Obituaries

Jason Lee Makerney

Jason Lee Makerney

Mar 12, 2021

Jason Lee Makerney, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2021. Jason was born on November 22, 2004 to Hank, Sr. and Sonia Makerney in Mesquite, TX. Jason, his parents and siblings moved to Kaufman in 2008. Jason attended school at Kaufman High School and was active in FFA, fishing team and Ag class. He...

Billy Loyd Collins, Jr.

Billy Loyd Collins, Jr.

Mar 8, 2021

Billy Loyd Collins, 73, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2021. Billy was born on September 3, 1947 to Billy, Sr. and Cora Collins in DeQueen, AR. Billy was a Vietnam veteran of the Navy where he earned multiple medals including two purple hearts and his Squadron 4 received a Medal for Bravery and...

Cheryl Ann Wolfe

Cheryl Ann Wolfe

Mar 2, 2021

Cheryl Wolfe, 55, of Kaufman, TX passed away on March 2, 2021.  Cheryl was born on January 28, 1966 to Ray and Rita Wolfe in Lake Charles, LA. Cheryl is survived by her two sons Thomas Wolfe and Corey Mulican.  Those who loved her and knew her will miss her greatly.  

To plant Memorial Trees in memory...

Margie Mae Allen

Margie Mae Allen

Feb 27, 2021

Margie Mae Allen of Kaufman, TX passed away on February 27, 2021.  Margie was born on January 6, 1942 to Luther and Ella Mae Case in Brinkley, AR.  Raised in Arkansas, she went to school in Carlisle, moved to Houston in 1958, Dallas in 1979 and then to Kaufman in 2008. Margie married B.V. Allen on May 7, 1959 and...

Stanley "Joseph" Champ

Stanley "Joseph" Champ

Feb 27, 2021

Stanley "Joseph" Champ, 25, of Barnett, MO was killed in an automobile accident in Hunt Co. TX early Saturday morning, February 27, 2021, while traveling home to spend the weekend with his family. He was the son of S. Gerald and Janet S. (Hursh) Champ of Scurry, TX.

Since May of 2020, Joseph attended the Osage Mennonite Church ( Barnett,...

Jeffrey Lynn Horton

Jeffrey Lynn Horton

Feb 23, 2021

Jeffrey Lynn Horton, 51, of Eustace, Tx beloved husband, father, son, uncle, and friend left this home on earth for his eternal heavenly home February 23, 2021.  Jeff was born on October 9, 1969 to Jerry and Jody Horton in Waxahachie, TX.  At an early age his family moved to Eustace where he attended school from kindergarten to graduation in...

Pedro Segura, Jr. (Pete)

Pedro Segura, Jr. (Pete)

Feb 22, 2021

Pedro Segura, Jr., 61, passed away on February 22, 2021.  Pedro was born on May 14, 1959 to Pedro, Sr. and Eulala Segura in Rankin, TX.  Born in Rankin, Pedro was raised in Kaufman and graduated from Kaufman High School in 1979.  Pedro married Rosa Segura in 1983 in Pasadena, TX. He worked for the City of Pasadena before becoming...

Ricky Wayne Brewer

Ricky Wayne Brewer

Feb 21, 2021

Ricky Wayne Brewer, 71, of Kaufman, TX left this earth for his Heavenly home on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Ricky was born in 1949 to Jack Brewer, Jr. and Billie Mac Shivers in Kaufman, Texas.   At the age of 15, Ricky met the love of his life Sheila Rike.  After graduating from South Garland High School, Ricky worked for...

Danny D. Durst

Danny D. Durst

Feb 20, 2021

Danny D. Durst, 74, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2021.   Danny was born on March 6, 1946 to J.T. and Imogene Durst in Greenville, TX.    Danny married Glenda Sanders on December 21, 1963 and they have spent a wonderful 57 years together.  He joined the Army in 1966 and was honorably discharged in...

Thomas Ray Hickman

Thomas Ray Hickman

Feb 11, 2021

Thomas Ray Hickman, 79, of Canton, TX passed away on February 11, 2021. Thomas was born on March 10, 1941 to Thomas and Geneva Hickman in Kaufman, TX. Thomas was raised in Kaufman and graduated from Kaufman high school in 1961. He went to the Army and spent 3 years in Germany before taking his leave in 1964. After that,...

