Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home
Anderson-Clayton offers several locations for Texas families to plan their funeral arrangements. We have a simple goal: to continuously provide services to meet the individual needs of every family we serve and to ensure they are comfortable and secure with the choices they make. To us, what we do is more than just a business—it's a commitment to care. At our Anderson-Clayton Bros. funeral homes, we believe that every life is unique. Every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. For those who wish to plan their final arrangements in advance, we offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting any of our locations. ANDERSON-CLAYTON BROS. FUNERAL HOME HIGHLAND MEMORIAL GARDENS-TERRELL Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home first opened in 1927 and has been at its present location since 1978. The Terrell location proudly serves families of Kaufman County with the philosophy of “Service Above Self.” Conveniently located off Highway 80 on West Nash Street, Anderson-Clayton has one of the largest facilities in the area. The funeral home features a lovely chapel with seating for up to 325 guests and additional seating for 60 family members. Two beautifully decorated visitation rooms offer comfort to those in need. The spacious lobby helps to accommodate gatherings whether large or small. The stateroom is available to enable families to personalize the service with photos and other items to remember loved ones. Highland Memorial Gardens The Terrell location is conveniently located near Highland Memorial Gardens, which means families can plan all funeral and cemetery arrangements from one location. Highland Memorial Gardens offers many options from traditional ground burial to mausoleum entombment. Highland is a true perpetual care cemetery, which means the grounds will be beautifully maintained for generations to come.
Our Obituaries
Calletana Gonzalez
August 7, 1933 - May 25, 2013
Family will receive visitors from 2-8 on Tuesday, May 28. Funeral service time is pending for Wed, May 29
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Wanda Jean Patton
December 9, 1943 - May 23, 2013
Wanda Jean (Copeland) Patton, 69, of Kaufman, passed away on May 23, 2013, in Kaufman, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on December 9, 1943 to Jim R. Copeland and Dorothy Wanda (Mathis) Copeland. Known as "Nana" to her grandchildren, Wanda loved to cook, clean and garden. She was a dedicated teacher's aide at Phillips Elementary in Kaufman for 20 years until she retired and was a...
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Jewel Hague
April 23, 2013
Jewel Hague, infant daughter of Michael and Beth Hague, went to be with Jesus on April 23, 2013. Graveside service for Jewel will be Friday at 10:00 am at the Cedarvale Cemetery in Kaufman, TX. In memory of Jewel, Michae and Beth ask that donations be made to Grace Fellowship Church 7650 FM 1388 Kaufman, TX 75142 in lieu of flowers.
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Pedro Ayala
November 23, 1971 - April 11, 2013
Pedro Ayala, 41, of Kaufman, died on April 11, 2013. He was born on November 23, 1971 to Angel Ayala and Telles (Santoyo) Ayala in Mexico. He enjoyed baseball and spending time with his family. He was also a dedicated construction employee for 18 years.
Those left to celebrate Pedro's life are wife Rocio Escalera, children Mayra Ayala, Pedro Ayala, and Jennifer Ayala; parents Angel and...
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Inez Lorraine Stamm
January 30, 1911 - April 9, 2013
On April 9, 2013 Lorraine Wrenn Stamm awoke in heaven where she was surely greeted by a host of family and friends whom she had been longing to see. Lorraine was born in the Abner Community of Kaufman County on January 30, 1911 and later moved with her family to Terrell. During the 1960s Lorraine and daughter, Sara moved to Dallas where she worked for J.C. Penney. In 1968, Lorraine married a...
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George Collins
March 2, 1946 - March 25, 2013
George Thomas Collins, of Kaufman, passed away March 25, 2013 in Houston after a courageous battle with bone cancer. George was born March 2, 1946 in Austin, TX to Virgil and Mary (Vasterling) Collins and after living in Ennis for 11 years, he had resided in Kaufman since 1999. George was an active member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He had a love...
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Duane W. Bishop
February 28, 1940 - March 7, 2013
Memorial service will be on Saturday, March 9, at Ola Church of Christ at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family asks donations be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, or the Kaufman County Sheriff's Department to aid the families of fallen officers.
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Bobbie Turner
December 10, 1935 - March 3, 2013
Bobbie E. (Flowers) Turner went home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 3, 2013, surrounded by her family. Bobbie was born December 10, 1935 in Grayson County to Hairm Avery and Artelia (McDaniel) Flowers.
She was a long time resident of Kaufman and was married 57 years to Royce D. Turner, former Baptist pastor and Dallas Police officer, who preceded her in death in 2009. She was dedicated...
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Maria Escobedo
November 1, 1922 - February 23, 2013
Family will receive visitors on Thursday, from 6-8 pm at the funeral home with Rosary during visitation. Funeral service will be Friday, March 1, at 2pm at St. Ann's Catholic Church.
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Helen Elizabeth Taylor
September 18, 1918 - February 20, 2013
Helen Elizabeth Canady Taylor went to be with the Lord on February 20th, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends. Helen was born on September 18th, 1918 in Kaufman County near the Rand Community to Frank E. and Audie Morris Canady. She had lived in Kaufman all of her life. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John F. Taylor, Jr., sons, Jack M. Lagow and Johnny R. Taylor and a...
