Obituaries

Louise Miklis Marek

Louise Miklis Marek

Feb 1, 2018

Louise Miklis Marek, 97, of Kaufman, TX passed away in Kemp on February 1, 2018.  Louise was born to John and Frances Miklis on January 6, 1921 in Kaufman.  She spent her time in the kitchen and on the sewing machine.  Louise was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church for her entire life.  She was also a member of...

Gregory Michael Creal

Gregory Michael Creal

Feb 1, 2018

Gregory Michael Creal, 51, passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Greg was born on November 20, 1966 in California, but grew up in Seagoville, Texas. In 1988 he married the love of his life, Tanya Adamson, and together they raised their three beautiful children; Ethan, LeaAnn, and Brennan.  Greg served the Kaufman...

Kody Lyn Rough

Kody Lyn Rough

Jan 29, 2018



Kody Lyn Rough was born in Dallas, Texas on January 27, 1995 to Kevin and Kari Rough.

Kody was called to his eternal home with the Lord and joined his sister in Heaven on January 29, 2018. His life on this earth began to come to an end in Kaufman County and ultimately at Methodist Hospital of Dallas. Kody was raised in Kaufman,...

James Edward Nixon

James Edward Nixon

Jan 28, 2018

James Edward Nixon, Sr. was born on March 15, 1940 in Dallas, TX and passed away January 27, 2018 in Ennis, TX. James is survived by Shirley Nixon, mother of his children, wife Joyce Shears, sons: James Nixon Jr. and wife Shari and William Nixon and wife Tracy; daughter Lisa Hayter and husband Rex, grandchildren: Leslie Nixon Esker, Kalee Nixon, Crystal Lamb, Natalie Nixon, Amanda Tapp, Joe Nixon,...

Leslie Thomas Yudizky, Jr.

Leslie Thomas Yudizky, Jr.

Jan 26, 2018

On January 26th, 2018 at the young age of 35 years old, Leslie Thomas “TJ” Yudizky Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his older brother Jacob Loher, younger brother Brian Casey Yudizky, and step-mother Margret Yudizky. He is survived and loved by: his father Leslie Thomas Yudizky, Sr., mother Denise Cynthia Moore, step-father...

Robert Paul Reece

Robert Paul Reece

Jan 26, 2018

America and the Local Town of Kaufman Texas have lost one of its great ones.

In Loving Memory of



Robert Paul "Bob" Reece US Army Ret.

November 29th, 1936 - January 26th, 2018

American and the local community of Kaufman, Texas have lost one of its great ones. On the afternoon of January 26th, 2018 passed away peacefully in...

Donald Eugene Harvey

Donald Eugene Harvey

Jan 25, 2018



 

Donald Eugene Harvey was born on June 20, 1941 in Scurry, Texas to Willie Hubert Harvey and Mary Beatrice Kilman Harvey, both of whom predeceased him.  He passed from this life on January 25, 2018 in Plano, Texas.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Nichols Harvey of Crandall and his daughter, Melissa Harvey of...

Ann Ferguson

Ann Ferguson

Jan 21, 2018

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Robert Allen Ransom

Robert Allen Ransom

Jan 17, 2018

Robert Allen Ransom, 56, of Kaufman, TX passed away on January 17, 2018.  Robert was born to Joe and Faye Ransom on July 3, 1961 in Forney, TX.  Robert lived in the Kaufman County area his entire life. He retired from the Terrell State Hospital after 30 years of service.  He spent his spare time on the lake fishing.  Robert...

Alma Lorayne Smith

Alma Lorayne Smith

Jan 13, 2018

Alma Lorayne Smith of Kaufman, TX passed away on January 13, 2018 in Dallas, TX.  Alma was born August 25, 1926 to Sidney Lewis Newton and Elva Harris Newton near Little Elm, Denton County, TX.  She lived most of her young adult life in Dallas and Garland, moving to Kaufman in December 1961.  Blessed with good health, good friends and...

