Obituaries

Joseph Alexander Rhein

Joseph Alexander Rhein

Apr 30, 2016

 

 

 

 

Joseph Alexander Rhein was born on June 11, 1978 in Miami, Florida to John and Vivian Rhein. Joseph passed away in Terrell, Texas on April 30, 2016. Joey married Monica Norfleet on August 10, 2012 in Kaufman, Texas. Joey is survived by his loving wife Monica Rhein of Kaufman, Texas, Parents: John and Vivian Rhein of Kaufman, Texas,...

Jack Dennis Seifert

Jack Dennis Seifert

Apr 19, 2016

JACK DENNIS SEIFERT

 

Jack Dennis Seifert was born on August 21, 1942 to Oliver Vincent and Martha Jean Seifert in Massillon, Ohio. Jack passed away at his home in Kaufman on April 19, 2016. Jack was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio before entering the United States Air Force in 1960. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam...

Richard Kyle Velasco

Richard Kyle Velasco

Apr 15, 2016

  Richard Kyle Velasco was born on November 29, 1992 in Denison, Texas to Robert and Bonnie Velasco. Kyle passed away at his home in Scurry, Texas on April 15, 2016. Kyle was a beloved father, son, brother and friend to all that knew him. Kyle had a fondness for both computers and working out. Kyle’s first love was song...

Jana Gail Dorough

Jana Gail Dorough

Apr 12, 2016

JANA GAIL DOROUGH

Jana Gail Dorough of Kaufman, Texas passed away April 12, 2016 in Kaufman. Jana was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota to John W. Melton and Essae Lee Kimberley on August 7, 1943. After, she was born she moved to Texas and was raised in Edgewood and Kaufman. Jana later graduated from East Texas State University in...

Howard Ishmeal Ott

Howard Ishmeal Ott

Apr 10, 2016

HOWARD ISHMEAL OTT

Howard Ishmeal Ott was born in Georgia on June 3, 1931 to Joseph Ott and Vinnie Lorene Sizemoore. Howard passed away at his home in Kaufman, Texas on April 10, 2016. Howard was raised in Dallas, Texas and served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. He lived in Seagoville, Texas for twenty-six years...

Rogena Ann Williams

Rogena Ann Williams

Apr 8, 2016

ROGENA ANN WILLIAMS

Rogena Ann Williams was born in Dallas, Texas on February 18, 1948 to Albert Woodrow Cope and Mattie Beatrice Cave. Rogena passed away at a Kaufman, Texas hospital on April 8, 2016. Rogena was raised in Dallas, Texas and later moved to Scurry, Texas in 1984. She married Robert T. Williams in Dallas, Texas on January 24,...

Priscella Gean Eastep

Priscella Gean Eastep

Apr 8, 2016

PRISCELLA GEAN EASTEP

Priscella Gean Eastep was born in Orange, Texas on October 18, 1941 to Tresimond Granger and Druly Lee Taylor. Priscella passed away at Sunflower Park Care Center in Kaufman, Texas on April 8, 2016. Priscella was raised in Orange, Texas and moved to Crandall, Texas in the early 1960’s. She worked for the Dairy Queen in Crandall...

William Archie Tackett

William Archie Tackett

Apr 5, 2016

William A. Tackett, Jr.

William “Bill” Tackett, 76 of Kaufman, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home in Kaufman.

Bill was born on May 23, 1939 in Kaufman to William A. Tackett, Sr and Virginia Maude Spencer Tackett. He was preceded in death by his brother, Pete Tackett of Terrell.  Bill married Linda May Harper on...

Tancy Dean Platt

Tancy Dean Platt

Apr 4, 2016

TANCY DEAN PLATT

Tancy Dean Platt was born in Kaufman, Texas on August 19, 1931 to John Bow Dean and Katie Ruth Miller. Tancy passed away in a Dallas, Texas hospital on April 4, 2016. Tancy was raised in the Jiba Community and graduated from Kaufman High School in 1949. She moved to Dallas where she lived for five years...

James Ronal Gould

James Ronal Gould

Mar 28, 2016

James Ronal Gould, of Kaufman, TX died in his home, surrounded by his family on March 28, 2016. He was 66 years old.  James was lovingly known to his family at Ronny.

James is survived by his wife, Toni Gayle Shaddock Gould of Kaufman, TX; his son Thomas James Gould and wife Jacqueline Gould; granddaughter Laney Gould; step-grandchildren Jacob, Tyler,...