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Bobby Dwayne Grubbs
July 23, 1939 - February 15, 2013
Bobby Dwayne Grubbs, of Crandall, passed away surrounded by loving family on Feb. 15, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Bobby was born July 23, 1939 in Ovilla, TX to Robert and Dorothy (Duke) Grubbs. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jerry Grubbs and his sister, Jerra Grubbs.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Sandra Grubbs, of Crandall; daughters: Debra Wood...
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Susana Lopez
August 8, 1936 - February 10, 2013
Susana Casarez Lopez, 76, passed away Feb. 10, 2013 in Kaufman surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 8, 1936 in Monterrey Mexico. She married the love of her life, Lazaro Lopez, Sr., in 1951 and they were happily married until his passing in 1994. Susana is also preceded in death by her children: Lazaro Lopez, Jr., Henry (Ricky) Lopez, her infant son, Robert Lopez and three...
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Odis Ray Ballard
April 13, 1924 - February 7, 2013
Odis Ray Ballard, 88 of Kaufman, Texas passed away on February 7, 2013. Odis was born on April 13, 1924 in Kaufman County, Texas to the late Coley and Maggie (Hamblen) Ballard. Odis grew up in a large family and after the death of his father became the leader of the household and learned to farm to support his mother and siblings. Odis enjoyed hunting rabbits and riding his motorcycle. Odis also...
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Charlie Joe Reznicek
May 9, 1940 - February 3, 2013
Charlie Joe Reznicek, 72 was born on May 9, 1940 and passed away in Kaufman, Texas on February 3, 2013. Charlie was born to the late Charlie and Carrie (Kvapil) Reznicek in Kaufman and attended Seagoville schools growing up. Charlie was always considered shy by his peers and teachers but very few knew that that the young boy was from immigrant parents and spoke Czech in his family's home. Charlie...
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Mark Hasse
January 31, 2013
Mark Hasse was born in Carbondale, Illinois, in 1955. He grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Dallas, Texas, where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He attended Texas A&M University and graduated with a B.A. in History in 1977. He graduated from SMU Law School in 1981 and worked in the Dallas District Attorney's office from 1982 to 1988, rising to the position of felony chief for...
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Bernard Larry Jones
July 5, 1943 - January 19, 2013
Bernard Larry Jones, age 69, of Wills Point, TX passed away on Saturday, 1/19/2013 in Kaufman, Texas. He was born on July 5, 1943 in Elmo, TX to his parents, Bert Luther Jones and Opal Elizabeth Griggs. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother Gerald Jones .
Bernard was the 3rd of 6 children. In 1970 he married Linda Mathis of Kaufman. They had 3 children. He lived in Kaufman until...
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Kari Lynn Rich
January 13, 2013
Kari Lynne Rich was born in Dallas on January 8th 1963. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday January 13, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. She was a vibrant, beautiful, intelligent, funny and all together amazing woman. She is survived by her husband Gary Lynn Rich, children Dusty, Shane, Codi, and Tobi Rich, Parents Jim and JoAnne White, brothers Mark and Tommy Dorsey,...
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Effie Jennings
March 31, 1943 - January 12, 2013
Effie Jennings, of Kaufman, passed away Jan. 12, 2013. She was born March 31, 1943 in Ellis Co., Tx to Elvin Leon Sills, Sr. and Ada B. Eldridge Sills. Effie was the last one in her family having been preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Leon and Joseph Sills and Lona Reed.
She is survived by her children: David Jones and wife, Rebecca of Kaufman, Becky Pattat and husband,...
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Doris Nell Tidwell
August 25, 1934 - January 12, 2013
Family is having private services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Tidwell's honor to First Baptist Church of Kaufman Children's Building Fund, the Church of Christ Sunshine School, or the Kaufman ISD Scholarship Fund.
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Barbara Shields
January 25, 1944 - January 6, 2013
Barbara Helen Shields was born on January 25, 1944 to Arthur and Helen Ray of Lufkin, TX and went to be with our heavenly father on January 6, 2013. Barbara was the first of four children and is survived by Rose Sharon Horseman of Huntington and Pete Ray of Zavala. She is preceded in death by Arthur and Helen Ray as well as her younger brother Sammy Ray and numerous others she loved dearly....
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Dora Carleen Warren
August 31, 1960 - January 4, 2013
Dora Carleen Warren, known to most as Carleen, was born on August 31, 1960 in Brownwood, Texas to Carl Grimes and Roma Elms. She passed away on January 4, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas surrounded in love by her family. Carleen moved to Kaufman with her family in 1992 and worked as a medication aide in the Kaufman area for 17 years. She loved every minute of it. She had a passion for caring for the...
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Brantley Jahron Yates
July 20, 1989 - December 13, 2012
U.S. Marine LCPL Brantley Jahron "Crutches" Yates was born July 20th 1989 and passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 13th 2012, following a four year battle with Osteosarcoma Cancer.
Brantley proudly enlisted in the Marine Corp immediately following Graduation from Crandall High School in 2008, and served for four years before retiring in 2012.
Brantley's...
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James Russell Dearth
July 23, 1949 - December 2, 2012
James Russell Dearth, 63, passed away in his home, Sunday December 2nd, 2012 in Scurry Texas. He was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend. James was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, July 23rd, 1949. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, from 1970 to 1977. He was stationed at Fort Ord California where he met and married his wife, and...
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Don Ray Bannister
October 26, 1940 - December 1, 2012
Don Ray Bannister, 72, of Scurry, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 1, 2012. He was born on October 26, 1940 in Kaufman County to Ray and Leta Bell (Clark) Bannister. Don dearly loved fishing for catfish at Cedar Creek Lake and spending time with his family. He was known as "Donald Duck" to those close to him for his funny duck voices. Don could bring a smile...
