Obituaries
Barry Allen Besch
Jul 24, 2025
Barry Allen Besch, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, entered eternal rest on July 24, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Born on June 21, 1956, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Barry's journey through life was marked by love, adventure, and an unwavering dedication to his family.
Throughout his career as a truck driver, Barry traveled extensively across the United States, bearing...
Christopher Lynn Voss
Jul 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chris Voss, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend whose warmth, humor, and deep love for family touched the lives of all who knew him. Chris was born on October 19, 1988, and went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2025, at the age of...
Glenn Aaron Schoen
Jul 12, 2025
Glenn Aaron Schoen, 77, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, TX.
Glenn was born October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Philip and Mildred Schoen.
Glenn graduated from Main East High School in Morton Grove, IL. Glenn married Carol on July 18, 1970. They remained happily married for 55 years.
Glenn was...
Odean Woods
Jul 4, 2025
Odean Woods, 89, of Kaufman, TX passed away on July 4, 2025. Odean was born on June 19, 1936, to James and Jane McNeece in Carolina, MS. She was a seamstress and worked at several different places sewing all kinds of different clothing. Odean was married to James woods for over 50 loving years. She enjoyed sewing, working in her...
Gailand Woody
Jul 3, 2025
Gailand Woody, 71, of Crandall, TX went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2025. Gailand was born on September 5, 1953, to James and Barbara Woody in Dallas, TX. Gailand lived in New Mexico, while his dad was preaching there, but his family moved back to the Dallas area where he attended Seagoville High School and graduated in...
Uriel Isai Lopez
Jun 30, 2025
Uriel Isai Lopez' parents, Isai Lopez and Brenda Lopez, will hold a memorial for their son at St. Ann Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. A visitation will start at 1pm and the funeral mass at 2pm.
JR "Chuy" Simons
Jun 28, 2025
JR Simons, born on May 10, 1962, in the heart of Dallas County, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2025, in Kaufman, Texas, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories woven through laughter, love, and an unwavering dedication to family.
A dedicated supervisor in the powder coating business, JR’s work ethic was a testament to his character—unyielding and resolute. Yet beneath...
Seth Michael Green
Jun 28, 2025
Seth Michael Green, 35, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2025. Seth was born on February 23, 1990, to Chuck and Kay Green in Dallas, TX. He grew up in Combine and graduated from Crandall High School in 2008. Seth married Amanda Green on October 10, 2015, and they have spent a loving 9...
Debbie Graves
Jun 26, 2025
Debbie Graves, a beloved soul whose laughter echoed through the hearts of all who knew her, departed from this world on June 26, 2025, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. Born on August 4, 1956, in the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, Debbie's journey was one woven with warmth, humor, and a profound creativity that colored the lives of her family...
Everardo Guadalupe Ballesteros
Jun 22, 2025
Everardo Guadalupe Ballesteros, an energetic spirit and beloved figure, journeyed into the great beyond on June 22, 2025, in Kaufman, Texas, leaving behind a radiant legacy that warms the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born on November 24, 1973, Everardo’s life was a tapestry woven with threads of compassion, humor, and an undeniable zest for...
Maria Milligan
Jun 21, 2025
Maria Milligan, a beloved figure to all who had the joy of knowing her, died peacefully on June 21, 2025, in Kaufman, Texas. Born on September 15, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, Maria lived a life rich with love and laughter, touching the hearts of many throughout her 69 years.
Maria was a dedicated secretary for the Mexia Independent School District until...
Douglas Wayne McKenzie
Jun 17, 2025
Douglas Wayne McKenzie, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025. Born on December 31, 1944, in Terrell, Texas, Douglas was a lifelong resident of Kaufman County, deeply rooted in the community he loved.
The son of Marvin Odell McKenzie and Willie Faye McKenzie, Douglas was a devoted family man and a talented engineer at heart. For over 40 years,...
Edith Corder Bishop
Jun 15, 2025
Edith Corder Bishop, a cherished seamstress, quilter, and devoted homemaker, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, in Kaufman, Texas at the age of 91. Born on May 19, 1934, in the community of Cottonwood, Texas. Edith's life was a tapestry woven with love, craft, and adventure.
A kind and welcoming soul, Edith had a remarkable ability to put others at...
Eustolia Murguia Diaz
Jun 14, 2025
Eustolia Murguia Diaz, born on November 8, 1958, in Jalisco, Mexico, left this world on June 14, 2025, in Kaufman, Texas. She was a remarkable woman whose life was marked by her tireless and selfless dedication to uplifting those around her through the churches she served.
Eustolia was a beacon of kindness, embodying warmth and compassion that made others feel at...
Bobby Jack Talbot
Jun 6, 2025
Bobby Jack Talbot, 78, of Scurry, Texas, passed away surrounded by family. Born on October 15, 1946, in Kaufman, Texas, Bobby was the son of the late Walter “Buck” Harris Talbot and Dora Isabel Boles Talbot.
Bobby graduated from Kaufman High School and continued his education at East Texas State University in Commerce, where he earned his degree and began his...
Leslie (Gene) Eugene Lampier
Jun 5, 2025
Leslie Eugene Lampier, 87, of Scurry, TX passed away on June 5, 2025, at home. Gene, as he was affectionately known as, was born on July 3, 1937, in Teague, TX. He grew up in Farmers Branch and graduated from Carrolton High School in 1956. Gene married Wathenia Lewis on March 6, 1959, and they spent a loving 66 years...
Patricia Lousie Cooper
Jun 1, 2025
Patricia Louise Cooper, of Warsaw, TX went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2025. Patricia was born on January 17, 1943, to Frank and Eilene Boyle in San Diego, CA. Patricia grew up in California going to school there. On June 5, 1965, she married Arthur B. Cooper in Las Vegas, NV and they have loved each other...
Jewel L. Howard
May 28, 2025
Jewel Howard, a lifelong educator, community leader, and beloved family matriarch, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born in the railroad section house she proudly called home in Crandall, Texas, Jewel’s life was one of extraordinary accomplishment, deep faith, and unwavering dedication to education and service. She attended Crandall schools from kindergarten through 12th grade,...
Wanda Jo Rogers
May 27, 2025
Wanda Jo Rogers, 94, of Rosser, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2025, in Kemp, Texas.
Wanda was born on May 3, 1931, in Heart, Texas, to John Russell and Mary Lucille Hammack. As a young child, her family made the journey from West Texas to Kemp by covered wagon. She grew up in Kemp and later...
Ila Merle Sims
May 26, 2025
Ila Merle Sims, 80, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2025. Merle was born on January 28, 1945, to Orbin Harrison and Esta Lee Pope in Dallas, TX. Raised in Dallas, she moved to Scurry in 1980. When Merle moved to Scurry, she became a member of the Kaufman Church of Christ and attended...
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