Obituaries

Ricky Thomas

Ricky Thomas

Dec 12, 2023

Ricky Don Thomas of Kaufman, Tx, was born October 4, 1955, and was called home to Heaven

on December 12, 2023.  He lived most of his life in Kaufman, where he grew up attending

school, and graduated with the High School Class of `75.

 

Ricky then took a job with Aberdeen Mfg. and worked for 19 years.  Afterwards,...

Brenda A. Claibourne

Brenda A. Claibourne

Dec 11, 2023

Brenda A. Claibourne, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 11, 2023, at the age of 73 in Terrell, Texas. Born on September10, 1950 in Harlingen, Texas. Brenda led a life that was filled with love of her family and for the love of others.Brenda will always be remembered a "mother of many” – a woman who...

Ronald D. Landen

Ronald D. Landen

Dec 7, 2023

Ronald D. Landen, 84, of Kaufman, TX passed away on December 7, 2023, in Dallas, TX.  Ronald was born on March 19, 1939, to Bernard and Margaret Landen in Ida Grove, IA.  After high school he joined the Air Force and was a Medic during the Vietnam War.  He was stationed out of Cannon AFB, Scott AFB and Warren AFB...

Dewey Albert McDaniel

Dewey Albert McDaniel

Dec 6, 2023

Dewey Albert McDaniel, 77, of Kaufman, TX passed away on December 6, 2023, at home.  Dewey was born on March 12, 1946, to Frank and Ruth McDaniel in Pueblo, CO.  He grew up in Pueblo before moving a couple of times and settled in Kaufman, TX 35 years ago.  He was a jack of trades, but mostly worked in transportation...

Robert Evans Smith

Robert Evans Smith

Dec 4, 2023

Robert Evans Smith was born on May 2, 1927, in Stonewall, Mississippi. He was born to his parents Parmer Mountford Smith and Ruby Pully.

Robert is a U.S. Navy veteran proudly serving in WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. Robert began is Navy career as an enlisted Gunners Mate in WW2. In 1962, he was commissioned as an Ensign, Aviation Maintenance Engineer,...

Alice Elzner Somerville-Pessagno

Alice Elzner Somerville-Pessagno

Dec 1, 2023

Alice Elzner Somerville-Pessagno, a dedicated and accomplished individual, passed away on December 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and a remarkable career. Alice was born on December 21, 1933, in Gray's Prairie, Texas to her parents Steve Elzner and Annie Elzner (Simecek). Alice began her professional journey at ABC Television in Oklahoma City before relocating to Dallas, Texas....

Kimberly Lynn Bounds

Kimberly Lynn Bounds

Dec 1, 2023

Kimberly Lynn Bounds, "Baby Doll” was a devoted, faithful, loving, and caring wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Kim found peace in God's arms December 1, 2023, as her year long battle with cancer came to an end.  Kim was 61 years old.

Born to Charles and Meredith Davis on July 25, 1962.  She was the oldest sister to three loving...

Winston Paray Easley

Winston Paray Easley

Nov 29, 2023

 

Winston Paray Easley, 82, of Kaufman, TX passed away on November 29, 2023. Winston was born on January 18, 1941, to Fred and Edna Easley in Terrell, TX. 

He was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Edna, wife Masue Easley, and son William Easley. 

 Those left to cherish his memory include son Jeff Easley, sister Lucille Shuemake, and grandchildren: Susan Cruz, Jeffrey...

Frank Thomas Capezzuto

Frank Thomas Capezzuto

Nov 26, 2023

Frank Thomas Capezzuto, 68, of Scurry, TX passed away on November 26, 2023, in Dallas.  Frank, aka Yankee,  was born on October 8, 1955, to Pasquale and Eleanor Capezzuto in Detroit, MI.  He has lived in Scurry for at least the last 15 years where he became good friends with Brenda Rhoades.  Frank and Brenda would marry on October 8,...

John Anthony Frye

John Anthony Frye

Nov 22, 2023

John Anthony Frye, 72, of Kaufman, TX passed away on November 22, 2023.  John was born on December 31, 1950, to Raymond and Ruth Frye in Washington DC.  On May 4, 1977, he married Vickie Jean Frye and they spent a loving 46 years together.  He spent 4 years in the Marines during Vietnam. They moved to Texas in 1984...

