Obituaries

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. ...

Samuel Heath Huddleston

Samuel Heath Huddleston

May 29, 2016

SAMUEL HEATH HUDDLESTON

Samuel heath Huddleston was born in Dallas, Texas on July 19, 1981 to Samuel Lavell Huddleston and Mary Edith Rand. Samuel passed away on May 29, 2016. Samuel was raised in Seagoville and Mesquite and graduated from Mesquite High School in 1999. He attended Eastfield College in Mesquite. Samuel built fences for several different companies in the...

William Gary Nantz

William Gary Nantz

May 26, 2016

William Nantz was born on November 13, 1953 in Fort Sill, OK to William and Nancy Nantz. William passed away in Scurry, Tx on May 26, 2016.  William proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. for 4 years.  He took care of his mom the last several years.  William spent 41 years with the love of his life Edith...

Ronald James Jorgensen

Ronald James Jorgensen

May 24, 2016



 

Ronald James Jorgensen was born on August 13, 1945 to Harry and Frances Jorgensen in Niles, Michigan. Ron passed away in Kaufman, Texas on May 24, 2016. Ron was known to family and those close to him as “Papa Ron”.  He had a big heart and loved caring for others all throughout his life.  After graduating from Niles...

Estelle Dickens Smith

Estelle Dickens Smith

May 15, 2016

 

 

Estelle Dickens Smith was born on December27, 1929 in Kemp, Texas to Thomas Alonzo and Pearl May Dickens. Estelle passed away in Athens, Texas on May 15, 2016 at the age of 86. Estelle as of this past Sunday the last known living female employee of the Kaufman County Poor Farm. She served as a caregiver and a cook while...

Raymond Keith Davis

Raymond Keith Davis

May 15, 2016

RAYMOND KEITH DAVIS

Raymond Keith Davis of Dallas, Texas passed away in a Dallas, TX hospital on May 15, 2016. Raymond was born in Wills Point, Texas on November 16, 1933 to Herschel Thomas Davis and Erma Dean Crayton. Raymond was raised in Wills Point and later moved to Dallas in 1941 where he lived the rest of his life....

Annie Mae Cheatwood

Annie Mae Cheatwood

May 14, 2016

 

 

 

 

Annie Mae Cheatwood was born on August 15, 1920 in Riverside, California to Theodore and Lela Croom. Annie passed away in Kaufman, Texas on May 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lee C. Cheatwood. She moved to Oklahoma at the age of two, then to Dallas, Texas in 1940 where she...

Doris Marie Cope

Doris Marie Cope

May 7, 2016

                               ObituaryDoris Marie (Boyd) Cope, 67, May 20 1948 in Dallas, Tx: she passed away quietly on May 7, 2016 at her home in  Mesquite, Tx.Doris is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 1/2 years, Eldon Ray Cope of Mesquite: five children: Donald Ray Cope and wife Kellie of Corsicana: Connie Marie Phillips: Lorrie Lynne Hord and...

Billy Wayne Robinson Sr.

Billy Wayne Robinson Sr.

May 7, 2016

BILLY WAYNE ROBINSON SR.

Billy Wayne Robinson Sr. was born in Van Alstyne, Texas on September 15, 1932 to Aulsie Robinson and Verdie Ellon Williams. Billy passed away in a Dallas, Texas hospital on May 7, 2016. Billy moved to Dallas at a young age and attended Crozier Tech High School. He entered the United States Army in 1951 and...

June Isabella Barton

June Isabella Barton

May 6, 2016

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Carrie Lou Clemmons

Carrie Lou Clemmons

Apr 30, 2016

  CARRIE LOU CLEMMONS

Carrie Lou Clemmons of Rosser, Texas passed away at her home in Rosser on April 30, 2016. Carrie was born in Dallas, Texas on February 26, 1948 to L. V. Curtis and Doris Deane Snow. Carrie was raised in Rylie, Texas and lived there for fifteen years. She later moved to Rosser in 1971 when she...