Obituaries

Linda Sue Payne

Linda Sue Payne

Jul 31, 2016

Linda Sue Payne, 68, of Kaufman, TX passed away at home on July 31, 2016.  She was born on February 18, 2016 to Willie Inman and Bertie McDaniel in Hemphill, TX.  Linda was known to watch soap operas and filling out crossword puzzles.  She enjoyed going to yard sales, cooking for her family, and growing plants.  Linda loved being a...

Eva Lou Hailey

Eva Lou Hailey

Jul 27, 2016

EVA LOU HAILEY

Eva Lou Hailey was born in Terrell, Texas on December 4, 1944 to William Richard Flowers and Johnnie Ayres Kines. Eva Lou passed away at her home in Kaufman, Texas on July 27, 2016 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Eva Lou was raised in Kaufman and graduated from Kaufman High School in...

Faye McKenzie

Faye McKenzie

Jul 16, 2016

Willie Faye Bruner McKenzie, longtime resident of Kaufman, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Savior on July 16, 2016.  Faye was born June 4, 1922 in Tolosa, Tex. to Troy Elmer and Della (Farley) Bruner.  She was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, her beloved husband, Marvin Odell McKenzie, who passed in 1983 as well as her daughter,...

Carl David McIntosh

Carl David McIntosh

Jul 15, 2016

CARL DAVID McINTOSH

Carl David McIntosh was born in Kaufman, Texas on August 29, 1963 to Arthur Hollie McIntosh and Mary Francis Mitchell. David passed away at his home in Kaufman on July 15, 2016. David was raised in Kaufman and attended Kaufman Schools and Life Church in Kaufman. He worked for Raja’s Exxon in Kaufman. His parents proceeded in...

Thomas Benton Coker

Thomas Benton Coker

Jul 15, 2016

Thomas Benton Coker, III, 74 passed away in Kaufman on July 15, 2016. He was born to Thomas, Jr. and Opal Coker on September 8, 1941 in Kemp, TX. He served in the army before becoming a truck driver throughout his life. Thomas enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and gardening. When he was with his family and friends he would...

Margaret W. Warrick

Margaret W. Warrick

Jul 13, 2016



Margaret W. Warrick passed away in a Carrollton hospital on July 13, 2016. She was 73. Margaret was born in Crandall, Texas on September 24, 1942 to William (Bill) and Nell Terrell. With the exception of a few years in the late 50’s and 60’s. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Crandall. Margaret is survived by Son: Kendill Bennett...

Doyle Wayne Blythe

Doyle Wayne Blythe

Jul 7, 2016

DOYLE WAYNE BLYTHE

Doyle Wayne Blythe was born in Dallas, Texas on March 9, 1949 to Horace Fredrick Blythe and Gladys Virginia Jacobs. Wayne passed away on July 7, 2016 in Temple, Texas. Wayne was raised in Dallas and later entered the U. S. Army in 1968 serving two tours in Viet Nam. He moved back to Dallas after the...

James Jimmy Ayers

James Jimmy Ayers

Jul 4, 2016

James ( Jimmy) Ayers was born in Independence, Louisiana on March 12, 1953 to Thurmon and Nell Ayers. James passed away in a Dallas hospital on July 4, 2016. He married his loving wife Ruth Ann in Dallas, Texas on June 3, 1972. James was a very loving husband, brother-in-law, and Uncle. James was loved by all that knew him...

Virginia Ellis Blow

Virginia Ellis Blow

Jul 2, 2016

  Virginia Ellis Dunn Blow was born on January 5, 1936 in Washington, DC and passed away peacefully in the home of her dreams in Windmill Farms, Forney, Texas on July 2, 2016 at 80 years of age. Anyone who met her would know she had a deep abiding love for her Lord Jesus, a loving heart, and a great...

Mildred Lucille Clinton

Mildred Lucille Clinton

Jul 1, 2016

MILDRED LUCILLE CLINTON

Mildred Lucille Clinton, age 88 of Kaufman, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. She was born to the late Riley Era Young Sr. and Eudora Young on February 3, 1928 in Garvin, Oklahoma.

Mildred was married to John Preston Morgan on June 15, 1949. They were married 34 years before he died in 1983. She...

