Obituaries

Alma Lorayne Smith

Alma Lorayne Smith

Jan 13, 2018

Alma Lorayne Smith of Kaufman, TX passed away on January 13, 2018 in Dallas, TX.  Alma was born August 25, 1926 to Sidney Lewis Newton and Elva Harris Newton near Little Elm, Denton County, TX.  She lived most of her young adult life in Dallas and Garland, moving to Kaufman in December 1961.  Blessed with good health, good friends and...

Marie Pitts Inman

Marie Pitts Inman

Jan 9, 2018

Marie Pitts Inman, 75, of Seagoville, TX passed away in Dallas on January 9, 2018. Marie was born to Eber Pitts and Agnus Clinton on November 30, 1942 in Memphis, TN; she was raised by her Uncle Jake and Aunt Sophie Fesmire.Marie married John Bradford Inman on August 10, 1973 in Carrollton, TX and they have spent a wonderful 44...

Clarence Jessie Jones

Clarence Jessie Jones

Jan 7, 2018

Clarence Jessie "C.J." Jones passed away on January 7, 2018 in Kaufman, TX. C.J. was born on July 23, 1941 in Durant, OK to Harold Melvin and Alma Netta Jones. C.J. married Betsy Jones on December 5, 1962 and had a wonderful 55 years together. He worked as a switchman for the railroad company, 34 years first for the Katy...

Sherrill Medlin

Sherrill Medlin

Jan 4, 2018

Sherrill Medlin was born on June 25, 1937 and died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the age of 80. She is survived by her daughters Shannon Randall and husband Steve Randall, Melinda Gibson and husband Barry Gibson, Kerrie Riggs and husband Tommy Riggs; grand children, Jamie Jenkins and husband Lyndon Jenkins, Anna Whitworth, Andrew Riggs, Luke Riggs, and Lydia Riggs,...

Helen Maybelle Benson

Helen Maybelle Benson

Dec 28, 2017

Helen Maybelle Benson went home to Heaven on Thursday, December 28, 2017 to be with Our Lord and Savior. Helen was born in Kaufman, TX on September 24th, 1918 to John and Olive (Felkner) Webb. She married Leonard Royce Benson on July 18, 1936. They raised 3 beautiful children together in Kaufman and were faithful members of the Ola Church of Christ. Helen worked...

Corey Michael Baird

Corey Michael Baird

Dec 28, 2017

Corey Michael Baird was born in Amarillo, Texas on March 27, 1975 to Terry Lynn Baird and Alice Dale Brooks Baird.  Corey passed away at his home in Kaufman, Texas on December 28, 2017.  Corey was raised in Amarillo, Texas. In 1989, he moved to Garland, Texas and after graduation he went to The University of Texas at Dallas. Then...

Larry David Nitcholas

Larry David Nitcholas

Dec 21, 2017

Larry David Nitcholas, 49, of Kaufman, TX passed away on December 21, 2017 at home surrounded by family.  He was born to Willie Ray and Mary Inez Nitcholas on July 25, 1968 in Maple, TX.  Larry was a hard working Lineman for power companies for 30+ years.  Larry also enjoyed the Rodeo; riding a bull, roping and horseback,  he also...

Jenita Carol Holland

Jenita Carol Holland

Dec 21, 2017

In loving memory of our beloved children who were taken from us December 21, 2017.

Thomas and Jenny Holland and their small family lived in the Seguin, TX area. They had a deep love for each other and their children and enjoyed the simple life. They are survived by their two children Aliyah 9 and Brayden 7. Thomas is survived...

Thomas Allyn Holland

Thomas Allyn Holland

Dec 21, 2017

In loving memory of our beloved children who were taken from us December 21, 2017.

Thomas and Jenny Holland and their small family lived in the Seguin, TX area. They had a deep love for each other and their children and enjoyed the simple life. They are survived by their two children Aliyah 9 and Brayden 7. Thomas is survived...

