Obituaries

Oct 7, 2017

John Robert "Tex" Ballard Sr. was born March 18, 1924 in Seagoville, Texas to Minnie Maye Guthrie and Walter Harwell Ballard.

John had three brothers: William Howard Ballard (1920-2009), Marcelle Ross Ballard (1922-1927), and Dannie George Ballard (1926-1995). He started school in Seagoville, Texas and finished at W.H. Adamson High in Dallas. He was in the R.O.T.C....

Oct 4, 2017

Jerry W. Cumbie, 84, of Terrell, passed away on October 4, 2017, in the peace of his home. Jerry was born on August 6, 1933, in Athens, Texas to his parents, Thomas Edgar Cumbie and Donnie Lee Beatrice (Tindel) Cumbie. Jerry married Johnie Beth (Harrison) Cumbie at the First United Methodist Church of Terrell on May 5, 1993, and...

Sep 27, 2017

Sharon Kaye Hannon passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Sharon was born on January 14, 1948 to Fredrick and Gladys Hannon.

Sharon is survived by her son, Shawn Johnson.

Sep 27, 2017

Ernest Lee Turner, 78, of Terrell, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Ernest was born on June 10, 1939 in California.

Ernest was a very caring grandfather, firm when needed. He was known as "Grandpa" to the grandkids. He always looked at everyone like family.

Ernest's family members who are cherishing the memories of...

Sep 19, 2017

Patsy Lynn Smith passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. She was a graduate of Terrell High School and Stephen F. Austin State University. Patsy worked as an accountant for forty years at Southland Corporation, Adessa, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas.

She was born in Terrell on February 28, 1950. She...

Sep 13, 2017

Pamela Ann Wetzel (Mimi) passed away in her home at 2512 Bowers Rd. in Seagoville on Sept. 13, 2017 at 7:30 a.m.

Pamela Ann Miller was born on Nov. 13, 1962 in Greenville to Cynthia Ann Grimes. Cynthia had another child, Gregory Lee Miller, born Oct. 23, 1960 in Wurtzburg, Germany. Cynthia later met and married William...

Sep 10, 2017

Wesley Ray "Wes" Rogers, 59 of Terrell, Texas passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. Wes was born on November 25, 1957 in Pecos, Texas to William Patrick and Frances Nell (Nichols) Gibson.

He was preceded in death by both parents and his Sister-in-law. Wes is survived by his 5 siblings and many other loved ones.

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Sep 9, 2017

Johnie Beth Cumbie, 89, of Terrell, passed away on September 9. Johnie was born on August 12, 1928 in Myra, Texas to her parents, John Thaddeus Harrison and Karin Mae (Rosson) Harrison. Johnie Beth married Jerry W Cumbie, and they spent their life together in Terrell since 1993.

Those who continue to cherish Johnie Beth's memories are:...

Aug 30, 2017

Martha Knittel was born in Greenville, TX. To Edward "Top" and Flossie Lynch on August 2, 1923.

She was the oldest of three children, Edward Lynch and George Martin Lynch. She met her husband George Knittel in Dallas, and they had their first date on Pearl Harbor Day in 1941. And from that day they embarked on...

Aug 29, 2017

Betty Lou Shaw, 78, of Kemp, passed away on August 29, 2017 in the peace of her home. Betty was born on April 2, 1939 in Greenville, Texas to her parents, Robert Fulton Holcomb and Flona Mae (Steelman) Holcomb. In August of 1956, Betty married her soul mate, Thomas Lewis Shaw.

Betty is preceded in death by...

Aug 27, 2017

James David Docken, 74 of Kaufman, Texas formerly of Rancho Mirage, California passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home surrounded by loved ones. James was born on November 3, 1942 in San Diego, California to James Lloyd & Gertrude Walters Docken. He was preceded in death by both parents, his sisters, June Davis, Shirley Azevedo, and Gretchen...

Aug 27, 2017

Wilma Ruth Vann (née Isham) died peacefully in her sleep at home in on Sunday, August 27, 2017, in Kaufman, Texas at the age of 84.

Ruth is survived by her children, Kathy Vann of Kaufman, Peggy Smith and husband Rick of Nacogdoches, Robert Vann and wife Patricia of Wills Point, and Gary Vann of Kaufman; her...

Aug 23, 2017

James Edward Young Sr, 79, of Dallas, Texas passed away on August 23,2017. Jim was born on December 4, 1937 in Nashville, Tennessee to his parents, Edward L. and Lois (Eckler) Young. Jim married Marjorie Smith on March 12, 1956, in Durant, Oklahoma. Jim was a Minister for Christian Church Disciples of Christ, retired after approximately 30 years. He...

Aug 6, 2017

Charles was born in Portsmouth, Ohio--son of Mr. & Mrs. C.D. Albright. His early years were spent in Bucyrus, Ohio. He attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee where he majored in chemistry and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa honorary fraternity. Charles graduated from Vanderbilt University medical school in 1961 followed by an internship and residency in internal...

Aug 2, 2017

Heather Michelle White, 32, of Terrell, TX passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Kaufman, Texas. Heather was born on February 11, 1985 in Dallas, Texas.

Heather's family members who are cherishing the memories of her life are her husband, Jessie Coyle; parents, Gary Willis & Brenda White; sons, Wesley Denewiler, Connor James Coyle; daughter, Rachel Denewiler;...

Jul 31, 2017

Robert Lee Ashley III, 59, of Van, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. Robert was born in Texarkana, Texas on September 16, 1957 to Robert Lee, Jr and Martha Lee (Cupples) Ashley. Robert married Joyce Blagburn on August 16, 1979 in Sherman, Texas.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce; daughters,...

Jul 23, 2017

Alma Lee Gilliam, 78, of Kaufman, Texas passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017.

Alma was born on November 21, 1938 in Terrell, Texas to Will and Alma (Ashworth) Jennings. She married Jay Gilliam, in Kaufman County, Texas, in 1960.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Regina Blackburn; brother, Jasper Jennings; sister, Idell...

Jul 14, 2017

Francis James "Buzz" Bednar, 67, of Terrell, passed away Friday July 14, 2017 in Terrell. Francis was born in Newark, New Jersey on May 19, 1950 to James and Lucille Charette Bednar. Buzz retired from U.S. Air Force.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Jake Bednar of Terrell, Thad Bednar of Palm Bay, Florida, Chris...

Jul 5, 2017

Elizabeth Kay Ditto, 81, of Terrell, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

Elizabeth was born on March 23, 1936 in Red Oak, Texas to Will and Alma (Ashworth) Jennings. She married Fred Lewis Ditto, in Rockwall County, Texas, on May 22, 1953.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Jack Jennings; sisters,...

Jul 2, 2017

Andra Fay Coward, 68, of Terrell, Texas passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017.

Andra was born on March 27, 1949 in Hamilton, Texas to Berry Lewis and Lora Mae (Babbitt) Martin. She married Joe Coward in 1989, in Arlington, Texas.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband; daughters, Lora Barton and husband Jeff,...