Obituaries

Johnny Clay Points

Johnny Clay Points

Oct 28, 2024

Johnny Clay Points, 54, of Kaufman, TX passed away on October 28, 2024. He was born on December 11, 1969 to JD and Marjorie Points in Dallas, TX. He grew up in Dallas, graduating from W.W. Samuell High School. Johnny worked as a HVAC and plumbing technician for 20 years for Dalco Air Conditioning and Plumbing. On December 7, 2012,...

Rosalinda Brito

Rosalinda Brito

Oct 27, 2024

Rosalinda Rivera Brito, known affectionately as Rosa, passed away peacefully on October 27,2024, in Kaufman, Texas. Born on September 30, 1938, in the vibrant town of Reynosa, Mexico, she brought her warmth and kindness with her when she embarked on her journey to the United States coming as a migrant family to make a better life for her family. A...

Robert Terrell Wright

Robert Terrell Wright

Oct 26, 2024

Robert Terrell Wright passed away on October 26, 2024, age 65. Robert was born in Liberty, TX the son of Richard Troy and Juanita Marie Wright. He graduated from Crosby High School, Crosby, TX; attended some college and then went to work for Toyota. 

For the majority of his career he was a service writer at car dealerships, Midway in Phoenix,...

Danny Duane Smalley

Danny Duane Smalley

Oct 24, 2024

Danny Duane Smalley, born October 26, 1955, in Athens, Alabama, was a treasured soul, who graced this earth with an unparalleled kindness and an endearing spirit. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of family and friends, on October 24, 2024, in Tyler, Texas.

Danny's journey through life was marked by unwavering morality, boundless love for his family, friends and...

Doyle Lee Cole

Doyle Lee Cole

Oct 24, 2024

Doyle Lee Cole, 69, of Gun Barrel City, TX passed away on October 24, 2024. Doyle was born on October 8, 1955, to Richard Lee and Dorothy Faye Cole in Dallas, TX. Doyle grew up in Balch Springs, TX before moving to Kaufman in 1984. He has worked in HVAC throughout his Career. Doyle worked for the Dallas ISD for...

Roberta Jane Travis

Roberta Jane Travis

Oct 22, 2024

Roberta Jane Travis of Scurry, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2024. Roberta was born January 1, 1939, in Royse City Texas where she also graduated from Royse City High School. She married her high school sweetheart Tommy Leon Travis June 7, 1958. They were married for 57 years before Tommy passed away in...

Judy Kay Rowbotham

Judy Kay Rowbotham

Oct 18, 2024

Judy Kay Rowbotham, a beacon of kindness and warmth, left us on October 18, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven, in Dallas, Texas. Born on July 6, 1947, in Greenville, Texas, Judy exemplified the spirit of her hometown, cherishing her roots while leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

In a world that can sometimes feel indifferent,...

Michael James O'Rourke

Michael James O'Rourke

Oct 13, 2024

Michael James O’Rourke, 82, residing in Ruidoso, New Mexico, died October 13, 2024, at Cedar Creek Lake, Texas. Mike was an only child and preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jo and Dalvin J. O’Rourke.

Mike grew up in Fort Worth and he loved and played baseball at Arlington Heights High School, graduating in 1960. He went on to graduate...

Jackie Lynn Beauchamp

Jackie Lynn Beauchamp

Oct 13, 2024

Jackie (Jack) Lynn Beauchamp, passed away peacefully with Janie by his side shortly before midnight on October 13, 2024.

Jack was born in Plainview, Texas on January 9, 1955, to James Earnest Beauchamp and Georgia Elaine Immel. His family moved around for farming opportunities in his early childhood and spent their last years in California.

At the age of 17, Jack proudly...

Sandra Gail Malone

Sandra Gail Malone

Oct 13, 2024

Sandra Gail Malone, 82, of Mabank, TX went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2024. Sandra was born on August 10, 1942, to James Flavil and Dorothy Hutchens in Greenville, TX. She was raised in Greenville where she graduated high school in 1960. Her career as an administrator started with Varo, where she worked for a long time,...

