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
Helen Irene Jackson
April 9, 1929 - May 23, 2013
Helen went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 23, 2013. She was born to Robert Sylvester Wolverton and Delia Burden in Whitewright, TX on April 9, 1929. She loved holidays especially Christmas. She had a passion for gospel and country western music. She took interest in cooking, quilting, bingo and playing rummy. Helen was a very kind and patient woman and was very loved by all who knew her....
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Dorothy Mae Grider
June 29, 1934 - May 20, 2013
Dorothy Mae Grider, of Kemp, born on June 29, 1934 in Tilton, NH went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2013 at the age of 78. Dorothy will be interred at Kemp City Cemetery under the direction of Anderson Clayton Bros Funeral Home in Kemp. She will be remembered by her loving husband of 45 years "Tex" Grider as a wonderful cook and loving wife. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
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Mildred Barnes
July 8, 1925 - May 10, 2013
Mildred Marie Barnes went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 10, 2013. She was born to Walter Francis & Roxie Crawford White in Dal Rock (Rowlett), Texas on July 8, 1925. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tyson H. Barnes, Sr., brothers Walter Murrell White & wife Hazel, Gene White, Bobby White, Jerry White & sisters Vera Mae Smith & Shirley Kissner. Also, brother-in-law...
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Rosa Johnson
January 2, 1947 - May 10, 2013
Rosa Jane Johnson was born January 2, 1947 in Atlanta, GA to parents Howard Day and Rosa Crane. Rosa went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2013 at the age of 66. She enjoyed going to the casino and playing bingo. Rosa managed several Valero gas stations in the area. Rosa was a compassionate and giving woman who loved to lend a helping hand. She volunteered in the Kemp community. One of her proud...
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Arles Lynn "Shorty & Papa" Smith
January 8, 1933 - May 5, 2013
Funeral services for Arles Lynn "Shorty" & "Papa" Smith of Kemp, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the Anderson Clayton Funeral Home Chapel in Kemp with Mr. Robert Emfinger officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Kemp Cemetery under the direction of Anderson Clayton Brothers Funeral Home of Kemp.
Arles Lynn Smith was born January 8, 1933 in Linden,...
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Dovie Nell Roberts
December 23, 1929 - May 3, 2013
Graveside services for Dovie Nell Roberts, age 83 of Kemp, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 5, 2013 in the Lone Oak Cemetery near Kemp with Rev. Don Griffin officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Anderson Clayton Brothers Funeral Home of Kemp.
Dovie Nell Roberts was born on December 23, 1929 in Kaufman County, Texas a daughter of the late Jim and Mabel Moore...
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John Dale Wandmaker
November 19, 1947 - April 27, 2013
John was born on November 19, 1947 in Orange, TX to parents Henry and Ethel Wandmaker and passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on April 27, 2013. John was an outdoors man he enjoyed fishing, camping, working on his tractor and his favorite activity was drinking coffee on his porch with his grandson. One of his most cherished memories was that of the trip to Hawaii he took with his beloved...
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Jerome Larry Bahm
August 24, 1942 - April 22, 2013
Born in Everett, Washington
Former Tracy, California resident, Bahm, Jerome, 70, died April 22, 2013 in Seven Points, Texas.
Jerry's character and determination is what made him an accomplished Master Chief of the United States Navy. Jerry served 30 years, a retired Vietnam Veteran with three tours under his belt abroad. Traveled many places during his military career, was proud to be an...
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Danny Jack Belcher
October 20, 1951 - March 21, 2013
Danny was born on October 20, 1951 in Terrell, Texas to parents Carroll Travis Belcher and Lillian (Shelton) and entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2013 at the age of 61. Danny will be remembered as having a kind, caring heart. He enjoyed going to Purtis Creek, fishing and reading Western and Mystery novels. Danny loved his dog Trey; he liked to go camping in their RV and went to the...
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Alvie Lee Stockman, Sr.
January 13, 1956 - March 18, 2013
Alvie Lee Stockman was born on January 13, 1956 in Washington DC, and passed away on March 18, 2013 in Longview, TX. Alvie had a very joyous soul. He always wanted to reminisce about all the good times, always was ready to dance and pick at a guitar there was never a dull moment when he was around. You better believe it was going to be a good time whenever Alvie was around. He loved to be around...
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Billy Ray Bryant
July 8, 1928 - March 7, 2013
Billy Ray Bryant was born on July 8, 1928 and passed away on March 7, 2013 at his home with his family and friends by his side. Billy valiantly battled cancer for over a year never complaining and always smiling. Billy was preceded in death by his adoring wife Patsy, his parents and three sisters, Margie, Nelda and Dell, and one brother, Charles. Billy retired from Lone Star Gas in 1991 after 34...
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Jimmie Lou Smith
July 10, 1938 - March 3, 2013
Services for Jimmie Lou Smith, of Kemp, were held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Anderson-Clayton Brothers Funeral Home in Kemp with Mr. Tim Stevens officiating. Interment followed the service at Shiloh Cemetery. She was born in Henderson County on July 10, 1938 to parents Jimmie B. Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (Reed) and entered the eternal Kingdom of Heaven on March 3, 2013 at the age of 74....