Kathy Louise Pietzsch

Kathy Louise Pietzsch

Nov 22, 2023

Kathy Louise Pietzsch of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2023.  Kathy was born on January 1, 1951, to B. Allen and Margaret Evans in Kaufman.  Kathy’s has lived in Kaufman her entire life and her family has lived here since Kaufman was first settled.  In 1981, she married Gary Pietzsch in Terrell, TX and...

Armandina Zapata

Armandina Zapata

Nov 18, 2023

Armandina Zapata, 66, of Seagoville, TX went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2023, in Dallas, TX.  Armandina was born on December 1, 1956, to Armando Gomez and Guadalupe Tenorio in Palau, Coahuila, Mexico.  She married Jose Zapata in Palau, Mexico on November 5, 1972, and they have spent a loving 51 years together.  In 2000, they moved...

Mary Edna Blanton

Mary Edna Blanton

Nov 15, 2023

Mary Edna Blanton, 92, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2023.  Mary was born on July 9, 1931, to Homer and Willie Pritchett in Crandall, TX.  She has lived in Kaufman since 2014.  On February 7, 1948, she married Archie Blanton, Jr. and they were together for a loving 63 years before he passed...

Lynda Laree Eavenson

Lynda Laree Eavenson

Nov 12, 2023

 

Lynda Laree Eavenson, 94, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2023. Lynda was born on September 29, 1929, to Charles and Daisy Chausse in Wortham, TX. Lynda has lived in Kaufman for 45 years. She owned the Bargain Land USA in Kaufman for 30 years. Lynda married Sam Eavenson on September 10, 1949, and...

John Burnett Moore Sr.

John Burnett Moore Sr.

Nov 11, 2023

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, John Burnett Moore, Sr. took his last journey home. John was born on March 21, 1935, in Jacksonville Florida. John was raised in Jacksonville and South Haven Michigan. John married Joyce Faye McBride in Dallas on October 1, 1955. John loved hunting, fishing, and golfing.

John Served in the Navy from April 1952 until...

Nancy Sue Hollingsworth

Nancy Sue Hollingsworth

Nov 1, 2023

On November 1, 2023, Nancy Sue Garner Hollingsworth, 82, of Kaufman, TX went peacefully to be with Jesus. Nancy was born March 22, 1941, to Emmitt Harold and Ina Belle Garner in Gainesville, TX. She grew up and graduated high school in Crane, TX. Nancy went on to further her education at Sul Ross State University, where she earned her...

Carol Ann Huestis

Carol Ann Huestis

Oct 28, 2023

Carol Ann Huestis age 84, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  She was born in Akron, Ohio to William Leroy Colby & Stella (Marks) Colby on April 18, 1939.  She is survived by her beloved sister & caretaker Mary Brunton,  5 children, John Reitz (Laura) of Santos, TX, Jeff Reitz (Colleen) of Gardnerville, NV, Jill Johnsey of Buffalo Gap,...

Iris Rose Manasra-Tate

Iris Rose Manasra-Tate

Oct 25, 2023

Iris Rose Manasra-Tate, 86, of Scurry, TX passed away on October 25,2023 in Kaufman, TX. Iris was born on June 5,1937 to George Clifton Bell and Sally Marie Bell in Sevierville, TN. after both parents passing while Iris was a young child, she was adopted from the Buckner Children's Home by Rufus and Opal Milam from Dallas ,TX. Iris graduated from Kilgore...

Rafael Barrera, Jr.

Rafael Barrera, Jr.

Oct 24, 2023

Rafael Barrera, Jr., 40, of Kaufman, TX passed away on October 24, 2023.  Rafael was born on July 2, 1983, to Rafael Barrera, Sr. and Becky De Los Reyes in Dallas, TX. He grew up in Kaufman, graduating from Kaufman High School in 2002. While in high school, he worked for Video Vision up till graduation. After graduation, Rafael started working...

Randell Guy Mitchell

Randell Guy Mitchell

Oct 21, 2023

Randell Guy Mitchell, age 57, passed from this life on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was born on December 2, 1965, to his parents, the late Robert George Mitchell and the late Patricia (McRae) Mitchell, in El Paso, Texas. Randell worked for Primo Brothers Pizza in Dallas for several years. He served his country in the United States Naval Reserve....