Obituaries

James Ray Stamper, Sr.

James Ray Stamper, Sr.

Jan 25, 2020

James Ray Stamper, Sr., 82, passed away on January 25, 2020 at home. James was born on September 24, 1937 to Jesse and Lena Stamper in Crandall, TX. Born and raised in Crandall he graduated from Crandall High School in 1957. James married the love of his life Mary Monroe on November 29, 1957 in Dallas, TX. They lived in...

Debra Ann Tallas

Debra Ann Tallas

Jan 24, 2020

Debra Ann Tallas, 61, of Forney, TX passed away on January 24, 2020 in Rowlett. Debra was born in Forney on January 16, 1959 to Ed and Linda Tallas of Kaufman. She was raised in Ola and went to Kaufman schools graduating in 1977. For 25 years, she worked for Texas Instruments in Administration and later worked for Lady Bug...

Yazmin Nallely Villagomez Martinez

Yazmin Nallely Villagomez Martinez

Jan 20, 2020

Yazmin Nallely Villagomez Martinez passed away on January 20, 2020.  Yazmin was born to Jose Del Carmen Villagomez and Petra Martinez on November 26, 1987 in Mexico City, Mexico.  She lived in Kaufman and worked in her own house cleaning business.  Yasmin is loved and missed by her family.  

Margarita Botello Roman

Margarita Botello Roman

Jan 20, 2020

Margarita Botello Roman passed away on January 20, 2020 in Forney, TX.  Margarita was born to Juan Aberto Guerrero Cardenas and Margarita Botello Roman in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.  Margarita lived in Kaufman and worked with a house cleaning friend.  Margarita was loved and will be missed by her family.

Carmen Castaneda

Carmen Castaneda

Jan 17, 2020

Carmen Castaneda, de 99 años, de Kaufman, TX falleció el 17 de enero del 2020 en Kaufman, Texas. Carmen nació el 15 de julio de 1920 de José Ibarra y Ignacia Ramírez en México. Carmen era una mujer temerosa de Dios y seguia el paso de Dios. Le gustaba pasar tiempo con su familia y amigos. Era una persona muy...

JoAnn Robertson

JoAnn Robertson

Jan 11, 2020

JoAnn Monk Robertson, 78, of Kaufman, TX passed away on January 11, 2020 in Carrollton. JoAnn was born on February 27, 1941 to Jesse Monk and Adelle Gross in Terrell, TX. She was raised in Abner and graduated from Kaufman High School. JoAnn married Billy Robertson on December 28, 1959 in Kaufman, TX; and they spent a loving 60 years...

Johnny William Cardwell

Johnny William Cardwell

Jan 6, 2020

Johnny William Cardwell, 84, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2020. Johnny was born on October 18, 1935 to Johnny and Lilly Cardwell in Bryan County, OK. He moved to Texas as a kid and later attended Plano High School. Johnny married Evelyn Jakubec on July 7, 1962 in Phoenix, AZ and they spent...

Betty Jo Murrey

Betty Jo Murrey

Jan 5, 2020

Betty Jo Murrey, 88, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2020, she passed away at home where she wanted to be. Betty was born on February 24, 1931 to Jesse and Hattie Scallons in Kaufman, TX. She was raised in Kaufman and went to school in Kaufman. Betty married John "Tuffy" Murrey on January...

Gloyd John Robinson

Gloyd John Robinson

Jan 2, 2020

Gloyd John Robinson of the Ola Community went home to his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2020. Gloyd was born in Oklahoma on July 16, 1932 to Vadis and Stella Robinson.  Gloyd Robinson married Juanita in Rockwall, Texas on  November 26, 1948. Gloyd has been a minister for over 60 years of his life. During that 60 years in ...

Merle Lee Dunn

Merle Lee Dunn

Dec 31, 2019

Merle Lee Dunn, 80, of Kaufman, TX passed away on December 31, 2019, in Kaufman. Merle was born on September 29, 1939, to George and Hattie Whitley in Quinlan, TX. Merle grew up in Quinlan but moved to Mesquite where she graduated from Mesquite High School. She was a girly girl who loved jewelry and having her nails painted. Merle married...