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Thomas Murry Pruyn
January 12, 1949 - February 20, 2013
Thomas "Tom" Murry Pruyn was born on January 12, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Theodore and Mary (Colvin) Pruyn and passed away on February 20, 2013 in Kemp, Texas. Tom was a Christian by Faith and a Truck Driver by trade with over five million miles driven in the state of Texas. Tom loved life to the fullest and had a "Tom" approach in life. Tom was a loving and forgiving man who...
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Charlsie Ophelia Abner
November 26, 1935 - February 12, 2013
Charlsie Ophelia Pike-Abner on February 12, 2013 the light, love and laughter of our family went to be with Jesus. Born Charlsie Ophelia Pike on November 26, 1935 in Kaufman County, Tx to Ira Lee (Buster) Pike and Grace Colquitt-Pike, who preceded her in death. Charlsie came from meager means to establish herself as a well respected Deputy Sheriff with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department for...
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Crowelyn "Sue" Wandmaker
December 31, 1948 - February 11, 2013
Crowelyn "Sue" Wandmaker, 64 of Kemp, Texas was born on December 31, 1948 to the late Frank Durant Sr. and Fannie Mae Crim and passed away on February 11, 2013 at her home. Sue attended college at Ben Taub Hospital as an x-ray technician and met the love of her life, John whom she married on horseback and was married to for over 40 years. Sue worked at the original Kaufman Hospital and retired...
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Barbara Sue McFaul
July 12, 1937 - January 10, 2013
Barbara Sue Tharp McFaul, 75, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 at her home in Kemp, Texas. Born on July 12, 1937 in Kemp to the late B. Tharp and Bessie Jones Tharp, she is survived by her loving husband of fifty-six years, Harvey McFaul; her daughter, Jana Cox and her husband Tim; granddaughters Erin Cox and Nicole Cox, as well as numerous nephews, cousins, friends, former students, and...
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James Waymon McKenzie
July 29, 1930 - January 2, 2013
James was born on July 29, 1930 in Kaufman, Texas to Arlie Franklin and Jesse Agnes McKenzie
Entered into rest on January 2, 2013 Tyler, Texas , he is preceded in death by his wife Barbara
McKenzie. James is survived by his children , James McKenzie Jr. ,Jeremy David McKenzie, Nicki Wilhite
Denise L. Cantu and six grandchildren.
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J.W. Mathis
December 20, 1944 - December 28, 2012
J.W. Mathis, Husband, Father, Peace Officer, and Uncle 'Dub' among many other fond titles, passed away on December 28, 2012 at approximately 6:30pm in Terrell, Texas. J.W. was born on December 20, 1944 in Maud, Texas. He lived a major part of his life in Kemp, Texas with his surviving wife, Bert Mathis and his daughters, Tammy Benton, Samantha Ledbetter, Rebecca Mathis and Patricia Mathis. He is...
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Jack Garner Boyd
December 12, 1938 - December 27, 2012
Jack Garner Boyd was born on December 12, 1938 to A.Z. Boyd and Janie Faye Boyd and passed away peacefully on December 27, 2012 in Kemp with his loving family by his side. Jack was a 1958 graduate of Franklin High School and a member of the Seagoville Baptist Church for many years. Jack was never short for words or misunderstood. Jack was considered as tough as leather but as soft as a teddy bear...
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Roland "Wes" Wesley Marcrum
October 7, 1924 - December 25, 2012
Mr. Marcrum was born on October 7, 1924 and passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012.
Mr. Marcrum was a resident of Gun Barrel City, Texas at the time of his passing.
Roland Wesley Marcrum was a World War II Veteran & Proudly served our Country in The United States Navy
He was a Carpenter"s Mate second Class on U.S.S. ALTAMAHA
Roland was married to the love of his life Elizabeth Marcrum...
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Bryan Shawn Rodriguez
July 21, 1964 - December 24, 2012
Bryan Shawn Rodriguez was born on July 21, 1964 in Dallas, Texas,
and passed away on December 24, 2012.
Bryan was a 1982 graduate of Kemp High School.
Bryan had a joyous soul. He loved to reminisce about the good times,
live in the moment rocking out to classic rock and making everyone laugh
with his wittiness. He enjoyed going to the flea markets shopping for
bargains. Watching the Dallas...
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Glen Dossey Mankin
July 16, 1939 - December 10, 2012
Glen was born July 16, 1939 in Axel, Texas to the home of Frank P. Mankin and Vera Kuhn Mankin , entered into rest on December 10, 2012 in Athens ,Texas ,Glen is survived by his children Crystal Mankin,Bradley Mankin,Troy Mankin.
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Gabriel Louis Mastrobuoni
August 1, 1920 - December 7, 2012
Mastrobuoni Gabriel Louis (Gibby)
Gabriel was born on August 1, 1920 in Manhattan , New York to the home of Louis and Grace Sanzeri
Mastrobuoni, entered into rest on December 7, 2012 from congestive heart failure .Retired from Pan American World Airways after twenty years of service. Gibby leaves behind his loving wife of fifty years
Joyce Mastrobuoni of Trinidad, Texas, sons Louis...