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William Allen Beard
October 10, 1959 - November 7, 2012
William Allen Beard was born on October 10th, 1959 to Raymond and Anita Faye Beard and passed away on November 7th, 2012 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Tina Beard of Kaufman, TX; Daughter, Nichole Beard of Mt. Pleasant, TX; Son, Danny Beard and wife Syrina of Greenville, TX, and daughter, Hannah Bowman of Kaufman, TX. He is, also, survived by his father, Raymond Beard of Athens...
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Felipe Espinoza
May 1, 1940 - November 5, 2012
Felipe Espinoza was born on May 1, 1940 in Dr. Arollo, Nuevoleon, Mexico and passed away peacefully on November 5, 2012 in Kaufman, Texas. Felipe was raised in a large home with lots of family to love. Felipe was a welder by trade and enjoyed bartering for goods and services he wanted in life. When he was not negotiating a deal you could find him at the local flea market or spending time with his...
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Charlotte Ann Carr
December 18, 1955 - October 21, 2012
Charlotte Carr, 56, of Kaufman, died October 21, 2012 in Kaufman. She was born on December 18, 1955 in Coryell County, TX to George Melvin Smith and Willie Mae (Bailey) Smith. Charlotte loved playing Bingo and watching her favorite shows on TV, including "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo", "Parking Wars", and "Gallery 63" and even made a trip to Georgia to meet the cast of "Gallery 63". She was a...
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Howell Lee Couch
August 31, 1924 - October 20, 2012
Howell Lee Couch was born in the Dixie community on August 31, 1924 to William Pinckney Couch and Stella Jane Lee. He passed away on October 20, 2012 near his home in Ola, Texas.
He graduated from Kaufman High School in 1942 and married his high school sweetheart, Emma Lou Copeland, on December 17, 1943.
Howell Lee maintained a lifelong interest in farming and ranching and served four terms...
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Charles Stastny
October 27, 1953 - October 2, 2012
Lieutenant Charles Stastny, 58, of Kaufman passed from this life on October 2, 2012. He was born on October 27, 1953 to Steve J. Stastny, Jr. and Evelyn Francis Stastny in Kaufman. Charles graduated from Kaufman High School in 1972 and then attended the Police Academy. He dedicated his life to law enforcement, faithfully serving the citizens of Kaufman County for over 25 years. He led by...
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Betty Lois Jones
December 8, 1946 - September 18, 2012
Betty Lois Jones, 65 of Kaufman, Texas was born on December 8, 1946 and passed away on September 18, 2012. Betty was the youngest baby girl of ten children and a simplistic woman who adored her family and the simple pleasures in life. Betty enjoyed Dr. Pepper's, 3 Musketeers, Elvis and playing Bingo. Betty was Baptist by faith and a lifelong member of the Grays Prairie Baptist Church. Betty is...
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Lee Roy Moore, Sr.
July 19, 1936 - September 11, 2012
Lee Roy Moore passed away Sept. 11, 2012 at his home. A celebration of Lee Roy's life is being planned for a later date by the family.
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Dudley Clinton Toney
September 1, 1928 - September 4, 2012
Dudley Toney, 84, of Mesquite, passed away on September 4, 2012 surrounded by his dear family. He was born on September 1, 1928 in Tylertown, Mississippi to William Emmett Toney and Courean Martha (Jones) Toney. Dudley loved to fish, hunt, garden and work with wood. He also had a love for animals and country dancing. He was a dedicated man to both his family and his career, spending 40 years...
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Helen Bielmas
July 21, 1970 - August 31, 2012
Helen Bielmas, 42, of Kaufman, died on August 31, 2012. She was born July 21, 1970 to Martin Sipriano and Ester (Maynez) Sipriano in Kaufman. Helen was a dedicated woman to both her family and city and graduated from Kaufman High School in 1989. She was employed by Kaufman County Offices for 20 years. She also touched the lives of countless children as a Kaufman High School teacher's aide. ...
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Evelyn Moore
June 11, 1955 - August 14, 2012
Arrangements are currently pending for Ms. Moore
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Arthur Gonzales, Jr.
January 18, 1963 - May 4, 2012
Arthur Gonzales Jr, 49, of Kaufman, passed away May 4, 2012 in a Dallas hospital. He was born January 18, 1963 to Arthur and Cresencia Gonzales in Mabank. Arthur, also known as "Junior", loved sports, playing pool and cheering on his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. He was a true fan, in good times and bad. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Marylou Gonzales and brother John...
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Alfred David Magnenat
July 22, 1941 - April 29, 2012
Alfred David Magnenat, 70, of Kaufman, passed away April 29, 2012 in Kaufman. He was born July 22, 1941 in Limestone County to Alfred and Leona Magnenat. Alfred loved farming, gardening, raising cattle and cooking. He graduated with a Master's Degree from North Texas University.
Alfred is preceded in death by his parents. Those left to celebrate his life are loving wife, Judith, daughter...
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Jessie Ruiz
January 14, 1969 - March 21, 2012
Jessie James Ruiz, 43, of Scurry, died on March 21, 2012 in a Dallas hospital. He was born on January 14, 1969 to Venancio Ruiz Sr. and Josephine Hernandez in Kaufman, TX. Jessie loved playing his XBOX 360, watching wrestling and, most of all, watching the Dallas Cowboys football games. He was a devoted fan, through good times and bad and always supported his "Boys." He also dearly loved his...
