Obituaries

Peter H. Marsh, MD

Peter H. Marsh, MD

Jun 25, 2023

Peter H. Marsh, MD died peacefully on June 25, 2023 at his home in Kaufman, Texas, surrounded by family. Dr. Marsh will be remembered as a loving father and husband, a caring family doctor, a dedicated church member, and an active member of his community. During his time in home-hospice, Dr. Marsh was able to visit with all of his...

Robby Heinsohn

Robby Heinsohn

Jun 24, 2023

Robby Heinsohn age 50, passed away Saturday June 24th, 2023, at his home in Scurry, Texas.

Robby was born June 29th, 1972 in Dallas, Texas. Robby attended Lake Highlands High School, he also attended college and loved Cub Scouts as a kid. Growing up Robby had many hobbies that he enjoyed; car racing, kayaking with his best friend Chris and...

Lovie Beasley

Lovie Beasley

Jun 24, 2023

Lovie Beasley, age 83, passed from this life on Saturday, June 24, 2023, following an extended illness.

Lovie was born on September 4, 1939, in Rockwall, Texas, to the late Lorenzo and Juanita Tevis. Lovie became an LPN and worked for the Veterans Administration in the states of Connecticut, Kansas, and Texas, caring for those who served in the armed forces. She...

Rosa Torres

Rosa Torres

Jun 22, 2023

Rosa Torres, 76 passed away on June 22, 2023 at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital. Rosa was born on October 6, 1946 in Valle Hermoso Tamaulipas. She dedicated her life to her husband Enrique Torres and her children Nicholas Torres, Margaret Ortiz, and Toni Torres. She was a homemaker and also had various jobs like; housekeeper, caretaker, cook and retail.

She adored...

Melissa (Lisa) Hauk

Melissa (Lisa) Hauk

Jun 20, 2023

Melissa (Lisa) Hauk, age 58, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.

 

Melissa was born on February 25, 1965, in El Paso, Texas. Melissa loved crafting but was best known for her culinary talents as the head chef at the Especially for You Tea Room in Kaufman.

 

Those left...

Edna Stoldt

Edna Stoldt

Jun 16, 2023

Edna Layne Stoldt, age 94, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. Cancer caused her so much pain over these past six (6) years.

 

Born on September 6, 1928, in Mesquite, Texas, Edna was the only daughter of Daisey and B.P. Layne. Edna graduated from Forney High School. She was a cheerleader, homecoming queen, and voted most beautiful girl...

Jerry Holder

Jerry Holder

Jun 12, 2023

Jerry Holder, age 84, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Kerens Care Center, in Kerens, Texas.

 

Jerry was born on August 2, 1938, in Palestine, Texas to his parents, the late Ernest and Billie Holder. Jerry was a man of many talents. He was a master electrician and owned several small businesses in the area. He...

Juanita Martinez

Juanita Martinez

May 26, 2023

Juanita Martinez, 65, passed away on May 26, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Juanita dedicated her life to her family and will always be remembered for the love she gave to each of them.Born on January 8, 1958, Juanita lived a fulfilling life as a stay-at-home mom. Although she never pursued a career outside...

JoAnne Peterson

JoAnne Peterson

May 25, 2023

JoAnne Ruby Jackson Peterson was born in Starbuck, MN on February 11, 1935, to Arthur and Anna Jackson. She married the love of her life, Hans Peterson, on August 29, 1953, and together they raised eight children. Starting out in Minnesota, they moved to Eagle Pass, Texas in 1968. While living on the Texas/Mexico border, JoAnne worked beside Hans for...

Janis Faye Boyd

Janis Faye Boyd

May 23, 2023

Janis Faye Reynolds Boyd was born in Dallas, Texas to Herschel Melvin and Ina Faye Reynolds on December 23, 1952.  She claimed she was the best Christmas present since she was brought home on Christmas Day. As a pre-teen, Jan spent a lot of time babysitting neighborhood kids and kids from church. As a teenager, she would have dinner on the table...

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

May 22, 2023

Chris Smith, age 61, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Sunflower Park Health Care in Kaufman.