Mickey G. Cox

Mickey G. Cox

Dec 29, 2019

Mickey G. Cox, born December 20, 1941 in Seymour, Texas and passed into the arms of Jesus on December 29, 2019. She was 78. Mickey is preceded in death by her husband James O. Cox III, her parents Chester Wallace Mitchell and Mildred Joy Jolly, and granddaughter Amanda G. Lawrence. She is survived by her son and his wife, Scott...

James Allen Dedmon

James Allen Dedmon

Dec 20, 2019

James Allen Dedmon, 74, of Terrell, TX passed away on December 20, 2019 in Dallas. James was born on November 6, 1945 to J.B. and Olee Dedmon in Houston, TX. Jim grew up in Oak Cliff and moved to Terrell in 1984. He worked for Pollock Paper, Mojonnier Beverage and Universal Beverage. Jim met Holly Dean in 1988, spending 30...

Joyce Lynn Sales

Joyce Lynn Sales

Dec 20, 2019

Joyce Lynn Sales passed away December 20th, 2019 in the comfort of her home, accompanied by her children and grandkids, at the age of 67. Joyce was born January 29th, 1952 the eldest daughter of the late William Arthur Sales and Bobbie Marie Robertson Sales of Rusk, Tx.

 

Joyce led with her heart, finding the good in people and...

Maria Alberta Ramirez

Maria Alberta Ramirez

Dec 17, 2019

Maria Alberta Ramirez, de 52 anos de edad, de Kemp, TX, fallecio el 17 de Diciembre, 2019. Berta nacio el 9 de Abril, 1967 hija de Nestor Ojeda Moreno y Guillermina Nunez de Ojeda en San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Berta crecio en Mexico y llego a Texas cuando tenia 24 anos. Trabajo hacienda jolleria por varios anos, y los ultimos...

Erma Sue Harvill

Erma Sue Harvill

Dec 13, 2019

Erma Sue (Rand) Harvill passed away in Kaufman, Texas at the age of 95 on December 13, 2019. She was born a twin in Vivian, Louisiana on January 18, 1924. Shortly after her birth, she and four of the five other siblings were moved to Kaufman by their father, Walter Calhoun Kellam. They were put up for adoption due to...

Barbara Jean Baldree

Barbara Jean Baldree

Dec 13, 2019

Barbara Jean Baldree, 89, of Kemp, TX passed away on December 13, 2019 at home with family beside her. Barbara was born on April 1, 1930 to William Theodore and Ava Lavada Boen in Brice, TX. She was raised in California before moving back to Texas in 1957. Barbara retired from McDonald's Cafe in Terrell, TX after working there for...

David Reading Parker

David Reading Parker

Nov 25, 2019

David Reading Parker, 68, of Kaufman, Texas passed away to receive his Glory on November 25, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. David was born on November 1, 1951 in Dallas to Hubert and Gladys Parker. He was born in Dallas but was raised in Terrell where he graduated from Terrell High School in 1970 before attending Texas Tech University. David left...

Rogene Mayfield

Rogene Mayfield

Nov 25, 2019

Rogene Mayfield, 89, Rand Community passed away on November 25, 2019 in Canton. Rogene was born on January 15, 1930 to George and Katherine Mayfield in the South Buie Community. He spent most of his life in Kaufman county. He worked for United Telephone/Gulf States for 34 years. Retired in 1985 then provided custom farming in Kaufman County until 2000....

Carmen Gonzales

Carmen Gonzales

Nov 24, 2019

Carmen Gonzales, 78, of Kaufman, TX passed away on November 24, 2019 in Dallas. Carmen was born on August 4, 1941 to Nicholas and Ameila Torres in Kemp, TX. Carmen was rasied and went to school in Kemp graduating from Kemp High School. After high school she married Mitchell Gonzales on October 7, 1961, in Kemp, and they spent a...

Jesus Daniel Espinoza

Jesus Daniel Espinoza

Nov 22, 2019

Jesus Espinoza, of Kaufman, Texas, departed from this realm on November 22, 2019, he was Twenty-seven years old. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. J.D. was a hard worker, and had been saving up enough money to move into his own apartment. He had been currently living with his Mother, Father and two of his sisters. Friends...