Obituaries
Michael Dalton Raglin
Jan 2, 2026
Michael Dalton Raglin, 75, of Fruitvale, TX passed away on January 2, 2026. Michael was born on June 16, 1950, to Dalton Raglin and Nora Ward in Kansas City, MO. He was raised in Fort Worth, TX. After high school, he joined the Army and served in the Vietnam War earning a Bronze Star. He was in the Army from...
Robert Polley
Dec 26, 2025
Robert Curtis Polley, Sr. (94) Of Scurry, Texas went to be home with the Lord on December 26, 2025. Robert was born on February 12, 1931 to Curtis and Mary Polley. He was the 2nd of 10 children. He met Wilma Jean Taylor. They were married on November 8, 1952.
Robert served 30 years in the Air Force where he received...
Marvin Hooten
Dec 25, 2025
Marvin Hooten, affectionately known as "Starvin' Marvin," passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 5, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, Marvin led a life characterized by hard work, community enrichment, and an unwavering dedication to helping others.
Marvin began his career working with his father in the sheetrock business. He then went on to...
Ronald Edward Holderman
Dec 15, 2025
Ron Holderman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, is survived by his devoted wife, Steffini. He leaves behind his cherished son, Christopher, and daughter-in-law, Michelle, along with two loving daughters, Julie and Nacole Andrew.
Ron was a proud son, survived by his mother, Pat Holderman, and he shared a close bond with his sisters, Tricia Holderman and Theresa Ranne. He is...
Jovita G. Velasquez
Dec 14, 2025
Jovita G. Velasquez, 94, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2025. Jovita was born on January 11, 1931, to Julian Garfias and Eduvijes Becerra in Mexico. Jovita was married to Avelino Velasquez 30 plus years before his passing. She owned a small convenience store while she lived in Mexico. Her family moved to Kaufman...
Refaat Said Abdalla
Dec 13, 2025
Refaat Said Abdalla, 74, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2025. Refaat was born on August 24, 1951 to Said Abdalla Said and Mary Tadrous Morgan in Port Said, Egypt. Refaat married Glenda Said-Abdalla on July 17, 1982, and they have spent a loving 43 years together. Refaat proudly served his country as an...
Mildred Louise McMahon
Dec 5, 2025
Mildred Louise McMahon, 96, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2025. Mildred was born on February 8, 1929, to Otto and Hattie Hester in Kennett, MO. The Hesters moved to Kilgore when Mildred was young where she met Melvin McMahon. The two were married on October 15, 1946, shortly after Melvin returned from World...
Jimmie Lee Perdue
Dec 1, 2025
Jimmie Lee Perdue, age 87, of Crandall, Texas, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of his Savior on December 1, 2025. Born on November 21, 1938 in Mineola, TX he was the beloved son of Charlie Perdue, Sr. and Rethel Chambers Perdue.
Jimmie grew up in a loving family and was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Perdue,...
Connie Lou Callarman McGregor
Nov 27, 2025
Connie Lou Callarman McGregor, a loving mother, grandmother, teacher and treasured friend passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025. Her warmth, generosity, and kindness left a lasting impact on all who knew her. Her legacy of love and service will be cherished forever.
Connie was born on November 18, 1949 in Rising Star, Texas but was raised primarily in Athens, Texas....
Melba Baldwin Tumlinson
Nov 22, 2025
Melba Baldwin Tumlinson 79 of Dale, Texas passed away on November 22, 2025, in her home with loved ones.
Melba was born in Terrell, Texas on September 14, 1946, to Hubert and Jaunita (Clemons) Baldwin.
Melba worked all her working years doing bookkeeping and she retired from Sames Ford in Bastrop Texas.
Melba got married after graduation and started her family and raised...
Josue Ezequiel Zepeda Tapia
Nov 18, 2025
En Memoria De
Josue Ezequiel Zepeda Tapia
Con que suavidad entraste de puntillas en mi mundo, Casi en silencio solo un momento te quedaste pero que huella habían dejado tus huellas en mi corazón
In Memory of
Josue Ezequiel Zepeda Tapia
How gently you tiptoed into my world, Almost silently you stayed for just a moment, but what a mark your footprints left on my...
Bryan Harley Yates
Nov 18, 2025
Bryan Harley Yates passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2025 in Plano, Texas at the age of 56. Bryan was born on September 11, 1969 in Dallas, Texas, and was a devoted son, loving father and grandfather and touched more lives than we can count.
To say Bryan was full of laughter and joy is likely an understatement. With his quick...
Leland "Lee" Bruce Benton
Nov 11, 2025
Leland Bruce Benton, (a.k.a. "The Pizzaman or Mr. Lee and his greatest name papa bear) was born July 19, 1950, in New Berlin, NY. to Phyllis and Reginald Benton. His family lived in New York until Lee was 13, then they moved to a dairy farm in Shirley, Arkansas. Lee graduated Shirley High School in 1969. Shortly after graduation he...
Brenda Sue Roberts
Nov 10, 2025
Brenda Sue Roberts, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, in Kemp, Texas, at the age of 78. Born on March 27, 1947, in Terrell Texas, she was a cherished member of her community and a proud graduate of Crandall High School.
Brenda dedicated a significant portion of her career to Sears, from which she eventually retired, leaving behind not just...
Debbie Charlton
Nov 8, 2025
Debbie Jo Charlton, 74, of Kaufman, TX passed away on November 8, 2025, at home with her family and loved ones by her side. Debbie was born on September 2, 1951, to JD and Fern Howell in Kaufman. She worked for the Kaufman School District for about 10 years but mostly spent her time loving her family, especially her grandchildren....
Cendy Elaine Billings
Nov 6, 2025
Cendy Elaine Billings, 64, of Scurry, TX passed away on November 6, 2025, at home. Cendy was born on March 1, 1961, to Clarence and Betsy Jones in Dallas, TX. She was raised in Dallas and went to school at Spruce High School. Cendy married Robert Billings on May 5, 1983, in Gun Barrel City, TX and they have spent...
Robert Shawn Purcell
Nov 5, 2025
Robert Shawn Purcell, 62, of Oologah, OK, passed away on November 5, 2025. Robert was born on September 21, 1963 to Gary L. Purcell and Sandra S. Wester in Tulsa, OK. Raised in the Tulsa area, he would join the Army in 1980 and serve until 1982. Robert owned a Hot Shot business before becoming a Pipeline Inspector in 1990....
Jeanna Bess Kyser
Nov 5, 2025
Jeanna Penn Kyser Eulogy
Jeanna Penn Kyser was born on Sunday, July 18th in the year 1937, in the community of Warsaw, in Kaufman County, in the state of Texas.
Jeanna was the oldest daughter born to Dixie Mae Penn and Sydney Penn. Her parents moved to Kaufman, Texas when she was a small child. Her father was employed by his brother-in-law...
Robbie Gene Whittenberg
Nov 3, 2025
Robbie Gene Whittenberg left this earthly presence on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of ninety-six. Robbie was born in Kaufman, Texas on June 27, 1929, to the parents Jesse and Hattie (Couch) Scallions. Her grandchildren write:
“The definition of loving the Lord Jesus Christ was our Grannie “Robbie Gene Whittenberg,” the most true and loyal woman on this earth....
Daniel Parmer Smith II
Nov 2, 2025
Daniel Parmer Smith II, 71, of Scurry, TX, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2025. Daniel was born on May 16, 1954 to Robert and Elizabeth Smith in Gulfport, MS. He grew up in a military family, living in MS as a young child and living in Southern California for most of his youth. After graduating from...
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