Obituaries

Nov 24, 2020

Ronald J. “Ronnie” York

Passed peacefully on Nov. 24 2020. He was born in Dallas on Oct. 13 1941 to Mary (Collins) York and Joe York. He spent most of his life in Dallas and enjoyed the last 10 years living in the country in Terrell.

He was an enthusiastic soccer coach and director in East Dallas, taking his #1 winning soccer...

Nov 2, 2020

Gartrell Tallant, was born in Hiram, Texas on July 8th, 1938. He went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2020.

Gartrell was preceded in death by his parents, Bennet Tallant and Edith Dykes Magee; his sister Margie Boon, and stepson Eddie Peacock.

Gartrell is survived by his daughter Tina Tallant and the mother...

Nov 1, 2020

Terry Sue Guyton, age 59, of Kaufman passed away on Sunday morning, November 1st, 2020. Terry was born on January 9th, 1961 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of John Allen Wages and Mary Katherine Cook.

Terry is survived by her; son, Sean Guyton of Nashville, TN; daughter, Kendra Guyton of Hermitage, TN; grandson, Jayce Matthews; brother, Gary...

Nov 1, 2020

Funeral service for Jose Pascual Tovar, age 50, of Kaufman will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Orosco officiating. Interment with will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Terrell, TX.  Visitation be held from 6 to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Goggans Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Tovar...

Oct 30, 2020

Wanda Sue Davidson, age 82, of Terrell passed away on Friday morning, October 30th, 2020. Wanda was born on June 4th, 1938 in Terrell, Texas, the daughter of Allen Clifford Mangham and Lillian “Bledsoe” Mangham. Wanda was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Terrell, Texas. She operated as a sales manager for 33 years before retiring in 2001....

Oct 27, 2020

Matthew Thomas Hershberger, age 48, of Seagoville passed away on Tuesday night, October 27th, 2020. Matthew was born on April 24th, 1972 in Loganspart, Indiana, the son of Richard Hershberger and Maricia “Burris” Hershberger. Matthew married Kandice Williamson in Kaufman County, Texas on October 31st, 2015.

Matthew is survived by his wife Kandice; daughter, Haley; parents, Richard...

Oct 24, 2020

Marie Gertrude Blanche “Chapdelaine” Biggins, age 91, of Quinlan passed away on Saturday afternoon, October 24th, 2020. Gertrude was born on January 31st, 1929 in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of William Chapdelaine and Aline St. Martin. Gertrude married Charles Edward Biggins Sr. in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on July 12th, 1952.

Gertrude is survived by her son,...

Oct 10, 2020

Dale J Hedrick, age 75, of Dallas passed away on Saturday afternoon, October 10th, 2020. Dale was born on July 31st, 1945 in El Reno, Oklahoma, the son of Clarence Laurence Hedrick and Ruby Jewel Hutchinson. Dale married Willodean Sipes in Mesquite, Texas on July 31st, 1998.

Dale is survived by his wife Willodean; son, Jimmy Dale,...

Sep 20, 2020

Debra Diane Nava passed away at the age of 57 on September 20,2020. Debra was born on April 20, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. Her parents are Floyd Lang Sr and Jacquline Lang. She married Rick Nava. Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Ricky and his wife Tammy Lang, Floyd Jr. and his wife Suzette Lang; Cousins...

Sep 12, 2020

Mary Anna Rushing  88, of Terrell, passed away on September 12, 2020. Mary was born September 15, 1931, the daughter of Dee Alvis Coffman and Clara Opal Brooks. Mary married John L Rushing August 26, 1950 in Terrell, Texas. She is survived by a daughter, Melissa Whitley and Husband Tom of Garland, Texas; Sister, Patricia Rose; Grandsons, Jacob Whitley of Garland,...

Aug 31, 2020

Delia D Orellana passed away at the age of 77 on August 31, 2020.  Delia was born on May 5, 1943 to Julio and Elena (Fernandez) Orellana. Delia is survived by many friends and family.

Visitation and Service will be held at First Baptist Church in Kaufman on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 10am to 12pm.

Aug 30, 2020

James William (Bill) Ayres

Bill was born July 25, 1940 to James Addison and Willie Della (Jones) Ayres, College Mound Community, Kaufman County, TX.  Bill peacefully passed to the greatest hunting ground August 30, 2020 in his home on the family’s land homesteaded in the 1800’s.

Early childhood filled with family farm work and moving...

Aug 26, 2020

Levy Rhea Wiley, Prosper, Texas passed away at her home on August 26, 2020. Levy was born January 1, 1941 in Pauls Valley Oklahoma and was the daughter of  William Ray Tabor and Marjorie Glen Tabor. Levy married Russell Wiley May 20, 1983 and settled in Kaufman, Texas. She retired from Terrell State Hospital after 35 years in administration....

Aug 24, 2020

Annie Lee Bennett, 90, of Terrell passed away on August 24, 2020. Annie was born January 26, 1930 in Colorado City, Texas, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Baker and Anna Lou Grimes.

Annie married Charles N. Bennett, Jr. on May 26, 1951 in Colorado City, Texas.  She is survived by her children; son, Frank Bennett and wife Cindy of...

Aug 21, 2020

Kristi Kay Turner passed away at the age of 56 on August 21, 2020.  Kristi was born on April 24, 1964 to Jerry Wayne Stanbery and Billie Jean Britt.  She married Ronald Keith Turner on April 25, 1994 in Terrell, Texas.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jason Peters and wife Amanda of Terrell;...

Jun 3, 2020

Kenneth Pipes passed away June 3, 2020 in Sunnyvale, Texas.  He was born on September 1, 1954, in Terrell, Texas to Lilbourn Jefferson "L.J." Pipes and T P "Tee" Lawson Pipes. He worked at Paul Murrey Ford in Kaufman for 20+ years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jason Pipes and wife Jennifer of...

May 25, 2020

Graveside service for Jimmy Dale Hemphill, age 73, of Terrell, will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Highland Memorial Gardens in Terrell with Bro. Eric Neilson officiating. Mr. Hemphill passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020.

Jimmy was born on September 2, 1946 to Willy Clay and Claudie Eldridge Hemphill in Louisville,...

May 17, 2020

Shirley Ashby, 79, of Terrell passed away on May 17, 2020 at her home. Shirley was born on December 2, 1940 in Kaufman County, Texas, the daughter of Roy Furrh & Rena Flowers.

She is survived by her husband of almost 65 years Robert E.B. Ashby Jr.; son, Don Ashby; daughter, Lisa Floyd; and numerous grandchildren and...

May 11, 2020

William Mowery passed away on May 11, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born in Paxinos, Pennsylvania to William Harold and Hilda Rodarmel Mowery on November 4, 1936. He was a veteran in the Army and a retired Electronic Engineer from AT&T.

Mr. Mowery is survived by his loving wife Joan; children, Cheri Smith, Randolph...

Apr 19, 2020

Kelli Doll Holliman, 45, of Forney passed away on April 19, 2020 at her home. Kelli was born on February 25, 1975 in Dallas, the daughter of Alton Eugene II and Vicki (Hilliard) Sistrunk. She was a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer.

Kelli is preceded in her death by her father.

She is survived by her...