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Juan Gutierrez
March 8, 1940 - March 20, 2012
Juan Gutierrez, 72, of Terrell, passed away on March 20, 2012 in a Dallas hospital. He was born March 8, 1940 in Anahuae, Mexico to Ignacio Gutierrez and Manuela Rodriguez. Juan, also known as "Cuchillo" to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, loved gardening, yard work, and riding his bike. He possessed a talent with woodworking and shared this talent by creating furniture for his...
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Hardy Haywood Raymond
January 28, 1955 - February 22, 2012
Hardy Haywood Raymond of Kaufman, Texas was born on January 28, 1955 and passed away on February 22, 2012. He served his country in 1974 with the U.S. Navy. He always had time for friends and family. If yoou could not find him at home rebuilding a Harley or fixing a lawnmower, then you could always find Hardy at the American Legion; where he was a member, proud brother and friend to all. Hardy...
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Mildred Patricia Harpold
March 6, 1917 - February 15, 2012
Mildred Patricia Harpold of Scurry passed away on February 15, 2012 in Kaufman, TX at the age of 94. She was born on March 6, 1917 in Dennison, TX to the late James Edgar and Laura Mae (Lott) Cox. Mildred enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and enjoyed listening to Bill Gather gospel music. She graduated from Forest Ave. High School in Dallas; Mildred was very active with the "Ladies...
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Robert Earl Raymond
August 27, 1953 - February 8, 2012
Robert Earl Raymond of Dallas, Texas was born on August 27, 1953 and passed away on February 8, 2012. Robert graduated from Spruce High School and was a Veteran in the U.S. Army and volunteered to serve his country during a time when others were drafted. Robert enjoyed fishing , cooking and was a sketch artist as well. Robert was Baptist by faith and had a huge heart for animals.
Robert is...
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Clyde Arthur Bushnell
June 2, 1934 - February 3, 2012
Clyde A. Bushnell of Kaufman passed away on February 3, 2012 in Dallas, TX. He was born on June 2, 1934 to the late Amon Ziar and Mamie Evelina Bushnell in Rockwall, TX. Clyde moved to Terrell in 1953 where he worked on his parent's dairy before experiencing life on his own at Kinnemer's Farm. Although Clyde Worked at Texas Aluminum Plant a few years he was glad to get back to farm life when...
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Hugh Thomas Wilkerson
April 24, 1931 - February 3, 2012
Hugh Thomas Wilkerson died Friday February 3, 2012 at age 80 in Granbury Texas at the home of his granddaughter and her husband Mr. & Mrs. Todd Wolfe after a long battle with cancer.
He was pre-ceded in death by his wife Flora Ella Hooks Wilkerson of 40 years, second wife Betty Joe Manahan Wilkerson of 8 years and daughter Judy Bernice Wilkerson Boughton.
He is survived by his daughter...
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Ollie L. Cates
March 16, 1920 - January 10, 2012
Ollie L. Cates passed away January 10, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ollie was born March 16, 1920 in Groesbeck, Texas to James Samuel and Mary Katherine (Stewart) Tidwell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Robert Cates, and ten siblings: Jim, Forest, Weldon, Buck, Vernon, Rip, Sammy, Nannie Bell, Louise and Ruby. Ollie is survived by her...
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Mildred Bidwell
September 1, 1924 - January 4, 2012
Mildred Calhoun Bidwell of Kaufman passed away on Jan. 4, 2012. She was born on Sept. 1, 1924 to the late Grover and Susie Calhoun in Kaufman and lived most of her life in Dallas and then returned to Kaufman. She enjoyed gardening, time with her family, and many hours of reading her Bible and listening to gospel and Christian music. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty...
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Bill Preston, Sr.
April 11, 1951 - December 29, 2011
William Cody (Bill) Preston, Sr., of Cedar Creek Lake, passed away December 29, 2011 in Dallas.
Bill was born April 11, 1951 to the late Cody and Neva (Hunter) Preston. He is survived by his wife, Ben Lee Preston; children: Cody Preston and April Preston; grandchildren: William Cody Preston III, Tori Peaches Preston, and James Colt Preston; brother, Forrest Preston as well as nieces, nephews,...
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Dolores Tijerina
December 6, 1920 - October 22, 2011
Momma, Grandma, Mee-maw passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. She was born Dec. 6, 1920 in Port Arthur, TX to Eva Beltran who was born and raised in Bexar County, TX and Joaquin Garcia, a full blooded Comanche Indian who was raised at Mission San Francisco De La Espada in San Antonio, TX. Dolores was a beloved mother, grandmother, and...
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Janice Kay Honeycutt
July 4, 1943 - October 22, 2011
Janice Kay Honeycutt was born on July 4, 1943 to the late Minnie Opal (Whittenburg) Coker and the late Thomas Benton Coker Jr. in Kaufman County.
Janice Honeycutt is survived by two sisters: Peggy Coker of Alba, Texas, Lynda Morris of Vernon, Connecticut and her brother, Thomas Benton Coker III.
Janice is preceded in death by two husbands; Billy Wayne Long and Clyde Jefferson Jr. Honeycutt...
