Obituaries
Richard Lee Kent III
Sep 13, 2025
Richard Lee Kent III, commonly known as Richie, passed away on September 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He was born on July 21, 1967, and spent his formative years at WW Samuel High School before making Kaufman his home approximately 29 years ago.
Richie was a beloved son to Richard Kent Jr. and Betty Joyce...
James Ernest Woods, Jr.
Sep 13, 2025
James E Woods Jr went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2025, at the age of 73.
James was born in San Jose California on January 28, 1952. He Moved to Texas in July 2021. He was a Semi-Pro Football Coach and then went into Sales. The Last 10 years he helped his wife Julie with her safety business...
Patsy Ann Hedrick
Sep 12, 2025
Patsy Ann Hedrick, 85, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2025, surrounded by family. Patsy is a “leaper”, born on February 29, 1940, to Homer and Maymie Brewer in Peeltown, TX. Being raised in Peeltown, she attended Kemp High School and graduated in 1957. On September 5, 1959, Patsy married Jerry Hedrick and they...
Mary Ann Perretta
Sep 11, 2025
Mary Ann Williams Perretta, lovingly known as Mary Ann to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, in Greenville, Texas, at the age of 92. Born on October 16, 1932, in Kaufman, Texas, to Fay and Carl Williams, Mary Ann's life was one marked by love, kindness, and thoughtful devotion to those she held dear.
Mary Ann's...
William Keith Davis
Sep 5, 2025
William Keith Davis, age 67, of Kaufman, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1958, to James and Elbert Ann Davis in Kaufman, Texas.
Keith graduated from Kaufman High School in 1976, where he excelled in football and participated in track and field. Following his education, he began his career with JT Ramsey, specializing in...
Amari Messiah Galvez-Davis
Aug 31, 2025
Amari Messiah Galvez-Davis passed on August 31st 2025 in Kaufman, Texas. Amari was born on July 9 2024 in Dallas, Texas. He loved his family, cars and to smile any chance he got. His greatest gift to us was filling our hearts with joy and love. He is survived by his mother Angie Gabriela Galvez Portillo; father Dominick Davis; Grandmothers...
Roy Wayne Ferrell
Aug 31, 2025
Roy Wayne Ferrell died peacefully at home from Acute Myeloid Leukemia and entered heaven on August 31st, 2025, just one day shy of his 82nd birthday.
Roy was a big fish in a small pond. He was born on September 1st, 1943 to parents, Roy Edward Ferrell and Dorothy Mary Etta Smith. They were long-time residents of Kaufman, Texas and faithful...
Nolan Lee Brooks
Aug 30, 2025
Nolan Lee Brooks, 36, of Port Isabel, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2025. Though his time with us was far too short, Nolan lived each day with a smile on his face, an adventurous spirit and an inspiring energy that left a mark on those who knew him.
Born on August 27, 1989, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Nolan...
John Thomas Sevcik
Aug 27, 2025
John Thomas Sevcik, a beacon of kindness and warmth, made his final journey on August 27, 2025, in Crandall, Texas. He was born on August 12, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. He was a freight forwarder, a steadfast professional who dedicated many years to his craft before retiring in 2023. Yet it was not merely his work that defined him; it...
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...
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