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Virginia Walters
February 23, 1949 - December 7, 2012
Virginia "Lynn" Walters was born in Dallas, Texas on February 23, 1949 to Lynn Bowd Davis and Virginia Gragson ,entered into rest on December 7, 2012 long time resident of Kemp, Texas, survived by her children Terrie Guthrie and husband Mark,Shelly Allen and husband James Michael and Stacy Guthrie, six grandchildren, one great grandchild on the way,also surviving is her brother and sisters L...
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Brittany Marie Markham
May 3, 1991 - December 3, 2012
Brittany Marie Markham was born on May 3, 1991 in Terrell, Texas and passed away on December 3, 2012 in Kemp, Texas. Brittany was a 2010 graduate of Kemp High School and was a waitress at her grandmother's restaurant, The Western Café of Kemp since she was a child. As a child Brittany enjoyed dancing with her father on his feet and spending time with her family. Brittany was the social bee and...
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Gaylia Vanessa Chambers
April 22, 1957 - December 2, 2012
Gaylia Vanessa Chambers was born on April 22, 1957 in Dallas County to the late Vance Preston Matthews and Willie Oneta Wedgeworth and passed away on December 2, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Gaylia attended Kemp schools in her early childhood before moving to the Dallas area. Gaylia was the light of the world to her family and an extraordinary homemaker to her husband and three...
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Lawrence Clendenin Jernigan
October 7, 1924 - November 28, 2012
Lawrence was born on October 7, 1924 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jessie Shue and Charles Jackson Jernigan and passed away on November 28, 2012 at East Texas Medical Center in Athens. During his 58 years of marriage to Betty Francis who preceded him in death, Lawrence was a devoted husband and worked as a Terminal Manager for Jones Truck Lines in Tulsa and Dallas. Following his retirement he and Betty...
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Alvin (Red) Franklin Waller
March 8, 1928 - November 21, 2012
Alvin Franklin Waller was born March 8, 1928 in Corsicana, TX to Vernon and Bertha Waller and entered into rest on Novermber 21, 2012 in Kemp, TX. Alvin was a truck driver all his life and a great carpenter. He could build anything he wanted to. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Bertha Waller, wife, Dorothy, daughter, Alvita Johnson, grandsons Kevin Dale Waller and Robert...
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Linda Carol Fernandez
March 25, 1950 - November 21, 2012
Linda Fernandez lost her valiant fight against ovarian cancer on November 21, 2012, surrounded by her loving husband Patrick and son, Alex Wilkerson.
Linda was born on March 25, 1950 in Fort Worth. Linda was a true Texan, and lived in Granbury, Texas before moving to Kemp, Texas after retirement. Linda was a committed student at the University of Texas, working full-time while earning her...
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Bobby Jean Waldrop
October 31, 1946 - November 7, 2012
Bobby Jean Waldrop, 66 of Kemp, Texas was born on October 31, 1946 and passed away on November 7, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Bobby was born in Houston, Texas to the late Gordon Blissett and Evangeline Morgan and attended Galena Park Schools. In Bobby's early career she worked at sewing factories around Cedar Creek Lake but her family always came first in her life. You could say that...
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William "Bill" Rayburn, Jr.
February 1, 1925 - October 21, 2012
Rayburn, William L. was born on February 21, 1925 in McKenzie, Tennessee to the late William and Clara Rayburn and passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on October 21, 2012 in Kemp, TX. Bill grew up in a large family with over a dozen siblings and was a World War II Army Veteran. Bill was an electrical panel board builder by trade and retired from Siemens Corporation. Bill...
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Gracie Florene Smith
January 1, 1922 - October 6, 2012
Gracie Florene Smith went home to be with her Lord October 6, 2012 Funeral services for Gracie Smith age 90 of Kemp Texas will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday October 10, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Hwy 274 Kemp TX. Rev Jim Renfro and Rev. Hershell Smith will be officiating. Interment will be at Ola Cemetery Kaufman, TX. Visitation will be Tuesday October 9th at Anderson Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in ...
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Homer William Weir
July 31, 1947 - October 5, 2012
Homer William Weir was born on July 31, 1947 in Palestine, Texas to the late Grady and Pauline Weir and passed away peacefully on October 5, 2012 with his loving family by his side. Homer attended Palestine schools and played Varsity football by time he had entered junior high school and was baptized at Norwood Heights Baptist church at age fourteen. Homer was a heavy machine operator and could...
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Jerrod William Chamberlain
March 7, 1989 - October 5, 2012
Jerrod "Ju-Ju" William Chamberlain was born on March 7, 1989 in Kaufman, Texas to Ray and Sharlyn Chamberlain and passed away on October 5, 2012. Jerrod was a 2007 graduate of Kemp High School where he was involved with FFA, Rodeo Team and Agriculture Studies. Jerrod was a welder and fabricator by trade. Jerrod played little league for KASA all of his childhood and was Baptized at Calvary Baptist...
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Stanley "Bubba" Clyde Shaw, Sr.
