Obituaries
Richard Morgan Sanders
Jul 2, 2017
Dr. Richard Morgan Sanders, Sr., died at his home in Kaufman, TX, on July 2, 2017 at the age of 87. He was born in Kerens, TX, May 27, 1930 to Gurley H. Sanders and Bessie Coates Sanders. He graduated from Kerens High School in 1947, attended the University of North Texas, and graduated from Baylor Dental School. On June...
Gary Dean Branson
Jun 28, 2017
Gary Dean Branson passed away June 28, 2017 in Forney, Texas at the age of 85. Gary was born July 27, 1931 to Albert and Esther Branson in Port Arthur, Texas. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in June 1950 and then attended The University of North Texas. He went to work at Gulf refinery in 1952 and retired...
Jimmy Dale Medlin
Jun 27, 2017
Jimmy Dale Medlin died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his home in Kaufman, Texas at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sherrill (Hamilton) Medlin, his 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...
Alton Neil Dodson
Jun 23, 2017
Alton Neil Dodson
Alton Neil Dodson was born in Telico, Texas on March 3, 1935 to Hiram Walter Dodson and Mary Emma Fletcher. Alton passed away at his home in Telico on June 23, 2017 with his family by his side. Alton was raised in Telico and lived most of his life in Ennis, Texas . He lived in Kaufman, Texas for twenty-two years where...
Kenneth "Poochie" Gillispie
Jun 22, 2017
Kenneth Louis Gillispie, most knew him as “Ken” or “Poochie”, died on June 22, 2017 at the age of 60 years old. He was born on October 24, 1956 in Kaufman, TX. He was survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharla Gillispie, he loved since the day he met her. He leaves behind daughter Kendra Rutter, husband Chaz Rutter,...
Becky Sims
Jun 9, 2017
Becky Elanine Sims was born on April 5, 1954 in KAufman, Texas to Daniel and Alfa Fern Howell. Becky passed away in a Dallas hospital on June 9, 2017. Becky was a loving wife, mom, and grandmother. Becky married Virgil Sims on APril 12, 1973 in Kaufman, Texas. Becky is survived by her husband Virgil Sims of Kaufman, Son: Steven...
Mary Ellen Rodgers
Jun 7, 2017
Mary Ellen Rodgers was born on October 8, 1938 in Bakersfield, CA to Earl and Bethel Willey Mary went home to her eternal place of rest on June 7, 2017 at her home in Scurry, TX. She married James R. Rodgers in Sacramento, California on October 5, 1974. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Kaufman. Mary is...
Joseph Wheeler Luckett Jr.
Jun 6, 2017
Joseph Wheeler Luckett, Jr., 93, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2017 at his home. Joseph was born on April 12, 1924 to Joseph Sr. and Eva Whitley Luckett in Breckenridge, TX. Joseph spent time hunting and fishing. He married Elizabeth Barton on October 3, 1958. He loved every moment he got to spend...
Joyce Craven Kirkwood
Jun 5, 2017
Joyce Craven Kirkwood was born May 20, 1951 to Ernest and Ruby Caldwell Craven. Joyce died at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas on June 5, 2017.
Joyce grew up in Kaufman, Texas and was a 1969 graduate of Kaufman High School. She was a member of Plymouth Park Baptist Church in Irving, Texas.
She is survived by sister Doris Craven...
Margaret Evelyn Shehee
Jun 3, 2017
Margaret Evelyn Shehee
Margaret Evelyn Shehee was born in Rosser, Texas on October 12, 1923 to Jerry F. Curl and Vera Lesley. Margaret passed away in Forney, Texas on June 2, 2017. She lived most of her life in Rosser, Texas and worked as a telephone test board operator for Sprint for twenty years. Margaret was a member of the...
Robert Arie
May 30, 2017
Robert Arie, 72, beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 30, 2017. He entered this world on November 5, 1944 in Lindale, TX, born to Plemon and Emma Arie. Throughout Roberts life he enjoyed the outdoors fishing and hunting. He was known as the "catfish Man". He loved to fish. He spent 20 years as...
Jaime Reynaldo Rivera
May 29, 2017
Jaime (Rey) Rivera, 63, beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 29, 2017. He entered this world on March 9, 1954 in La Feria, TX, born to Jesus and Consuelo Rivera. Rey married Dora Ellia Lopez on July 28, 1978 in Kaufman, Texas. Rey was a well known figure in the Community of Kaufman as a...
Mark Cameron Jones
May 25, 2017
Mark Cameron Jones, 63, of Terrell, TX passed away on May 25, 2017. He was born to John N. and C. Milene Jones on February 14, 1954 in Beaumont, TX. Mark spent his time watching the Rangers and Cowboys, riding his motorcycle and reading. He loved his grandkids and every minute he got to spend with them. Mark was a...
Eula Mae Coleman
May 24, 2017
Eula Mae Coleman, 91, passed away May 24, 2017 in Scurry, TX. She was born to William C. and Nancy Thornton on August 9, 1925 in Greenville, TX. Eula enjoyed spending her time quilting and gardening. She made a quilt for all her kids. She loved watching sports, especially the Texas Rangers though she would watch whoever was on. Those...
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
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
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
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
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...
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