Barbara Gene Otteson

Barbara Gene Otteson

Dec 20, 2017

Barbara Gene Otteson, 83, of Tuscola, TX, passed away on December 20, 2017 in Abilene, TX. Barbara was born on July 4, 1934 to Alexander Yandall and Nell Eugenia Trail in Seagoville, TX. She graduated from Seagoville High School in 1951 and worked for a telephone company. Barabara got married on January 27, 1959 to Chester Otteson. In 1960 she moved to Tacoma, WA for a couple of years before...

Randy Lee Powell

Randy Lee Powell

Dec 18, 2017

Randy Lee Powell, 23, of Princeton, TX passed away on December 18, 2017 in McKinney, TX.  Randy was born on June 26, 1994 in Wylie, TX to Louis Powell and Stacie Duckworth.  Randy lived around Kaufman all his life and graduated from Kaufman High.  He spent time playing video game, dragon Ball Z being his favorite, and watching movie and...

William George Cramsey

William George Cramsey

Dec 17, 2017

William George Cramsey, 49, of Forney, TX passed away at home on December 17, 2017.  William was born on November 30, 1968 to Leland Shearin and Brenda Holley in Irving, TX.  He was later adopted by Marylou Cramsey.  He was an auto mechanic and lived in Forney the last several years. His brother Randall Smith passed away before him. Those...

John Frank Weir

John Frank Weir

Dec 17, 2017

John Frank Weir went to his Heavenly home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on December 17, 2017 with his devoted family by his side. John was born on July 21, 1938 in Ira, Texas to J.E. Weir Jr. and Mary Frank White Weir. His siblings are a brother, Billy J. Weir and a sister, Mary Ann...

Raquel Guzman

Raquel Guzman

Dec 15, 2017

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William Morris Voorhies

William Morris Voorhies

Dec 15, 2017

William Morris Voorhies, 71, of Kaufman, TX passed away on December 15, 2017 in Dallas, TX. William was born to Morris and Ann Voorhies on November 30, 1946 in Taylor, TX. William graduated from Kaufman High and lived in Kaufman all his life. He received a Bachelor's degree from East Texas State and worked as a building designer. William married Paula in 1998...

Mattie Pearl Simon

Mattie Pearl Simon

Dec 13, 2017

Mattie Pearl Simon, 73, of Kaufman, TX passed away at home on December 13, 2017.  Mattie was born to Tony and Juanita Gorman on September 16, 1944 in Kaufman.  Mattie graduated from Kaufman High School in 1962 and went to College at UCLA in California.  She moved back to Kaufman in 1983 where she would live the rest of her...

Randy Earl Satterfield

Randy Earl Satterfield

Dec 8, 2017

Randy Earl Satterfield was born in Mesquite, Texas on October 27, 1953 to Earl Satterfield and Marie Strange.  Randy passed away at his home in Forney, Texas on December 8, 2017.  Randy was raised in Mesquite and graduated from Mesquite Schools.  He worked for Trinity Heating and Air in Arlington for seventeen years before going to work for Metro Mechanical...

Sue Ballard

Sue Ballard

Dec 4, 2017

 Sue McKenzie was born to Marvin Odell and Willie Faye (Bruner) McKenzie on March 9, 1946 in Canton, Texas.  She moved to Kaufman as a child and was raised in Kaufman where she attended Kaufman schools and graduated with KHS Class of 1964.  Sue married Stan Ballard Jr. on Aug 14, 1971 and they have two sons, Matthew West Ballard...

Dana Rae Mayfield

Dana Rae Mayfield

Nov 30, 2017

Dana Rae (O’Steen) Mayfield, 55, of Kaufman, TX passed away on November 30, 2017. She was born in Wichita Falls, TX on September 24, 1962 to Danny and Sue O’Steen. Dana was a member of the Kaufman Lion band, as well as a cheerleader and Lionette during her high school years. She married the love of her life, Stewart Mayfield...

William Wesley Pate

William Wesley Pate

Nov 24, 2017

William Pate, 93, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on November 24, 2017 in Kaufman, Texas. He entered this world on July 27, 1924 in Buffalo, TX, born to Jasper and Ednes Pate. William was an outdoors man spending time hunting and fishing. William loved his children, grand children and great grandchildren; spending most of his time with them when...