Randy Eric Vanderslice

Randy Eric Vanderslice

Oct 11, 2024

Randy Eric Vanderslice passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, in Kaufman, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 4, 1961, in Texarkana, Texas, to C.W. Vanderslice, Jr., and Norma Jean Jones Vanderslice. 

Randy graduated from Texas High in 1979. He was the epitome of a hard worker. Following in his father’s footsteps, Randy began his career with the...

Ethan Ray Eshbach

Ethan Ray Eshbach

Oct 11, 2024

Ethan Ray Eshbach, 24, of Kemp, TX went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2024. Ethan was born at home on November 9, 1999, to Ernest and Maryann Eshbach in Kemp, TX. Ethan has worked with his dad since a child, but officially joined the family woodworking business when he was 18. On April 23, 2022, he married...

Steven Ray Houser

Steven Ray Houser

Oct 3, 2024

Steven Ray Houser, 75, of Forney, TX went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2024. Steven was born on May 6, 1949, to Arlis and Billie Houser in Bakersfield, CA. He grew up in Fortuna, CA. After high school he played baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their minor league system for 2 years. He was a...

Linda Carolyn Chester

Linda Carolyn Chester

Sep 27, 2024

Linda Carolyn Chester, 76, of Seagoville, TX passed away on September 27, 2024, in Dallas, TX. Linda was born on August 4, 1948, to Wallace and Lavona Merry in Concordia, KS. She grew up in Kansas, graduating from Delphos High School in 1966. On June 12, 1967, she married Ken Chester, and they spent a loving 57 years together. Linda...

Carolyn Paulette Murrah

Carolyn Paulette Murrah

Sep 23, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Paulette Murrah of Kaufman, TX. She passed away September 23, 2024 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, TX following a brief illness. She was surrounded by immediate family who loved her dearly.

Paulette is survived by her husband, Don Murrah, daughters Leslie Wood (Larry Wood) and Amy Jackson (Kelly Jackson), grandchildren Matthew...

Laurie Greenslade Harris

Laurie Greenslade Harris

Sep 16, 2024

Laurie Greenslade Harris, a devoted wife, cherished mother, and beloved grandmother, passed away at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas, on September16, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on November 13, 1958, in Kaufman, Texas, Laurie was a pillar of strength and an inspiration to all who knew her. 

Laurie’s academic journey began at Kaufman High School, where she excelled and...

Mary Hatcher

Mary Hatcher

Sep 11, 2024

Mary L. Hatcher, 76, of Scurry, TX went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2024. Mary was born on December 30, 1947, to Buford and Georgia Carpenter in Kaufman, TX. She graduated from Crandall High School in 1966. Mary worked as a Quartermaster for the Dallas Police Department where she retired. After retirement, she was a substitute teacher...

Floyd Clemmons

Floyd Clemmons

Sep 10, 2024

Floyd Clemmons, a cherished soul who journeyed through life with warmth and joy, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Born on January 21, 1933, in Kaufman, Texas, Floyd’s life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, resilience, and devotion.

Floyd dedicated many years to driving a truck across the vast of the United States, experiencing the country’s...

Nancy Hamic

Nancy Hamic

Sep 10, 2024

Nancy S. Hamic, 82, of Scurry, TX went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2024.

Nancy was born in Hamburg, AR, on August 19, 1942, to Clifton and Ruby Spencer. In seventh grade, she moved to Crowley, LA, where she graduated high school in 1960. She attended Louisiana State University, graduating in 1964 with a degree in education. She...

Wanda Taylor

Wanda Taylor

Sep 4, 2024

Wanda Taylor of Gun Barrell City, passed away peacefully at her home on September 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. Those preceding Wanda in death are her husband of 60 years, Harvey S. Taylor; her parents Marcus Otha White and Minnie Gladney David Roberts; and sister, Billie Jo Huddleston.

Those, of Wanda’s family, who remain and will cherish her memories are...