Obituaries

Stephen Wayne Andrews

Stephen Wayne Andrews

May 20, 2017

Stephen Wayne Andrews was born in Dallas, Texas on December 31, 1959 to Sterling and Dorothy Andrews.  Stephen went to his rightful place in Heaven on May 20, 2017 in Dallas, Texas.  He spent most of his life in Quinlan, Texas, graduating from Quinlan High School in 1978. Stephen married Robin Lenee Denney on December 1, 1978 in Quinlan, Texas....

Betty Ruth Elzner

Betty Ruth Elzner

May 18, 2017

Betty Ruth Walker Elzner was born to Prince & Idelia Walker on November 6, 1928 in Kaufman County.  She lived her entire life in the Rand community and in Kaufman.  She will be remembered for always putting her family first and loved good times with family & friends. She was always able to provide a word of comfort or “words...

Ken Douglas Grimes

Ken Douglas Grimes

May 17, 2017

Ken Douglas Grimes, 78, passed away on May 17, 2017 in Kaufman, TX. He was born to Reece and Jewel Grimes on October 29, 1938 in Prairieville, TX. Ken married Billie Ann Grimes in Rockwall, TX. He was mostly known to family as "Pop". Ken was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kaufman and had lots of friends. He...

Glenn Hobson Griggs

Glenn Hobson Griggs

May 14, 2017

 

     

Glenn H. Griggs, 64, beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 14, 2017. He entered this world on June 23, 1952 in Wichita Falls, TX, born to Uriel and Dorothy Griggs. Glen married Wanda Baker on September 8, 1972 in Dallas, Texas. Glenn was a loving husband and...

Loyd Lane Baldwin

Loyd Lane Baldwin

May 12, 2017

Loyd Lane Baldwin was born in Ola, Texas on September 20, 1936 to Loyd Ewing Baldwin and Mary Elaine Jordan. Loyd passed away in Dallas, Texas on May 12, 2017 at the Veterans Administration Memorial Hospital. Loyd was raised in Ola and graduated from Kaufman High School. After, high school Loyd joined the U. S. Navy in 1960 and serviced...

John H. Taylor

John H. Taylor

May 4, 2017

John Henry Taylor, 84, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2017 surrounded by family members. John was born to George Washington and Sara Elizabeth Taylor on April 11, 1933 in Cedar Hill, TX. He spent 2 years in the Army stationed in Georgia and Alaska. John was a freight line truck driver for 45...

Diane Henderson

Diane Henderson

Apr 24, 2017

Diane Elaine Henderson was born on October 23, 1961 in Kaufman, Texas to J.B. and Melba Jean Henderson. Diane passed away in Caddo Mills, Texas on April 24, 2017. She is survived by her maternal children Jackie Hume of Crandall, Texas, Eileen Montgomery of Missouri, brother David Henderson and his wife Kristi of Crandall, Texas, sister Molly Pyle and her...

Kay Frances Ricketts

Kay Frances Ricketts

Apr 23, 2017

Kay Francis Ricketts was born on August 10, 1936 to Odie and Vera Atchley in Rice, Texas. Kay went to her heavenly home on April 23, 2017 in Kaufman, Texas. Kay was born and raised in the community of Crandall, living all her life there and graduating from Crandall High School.  On July 5, 1956 she married Johnnie L. Ricketts...

Jeremiah Daniel Stevens

Jeremiah Daniel Stevens

Apr 22, 2017

Jeremiah Daniel Stevens, 35, of Kaufman, TX passed away on April 22, 2017.  He was born to Homer Michael Stevens and Faith Elaine Shear on March 12, 1982 in Daytona Beach, FL.  Jeremiah was a devoted husband, father, brother and son-in-law.  He was first to lend a hand when his family, friends or strangers needed help, and was the last...

Charles Ray Lane

Charles Ray Lane

Apr 21, 2017

 

                Charles Ray Lane of Kaufman, Texas passed away at his home on April 21, 2017 with his family by his side. Charles was born in Dallas, Texas on May 29, 1948 to Clarence Houston Lane and Lilly Maxine Cavinor. Charles was raised in the Oak Cliff projects and later moved to Balch Springs in 1970. Charles moved to...