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Carl "Skip" Thomas III
November 19, 1973 - October 5, 2011
Carl "Skip" Thomas III, 37, of Kemp, TX passed away in a Dallas hospital on October 5, 2011. He was born on November 19, 1973 to Carl Henry Thomas Jr. and Susan Roberta Harmel Thomas. Skip was preceded in death by his grandparents. His legacy lives on through his parents; sisters Wendy Thomas and Shari Hildabrant and husband Jake; nieces Ashley Rhoades and Lindsey Thomas and nephews Joshua...
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Wanda Lou Brinkley
November 27, 1937 - September 28, 2011
Wanda Lou Brinkley of Kaufman, TX, passed away on September 28, 2011 in Kaufman, TX at the age of 73. She was born on November 27, 1937 to the late Tom and Stella Powell Swallow. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Brinkley; three brothers, Duke Swallow, Marvin Swallow, and Glen Swallow; a sister, Betty Chambliss. Those left to celebrate her life are; two sons,...
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Nicolas Torres
July 12, 1968 - September 5, 2011
Funeral service for Nicolas Torres will be at 10:00am, Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Chapel with interment to follow at Kemp Cemetery in Kemp, TX. The family will receive friends 6-8pm, Wednesday, September 7, at the funeral home.
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Mary Aileen Taylor
January 4, 1916 - August 21, 2011
Mary Aileen Taylor, 95, passed away August 21, 2011 in Rockwall, TX. She was born January 4, 1916 in Kosse, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe Hardy Taylor, daughter Joyce Taylor, and brothers Basil and Weldon Taylor. She is survived by two sons, Marshall and Curtis Taylor, grandsons, Brent and Kris Taylor, and great grandchildren Kacie, Lane, and Mason Taylor. Aileen...
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Gary Hughes
June 26, 1952 - August 11, 2011
Gary Dulen Hughes was born on June 26, 1952 to Duey and Wilma Hill Hughes. He passed away on August 11, 2011 in Kaufman, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Geraldine Hughes, Wilma Masten, and Thelma Winchester. He is also preceded by nephew Buddy Hughes. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah Hughes; brothers Roland Hughes and Troy Hughes; son Jason Hughes and wife...
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Alma Jones
October 31, 1921 - August 11, 2011
Alma Netta (Kent) Jones was born Oct 31, 1921 to Clarence and Lois Kent. She passed away Aug 11, 2011 in Kaufman, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and one sister. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of forty years, Harold M. Jones, daughter Martha Kaye Burkett, and son Melvin Claye Jones. She is survived by sister Matte Hammel; two sisters-in-law,...
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Edgar Corbett
December 11, 1925 - July 16, 2011
Arrangements with Anderson-Clayton Bros. are pending.
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Dixie Riggs Coil
March 22, 1918 - July 11, 2011
Mrs. Dixie Riggs Coil, 93, passed away in Kilgore, TX on July 11, 2011. She was born in Kaufman, TX on March 22, 1918. Dixie lived her life for her family, working PTA and sports events in support of her children. She had a successful career in sales and owned her own shop in addition to working for several retail stores. Dixie was also active as an Eastern Star in Midlothian, where she...
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Elsie Halbert
December 11, 1925 - June 28, 2011
Elsie Halbert
Elsie Halbert passed away in Kaufman, TX on June 28, 2011 at the Sunflower Park Nursing Home
surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kaufman County, TX on December 11, 1925. Elise grew
up in the Becker community and graduated from high school in Kaufman. Elsie lived and worked in
Kaufman practically all of her life, and owned and operated a real estate business for many...
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Ruben Arakelian
November 13, 1947 - June 27, 2011
Ruben Arakelian, 63, passed away June 27, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.
Ruben was born November 13, 1947 in Tehran, Iran and attended Town East Baptist Church. A devoted father and grandfather, Ruben’s smile was a treasure to each person who had the privilege of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his father, Varton Arakelian.
Ruben is survived by his wife, Susan...
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Miguel Garcia-Reyes
December 4, 1934 - June 7, 2011
Miguel “El Papa” Garcia-Reyes, of Kaufman, passed away June 7, 2011 in Dallas.
Miguel was born December 4, 1934 in Zacatecas, Mexico but had been a longtime resident of Kaufman. Working in construction, Miguel was able to travel to many states as he built during his career. His ability as a builder was very well respected by his family and he called himself the “King of...
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Martin Sipriano, Sr.
January 30, 1928 - May 22, 2011
Martin Sipriano, Sr., of Kaufman, passed away May 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Martin was born Jan. 30, 1928 in Kemp, TX to Vicente and Teofila Flores Sipriano. Martin moved to Kaufman when he married where he lived with his family. He was a proud veteran having served in the US Army during the Korean War. A devoted father, his love of children enabled him to be known as their...
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Vickie Fortner-Hamilton
January 14, 1959 - April 24, 2011
Vickie Joyce Fortner-Hamilton, 52, of Kemp Texas passed away April 24 in Tyler, Texas. Vickie was born January 14, 1959 in Terrell, TX to Raymond Fortner and Malta Ewing Fortner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ray Hamilton, and her parents, Raymond and Malta Fortner. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Edward Hamilton and wife Cody of Wills Point; daughter Jennifer Kirby...