Marie Pitts Inman

Marie Pitts Inman

Jan 9, 2018

Marie Pitts Inman, 75, of Seagoville, TX passed away in Dallas on January 9, 2018. Marie was born to Eber Pitts and Agnus Clinton on November 30, 1942 in Memphis, TN; she was raised by her Uncle Jake and Aunt Sophie Fesmire.Marie married John Bradford Inman on August 10, 1973 in Carrollton, TX and they have spent a wonderful 44...

Clarence Jessie Jones

Clarence Jessie Jones

Jan 7, 2018

Clarence Jessie "C.J." Jones passed away on January 7, 2018 in Kaufman, TX. C.J. was born on July 23, 1941 in Durant, OK to Harold Melvin and Alma Netta Jones. C.J. married Betsy Jones on December 5, 1962 and had a wonderful 55 years together. He worked as a switchman for the railroad company, 34 years first for the Katy...

Sherrill Medlin

Sherrill Medlin

Jan 4, 2018

Sherrill Medlin was born on June 25, 1937 and died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the age of 80. She is survived by her daughters Shannon Randall and husband Steve Randall, Melinda Gibson and husband Barry Gibson, Kerrie Riggs and husband Tommy Riggs; grand children, Jamie Jenkins and husband Lyndon Jenkins, Anna Whitworth, Andrew Riggs, Luke Riggs, and Lydia Riggs,...

Helen Maybelle Benson

Helen Maybelle Benson

Dec 28, 2017

Helen Maybelle Benson went home to Heaven on Thursday, December 28, 2017 to be with Our Lord and Savior. Helen was born in Kaufman, TX on September 24th, 1918 to John and Olive (Felkner) Webb. She married Leonard Royce Benson on July 18, 1936. They raised 3 beautiful children together in Kaufman and were faithful members of the Ola Church of Christ. Helen worked...

Corey Michael Baird

Corey Michael Baird

Dec 28, 2017

Corey Michael Baird was born in Amarillo, Texas on March 27, 1975 to Terry Lynn Baird and Alice Dale Brooks Baird.  Corey passed away at his home in Kaufman, Texas on December 28, 2017.  Corey was raised in Amarillo, Texas. In 1989, he moved to Garland, Texas and after graduation he went to The University of Texas at Dallas. Then...

Larry David Nitcholas

Larry David Nitcholas

Dec 21, 2017

Larry David Nitcholas, 49, of Kaufman, TX passed away on December 21, 2017 at home surrounded by family.  He was born to Willie Ray and Mary Inez Nitcholas on July 25, 1968 in Maple, TX.  Larry was a hard working Lineman for power companies for 30+ years.  Larry also enjoyed the Rodeo; riding a bull, roping and horseback,  he also...

Jenita Carol Holland

Jenita Carol Holland

Dec 21, 2017

In loving memory of our beloved children who were taken from us December 21, 2017.

Thomas and Jenny Holland and their small family lived in the Seguin, TX area. They had a deep love for each other and their children and enjoyed the simple life. They are survived by their two children Aliyah 9 and Brayden 7. Thomas is survived...

Thomas Allyn Holland

Thomas Allyn Holland

Dec 21, 2017

In loving memory of our beloved children who were taken from us December 21, 2017.

Thomas and Jenny Holland and their small family lived in the Seguin, TX area. They had a deep love for each other and their children and enjoyed the simple life. They are survived by their two children Aliyah 9 and Brayden 7. Thomas is survived...

Barbara Gene Otteson

Barbara Gene Otteson

Dec 20, 2017

Barbara Gene Otteson, 83, of Tuscola, TX, passed away on December 20, 2017 in Abilene, TX. Barbara was born on July 4, 1934 to Alexander Yandall and Nell Eugenia Trail in Seagoville, TX. She graduated from Seagoville High School in 1951 and worked for a telephone company. Barabara got married on January 27, 1959 to Chester Otteson. In 1960 she moved to Tacoma, WA for a couple of years before...

Randy Lee Powell

Randy Lee Powell

Dec 18, 2017

Randy Lee Powell, 23, of Princeton, TX passed away on December 18, 2017 in McKinney, TX.  Randy was born on June 26, 1994 in Wylie, TX to Louis Powell and Stacie Duckworth.  Randy lived around Kaufman all his life and graduated from Kaufman High.  He spent time playing video game, dragon Ball Z being his favorite, and watching movie and...