Obituaries
Connie Marie Echols
Aug 25, 2025
Connie Marie Echols passed away on August 25, 2025, in Terrell, Texas, at the age of 60. She was smart, creative, funny, and kind. Connie was a great teller of stories, crafting the narrative for the most impact. Some of her stories were actually true.
Born on September 29, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland, Connie was the daughter of Emma Lou (Noble)...
Jennifer Lynne Shields
Aug 23, 2025
Jennifer Lynne Shields, a cherished member of her family and community, was born on July 29, 1976, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Jennifer's journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to others and her innate kindness, traits that defined both her personal and professional relationships.
Jennifer devoted 25 years of her life to serving as a Paramedic, a career she...
Gene Lasater Hellums
Aug 16, 2025
Gene Lasater Hellums, born on July 5, 1933, in Cottonwood, Texas, to William and Ruth Hellums, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Ennis, Texas. His legacy is marked by a notable career and a profound impact on his family and community.
Gene began his career as an insurance adjuster with Home Insurance before transitioning to education, where he taught middle...
Ronald Green (aka Ron Renee)
Aug 12, 2025
Ronald David Green, also known by his professional name of Ron Renee, was born on January 10, 1936, in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas, truly left an indelible mark on cosmetics industry through his vision and unrelenting passion. For nearly nine decades, he embodied the spirit of innovation and leadership that so often defines trailblazers in their respective fields....
Renea Dodds
Aug 11, 2025
Deyonda Renea (Reeves) Dodds, age 53, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, in Kaufman, Texas.
She was born on September 1, 1971, in Lufkin, Texas, the beloved daughter of Mattie Ila Tullis and Billy Ray Reeves. Renea carried with her the strength, compassion, and love passed down from her parents and shared those gifts generously with her family and friends...
Mary Jane Richman
Aug 9, 2025
Mary Jane Richman, a beacon of kindness and community spirit, was born on October 27, 1951, in Dallas, Texas. She peacefully passed away on August 9, 2025, in Dallas. A devoted mother and grandmother, Mary Jane’s life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and service to others.
For 35 years, Mary Jane dedicated her professional life as a tax preparer...
Cecil Thomas Stuart
Aug 7, 2025
Cecil Thomas Stuart, 83, passed away on August 7, 2025 and entered his heavenly home after enduring declining health over the past year.
Cecil was born in Houston, Texas on February 2, 1942 to Oma Ree and Cecil Jack Stuart. He was raised in the Houston area before moving to DFW metroplex where he married his wife of 40 years, Mary....
Sammie Jo Adams
Aug 7, 2025
Sammie Jo Adams, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, in her home in Crandall, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 7, 1941 to parents John Goss and Maudie Crow Goss. Sammie lived her entire life of 84 years in Crandall, Texas, alongside her siblings. Her parents were older when...
Henry Q. "Pete" Hammock
Aug 3, 2025
Henry Q. “Pete” Hammock, 90, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2025. Pete was born on July 23, 1935, to Johnny and Faye Ewing Hammock in Scurry, TX. He grew up in Scurry until he joined the U.S. Navy at age 17. Pete served during the Korean War from 1952 to 1956, where he...
John Samuel McNally
Jul 30, 2025
John Samuel McNally, affectionately known as Sam, passed away on July 30, 2025, in Wills Point, Texas. He was born on April 30, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, to CC and Katherine McNally. Raised in Canton, Texas, Sam graduated from high school and began his lifelong career in the auction industry by working alongside his father at Canton Livestock Auction.
Sam’s passion...
Harold (Mack) L. McCracken
Jul 28, 2025
Harold (Mack) L. McCracken, born on July 26, 1942, in Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in his home on July 28, 2025, at the age of 83. Mack dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career as a Boilermaker and salesman at Holman Boiler Works, where he worked from 1967 until his retirement in 2004. His commitment to...
Maria Ibarra
Jul 25, 2025
Maria Elisa Ibarra of Kaufman, TX went to heaven on July 27, 2025. Maria was born in Palau, Coahuila, Mexico on June 10, 1932 to Juan Martinez and Luciana Arambula. She was a resident of Kaufman where she and her husband Ines Ibarra who predeceased her renewed their vows.
She loved nothing more than seeing her children and grandchildren and their...
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...
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