Obituaries
Ilene Hughes
Sep 23, 2022
Ilene Ballard Hughes passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2022 at her daughter’s home. She was born on August 24, 1921 in Kaufman, Texas to Stella and Luce D’Ls Ballard, both of who preceded her in death along with her husband George Hughes, sisters Virginia Ballard Helm, Dee Ballard Cottingham, and Sarah Elizabeth Ballard, granddaughter-in-law Cara Hobbs and granddaughter-in-law...
Bobbie June Holveck
Sep 12, 2022
Bobbie June Holveck, age 96, peacefully passed away on September 12, 2022. Bobbie was born on April 22, 1926, in Fort Townson, OK, to parents Frank O. and Bertha Lorene Laurent.
Bobbie was a lifelong resident of the Cedar Hill and Dallas, Texas area. She worked in the insurance business most of her career until her retirement....
Edna (Maxine) Shockey
Sep 8, 2022
Edna (Maxine) Shockey- December 16, 1928 to September 8, 2022 (Age 93)
Born December 16, 1928 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Bill Joe Bailiff and Elizabeth Avants Christopher. Maxine married V.O. Shockey in 1945. They had two children, Marland Shockey and Elizabeth Diane Shockey.
Maxine was preceded in death by her husband and her 8 brothers and one sister.
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Christopher William Cummings
Sep 3, 2022
Christopher Cummings, age 23, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 3, 2022. Christopher was born on December 21, 1998 in Terrell, Texas to parents Chris and Maria Cummings.
Although Christopher lived a short life on this earth, his time here was filled with much significant purpose. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them....
Leon Flynn Roddam
Aug 21, 2022
Leon Flynn Roddam, aged 79, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 21st. He had his loving wife of 57 years, Audrey Jean Roddam by his side. Leon fought a hard battle with Parkinson’s disease which he unfortunately succumbed too.
Leon was born on December 28th,1942 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Barbara and Claude Roddam. He lived and grew...
Susan Holden
Aug 16, 2022
Susan Louise Jackson Holden, age 68, passed away on August 16th, 2022 in Crandall, Texas. She was born on November 29th, 1953 in Fall River, Massachusetts, raised in Westport, Massachusetts and Charleston, South Carolina, where she graduated from R. B. Stall High School in 1972.
She moved to Dallas, Texas in the mid-70's where she met many of her long-time...
William Edgar Morgan Sr
Aug 2, 2022
Longtime Gun Barrel City resident William E Morgan Sr passed into the care of his Lord and Savior on August 2nd. Born March 22, 1935 in Gustine, TX to Troy and Ruby Morgan, he attended Brownwood High School through 1952 where he played football under Gordon Wood and was elected as most handsome in his class. Known to all as...
Lillie Mae Todd
Jul 28, 2022
Lillie Mae Todd, age 98, of Chandler, TX passed away in her home on July 28, 2022. Lillie was born December 15, 1923 to parents William Joseph (Slim) Deville and Metta Mae Deville (Moore) in Bernice, LA.
Lillies biggest joys in her earlier years in life were watching her son Michael Todd play football and baseball, spending time with her...
Carol Sue Smith
Jul 26, 2022
Carol Sue Smith, 86 of Mabank, TX went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was a loving and devoted mother and granny who loved spending time with her family. She was a Baptist by faith and an amazing prayer warrior. Carol was a wonderful cook and enjoyed family holidays together. Which included teaching...
Martin Martinez Jr
Jul 21, 2022
Martin Martinez Jr., age 46 of Mesquite, Texas went on to his reward on July 21, 2022. Martin was born on December 1, 1975 in Dallas, Texas. He was a 1994 graduate of West Mesquite High School.
Martin was the most loving and giving person, he loved people and it was hard not to love him back. He always...
David Richardson Sr.
Jul 13, 2022
David Richardson, age 78 passed away on July 13, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones, peacefully in his home. He resided in Kaufman, TX since 2003. David was born on September 8, 1943, in McAllen, Texas.
David proudly served in the United States Navy, where he retired after 20 years of dedication and hard work. He was a hard...
Carl Thomas Campbell Jr.
Jun 27, 2022
"Carl Thomas Campbell Jr. passed away on June 27, 2022, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 92. He was born on January 20, 1930, to Carl and Anna Campbell in Panola, Texas. Carl graduated from Sam Houston High School in San Antonio, Texas, before joining the US Army. He served 2 years during the Korean War. Shortly thereafter, Carl...
Frankie James Blackwell
Jun 17, 2022
Frankie James Blackwell Jr., age 49, passed away on June 17, 2022. Frankie was born on January 23, 1973 to parents Frank and Judy (Stovall) Blackwell in Dallas, Texas.
Frankie loved the outdoors and spent most of his time hunting, fishing, or working in the yard. He enjoyed mowing the grass and was a hard worker. Frankie loved spending time...
Bill Raymond Baker
Jun 6, 2022
Bill Raymond Baker, 89, of Cooper, TX passed away on June 6, 2022, in Cooper. Bill was born on December 31, 1932, to William R. and Katie Craven Baker in Strong, AR. He moved to Odessa in the 50’s till he moved to Irving in 1968. In 1987, he moved to Kaufman with his wife and daughter Kim; after his...
Josephine A. Sproul
May 29, 2022
Our dear mother Josephine Sproul went home to the Lord on May 29, 2022, at the age of 80. Jo, or Josie to some, was born September 7, 1941 to Joe and Alta Allec in Caliente, Nevada. This small Nevada town was where she went to school and spent most of her early years. She was the middle child of...
Brian Warren
May 26, 2022
Brian Lee Warren, 64, of Kaufman, TX passed away on May 26, 2022, in Dallas, TX. Brian was born in Dallas and grew up in the Farmer’s Branch area. He graduated from W. T. White High School in 1976. Brian married his wife Susan on August 6, 1977, in Farmer’s Branch and they have been together for a loving 45...
Deborah "Debbie"Hampton Liles
May 22, 2022
Deborah "Debbie" Hampton Liles, 63, of Terrell, Texas passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by family on May 22, 2022. Debbie was born on October 24, 1958 to parents Gerald Wayne Olive and Mildred Darlene Sperry in Dallas, Texas. On August 25, 1975 she married her beloved husband, Bobby Liles, in Dallas, Texas. Debbie attended...
James "Jimmy" Chester Stewart
May 20, 2022
James "Jimmy" Stewart born on April 10, 1947 in Inglewood, California, passed away Friday May 20, 2022 in Kaufman Texas.
John Edward Farmer
May 10, 2022
"Farmer John", the love of my life passed away this morning. Happy and smiling every single day no matter the circumstances, he always stayed on the bright side! John loved our life we built here at Farmer Farm and loved every minute we lived here. A talented artist, husband, father and grandfather, John always knew what to say to put...