 

Chris was born on October 22, 1961, in Terrell, Texas, to his parents, John R. Smith of Kaufman, and the late Patricia Griggs Smith. Chris was a Baptist by faith and worked as a carpenter in the surrounding area, building residential...

Audey Lynn Brooks

Audey Lynn Brooks

May 17, 2023

Audey Lynn Brooks, 53, of Kaufman, TX passed away at his home, surrounded by loved ones, in Kaufman, TX on May 17th, 2023.  Audey was born on February 27th, 1970 to Robert Andrew Brooks Sr. and Alice Jean Kirk, in Dallas, Texas.  

Audey was a legend! A legend in his own mind, and to those that loved him the...

Maria del Carmen Escobedo Carbajal

Maria del Carmen Escobedo Carbajal

May 15, 2023

María del Carmen Escobedo Carbajal, 82, de Kaufman, TX falleció el 15 mayo 2023. Carmen nació el 12 febrero 1941, a sus padres Guillermo Escobedo y Ermelinda Carbajal en Ameca La Vieja, Valparaíso, Zacatecas, México. Carmen fue madre y ama de casa durante toda su vida. Se mantuvo ocupada cuidando a su familia, especialmente a sus nietos a quienes ella...

Danny Lynn Mooneyham

Danny Lynn Mooneyham

May 9, 2023

Danny Lynn Mooneyham passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 9, 2023, at the age of 62 surrounded by his family.

He was born February 26, 1961 to Auddie & Louise Mooneyham in Dallas, Tx.

Danny was preceded in death by his mother.

He accepted the Lord in 1971.

Some things you might not have known about Danny, He was genius smart.

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David E. Sudduth

David E. Sudduth

May 7, 2023

David Eugene Sudduth, 75, of Mesquite, TX passed away on May 7, 2023, in Dallas.  David was born on May 30, 1947, to Gene and Merlene Sudduth in Hillsboro, TX.  He was raised in Mesquite and after graduating from Mesquite High School in 1965, he joined the Air Force. While stationed at Tyndall AFB in Florida David made Staff Sergeant...

Alejandro "Alex" Zapata

Alejandro "Alex" Zapata

May 4, 2023

Alejandro “Alex” Zapata, 45 of Crandall, TX passed away on May 4, 2023.  Alex was born on June 4, 1977, to Abel Zapata and Anita Maria Rodriquez.  As a kid, Alex grew up in West Dallas, before settling just outside of Crandall in 1986.  He went to Crandall High School, graduating in 1997.  Alex married Kristi Grady on February 22,...

Cipriano Faz

Cipriano Faz

May 4, 2023

Cipriano Faz, age 70, of Kaufman, Texas, passed away suddenly, Thursday, May 4, 2023.

 

Cipriano was born on September 16, 1952, in San Luis, Mexico, and was born to his father, the late Macario Faz and his mother, the late Dionisia Leija. Cipriano married his wife of 44 years, Maria while in Mexico. He became a Citizen of the...

Sofia Palacios

Sofia Palacios

Apr 25, 2023

Sofia Palacios Botello was born in January 1957 to Elijio Botello Chaires and Ciria Roman Marcelino. She passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2023 in Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico at the age of 66. Sofia grew up in Ejido Obregon, Rayon, San Luis Potosi. She grew up with 11 siblings and parents.  Sofia moved to her aunt’s house in...

Tammy LaBridgette Martinez

Tammy LaBridgette Martinez

Apr 23, 2023

Tammy LaBridgette Martinez, 58, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2023 at home. Tammy was born on August 6, 1964, to Harold Riley and Mary Turner in Lufkin, TX. She grew up in Lufkin before moving to Houston for a short while, then settled in the Dallas area when she was 14 years old....

Pastor Darrell L. Hill

Pastor Darrell L. Hill

Apr 23, 2023

Rev. Darrell Lewallen Hill, age 83, resident of Kaufman, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2023, after a long battle with dementia and kidney disease. Pastor Hill was born on June 13, 1939, grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is survived by his wife, Nancy Hill, his one true love of 65 years. He leaves behind five wonderful children with...