Obituaries

Maria Elisa Escobedo Sandoval

Maria Elisa Escobedo Sandoval

Jul 21, 2024

Maria Elisa Escobedo Sandoval, 79, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2024. Maria was born on July 7, 1945, to Saturnino Escobedo and Santos Sandoval in Jimenez Del Teul, Mexico. Maria spent her days raising and caring for her family. She loved her family very much. Maria enjoyed joking and playing around and always...

Ernest Eugene Lane

Ernest Eugene Lane

Jul 20, 2024



Ernest Eugene Lane, 86, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2024. Eugene was born on April 3, 1938, to William and Minnie May Lane in Kaufman, TX. He grew up in Kaufman graduating from Kaufman High School in 1957. On October 4, 1956, he married the love of his life Margaret Lane and they...

Faith Elizabeth Sickels

Faith Elizabeth Sickels

Jul 16, 2024

Faith Elizabeth Sickels, a beloved soul who graced this earth with her presence, departed from our family on July 16, 2024. Born on April 28, 1932, in New York State, Faith's journey led her to touch the lives of many with kindness and compassion.

Faith spent several years at Garland Memorial Hospital as a dedicated medical clerk, where her nurturing nature...

Herbert Wayne Benson

Herbert Wayne Benson

Jul 16, 2024

Herbert Wayne Benson, 87, of Scurry, TX went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2024, in Murphy, Texas. 

Wayne was born on January 28, 1937 to Herbert and Norene Benson in Scurry, Texas. He grew up there and graduated from Scurry-Rosser High School. He later graduated from Henderson County with an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. 

Wayne met the love...

Cornelio Ortiz Gomez

Cornelio Ortiz Gomez

Jul 14, 2024

Cornelio Ortiz Gomez, 52, of Kaufman, TX passed away on July 14, 2024, in Dallas, TX. Cornelio was born on April 22, 1972, to Vicente Ortiz Gonzales and Consuelo Gomez Bucio in Michoacan, Mexico. Growing up in Mexico he moved to Texas in 1992 and settled in Kaufman in 2005. On March 28, 1996, he married Alma Ortiz in Rockwall...

Rebecca Sue Rodden

Rebecca Sue Rodden

Jul 13, 2024

Becca Rodden, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 13, 2024, following a valiant fight with Parkinsons. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, along with the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through this lengthy illness.

Rebecca Sue “Becca” Eastland was born on Friday, January 20, 1950, in...

Eugene Marvin Walther

Eugene Marvin Walther

Jul 9, 2024

Eugene Marvin Walther, retired Dallas Fire Fighter and Medal of Valor recipient, passed away peacefully at S.P.J.S.T Nursing Home in Taylor, Texas on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Eugene was born in Thrall, Texas on May 14, 1935, to Adolph and Velma Walther. He was raised in Thrall and graduated from Taylor High School. He moved to the Dallas area where he...

Willa Ailene Donoho

Willa Ailene Donoho

Jul 8, 2024

Willa "Ailene" Donoho (Shafer), aged 78, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Kaufman, Texas. Born on January 28, 1946, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ailene dedicated her life to serving her God, her family, and her community.

Ailene was a devout member of the Red Oak Baptist Church in Kaufman, Texas, where she participated in various church activities including VBS and...

Lindsey Kayla Moore

Lindsey Kayla Moore

Jul 6, 2024

Lindsey Kayla Moore, age 34, a former resident of Kaufman, left our world for her heavenly home on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Bridge Hospice in Findlay, Ohio, after a 3 ½ year courageous battle from Stage 4 Glioblastoma. She was born on April 13, 1990, in Dallas, Texas to her parents George Moore and Cynthia Witt.

Lindsey is survived by...

Charles Trammell

Charles Trammell

Jul 5, 2024

Alvis Charles Trammell, 66, of Scurry, TX passed away on July 5, 2024, in Mesquite. Charles was born on June 11, 1958, to Elton and Barbara Trammell in Kaufman, TX. Charles graduated from Skyline High School in 1976. He worked in the Dallas ISD for 11 years and Kaufman ISD for 6 years as a custodian, bus mechanic and bus...

