Obituaries

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,...

Jun 24, 2017

Betty Jane Walker, 86, of Combine, passed away on June 24, 2017. She was born on February 26, 1931 in Sacramento, California to Lawrence and Evelyn (Mossop) Brocchini.

Her family members who are cherishing the memories of her life are her daughters, Heather Walker and Carmel Contreras and husband John; granddaughter, Taryn Walker and fiancé Scott Willey;...

Jun 18, 2017

Dennis Ray Hightower, age 76, was born September 28th 1940 in Hunt County to Harry Lovelace and Mary Emma Hightower. He grew up living and loving the simple country life of hunting, fishing and farming. Dennis played a major role in whitetail deer being brought into the area in the late 70's. Later becoming a Texas Deputy Game Warden...

Jun 6, 2017

Bruno Patrick Mason, age 76, passed away June 6, 2017 in Terrell, Texas. He was born August 6, 1940 in Dallas, Texas to Lawrence and Letha (Powell) Mason.

Bruno is survived by daughter Debbie Johnson - Taylor & husband Alvin of Lancaster, Texas, and son Trenton Lane & wife Anita of Carrollton, Texas. Six grandchildren and six...

Jun 2, 2017

Edward (Dean) Craft, age 94, died Friday, at home, where living with his daughter and her husband in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He was born April 2, 1923 near Elmo, Texas to James Houston and Sally Bette Nichols Craft.

Dean voluntarily joined the United States Navy when he was 17 years old, his mother had to sign for...

Jun 2, 2017

Johnny Hamilton Jenkins, age 70, passed away June 2, 2017 in Mansfield, Texas. He was born December 7, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to Alvah Hamilton and Edith Pearl (Williamson) Jenkins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Johnny is survived by his sister, Bettie Alice Hasten and her husband, Ron; two nieces, Diane Rangel and Karen Yarbrough; two...

May 31, 2017

Afterglow I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when my life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry...

May 31, 2017

Afterglow I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when my life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry...

May 27, 2017

Judy Buchanan, 68, of Kaufman, passed away on May 27, 2017 in Forney. She was born on October 15, 1948 in Kaufman to Homer Ardell Howard and Lila Mae (Lane) Howard. She married William A. Buchanan.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ernest Wade Howard; and son-in-law, Troy Oliver.

Her family members...

May 26, 2017

Dorothy Ann Kelley died Friday, May 26, 2017 in Forney, Texas after a long battle with cancer. She was born February 19, 1930 outside of Dodge Center, Minnesota to Earl and Cora (Lynch) Buffington.

Dorothy graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1947 and soon worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. It was there that...

May 25, 2017

Coleman Dean Smith, age 77, of Terrell, Texas, passed away May 25, 2017 in Terrell, Texas. He was born August 29, 1939 in Kaufman, Texas to Samuel B. and Avis B. Wiser Smith.

Coleman worked as a carpenter for over forty years and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Terrell. He enjoyed...

May 21, 2017

Larry Wayne Zajic, 64, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Kaufman, Texas. He was born October 27, 1952 in Terrell, Texas, the son of Joe and Margaret (Lightfoot) Zajic. Larry married Cynthia Crawford on January 4, 1974 in Terrell, Texas. Larry was a Registered Nurse at Terrell State Hospital for 45 years.

Those left to cherish...