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Robert Carroll Cates
June 27, 1919 - March 28, 2011
Mr. Robert Carroll Cates, 91, of Kaufman, passed away March 28, 2011 at his home. Robert was born June 27, 1919 to Carroll and Emmie Cates. After his father passed away when he was one year old, he was orphaned when his mother passed away when he was three years old. Robert was raised by his aunts and uncles and came to live with his Aunt Stella and Uncle Elmer Cates, both of whom he came to...
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Jose Hernandez Martinez
April 19, 1973 - March 27, 2011
Jose was born on April 19, 1973 and passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011.
Jose was last known to be living in Kaufman, Texas.
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Jeannette Fern Hatchel
August 2, 1923 - March 23, 2011
Jeannette Fern Hatchel, of Kaufman, passed away March 23, 2011. Jeannette was born August 2, 1923 in Grays Prairie, TX. A lifelong resident of Kaufman County and longtime resident of Kaufman, Jeannette worked at several retail stores as well as Cooley’s Grocery Store until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands: Willie Hatchel and Frank Marshall Hatchel; son,...
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Jeanette Fern Hatchel
August 2, 1923 - March 23, 2011
Jeanette Fern Hatchel, of Kaufman, passed away March 23, 2011. Jeanette was born August 2, 1923 in Grays Prairie, TX. A lifelong resident of Kaufman County and longtime resident of Kaufman, Jeanette worked at several retail stores as well as Cooley’s Grocery Store until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands: Willie Hatchel and Frank Marshall Hatchel; son, Delta...
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Ida Fay Freeman
July 6, 1940 - March 22, 2011
Ida Fay White Freeman, 70, of Kaufman, passed away March 22, 2011 at her home. She was born July 6, 1940 in Bogata, TX to Marshall and Sophie White, both of whom preceded her in death. Ida was also preceded in death by her siblings: Charles and Hollis White and Civie Rinehart. Ida was a graduate of Bogata High School and she worked in Records Management for Mobil Exploration and Development. ...
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Grover Franklin Hickson
August 4, 1929 - March 17, 2011
Funeral service will be at 11:00am, Monday, March 21, 2011 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Scurry, TX with interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-6pm, Sunday, March 21, 2011 at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral home in Kaufman.
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Helen Troyan Spears
October 8, 1922 - March 14, 2011
Helen Florence Troyan Spears, 88, celebrated her birth into Heaven on March 14, 2011 surrounded by her family at home. She married in 1945 and worked at Texas Instruments until she retired. Helen gave selflessly over 10,000 hours volunteering at Kaufman Presbyterian Hospital especially in the gift shop, where laughter and smiles were free of charge. She was as her family lovingly puts it “Hell...
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Mattie Pearl Brown
November 5, 1927 - February 13, 2011
Mattie Pearl Brown of Kaufman, Texas passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011. Mattie was born to W. F. and Josie (Oney) Roe on November 5, 1927 in Kaufman County, Texas. She was an avid reader and great lover of animals all her life. Mattie never met a stranger. Her hands and heart were always open to anyone in need.
Mattie is preceded in death by her parents, W. F. and Josie Roe; four...
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Cleo Cleston Brimingham
January 11, 1927 - February 8, 2011
Cleo Cleston Brimingham was born January 11, 1927 and was called home on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Cleo was a World War II veteran and retired from General Motors after 30 years of service.
Cleo was preceded in death by his parents, Rubin and Eva Strickland Brimingham; his wife of fifty-two years, Ruth Brimingham; two sons, Kenneth Brimingham and Garry Brimingham as well as two grandchildren....
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Barbara Smith
March 8, 1937 - February 3, 2011
Barbara Gail Smith of Hamilton, TX passed away on February 3, 2011 at the age of 73 in Hamilton, TX. She was born on March 8, 1937 in Cleburne, TX to the late J.B. and Abbie Tubb. She worked as a teacher's assistant at Monday Primary in Kaufman, TX for several years. Kenneth and Barbara Smith moved to Hamilton, TX in the spring of 2008, but home for them had been Scurry, TX. She was preceded in...
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John A. McCormick
April 20, 1937 - January 27, 2011
Due to the inclimate weather, the family has decided to postpone the celebration of John's life. The service for John McCormick have been rescheduled for Friday, February 4, 2011 at 10 a.m at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Scurry, Texas.
John McCormick of Scurry, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 73. John was...
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Floyd Archer
March 1, 1936 - January 10, 2011
Floyd Wayne Archer of Scurry, TX passed away on January 10, 2011 in Scurry. He was born on March 1, 1936 in Josephine, TX to the late Floyd and Stella (Myers) Archer. Floyd enjoyed, farming, fishing, playing cards and dominoes and raccoon hunting. He was a member of Woodsman of the World and a member of the Baptist Faith. Floyd also served in the U.S. Air Force. Floyd is preceded in death by...
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Donald (Donny) Smalley
April 6, 1975 - December 15, 2010
Donald (Donnie) Smalley, of Ben Wheeler, passed away December 15, 2010. Funeral service will be 1:00pm, Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Chapel in Kaufman with interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Scurry. The family will receive friends 6-8pm, Friday, December 17, 2010 at the funeral home.
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Jerry Delton Blankenship
February 29, 1940 - November 1, 2010
Jerry D. Blankenship, 70 of Kaufman, Texas, passed quietly away on Monday, November 1, 2010. Jerry was born in Ravenna, Texas to Samuel and Clara Blankenship on February 29, 1940.
Jerry served in the United States Air Force from 1957-1963 with distinction and honor. He never lost his love of flying obtaining his pilot’s license in civilian life. Jerry also enjoyed reading and was always...
