Obituaries

Carolyn Pitts

Carolyn Pitts

Oct 16, 2016

Carolyn Remona Pitts, 67, of Kaufman, TX passed away October 16, 2016. She was born to Leo Otis and Loretta Edna Boling on September 7, 1949 in Hugo, Ok. She was raised in Hugo but moved to Texas, first to Mesquite, then settled in Kaufman in 1978. Throughout Carolyn’s life she enjoyed collecting dolls. Carolyn married James Pitts, in Hugo,...

Brett Warren Anderson

Brett Warren Anderson

Oct 12, 2016

 

Brett Warren Anderson, 50, of Scurry, Texas passed away from this life Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was born in Dallas, TX to Judy L. Wren and Roy Earl “Andy” Anderson, on August 2, 1966. Brett had a wandering spirit and held many jobs, in many places. Brett enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and engaging in philosophical debates with...

Mary Elizabeth Pettigrew

Mary Elizabeth Pettigrew

Oct 9, 2016

Mary Elizabeth "Liz” McKenzie Mullins Pettigrew of Kaufman, TX died October 9, 2016 of small cell lung cancer at the age of 70. She was born July 21, 1946, in Magnolia, Pike County, Mississippi to Lionel Jackson McKenzie and Mamie D. Lamkin McKenzie. She was the granddaughter of William Harrison McKenzie and Queen Ann Phelps McKenzie of McComb, MS and...

Alisa Jan Voss

Alisa Jan Voss

Oct 7, 2016

Alisa Jan Voss, 57, of Scurry, TX passed away on October 7, 2016. She was born on September 20, 1959 to James and Ola Faye May in Kaufman, TX.  Lisa enjoyed listening to music and taking care of her animals.  She spent much of her time in her garden growing tomatoes, onions, and other vegetables.  Lisa married James Voss on...

Jean Henderson

Jean Henderson

Oct 5, 2016

Jean Henderson was born on Sept. 10, 1934 in Crandall, TX to Mark and Corine Warren. She passed away on October 5, 2016 in Malakoff, TX. Jean married. J.B Henderson on February 28, 1953 in Oklahoma. She was an avid Dallas Mavericks Fan. She also owned and operated Catfish Corner in Seven Points, Texas. She is survived by Son: David...

Maria Elena Chavez Yescas

Maria Elena Chavez Yescas

Oct 2, 2016

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Rachel Ramirez

Rachel Ramirez

Oct 2, 2016

Rachel Ramirez passed away on October 2, 2016.  She was born on June 29, 1986   to David and Gloria Ramirez.  She is survived by her parents; children Isaac Ramirez, Violet Ramirez and Gabriella Ramirez; brother David Ramirez; sisters Felicia Amaro, Sophia Soria, Angelina Carroll, Bobbie Jo Ramirez, Esther Ramirez and Priscilla Ramirez who will miss her dearly.

Ann Floy Countryman

Ann Floy Countryman

Oct 1, 2016

Ann Nalls Countryman, 96, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Kaufman, TX. She was born in Anna, TX on April 9th 1920 to John William Nalls and Monnie Mae Garrett Nalls on August 29, 1936.  Ann was married to J.R. Countryman Jr. She grew up in the Dixie Community of Kaufman and attended Dixie and Kaufman Schools.  She...

George Ronald McDonald

George Ronald McDonald

Sep 30, 2016

George "Ronald" McDonald, 68, passed away at his home in Kaufman, TX on September 30, 2016.  He was born to George and Addie Ruth McDonald on August 11, 1948 in Mansfield, TX.  Ronald was a larger-than-life man who enjoyed fishing and going to the beach.  He was a very helpful man who wanted to make sure that everything was ok. ...

Joseph Steve Elzner

Joseph Steve Elzner

Sep 26, 2016

 

Joe Steve Elzner passed away in Kaufman, Texas on September 26, 2016 . Joe was born in Kaufman, Texas on June 23, 1923 to Steve and Annie Simecek Elzner. He was raised and lived all his life in Kaufman County. He retired from The Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant in Dallas after 24 years of service., After retirement...

