Hannelies is survived by...

Charla Kae Whitton Brett

Charla Kae Whitton Brett

Mar 31, 2018

Charla passed away peacefully, March 31, in Kaufman, Texas, where she was surrounded by her loving family. Charla is survived by her husband of 25 years, James Brett, her two sons Kyle (17), Connor (14); her parents, Charles and Rose Whitton, of Friendswood, TX; her sister, Stefni W. Lotief, of Lafayette, Louisiana; her sister in law, Joella Robinson, of Houston, TX. Charla is also survived by her long-time friend and caregiver, Jan McLeroy,...

Gary Garland Windham

Gary Garland Windham

Mar 30, 2018

After a prolonged battle with cancer, Gary Garland Windham returned to his heavenly home on March 30, 2018 at 3:00pm in Denison, TX at the age of 54. 

Gary was born on August 16, 1963 to Joe Windham and Mollie Mills in Waco, Texas. Gary grew up in Garland, Texas where he spent his childhood and most of his...

Gerald Rowden

Gerald Rowden

Mar 24, 2018

On March 24, 2018, Gerald 'Jerry' Rowden was called home and given peace to his soul.  Gerald was 81 years old.  He lived a wonderful and prosperous life, and was rewarded in life for his kindness and generosity to others.  He was generous with his spirit, his love, his time and fortunes and we were blessed to know him and...

Robert Thomas Stinson

Robert Thomas Stinson

Mar 18, 2018

Robert Thomas Stinson, 81, of Kaufman, TX passed away on March 18, 2018. He was born on May 7, 1936 to Fred Thomas and Maudie Merl Stinson in Corsicana, TX. Robert at age 20 in December of 1956 joined the Army and served till December 1959. On March 18, 1960 he married Mary Mooneyham in Lancaster, TX and they had spent a wonderful 58 years together....

Thomas William Borders, Jr.

Thomas William Borders, Jr.

Mar 11, 2018

Thomas William Borders, Jr., 76, of Kaufman, TX passed away on March 11, 2018.  Tommy was born on July 23, 1941 to Thomas and Willie May Borders in Kaufman where he was raised and lived all his life.  He entered the U.S. Army after he graduated from Trinity University in 1963.  Tommy was the co-owner of Borders & Long Oil...

Kevin Wayne Stultz

Kevin Wayne Stultz

Mar 7, 2018

Kevin Wayne Stultz, 29, passed away on March 7, 2018 in his home in Seagoville. Kevin was born to Andrew Sr. and Debra Stultz on July 19, 1988 in Dallas, TX. Kevin has lived in Seagoville for the most part of the last 4 years. He was working for Wal-Mart for the past 3 months but prior to that was a truck driver for Werner Enterprise....

Mary Elizabeth LeBoulanger

Mary Elizabeth LeBoulanger

Mar 6, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Shepherd LeBoulanger, 59, of Crandall, TX passed away on March 6, 2018. Mary was born on June 17, 1958 in Beaumont, TX to Guilford Cunningham and Ruth Ivy Shepherd. She worked for the Dallas Independent School District at Seagoville High School as a Ptech Teacher. Mary taught throughout East Texas for 25 years. She loved helping her students always going the extra miles...

Joy Lyn Kriska

Joy Lyn Kriska

Mar 2, 2018

Joy Lyn Kriska, 44, of Kaufman passed away on March 2, 2018. She was born to Larry Kriska and Carolyn Huston on June 15, 1973 in McKinney, TX. Joy graduated from Terrell High School and received an associate degree from Trinity Valley Nursing School. She worked for UT Southwestern for 10 years. Joy enjoyed bird watching but her most precious time was spent...

Dennis Keith Caffey

Dennis Keith Caffey

Mar 1, 2018

Dennis Keith Caffey, 57, of Terrell, TX passed away on March 1, 2018. Dennis was born to James F. and Anna Mae Caffey on February 1, 1961 in Dallas, TX. Dennis graduated from Mesquite ISD in 1979 and moved to Terrell in 1994. He married Theresa Thompson on January 24, 1997 in Kaufman, TX and they spent a wonderful 21 years together. Dennis enjoyed spending...

Danna Kay Middleton

Danna Kay Middleton

Feb 21, 2018

Danna Kay Turner was born December 29, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas to Nola Henley Turner and Thomas H. Turner.  She grew up in Arlington, Texas and went through the Arlington public school system graduating from Arlington High School with the class of 1967. She was a good student and dearly loved several of her teachers. She enjoyed singing and...

Robert Martin Repka Sr.

Robert Martin Repka Sr.

Feb 16, 2018

Longtime Kaufman resident and business owner Robert Martin Repka, Sr., 93, passed away on February 16, 2018 in Dallas, TX. He was born to Joseph Martin and Anna Repka on January 24, 1925 in George West, TX. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 75 years and was a very devout Catholic and a member St. John Catholic Church in Terrell ....

Ines Ibarra, Sr.

Ines Ibarra, Sr.

Feb 15, 2018

Ines Ibarra was born in Carrizo Springs, Texas on January 21 1929 to Pedro and Gertrudes Ibarra. Ines passed away in Kaufman, Texas on February 15, 2018. Ines married Maria Martinez in Carrizo Springs, Texas. Ines was a Great father and a good hearted man. He lived most of his life in Kaufman. He loved walking around the community of Kaufman. He loved family gatherings and candy. Ines...

Donnie Marshall Hatcher, Sr.

Donnie Marshall Hatcher, Sr.

Feb 11, 2018

Donnie Marshall Hatcher, Sr. of Scurry, TX went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2018 in Kaufman, TX. Donnie was born to Marshall Clarence and Letha Fayrene Hatcher on January 16, 1940 in Scurry, TX. Donnie was raised and lived all his life in Scurry. He worked as a master carpenter and spent time hunting and fishing. Donnie was a...

Cesaria Rendon

Cesaria Rendon

Feb 10, 2018

Cesaria V. Rendon was born on July 22, 1937 in Blanco, Texas to Graciano and Rosa (Vargas) Rendon. Cesaria went home to her Lord and Savior on February 10, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Cesaria was a very loving woman to her family and friends. She was the best mother a person could have and she will be greatly missed by...

David Flores

David Flores

Feb 9, 2018

David Flores, Sr. of Kaufman, TX passed away on February 9, 2018 at his home. David was born to George and Rosa Flores on September 2,1953. He was born in Calvert, TX and raised in Scurry, TX. His family later moved to Kaufman where he lived most of his life. David maried Janie Rivera on February 12, 1972 and spent a wonderful...