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Sharon Ann Bowen
May 1, 1948 - October 19, 2010
Sharon Ann Bowen of Terrell, TX passed away on October 19, 2010 in Kaufman, TX at the age of 62. She was born on May 1, 1948 in Dallas, TX to Aubrey Eppers and Linda (Griggs) Eppers. Sharon enjoyed playing the harpsichord. She was a legal secretary for over 30 years and most recently she was with Fullbright and Jaworski law firm. Sharon was also a member of the Red Hats Society. She is...
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Lorraine Jones
March 25, 1918 - October 8, 2010
Services for Lissie Lorraine Jones, 92, of Kaufman, were held at 2:00pm, on Monday October 11, 2010 at Anderson Clayton Funeral home in Kaufman with Cory Smith, officiating. interment followed at Pyle’s Prairie Cemetery in Kemp, TX. She died October 8, 2010 at Sunflower Park Health Care Center.
Mrs. Jones was born on March 25, 1918 to the late James Thurman Sloan and Mary Ethel Ivey. She...
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Pete Cruz, Sr.
January 12, 1947 - October 6, 2010
Pete Cruz Sr. of Ennis, Texas passed away on October 6, 2010 in Ennis at the age of 63. Pete was born on January 12, 1947 in Georgetown, TX to Terezo and Margarita (Ornelas) Cruz. Pete will be remembered as a loving father and he will be greatly missed by his family. He enjoyed fishing and fixing anything he could get his hands on. Pete served as a police officer for 19 years in Ferris, TX. ...
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Laura Ann Rager
September 5, 1958 - September 17, 2010
Laura Ann Rager of Kaufman passed away on September 17, 2010 in Kaufman at the age of 52. She was born on September 5, 1958 to Bill and Carolynn (Kruntz) Moore. Laura was a wonderful grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grand children. She is preceded in death by her mother Carolynn Moore. Those left to celebrate her life are five sons, Jason Catron of North Richland Hills, Edward...
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Shiryl B. Enloe
December 22, 1949 - August 17, 2010
Shiryl A. Enloe was born on December 22, 1949 in Dallas to Harold Burden and JoAnne (Phipps) Burden. She passed away suddenly in Kaufman, Texas on August 17, 2010. Shiryl was preceded in death by her father, Harold Burden. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Joe A. Enloe; sons, Brian A. Enloe and his wife Anne Enloe, Timothy J. Enloe, and Aron S. Enloe; grandchildren,Garrett M. Enloe...
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Earl Thomas, Jr.
March 9, 1927 - August 1, 2010
EARL THOMAS, JR., 83, of Center Ridge, Arkansas, a World War II Army Veteran, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2010, in Morrilton, Arkansas, of congestive heart failure. He was born March 9, 1927, in Terrell, Texas, and grew up and attended schools in Kaufman, Texas.
During World War II, he served his Country with distinction and honor as a U. S. Army medic caring for the sick and injured. ...
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Franklin Earl Onellion
August 23, 1920 - July 17, 2010
Franklin Earl Onellion passed away on July 17, 2010 in Terrell, Texas. Frank had been a long time resident of Kaufman, Texas.
Frank was born to Thomas and Anna (Boze) Onellion in Evergreen, Louisiana on August 23, 1920. Frank served his country with distinction and honor during World War II. In 1946, Frank met and married Orbey, the love of his life. Their romance would last for 44 years and...
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Julia Maxine Sutton
September 25, 1921 - July 13, 2010
Julia Maxine Sutton, 88, of Quinlan, TX, passed away on July 13, 2010, at Presbyterian Hospital of Kaufman, Texas. Julia was born to Hugh and Ida (Roberts) Harper on September 25, 1921 in Helena, Arkansas.
Julia met and married Rellis C. Sutton, Sr. in 1940. To this union was born Rellis Jr., Patricia, Owen and Susan. Rellis and Julia made their home in eastern Arkansas and western Tennessee...
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David Anthony James
December 15, 1954 - July 7, 2010
David Anthony James passed away July 7, 2010. David was born Dec. 15, 1954 in Dallas, TX and was preceded in death by his brothers, Darrell Mark and John Paul James and his father, Rankin Rucker. David graduated from Kaufman High School and was a veteran having served in the US Marine Corps.
David is survived by his son, Zach James of Kaufman, TX; mother, Jewell Johnson of Terrell; sister,...
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Susan Nancy Klinglesmith
June 9, 1911 - June 29, 2010
Susan Nancy Yarbrough Klinglesmith went to her Heavenly home on June 29, 2010. Sue was born in Kaufman, Texas on June 9, 1911, the youngest of eleven children of Tom and Rose Yarbrough. Sue would spend 95 of her 99 years in and around Kaufman. She attended what is now the University of North Texas. It was about this same time she met and married Jessee L. Klinglesmith, the love of her life....
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Phyllis Wonnacott Bell
October 6, 1945 - June 13, 2010
Phyllis Wonnacott Bell passed away on June 13, 2010 in Irving Texas. She was born on October 6, 1945 in Portland, OR to the late Alvin and Flora Marie (Barnes) Wonnacott. She is preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Flora Wonnacott. Those left to celebrate her life are; a daughter, Angila Carmichael and husband Randy of Kaufman, TX; a sister, Diane Campbell of Kaufman, TX; a brother,...