Walter Allen Martin

Walter Allen Martin

Sep 24, 2016

Walter Allen Martin was born on September 30, 1925 to Walter Burnett and Cora Lee Martin in Roxton, Texas. Walter “W.A.” Martin went home to his Lord and Savior on September 24, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. W.A. was 90 years old. He married Gwendolyn Chowning in Dallas, Texas on June 23, 1950. W.A. was born and raised in the community...

Dorothy Fayedell Moore

Dorothy Fayedell Moore

Sep 15, 2016

Dorothy Fayedell Moore was born on June 1, 1934 in Itasca, Texas to Jerry Arthur and Rosa Myrl Moreland. Dorothy went to her Lord and Savior in Rockwall, Texas on September 15, 2016. She married Fred Moore in Corsicana, Texas on September 1, 1956. Fred preceded her in death in 1988. Dorothy lived a life full of compassion for her...

Leida Jeannette Couvillion

Leida Jeannette Couvillion

Sep 12, 2016

Leida Jeannette Couvillion, 74, passed away in Kaufman on September 12, 2016. Jeannette was born on September 23, 1941 to Herman and Alice Mayer in Dallas, TX.  She retired from Sears as an Accountant after 42 years and continued to work at First Monday, in Canton.  She loved and took care of all her family and friends.  Jeannette enjoyed the...

Josie Clevenger

Josie Clevenger

Sep 8, 2016

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Ruth Ibendahl

Ruth Ibendahl

Sep 8, 2016

Ruth Thorn Ibendahl passed away on September 8, 2016 in Mesquite, TX. She was born to Cleve and Oda Mae Thorn on June 11, 1929 in Denver, CO.  Ruth wouldn’t miss a chance to travel with her Senior Care Apartment friends or with her family.  She loved her family but her grandchildren had a special place in her heart.  Ruth...

Travis Jimmy Powell

Travis Jimmy Powell

Sep 7, 2016

TRAVIS JIMMY POWELL

Travis Jimmy Powell was born in Garland, Texas on January 7, 1990 to Louis Wayne Powell and Stacie Dee Thomas. Travis passed away in New Mexico on September 7, 2016. Travis was raised in Kaufman, Texas and graduated from Kaufman High School in 2008. Soon after he graduated he entered the United States Army in October 2013....

Joanne Francis Stellfox

Joanne Francis Stellfox

Sep 3, 2016

Joanne Francis Stellfox was born on June 1, 1935 in Renovo, PA to Joseph and Mary Genevieve Desmond. Joanne went home to her lord on September 3, 2016 in Desoto, Texas. Joanne was born and raised in Renovo, Pennsylvania then moving to Dallas, Texas in 1983 and soon after in 1985 to Desoto, Texas. She worked for AAFES in Dallas,...

Jackie Lee Blanton

Jackie Lee Blanton

Sep 1, 2016

JACKIE LEE BLANTON

Jackie Lee Blanton passed away in Garland, Texas on September 1, 2016. Jackie was born in New Braunfels, Texas on August 8, 1932 to Ben Henry Sitz and Clara Gertrude Bechtold. Jackie was raised in the Rosebud, Texas area and later moved to Dallas and worked for Royal Typewriter then moved to Kansas City and then moved...

Helen Lucille Kelsey

Helen Lucille Kelsey

Aug 31, 2016

HELEN LUCILLE (CATES) KELSEY

Helen Lucille (Cates) Kelsey passed away on August 31, 2016 in Kaufman, Texas. She was 88 years old. She was born to Lillian (Heyer) Cates and Walter Cates on February 5, 1928 in Faribault, MN. She married Wilfred Kelsey and together they had 3 daughters. Helen worked at JC Penney and later opened an antique shop...

Bonnie Sue Boozer

Bonnie Sue Boozer

Aug 13, 2016

Bonnie Sue Boozer

 

Bonnie Sue Boozer was born in Maywood, California to Kurt and Erna Lawson on August 19, 1943. Bonnie passed away on August 13, 2016 at her home in Kaufman, Texas. While born in California, Bonnie moved to Texas early on in her life. She was raised in Dallas and later moved to Seagoville and then later to...