Michael Ray Tharp

Michael Ray Tharp

Jun 29, 2016

MICHAEL RAY THARP

Michael Ray Tharp of Kaufman, Texas passed away at his home in Kaufman on June 29, 2016. Michael was born in Terrell, Texas on March 29, 1961 to Michael Edgar Tharp and Norma Jean Cox Tharp. Michael was raised in Kaufman where he lived all of his life. He worked for State Wide Surveying in Kaufman for...

Elizabeth Barton Luckett

Elizabeth Barton Luckett

Jun 27, 2016

Elizabeth Barton Luckett, 90, of Kaufman, TX passed away at home on June 27, 2016. Elizabeth was born on August 21, 1925 to Earnest Roy and Pearl Leonard Barton in Fort Worth, TX.  She was raised in Ft. Worth and attended Baylor before graduating from TCU. Elizabeth taught 5 years in the Ft. Worth School District.  She moved to Kaufman...

Hubert Jordan Baldwin

Hubert Jordan Baldwin

Jun 25, 2016

 

 

Hubert Jordan Baldwin was born on November 8, 1922 to Jasper Simpson and Iva Jordan Baldwin in Ola, Texas. Hubert passed away at his home in Kaufman, Texas on June 25, 2016. Hubert married Jaunita Clemons on April 9, 1943 in Ola, Texas.  Hubert and Jaunita owned and operated several businesses throughout the years including an upholstery shop...

Suzan Marie Stringer

Suzan Marie Stringer

Jun 21, 2016

 

Suzan Marie Stringer, 62 of Scurry, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her home in Scurry.

Suzan, “Meemaw”, was born on March 18, 1954 in Dallas to Roy Davis and Dorothy Lee Stringer. Suzan grew up in Mesquite until she was 16 and then moved to Scurry, where she lived most of her years and met...

Bobbie Faye Perkins

Bobbie Faye Perkins

Jun 19, 2016

 

BOBBIE FAYE PERKINS

Bobbie Faye (Smith) Perkins, 92, of Kaufman, TX passed away June 19, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born on July 1, 1923 to William Robert and Nettie Mae Smith in Bristol, TX. Bobbie married Archie Perkins on May 20, 1939 in Eustace, TX. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Terrace Baptist Church in Dallas,...

Melvin Leonard Whiteley

Melvin Leonard Whiteley

Jun 16, 2016

 

 

Melvin L. Whiteley, born October 5, 1941 in Peeltown, TX, passed away June 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Whiteley; mother, Wyllodene Roberts Whiteley; brothers, Howard Whiteley, Billy Rex Whiteley and Kenneth Whiteley.  He is survived by his brother Cecil Whiteley and wife Laura; sister Opal (Ludy) Radican and husband Delton; sons, Brian...

Dwain Thomas Cook, Jr.

Dwain Thomas Cook, Jr.

Jun 16, 2016

Dwain Thomas Cook, Jr. passed away on June 16, 2016. He was born to Dwain Thomas Sr. and Judith Marie Cook on October 3, 1982 in Dallas, TX. Dwain married Jenna Kazmierczak on August 6, 2011 in Whiting, IN. He was a fisherman and would love to go to the lake. He, also, had a passion for football and coaching....

Bill M. McIlvain

Bill M. McIlvain

Jun 8, 2016

Bill M McIlvain was born on September 29, 1950 in Ponca City,     Oklahoma. Bill passed away in a Dallas hospital on June 8, 2016. Bill married Lucinda McIlvain on October 6, 1990 in Little River County Arkansas. Bill is survived by his wife Lucinda McIlvain of Kemp, Texas Sons: Joseph B. Terrell and Kenneth R. Terrell Daughter: Fiona R. Terrell,...

Nelda Lou Dodson

Nelda Lou Dodson

Jun 3, 2016

Nelda Lou Dodson went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2016 surrounded by family in Kaufman, TX. Nelda was born on July 1, 1942 to Marvin Odell and Willie Faye McKenzie in Grays Prairie, TX.  She was raised in Kaufman, TX before moving to Ennis in 1985.  There she worked as an assistant manager for Family Dollar in...

Judith Catherine Conner

Judith Catherine Conner

May 30, 2016

JUDITH CATHERINE CONNER

Judith Catherine Conner was born in Victorville, California on September 20, 1943 to Carl and Kathryn Conklin Patterson. Judith passed away at her home in Kaufman, Texas on May 30, 2016.  Judith moved to Kaufman in 1949 and graduated from Kaufman High School in 1962.  Judith received her bachelor degree in social studies from Western Washington University. ...