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Loas "Baby Gal" Mullins
February 20, 1921 - June 11, 2010
Loas “Baby Gal" Mullins of Kemp, TX passed away on June 11, 2010 in Ennis, TX. She was born on February 20, 1921 in Livingston, TX to the late Newt and Mary (Holley) Pyle. Loas will be most remembered for baking delicious pies at the Western Café. She is preceded in death by her parents, Newt and Mary Pyle; a husband, George C. Mullins; a son, Mickey D. Collier. Those left to celebrate her...
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Lethia Roberts
February 15, 1927 - June 2, 2010
Lethia Roberts was born on February 15, 1927 in Kaufman, TX to the late Grover and Dinna (Lightfoot) Taylor and went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2010 in Kaufman, TX. Lethia is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two daughters, one son, one grandson and two brothers. Those left to celebrate her life are: three sons, Douglas Roberts and wife Vickey, Jimmy Roberts and wife Lorie...
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Meally L. Clayton
October 30, 1915 - May 27, 2010
Mrs. Meally L Clayton, 94, of Kaufman, TX, died May 27, 2010, at Presbyterian Hospital, Kaufman, TX . Ms Meally was born in East Texas October 30, 1915.
She married James Thomas "J. T." Clayton. Meally and J. T. moved around Texas before coming to settle in Kaufman County, Texas. Here, they worked a farm and had their own cleaning and yard maintenance business for several years. Ms. Meally...
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Inez Shelley
February 23, 1924 - May 26, 2010
Ms. Inez Shelley passed away on May 26, 2010 in Terrell, Texas after a lengthy illness. She was born on February 23, 1924 in Bonham, Texas to the late Raymond Carmel Wall and Erma Inez (Kirkpatrick) Wall. She is survived by her daughters, Gail Lynn Wertz and Carolyn Ann Kippel and her husband Glen; grandchildren, Timothy, Jonathan, Steven, Jennifer, Jeremy, Tiffiny, Kimberly and James; great...
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Annie J. Weaver
February 2, 1927 - May 9, 2010
Mrs. Annie Weaver was born on February 2, 1927 in Jefferson County, Kentucky to the late Joel Pearl Moore and Dorothy (Netherland) Moore. She passed away on May 9, 2010 in Kaufman, Texas at the age of 83. Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Roberson; second husband, Jimmie Weaver; son, Harold Roberson; and by her grandchildren, Keith Johnson and Aleisha Roberson. She...
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Mary Jane May
May 30, 1917 - April 30, 2010
Mary Jane May
Mary Jane May was born on May 30, 1917 to Walter Wilkinson and Ina Mae (Baldwin) Wilkinson. Mrs. May passed away on April 30, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Mary Jane graduated from Kaufman High-School in 1936 and married Cornelious Jack May on December 17, 1936. They welcomed a child on November 16, 1937 and named her Jackie Lynn. Mrs. May was preceded in death by her parents;...
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Mary Alice Duckworth
January 9, 1934 - April 14, 2010
Mary Alice Duckworth of Kaufman, Texas, passed from this temporary life into eternal life on April 14, 2010. She was 76 years old. Mary was born January 9, 1934 in Kaufman County, Texas to C. P. and Naomi (Bannister) Ross. She was raised in Kaufman and attended Kaufman High School. It was there that she met the love of her life, Dan Allen Duckworth. Mary and Dan were to live as soul mates for the...
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Earl Eddie Cluck, Jr.
July 20, 1924 - March 29, 2010
Earl Eddie Cluck Jr., of Kaufman, passed away on March 29, 2010 at the age of 85. He was born in Dallas, Texas to Earl Eddie Cluck Sr. and Clementine Murphy Cluck on July 20, 1924.
Mr. Cluck worked for Texas Instruments for many years, and owned and operated different businesses including a motel, restaurant, and service station. He was proud to serve his country in the US Air Force and...
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Mildred Francine Manning
December 11, 1920 - March 20, 2010
Mildred Francine Ellis Manning, 89 passed away at Presbyterian Hospital in Kaufman, Texas on March 20, 2010. Francine was born December 11, 1920 on her family’s farm near Edgewood, Texas. She moved to Dallas in 1936 where she graduated from Forest Avenue High School in 1939. She attended Business College in Dallas where she met and married her husband of 50 years, Russell Marvin Manning Sr....
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Jerry Don Miller
July 27, 1934 - March 15, 2010
Jerry Don Miller, of Canton, passed away March 15, 2010 at his home at the age of 75. He was born on July 24, 1934 in Arkansas to William L. Miller and Frances Bradford. He served 28 years in the National Guard and received an honorable discharge on July 27, 1994.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother William L. Miller. He is survived by his loving niece: Opal Lewis;...
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Marcia Jo Prince
October 20, 1950 - March 4, 2010
Marcia Jo Prince, of Kemp, passed away March 4, 2010 at her home. A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date. Memorials in Marcia's name may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Mary Olive Adams
September 6, 1940 - March 1, 2010
Mary Olive Adams passed away on March 1st, 2010 in Kaufman, Texas. She was 69 years of age. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, son, Richard Lee Crouch Jr., and brother, Steven Bronsell. She is survived by her husband Garry Adams of Crandall, daughter Ann Clayton and husband Robert of Garland, daughter, Brenda Garner and husband Don of Kemp, son, Ted Crouch and wife Lisa of Warsaw, daughter...
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