Edwin Earl Haynes Jr.

Edwin Earl Haynes Jr.

Mar 26, 2016

Edwin Earl Haynes was born on January 8, 1929 to Edwin Earl Haynes, Sr. and Pauline Velma Baxter in Stuart, Iowa. Edwin passed away at his home in Scurry, Texas on March 26, 2016. He married Virginia Stull on February 9, 1947 in Veterans, Wyoming. Edwin was a dedicated Christian giving his life to missionary work for 50 years. He...

Russell W. Cooper

Russell W. Cooper

Mar 24, 2016

RUSSELL WAYNE COOPER

Russell Wayne Cooper was born in Terrell, Texas on June 12, 1962 to George Mack Cooper and Peggy Jean Cates. Russell passed away in a Dallas, Texas hospital on March 24, 2016.  Rusty was raised in Kaufman and graduated from Kaufman High School in 1980.  He lived all his life in Kaufman and for the last ten...

Angie A. West

Angie A. West

Mar 21, 2016

 

 

The Kingdom of Heaven is rejoicing at the arrival of an angel, Angeline (Cordovani) Sloan West. Angie, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on March 21, 2016.  She was born to Andrew and Amelia (DiPasquale) Cordovani on April 21, 1932 in Waterloo, NY.

 

Angie was born and raised in Waterloo, NY and made her way to...

Freddie Faye Dorough

Freddie Faye Dorough

Mar 20, 2016

Freddie Faye Dorough                  

 

Freddie Faye Dorough was born in Kaufman, Texas on August 7, 1926 to Charlie and Florence Miller. Freddie passed away at Arlington Memorial Hospital on March 20, 2016. Freddie was born in the Jiba Community where she was raised and lived most of her life before she moved to Kaufman. She was also a resident...

Herbert Lane Harmon

Herbert Lane Harmon

Mar 16, 2016

 

 

Herbert Lane Harmon Sr. was born on November 10, 1944 in Kaufman, Texas to Marvin and Iva Lee Bulloch Harmon. Herbert passed away on March 16, 2016 in Dallas, Texas hospital. Herbert was born and raised in Kaufman. Although he did spend a brief time in Terrell. He married Mary Sue Honeycutt in Terrell Texas on September 2,...

Nickolas Espinosa

Nickolas Espinosa

Mar 5, 2016

NIKCOLAS ESPINOSA

Nickolas Espinosa was born in Mabank, Texas to Francisco Espinosa and Carmen Lopez Espinosa on May 15, 1968. Nick passed away on March 5, 2016 in a Dallas hospital.  Nick was raised in Kaufman and lived all of his life there.  He worked for Motor Parts in Kaufman for over twenty years.  Nickolas loved collecting coins, cards and...

James Harold Baucom

James Harold Baucom

Mar 1, 2016

James Harold Baucom was born on April 7, 1926 in Scurry, Texas to William Johnson and Berdie Taylor Baucom. James went home to his lord and savior on March 1, 2016 in a Plano, Texas hospital. James was raised in Kerens, Texas before serving in the United States Army during World War II. After his dedicated service defending our country...

Guinn William Swagerty

Guinn William Swagerty

Feb 24, 2016

Guinn “Bubba” William Swagerty Jr.                            

 Guinn “Bubba” William Swagerty Jr. was born in Wichita Falls, TX on March 2, 1959 to Guinn William Sr. and Helen Grace Stone Swagerty. Guinn went home to the lord on February 24, 2016. Born in Wichita Falls Guinn moved to Terrell the age of 7. Graduated from North Garland High School in 1977. He...

Donald G. Helpenstell

Donald G. Helpenstell

Feb 16, 2016

 

 

Donald Glen Helpenstell was born on November 20, 1959 in Dallas, Texas to John Doyle and Dolores Jeanette Helpenstell. Don passed away in a Dallas hospital on February 16, 2016. Don married April Melody on January 23, 1993 at the Old City Park in Dallas, Texas. Donald was a local business owner in Kaufman and through this became a...

Tammy Laverne Grimes

Tammy Laverne Grimes

Feb 13, 2016

Tammy Laverne Grimes was born on January 23, 1968 in Dallas, Texas to Richard and Patsy Jordan. Tammy passed away on February 13, 2016 at her home in Kaufman, Texas. Tammy was a loving and caring woman that was dedicated to her family and her career in nursing loving all that she met throughout her life. She was known to be...