December 28, 1927 - October 2, 2012
Stanley "Bubba" Clyde Shaw Sr. was born to John Robert Shaw, Sr. and Ada Mary Fettie Shaw on December 28, 1927 and went home peacefully to his savior on October 2, 2012. Bubba is preceded in death by his parents and older brother, John Robert Shaw, Jr. Bubba was a loving father, devoted husband, and faithful worker in his church. Bubba was a proud Navy Veteran who served in World War II as a...
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John "Buddy" Easterly
July 29, 1940 - September 28, 2012
John "Buddy" Easterly passed away Sept. 28, 2012. Buddy was born July 29, 1940 in Becker Community, TX, graduated from Kemp High School. Well known for his generosity, Buddy would give the last dollar to anyone in need. He loved his family and was a great teller of stories and memories. A simple man who had no need of materialistic things, Buddy was happiest when the needs of his family and...
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David Keith Smith
March 28, 1956 - September 26, 2012
David Keith Smith, 56, of Athens, passed away Sept. 29, 2012. David was born March 28, 1956 in Dallas Co., Texas to Billy Joe and Peggy Jean (Mooneyham) Smith. David served in the US Navy and grew up in Terrell. He was also a resident of Lake Whitney and, most recently, Athens. David loved the outdoors and he especially enjoyed camping and fishing with his family and friends. He had a...
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Lessie Dickey
October 15, 1925 - September 25, 2012
Lessie Lorene Dickey, formerly of Kemp, passed away September 25, 2012 in Grandview, TX. Lessie was born October 15, 1925 to John and Bessie (Hord) Barnett, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Dickey, in 1988 and her seven siblings. Lessie was a devoted wife and loving mother and she will be remembered as a Proverbs 31 woman who exemplified...
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Allene Reeves
September 4, 1917 - September 23, 2012
Allene Reeves, passed away Sept. 23, 2012 in Kaufman, TX. She was born September 4, 1917 in Humphrey, OK to William M. and Bernie (Grimsley) Hallmark. Allene was a homemaker for most of her life although she did work during WWII and, later in her life, at a gift shop in Eastland, TX. Her love for family made her an expert homemaker and Allene loved to cook, sew and make "something out of...
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Daryl Ray Gower
September 20, 1995 - September 23, 2012
Daryl Ray Gower, 17 of Kaufman, Texas was born on September 20, 1995 in Houston, Texas to Daryl and Fabiana Gower and passed away on September 23, 2012 in Kemp, Texas. Daryl was a Junior at Kemp High School where he was loved and adored by many. Daryl was involved with many of the school's athletics until just last year when he decided to take college courses instead of playing sports. Daryl had...
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Pamela Ann Raines
February 10, 1961 - September 21, 2012
Pamela Ann Raines, 51 was born on February 10, 1961 in Tyler, Texas and passed away on September 21, 2012 in Dayton, Texas. Pam was a 1979 graduate of Kemp High School and worked as a Real Estate Agent around the Cedar Creek Lake Area. Pam had a free spirit and loved life to the fullest. Pam was always the life of the party that she would love to host and entertain at or hang out by the pool. Pam...
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Dennis Bryant Moore
September 27, 1953 - September 19, 2012
Dennis Bryant Moore of Kemp, Texas was born on September 27, 1953 in Mesquite, Texas to Clifford and Donnie Bell Moore and passed away on September 19, 2012 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Dennis grew up in the Dallas area, graduated from Samuel High School and was married to his high school sweet heart for over 40 years. Dennis was named an outstanding young man in America and was a key figure in many of...
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Ronnie Dale Smith
March 6, 1956 - September 11, 2012
Ronnie Dale Smith, 56 of Kemp, Texas was born on March 6, 1956 in Kemp, Texas and passed away on September 11, 2012 in Kemp. Ronnie was the youngest of seven brothers and was considered momma's favorite and often spoiled by his older siblings and parents. Ronnie was a truck driver for over forty years and had an impeccable driving record. When he was not driving across country Ronnie enjoyed...
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Elizabeth Boone
September 9, 1931 - September 11, 2012
Elizabeth Boone 81, of Kemp, Texas was born on September 9, 1931 to the late Tommy and Ola Elliott and passed away peacefully on September 11, 2012 in Greenville, Texas. Elizabeth was a waitress at many well known county clubs in the Cedar Creek Lake Area, M&M Grocery Store and the Lone Oak Café in Dallas. When Elizabeth was not waiting on tables she enjoyed crocheting and sewing. Elizabeth's...
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Betty Jo Hammans
July 29, 1926 - September 9, 2012
Betty Jo Hammans 86, of Dallas, Texas was born on July 29, 1926 in Burnett, Texas and passed away on September 9, 2012. Betty was the youngest of five children and is preceded in death by her parents; Joseph and Ruth Love as well as her husband of over 36 years, Deryle Hammans and two brothers; Bruce and Rusell Love. Betty Jo was a wonderful mother who had an optimistic outlook on life and was...
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Emma Eileen Sliger
June 29, 1929 - September 3, 2012
Emma Eileen Sliger, 83, of Enchanted Oaks, Texas born on June 29, 1929, in Lafayette,Indiana passed away Monday, September 3. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Harrison Sliger and sisters Carol Martin and LaVeeda Maitlen . She graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School. She was employed as a podiatrist assistant in the Dallas area for over twenty years.