Beatrice Vasquez

Beatrice Vasquez

Apr 17, 2017

Beatrice Vasquez, 80, of Balch Springs, TX passed away on April 17, 2017.  She was born on October 20, 1936 to Herman and Angela Herrera in Dallas, TX.  Beatrice was raised in Crandall but lived in the Seagoville area most recently.  She married her husband Jasinto Vasquez on April 1, 1950 in Crandall, but he passed away on November 19,...

Thelma June Franklin

Thelma June Franklin

Apr 16, 2017

Thelma June Franklin, 82, of Dallas, TX passed away on April 16, 2017 in Seagoville, TX.  June was born on June 13, 1934 to Chester and Elvaola Ryan in Seminole, OK.  Born in Oklahoma she was raised there till she moved to Dallas where she lived most of her life. On April 12, 1952 June married Howard Lee Franklin in...

Juanita Jo Mays

Juanita Jo Mays

Apr 15, 2017

Juanita Jo Mays, 82, of Kaufman, TX passed away on April 15, 2017 in Terrell, TX. She was born on October 14, 1934 to Marian and Flora Kelsay in White Bread, OK.  Juanita married Elton L. Mays on August 16, 1952 in Van Alstyne, TX.  They loved each other for almost 65 years.  Juanita would spend time gardening and working...

Charles Eugene Petross

Charles Eugene Petross

Apr 9, 2017

Charles Eugene Petross was born on November 9, 1946 to Charles and Opal Petross in Tulsa Oklahoma. Charles passed away at his home in Kaufman, Texas on April 9, 2017.  Charles married Donna Kay Pierce on July 2, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Charles is survived by his loving wife Donna of Kaufman, Texas, Son: Cody Charles Petross and Jazmin...

Robert D. Kidd

Robert D. Kidd

Apr 7, 2017

Robert D. Kidd Jr. was born on November 6, 1952 in Athens, Texas. Robert passed away in Dallas, Texas on April 7, 2017. Robert was retired from the Grocery Industry. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kaufman. Robert is survived by his wife Carolyn S. Kidd of Kaufman, Daughter: Jennifer Ashley Neal and husband Scott of...

Patricia Ann Adams

Patricia Ann Adams

Apr 4, 2017

Pat Adams passed away peacefully the morning of April 4th, 2017.  She was 79 and a resident of Combine, TX.  Patsy Ann Adams was born on April 29, 1937 in Alto, TX to George Fisher and Jessie Taylor Fisher.  She was raised by her Uncle John Taylor and Aunt “Pete” (Sarah Elizabeth) Taylor.  She married James Auble Adams on April...

Wylie Roberts

Wylie Roberts

Mar 27, 2017

Readings for Eulogies // Wylie Roberts was born on November 2, 1926 at Mt. Vernon, Texas and passed away on March 27, 2017 at Kaufman Healthcare Center. His parents were Wylie and Lottie (Harper) Roberts. He was raised on a small farm and plowed only with horses. He and his dad got up at 4:30 AM to milk cows to...

Billy James Waits

Billy James Waits

Mar 20, 2017

Billy (Bill) James Waits, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Walnut Hill Medical Center in Dallas. He was born September 30th, 1934, in Bonham, Texas to Cagle and Lois Waits (later Lois Harrison). Bill joined the Navy at age 17 and later went on to run a successful construction and leasing business....

Lola Katherine Hatchel

Lola Katherine Hatchel

Mar 19, 2017

Lola Katherine Hatchel was born on February 21, 1923 near Noble in Lamar County, Texas to James C. Jordan and Pearlie Mae (Bryant) Jordan. Lola went home to her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2017 in Kaufman, Texas. She married Moss Adam Hatchel in Rockwall, Texas on November 11, 1946. In the late 1940's she worked for the RAF...

Mattie Hudson

Mattie Hudson

Mar 12, 2017

Mattie Hudson, 81, of Scurry TX passed away on March 12, 2017 in Kaufman, TX.  She was born on August 22, 1935 to Roscoe and Willie Ellen Crouse in Denison, TX.  Mattie was a caring and loving person to all.  She was a very loving Mother.  She cheered for her Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers every chance she got.  Mattie was...