Jerrie Batchelor

Jerrie Batchelor

Jul 2, 2024

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the world lost a beacon of love and kindness with the passing of Jerrie Batchelor at her home, in Scurry, Texas. Jerrie was born on the 11th of March, 1947, in Dallas, TX, to her parents, Milton and Odessa (Skinner) Stanley. Jerrie’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with threads of family, laughter and cherished...

Jeremy Scott Morris

Jeremy Scott Morris

Jun 26, 2024

Jeremy Scott Morris, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on June 26, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on December 25, 1990, also in Dallas. 

Jeremy's kind and caring nature endeared him to all who knew him. He had a special spirit and was always ready to share with others what he had, especially with those less fortunate.

A talented...

Shirley Marie Smith

Shirley Marie Smith

Jun 20, 2024

In loving memory of Shirley Marie Smith. 

Shirley was born on April 29, 1942 in her grandparents house in Scurry, Texas across from Mt. Olive Baptist Church. When she was 4 the family moved to Star Brand Ranch in Kaufman where her father was a ranch hand. She graduated from Kaufman High School in 1960. Shirley married the love of her...

Savannah "Sue" Haley

Savannah "Sue" Haley

Jun 14, 2024

Savannah Lou (Sue) Haley left this earth and her imperfect body to be with Jesus, on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 3:57pm CST. She took her last breath peacefully, surrounded by her wonderful family, including many nieces and nephews, her sister, Marge Nelson and brother-in-law, Carroll Potts. Her sister-in-law, Floyce Henderson, who was her best friend since 3rd grade, and...

Barbara Ann Ely

Barbara Ann Ely

Jun 12, 2024

In loving memory of Barbara Ann Ely, a beacon of warmth and welcome to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Barbara passed away on June 12, 2024, in Kaufman, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be cherished.

Born on February 14, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, Barbara had a heart as big as her...

Tommie Olton Mankins Jr.

Tommie Olton Mankins Jr.

Jun 12, 2024

Tommie Olton Mankins Jr, age 71, was born on November 5, 1952, and unexpectedly passed away on June 12, 2024, in Crandall, Texas. Tommie was a devoted Christian, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, friend, leader, and coach. He had a warm and welcoming personality, never meeting a stranger and always eager to share his stories with others. Tommie embodied the golden...

Wanda Lynn Howell

Wanda Lynn Howell

Jun 12, 2024

Wanda Lynn Howell 81, of Kaufman, Texas passed away in Gun Barrel City, Texas surrounded by her family on June 12, 2024. Lynn was born in Dallas, Texas to Bill and Wanda Hunsaker on January 1, 1943. She was the first baby in Dallas County born on the New Year. Lynn grew up in Dallas and in her later high...

Angela Cook

Angela Cook

Jun 11, 2024

Angela Cook, age 54, went to join our Heavenly Father on June 11, 2024, following an unexpected illness. She was able to join the Gates of Heaven quickly, as she parted from her family in her last moments.

Angela was born on April 25, 1970, in Fort Wort, Texas, to her parents, Clyde Bryce and Wanda Highshaw. The sister to Margie...

Danny Travis Hadlock

Danny Travis Hadlock

Jun 10, 2024

Danny Travis Hadlock, 71, of Forney, TX passed away on June 10, 2024.  Danny was born on July 14, 1952, to Travis and Clara Mae Hadlock in Lindsay, OK.  Shortly after high school his family moved to the Kaufman area where he has lived since.   Danny was a truck driver for 31 years, working for the ProCo Paint Company...

Lola Louise Hanson

Lola Louise Hanson

Jun 10, 2024

Lola Louise Hanson, 77, of Athens, TX went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2024.  Lola was born on April 11, 1947, to Leonard and Lola Mae Higgins in Dallas, TX.  She grew up in Dallas but settled in the Kaufman area in 1987.  Lola worked at 7/11 in Kaufman for several years.  She enjoyed playing bingo, spending...