Charlotte Jean Taylor

Charlotte Jean Taylor

Feb 11, 2021

Charlotte Jean Taylor was born on October 21, 1957 in Dallas, TX to John and Jean Taylor. Charlotte entered into the Presence of her Heavenly Father on February 11, 2021 in Kaufman, TX.

Charlotte’s childhood was surrounded by a loving family, filled with excitement and antics. Stories of which were retold to the enjoyment of all who heard. Charlotte graduated...

Vickie Lynn Humphrey

Vickie Lynn Humphrey

Feb 6, 2021

Vickie Lynn Humphrey, 67, of Kaufman, TX passed away on February 6, 2021.  Vickie was born on May 10, 1953 to J.T. and Imogene Durst in Dallas, TX.  As a kid she lived in Dallas before moving to Kaufman.  She spent 15 years in Alaska before moving back to Kaufman in the last couple of years.  Vickie has worked at...

Hector Pedroza

Hector Pedroza

Feb 6, 2021

Hector Pedroza, 39, of Kaufman, TX passed away on February 6, 2021 at home. Hector was born on December 14, 1981 to Benjamin Pedroza and Raquel Hernandez in Kaufman. Raised in Kaufman, he went to school at Kaufman ISD and graduated in 2000. For the last 3 years he worked at Door Control Services as a field service technician. On...

Jose A. Muniz

Jose A. Muniz

Feb 5, 2021

Jose Muniz passed away on February 5, 2021.   There will be a visitation service held at Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 9, from 8-10am. 

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Jose A. Muniz, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

William Gene Gentzel

William Gene Gentzel

Feb 5, 2021

William Gene Gentzel was born on December 3, 1948, to W.O. and Velma Jean Gentzel, in San Jose, California. The family moved to Dumas, Texas when Bill was two years old and then to neighboring Cactus, Texas, a year or two later. He attended junior high and high school in Dumas and played football for the Dumas Demons. Bill graduated...

Brandon Tyler Page

Brandon Tyler Page

Jan 31, 2021

Brandon Tyler Page, 22, of Kaufman, TX passed away on January 31, 2021. Brandon was born on December 12, 1998 to Brad and Jennifer Page in Decatur, TX. He went to school in Alvord, TX and moved to Kaufman in 2017. Brandon loved his music, his mom and his dogs. He enjoyed being outside with his friends having a good...

Wilma Dean Long

Wilma Dean Long

Jan 28, 2021

Wilma Dean Long, 80, of Arlington, Texas passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at home in Arlington, Texas. She was born February 27, 1940 in Kaufman, Texas. She married Allen Bruce Long on December 14, 1957 in Dallas, Texas. Graveside service will be Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00 at Kyser Cemetery in Kaufman, Texas. Arrangements are by Parker Ashworth...

Ina Mae Wood

Ina Mae Wood

Jan 28, 2021

Ina Mae Wood, 94, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2021. Ina was born on January 7, 1927 to Emmett and Lura Catlin in Streetman, TX. She spent her time taking care of her family and especially enjoyed the time with her grandkids. She loved the church and reading her bible. Ina also enjoyed...

Thomas Edward Culver

Thomas Edward Culver

Jan 28, 2021

Tom (Buddy) Culver was born in Rosser,Texas May 15,1928 to Nathaniel and Ollie Waddle Culver. He grew up in Rosser,Texas and attended Rosser schools. He joined the US Army in 1950 and served during the Korean War until being honorable discharged in 1952.

He moved to Dallas in 1953 where he meet and married Mary Joyce Desmond on June 18,1954....

Dorothy Louise Walker

Dorothy Louise Walker

Jan 25, 2021

Dorothy Louise Walker was born in the Dixie community of Kaufman on December 14, 1926 to William Pinckney Couch and Stella Jane Lee. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loving family on January 25, 2021 at the age of 94. She was raised in Kaufman and graduated from Kaufman High School in 1943. In 1954, she married...