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Judy Faye Taylor
March 24, 1958 - September 2, 2012
Judy Faye Taylor, 54 of Mabank, Texas passed away on September 2, 2012. Judy was born on March 24, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to Jimmie and Geneva McManus. Judy enjoyed traveling to the beach and searching for sea shells or taking in the simple pleasures in life like lying on the trampoline and gazing at the stars on her grandchildren's trampoline. In 2001 Judy and her two children; Miranda and...
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Nora "Granny" Baisden-Matthews
August 4, 1925 - September 2, 2012
Matthews, Nora Mae Baisden "Granny" 87 of Trinidad, TX was born on August 4, 1925 to the late James and Rosa Baisden and passed away on September 2, 2012 in Athens, TX. Granny was a great mother, friend and the oldest of seven siblings. Granny worked as a car-hop at the Dobbs House Restaurant in Dallas. Granny also enjoyed garage sales and loved her four dogs like family as well. Granny was...
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Jimmy Bradford
January 8, 1945 - August 23, 2012
Jimmy Bradford was born on January 8, 1945 in Dallas, Texas the son of the late John Dooley and Willie Elizabeth Karr Bradford and passed away peacefully at his home at 6:38 PM Thursday, August 23, 2012 surrounded by people he loved. Jimmy was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a mechanic most of his life and had a passion for dirt track racing...
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Beulah Marie Smith
April 1, 1929 - August 23, 2012
Smith, Beulah Marie "Mrs. Beulah" 83, was born on April 1, 1929 in Pails Valley, Oklahoma to the late Elmer and Emma Rozell and passed away on August 23, 2012 in Ennis, Texas. Mrs. Beulah was the last child of thirteen siblings to pass away. Mrs. Beulah was a homemaker and often played both parental roles in life while her husband worked. Mrs. Beulah had a contagious laugh and was a joy in life...
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Thomas Lott
February 11, 1941 - August 20, 2012
Thomas Dee Lott, "Tom" 71 of Kemp, Texas was born on February 11, 1941 and passed away on August 20, 2012 in Kaufman, Texas. Tom was known to dine at the Denny's restaurant in Kaufman where he was well known for his meticulous orders but was well liked by the wait staff. Tom had a passion for restoring antique trucks and classic cars and could describe with precise detail the differences in makes...
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Ida Blanche Collier
September 17, 1919 - August 12, 2012
Collier, Ida Blanche 92 of Scurry, Texas was born on September 17, 1919 in Ralls, Texas to the late Clyde and Eva Bell and passed away on August 12, 2012 in Kaufman, Texas. Ida was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Irvin Collier and her three sisters. Ida attended Spring Lake Schools. Ida enjoyed raising her children, canning her own food from the family's garden, crocheting and...
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Tommy Lynn Perkins
January 9, 1945 - August 9, 2012
Tommy Lynn Perkins was born on January 9, 1945 and passed away on August 9, 2012. Tommy was a 1963 graduate of Kemp High School and resided in Seven Points, Texas at the time of his passing. Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruby Perkins and his brother, Charles Perkins Jr. Tommy is survived by his sister-in-law; Wanda Perkins of Kaufman, one niece; Sandra Bigham and husband,...
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Randall Dewayne Gorden
October 15, 1960 - July 29, 2012
Randall DeWayne Gorden 51, was born October 15, 1960, in Dallas, Texas to the late Ruth and Wayne Gorden and attended schools in the Pleasant Grove area. Randall passed away July 29, 2012, in Kemp, TX with his family by his side, just a short 9 days after his mother, Ruth Gorden passed away. Randall had lived in DeSoto, TX with his mother Ruth and left behind some very special friends in the...
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Ruth Gorden
October 11, 1929 - July 20, 2012
Ruth Gorden 82, passed away on July 20, 2012 in Kemp, Texas. Ruth was born on October 11, 1929 in Center, Texas to the late James and Decie Ellison. Ruth was a fun loving and wonderful mother who loved to go gambling and on road trips with her special friends and family. Ruth loved to read, loved her music, games and puzzles. Ruth was always there for her family. Ruth retired from Sears and...
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Donna Jo Miller
October 24, 1942 - July 19, 2012
Donna Jo Miller 69, passed away on July 19, 2012 in Kaufman, Texas. Donna was born on October 24, 1942 in Garber, Oklahoma to the late Ernest and Mary Sargent. Donna was very artistic and could create crafts from anything. Donna was a strong willed independent woman who also loved to read mystery novels in her spare time. Donna was an Office Manager of a Brokerage Firm and attended Eastfield...
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Catherine Elizabeth Robinson
June 22, 1919 - July 16, 2012
Robinson, Catherine Elizabeth, 93 of Kemp, Texas was born on June 22, 1919 in Phillipsburg, Kansas to the late Jesse and Anna Bradshaw and passed away on July 16, 2012. Catherine was a homemaker as well as a long time faithful member of the River of Life Church in Kemp. Catherine enjoyed watching her daily Christian programming but most of all taking care of her children. Catherine is preceded in...
