All Obituaries
Billie Jean Anderson
Aug 18, 2022
Billie Jean Anderson, 75, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2022, peacefully at home in her bed. Billie was born on May 25, 1947, in Aley, Texas.
Isaiah 57:1-2
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken...
Richard "Ricky" Alan Davis
Aug 14, 2022
Richard “Ricky” Alan Davis was born on December 10, 1954, in Kaufman, Texas, to parents Jimmie Mack and Audrey ‘Faye’ Davis. Ricky, 67, passed away on August 14, 2022.
Ricky lived life to the fullest from his adolescence through adulthood. He was always independent and began mowing lawns when he was about nine, serving Crandall residents. As...
Jaime Pitman Warren
Aug 13, 2022
Jaime Pitman Warren, 68, passed away on August 13, 2022. She was born on August 12, 1954, in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
She was raised in the Panhandle and grew up horseback. She earned two Master’s Degrees, one in English and the other in Marriage & Family Counseling. She volunteered for many years at Parkland Hospital counseling patients with...
Melinda Ann Van Horn
Aug 10, 2022
Melinda Ann Walters Van Horn came into this world on May 17, 1949, the daughter of Marge and Morey Walters, in Hollywood, California. Melinda went to be with the Lord in one of his many rooms on August 10, 2022.
Melinda was preceded in death by her parents, Marge and Morey Walters, sister Joyce Lucas, and sister...
Claudis Edward Melton
Aug 8, 2022
Claudis Edward Melton, 85, passed away on August 8, 2022. He was born on February 26, 1937, in Kemp, Texas, to parents Robert Edward Melton and Mary Inez Bowers Melton; the oldest child with two sisters, Georgie Melton Heather and Margie Melton Byers. In high school, he enjoyed band, played the trombone, and was drum major of the marching...
Rita Faye Tennyson
Aug 7, 2022
Rita Faye Tennyson, 58, passed away on August 7, 2022. She was born on February 6, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Earnest McLeod, Sr. and Juanita Weeks McLeod.
She met her husband, Jack Tennyson, and they married on June 10, 1980. Rita loved her children, Yvonne, Josh, and Ethan, with all her heart. Spending time with...
Randall Wayne Reavis
Aug 6, 2022
Randall Wayne Reavis, 43, formerly of Powderly, Texas, passed away in the early morning hours of August 6, 2022, at his residence in Mabank, Texas. He was born on February 3, 1979, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Gary Don Reavis, Sr. and Rita Gail Reavis.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Randall. He loved...
Jerry Carlton Pardue
Aug 3, 2022
The Reverend Father Jerry Carlton Pardue, known by many as “Coach Pardue,” passed away in Athens, Texas on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. He was 84 years old. Jerry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 1, 1938, to Henrietta Pardue. His father wasn’t part of his life, he never married, and he had no children of his own, but he...
Jacky Timothy Collard, Sr.
Aug 2, 2022
Jacky Timothy Collard, Sr., 69, woke up in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was a beloved husband, dad, Pawpaw/Poppy, son, brother, uncle, friend, and believer in Jesus Christ. He came to this world to fulfill his purpose on December 1, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to parents William David Collard, Sr. and Hazel Roberta Stanley...
Carl Norman, Jr.
Aug 2, 2022
Carl Norman, Jr., 50, passed away on August 2, 2022. He was born on October 13, 1971, in Decatur, AL, to parents Carl Norman, Sr. and Mary Herron Norman.
Carl greeted everyone with a firm handshake and a warm smile. He would never lie! He was the ultimate “handyman.” He could repair cars, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners,...
Ruth Ann Waymire
Aug 2, 2022
Ruth Ann Waymire went to be with the Lord August 2, 2022. The sun rose and the world welcomed Ruth Ann Lewis December 30, 1944, a day the world became a little brighter. Ruth was born in Dallas, Texas, to Clarence William Lewis and Hilda Ernesteen Pollard Lewis. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Oderral Waymire, on...
Raymond Lane McAlister-Smith
Jul 31, 2022
Raymond Lane McAlister-Smith, 24, passed away on July 31, 2022. He was born on October 28, 1997, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Richard Warren Smith and Carla Ann McAlister. His sister, Lynsey McAlister-Smith, was seven years old when he was born, and she loved her baby brother with all her heart.
Lane spent most of his childhood...
Cindy Lou Jones
Jul 19, 2022
Cindy Lou Jones, 60, passed away on July 19, 2022. She was born on September 30, 1961, in Endicott, NY, to parents Gale William Bodie and Barbara Evans Bodie.
Cindy was a very down to earth individual with the kindest soul. She was creative and adventurous. She was a member of DAR, Daughter of the American Revolution. ...
Anthony Corente
Jul 16, 2022
Anthony Corente, 27, passed away on July 16, 2022. He was born on January 4, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to parents Vincent Corente and Nelda Gayle Corente.
Anthony shared the love of fishing and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys with his sister Alicia. He was a loving uncle who enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews...
Roderick Steve Gillespie
Jul 9, 2022
Roderick Steve Gillespie, aka “Hot Rod,” passed away peacefully in Tomball, Texas, on July 9, 2022, at the age of 75. He was born on July 13, 1946, in Ennis, Texas, to C.R. Gillespie and Betty Francis Gillespie (Robertson.) He was the oldest of three children (Rod, Brian, and Jan.)
After serving his country in Vietnam, Rod...
Annie Malis Cunningham
Jun 27, 2022
Annie Malis Cunningham, 63, passed away on June 27, 2022. She was born on November 23, 1958, in Richmond, VA, to parents George Lee Pass and Winifred Mae Miller Pass.
Annie was always the life of the party; the attention was always on her. She loved to sing and dance and was late for everything. Her favorite...
Severo Cardenas, Jr.
Jun 19, 2022
Severo Cardenas, Jr., 32, passed away on June 19, 2022. He was born on April 22, 1990, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Severo Cardenas, Sr. and Sara Valencia Cardenas.
Severo Cardenas Jr. was the youngest of his family. He was a loving and faithful servant of the Lord since he went on many mission trips traveling the world to...
Raymond Lynn Stewart, Jr.
Jun 15, 2022
Raymond Lynn Stewart, Jr. "Ray Jr" aka "Little Booger," at 29 years of age, went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of June 15, 2022, around 5:15 a.m. in a fatal car accident in Chatfield, Texas, Navarro County, off of FM 85. Raymond was a joyful, giving, caring, and loving son, brother, uncle,...
Jimmy Dale Smith
Jun 12, 2022
Honoring US Army Veteran and professional firefighter, Jimmy Dale Smith, 80, who passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born on February 4, 1942, in Vernon, Texas, to parents Lester G. Smith and Lois Marie Kindle Smith.
Jimmy retired as Deputy Chief from a long career as a firefighter and paramedic at Mesquite, Texas. He...
Rebecca Jane Tanner
Jun 9, 2022
Rebecca Jane Tanner, 41, passed away on June 9, 2022. She was born on January 3, 1981, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Jerry Glenn Richardson, Sr. and Barbara Lou Pierson Richardson.
Janie is what we called her. My dad liked the name Jane because of a children’s book from his childhood about a girl named Jane. Janie...
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