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Mary Kathryn Bolding
November 11, 1926 - July 9, 2012
Mary Kathryn Bolding 85, passed away July 9, 2012 in Tomball. Mary was born on November 11, 1926 to the late James and Evelyn Thornton. Mary was a 1944 graduate of Kemp High School and was a Majorette. Mary was a Homemaker who took pride in raising her children, loved to cook, sew and enjoyed her Sunday School class at the First United Methodist Church in Athens. Mary is preceded in death by her...
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Roland Lynn Harris
September 20, 1938 - July 9, 2012
Roland Lynn Harris 73, Passed away on July 9, 2012 at his home peacefully with his family by his side. Roland was born on September 20, 1938 in Styx, TX to the late Melvin Harris and Dora Lee Barrow. Roland was an Army Veteran and served in Germany. Roland was known for his painting of people's homes around the Kemp area and retired from D.I.S.D as a Maintenance Supervisor. Roland had a large...
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Robin Lynn Schaufel
June 21, 1965 - July 6, 2012
Robin Holland Schaufel was born on June 21, 1965 and passed away early in the morning on Friday, July 6, 2012 at her home in Edgewood, Texas with her loving mother and father by her side. Robin was passionate about film, animals, family and was a generous friend. She is survived by her father and mother, Jimmy and Charlotte Holland, her grandmother; Lela Mills, aunt; Mary Gaugler and family as...
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Floy Mae Barnett
October 31, 1917 - June 30, 2012
Barnett, Floy Mae, 94 of Tyler, Texas passed away peacefully on June 30, 2012 with her family by her side. Floy was born on October 31, 1917 in Mabank, Texas to William and Hariett Cryer. Floy was Church of Christ by faith and was a member of Kemp Church of Christ and University Church of Christ in Tyler. Floy worked in retail and for Kemp Independent School District but enjoyed word search...
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Phillip "Dirty" Rodnye Storey
February 16, 1971 - June 23, 2012
Services for Phillip Rodnye Storey, 41, of Kemp will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Anderson Clayton Funeral Home in Kemp at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Baker Cemetery. Phillip was born on February 16, 1971 in Danville, VA to parents Donnye Max Storey and Jo Ann Roberts and entered into the kingdom of Heaven on June 23, 2012. Phillip or "Dirty" as he was known to his family and...
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Beverly B.J. Posey
September 5, 1925 - June 22, 2012
Posey, Beverly Jean "B.J." 86, was born on September 5, 1925 in Denver, Colorado and passed away on June 22, 2012 in Palestine, Texas. B.J. was an artist who loved to paint, knit, and crochet, but most of all spend time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing and listening to classical music as well. After graduating from Goodland High School in Goodland, Kansas, B.J. later received a...
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Beverly Posey
June 22, 2012
Funeral arrangements are pending at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Kemp.
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Mavis LaJoy Earl
September 2, 1937 - June 8, 2012
Mavis LaJoy Adams Earl left her earthly home on June 8, 2012 to be with God. Mavis was born on September 2, 1937 in Grand Saline, TX to the late Roy and Anna (Hollis) Adams. She was preceded in death by her father Roy Adams and mother Anna Mae Hollis both from Grand Saline, TX; two sisters, Patsy Adams and Faye Hollis; one brother, Roy Hollis. Mavis "Granny" is Survived by her husband of 59...
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Bernie Bowden
July 20, 1946 - May 30, 2012
Bernie Bowden, 65, of Kemp passed away on May 30, 2012. He was born on July 20, 1946 to James W. and Cleo Bowden in Dallas, Texas. Bernie loved watching television, going to car auctions and working on his pickup. He also loved trying his luck at the casino slot machines. He drove a truck for Consolidated Freight for over 30 years and received many safety awards. Bernie dreamed of having a...
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Sandra Grumbling
August 9, 1949 - May 5, 2012
Sandra Grumbling, 62, of Scurry, passed away on May 5, 2012 in Kaufman, Texas. She was born on August 9, 1949 to Everett and Katherine Melton in Galveston. Sandra loved fishing and spending time with her family. Also known as "Jitterbug", she truly loved driving a truck with her husband and prided herself on having driven over 3 million miles over 32 years.
She is preceded in death by...
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Mary Violet Redus
October 23, 1924 - May 4, 2012
Mary Violet Redus of Gun Barrel City, TX passed away on May 4, 2012 in Gun Barrel City, TX at the age of 87. She was born on October 23, 1924 in Dierks, AR to the late Samuel Thomas and Martha Addie (Sturges) Bingham. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Martha Bingham; her husband, Elmer Clyde Redus; three brothers; and one sister. Those left to celebrate her life are: three...
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George Sanders
October 31, 1950 - April 30, 2012
George Sanders, 61, of Kaufman, passed away on April 30 in a Dallas hospital. He was born October 31, 1950 to Juanita Perkins Sanders in Honeygrove, Texas. George, known as "Poppy" to his dear grandchildren, enjoyed hunting deer and turkey, going to the horse races and trying his luck at the casinos in Shreveport. He was self-employed for over 20 years in the remodeling business. George was a...
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Paula Belinda Scott-Gamble
April 1, 1951 - April 26, 2012
Belinda Scott Gamble, born April 1, 1951 went to be with her Lord on April 26, 2012. Raised in Kaufman by her surviving parents, Gerald and Winkie Cody. She married Andy Scott. They made their home in Lively, where she lived for 42 years. They had three children, Michelle, Cody and Becky. After losing her beloved Andy, she devoted herself to her children, community and church. She married...
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Grady Wesley Weir
May 29, 1930 - April 26, 2012
Weir, Grady, Wesley, age 81, of Kemp, Texas passed away peacefully on 4/26/2012 at home. He was born on 5/29/1930 in Rusk, Texas to his parents, Grady and Opal.
Grady was the oldest of 4. He married Pauline in Palestine, TX on July 3, 1950. They had 5 children. He served in the Army for 3 years and served in WWII, earning a Victory Medal. He was a longtime resident of Kemp, Texas for 33 years...
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Grady Weir, Jr.
April 26, 2012
Funeral arrangements will be Monday for Mr. Grady Weir with a service time to be determined.
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Mary M. Locke
April 2, 1928 - April 25, 2012
Mary M. Locke of Mt. Pleasant, TX passed away on April 25, 2012 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. She was born on April 2, 1928 in Rattan, LA to the late Cleve and Zaidee (Evans) Vogel. Mary was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Tool for 35 years. She had many hobbies, including, sewing, cooking, oil painting, quilting, crocheting, hunting and fishing. Mary was active in volunteer work as First...
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Jeffrey Paul Reed
September 12, 1982 - April 22, 2012
Funeral services for Jeffrey Reed, age 29 of Kemp, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Anderson Clayton Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Kemp with Rev. Ken Emerson officiating. Interment followed in Baker Cemetery near Kemp under the direction of Anderson Clayton Brothers Funeral Home of Kemp.
Jeffrey Paul Reed was born on September 12, 1982 in Dallas, Texas a son of...
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Mary Hammonds
February 9, 1923 - April 16, 2012
Mary Hammonds, 89 was born on February 9, 1923 in St. Louis Missouri to the late Anton and Marie Horak and passed away peacefully on April 16, 2012 in Mesquite, Texas. Mary is also preceded in death by her husband George of more than 30 years, her step-father, John Bestricky, sister, Josie Lenzen grand-daughter, Deanna Glise and great grand-daughter, Savanna Horton. Mary is survived by her...
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Barbara Hardaway
August 27, 1939 - April 6, 2012
Barbara Helen Hardaway, "Aunt Bobie", 72 of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully on April 6, 2012. Aunt Bobie was born on August 27, 1939 to the late Jay Ben and Julia Frances Springfield. Aunt Bobie was known for sacrificing everything to anyone and never met a stranger. Aunt Bobie loved her career as an Insurance Adjuster but embraced retirement after working so hard in her career. Aunt Bobie...
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Tony Edward Hamilton
June 7, 1965 - April 4, 2012
Tony Edward Hamilton, 46 of Kemp, Texas passed away on April 4, 2012. Tony was born on June 7, 1965 in Dallas, Texas attended Dallas Schools and was a plumber and carpenter by trade. Tony was known to be a simple man but a hard worker that had many talents. Tony enjoyed fishing when he was not working and just recently gave his life to the Lord at the First Baptist Church of Seven Points. Tony...
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Walter L. Cornish
September 29, 1929 - April 1, 2012
Walter Lee Cornish was born 9-29-29 in Arkansas, to Lillie Ivy Eastwood Cornish and John William Cornish. He and his parents lived in Nathan, Arkansas until they moved to Grand Prairie, Texas in 1951, where his children were born and raised. He began work as an experimental machinist at LTV in 1951. At the time of his retirement in 1976, he was Financial Secretary of U.A.W. Local 848, as well...
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Gary Ball
September 2, 1947 - March 29, 2012
Gary Lee Ball of Kemp, TX passed way in Tyler, TX at the age of 64. Gary was born on September 2, 1947 in Dallas, TX to the late Woodrow and Elizabeth (Watkins) Ball. Gary loved to fish and spend time with family. He worked at Almco refrigeration and Hussman refrigeration for many years. Gary was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Kemp. Gary is preceded in death by his parents Woodrow...
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Clfford Dewayne Duckworth
December 19, 1954 - March 20, 2012
Clifford "Cliff' Dewayne Duckworth, 57 of Kemp, Texas passed away on March 20, 2012 in Tyler, Texas. Clifford was born in Dallas, Texas to the late Willie and Billie Duckworth. Cliff was Pentecostal in Faith and read his Bible daily. Cliff never met a stranger and was never at a loss of words. Cliff earned his Criminal Justice Degree and also worked as an Immigration Information Officer before...
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Michael Cole Baker
January 19, 1983 - March 17, 2012
Cole Baker loving son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend went home to be with the Lord on March 17th, 2012. He will be greatly missed by all. Cole loved life and spending time with family and friends. Cole was preceded in death by grandparents J.B. Glenn, Gene Browning, Norma Baker-Good, and niece Kimberly Northcutt. He is survived by his parents Donald and Lisa Baker, brother Marcus...
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Jannella Ann Hudson
July 6, 1941 - March 13, 2012
Jannella Ann Hudson of Seven Points, TX passed away on March 13, 2012 in Tyler, TX. She was born on July 6, 1941 in Kemp, TX to the late Roy and Dolly (Hayworth) Henderson. Jannella enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her dog shadow. She loved to sew, read and do crossword puzzles. Jannella is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Dolly Henderson; a daughter, Wanda Annette...
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Earlene Annette Berry
January 25, 1960 - March 10, 2012
Earlene Annette Hoffman, 52, born Jan. 25, 1960 in Seminole, OK, passed March 10, 2012 in Kemp, TX. Preceded in death by son, Christopher Michael Berry, husband of 10 ½ years Theadore P. Berry, mother, Bonnie Hoffman. Survived by son, John Halsell Berry, daughter, Margaret ( Meg) Hoffman Berry, granddaughter, Amylee Ann Berry, father, Earl D. Hoffman, and 3 sisters, Neva Jo Tankursley, LuDene...
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James Edward Cox
January 30, 1953 - March 9, 2012
James "Paw-Paw" Cox born January 30, 1953 passed away March 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father Sidney Cox, Uncle Billy Wilkey, & Brother in Law Gene Janek. He is survived by his mother Doris Cox, Daughters Stacy Wilson and husband Ryan, Kelly Dorn and husband Danny, Brandie Meshell and husband Michael, Kim Parman and son Josh Parman & wife Jessica. Brothers RC Cox and wife Tyra ,...
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Mary "Nell" Smith
February 12, 1935 - March 8, 2012
Mary Nell Smith February 12, 1935 – March 8, 2012
On March 8, 2012, our beloved mother, Mary Nell Smith (Murphy), with family at her side, peacefully joined devoted husband Bill and daughters Barbara and Rhonda in eternity - life anew! She born and raised in the Mobile, AL area but lived the majority of her life in the Dallas, TX area.
While working outside the home at occupations that...
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Birdie Mae Struck
March 14, 1928 - February 24, 2012
Birdie Mae Struck 83, passed away on February 24, 2012 in Ennis, Texas. Birdie was born in Kaufman County, Texas on March 14, 1928 to the late Frank and Alma Greer. Birdie graduated from Scurry-Rosser High School and married Herschiel Struck in 1949. Birdie loved to work in her yard and would often be seen riding her Kubota Tractor maintaining a meticulous lawn. Birdie enjoyed life to the fullest...
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Shawn Rena Willingham
December 25, 1970 - February 23, 2012
Shawn Rena Willingham passed away in her home on February 23, 2012. Shawn was born on December 25, 1970 and was a 1989 graduate of Kemp High School. Shawn became a Certified Nurse's Assistant and worked for local Hospice organizations. Shawn never met a stranger loved all people and especially children. Shawn enjoyed NASCAR, her daily soap opera, her dogs and enjoyed going to casinos or playing...
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Virgil Creed Shaw
October 12, 1921 - February 21, 2012
Virgil Creed Shaw, 90, was born on October 12, 1921 to the late Dow and Bell Shaw and passed away peacefully on February 21, 2012. Virgil was a tractor mechanic and Baptist by faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife of more than fifty years Dorothy as well as a son, Virgil Don Shaw.
He is survived by two sons; Freddy Shaw and wife, Shirley of Jiba, Texas, Larry Shaw of Kemp,...
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Buford BR McMillan
July 7, 1921 - February 17, 2012
Buford R. (BR) McMillan, of Kemp, TX, passed away Feb. 17, 2012 in Denton surrounded by family.
BR was born July 7, 1921 in Tool, Texas to Silas and Mary (Cary) McMillan, both of whom preceded him in death. BR was also preceded in death by his first wife, Doris M. McMillan and his second wife, Odessa McMillan as well as a son, Glenn McMilllan and three brothers. BR is survived by his...
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Margie Faye Davis
April 11, 1928 - February 17, 2012
Margie Faye Davis of Kemp, TX passed away on February 17, 2012 in Payne Springs, TX at the age of 83. She was born on April 11, 1928 in Grand Saline, TX to the late Charlie and Ada (Briton) Hogue. Margie enjoyed fishing, visiting with friends, cooking for her family and bingo. Margie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Kemp. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Allen J...
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Allen Stanford
December 28, 1934 - February 11, 2012
Funeral services for Allen Leon Stanford, age 77 of Kemp, Texas will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Anderson Clayton Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Kemp. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Ravenna under the direction of Roselawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens of Seagoville.
Allen Leon Stanford was born on December 28, 1934 in...
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Hazel Me-Me Massey
September 1, 1919 - February 10, 2012
Hazel E. Massey was born on September 1, 1919 in Alto, Texas. She married Johnnie Massey in 1939 and had two children. Bobby Massey of Kemp and Barbara Massey Wolfe of Longview, Texas. In the early 1950's they owned "Massey Glass Co." up until 1971 when Johnnie passed away. In that year Hazel moved to the Kemp area an opened a small café called "The Kemp Restaurant". After a few short weeks...
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