Obituaries
Lila "Karen" Gilbert
Oct 13, 2026
Lila Karen Gilbert, lovingly referred to as Karen or “Cousin It”; (Mostly by her Brothers), age 70, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Karen was born on July 6, 1956, in Kemp, Texas, to Henry Sherman Heather and Geraldine Maxine (Haley) Heather.
Giving people a hard time was Karen’s love language. Whether through playful teasing, witty remarks, or...
James Donald "Don" Willard II
Oct 10, 2026
Don Willard passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 65. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 19, 1960, to James Donald and Barbara Willard.
Don shared 33 years of marriage with Geraldine Friday until her passing on December 8, 2016. Together, they had one daughter, Brandy Willard.
Don attended Lake Dallas High School....
Kevin Allen Spears
Sep 28, 2026
Kevin Allen Spears, age 66, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2026 from a heart attack. He was born on July 27, 1960, in Lubbock, Texas, to Carl Gene and Janice Florene Blair Spears who are both deceased.
Kevin Allen will be remembered for his humor, dedication to his businesses and hobbies, devotion to God, and so much love...
Roy "Dearl" Lawhon
Sep 25, 2026
Roy Dearl Lawhon, 79, went home to be with Jesus on September 25, 2026, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.
Dearl was born on May 26, 1947, in Stamford, Texas, to Lois and Roy Lawhon. Around the age of six, his family moved to the Kleberg area, where he grew up and started working at the age of 14 for...
Baudelia Vasquez Guzman
Sep 19, 2026
Baudelia Vasquez Guzman, age 88, passed away on September 19, 2026, in Kemp, Texas. She was born on May 20, 1938, in Ennis, Texas to parents Jesse and Dominga Vasquez.
Baudelia was a very sweet person who cared deeply for others and was always willing to help any way she could. She was funny and silly, though at times she could...
Johnny Dale Scrivner
Sep 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Johnny Dale Scrivner
May 1, 1979 – September 16, 2026
Johnny Dale Scrivner was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend whose life will forever remain a part of the hearts of those who loved him.
Johnny’s life was not always easy. He faced struggles, endured difficult seasons, and made mistakes along the way. But those struggles were never the...
Kay Evelyn Jernigan
Sep 16, 2026
Kay Evelyn Jernigan, age 76, passed away on September 16, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on October 6, 1949, in Dallas, Texas to parents Charles and Elizabeth (Rhinelander) Davis.
Kay was a strong-minded, outspoken woman who was never afraid to let you know what was on her mind. She lived life in her own way and was someone who...
Carole Lavonne Oliver
Sep 11, 2026
Carole Lavonne Oliver, age 85, passed away on September 11, 2026, at her home in Tool, Texas. She was born on February 15, 1941, in Dallas, Texas to parents Ernest Calvin and Rae Bessa (Crawshaw) Crum.
Carole attended North Lake College in Irving, Texas, and worked over the years for H&R Block during tax season, Texas Instruments, Baird Bread Co., and...
Christine Marie Daniel
Sep 4, 2026
CHRISTINE MARIE AHRLETT was born to Wladysawa (Wanda) Baczek of Poland, on May 26th 1947 in Schweinfurt Germany.
Wanda married William Russell Ahrlett Jr. of Llano Texas, who was a soldier in the US Army. He subsequently adopted Kris in 1953.
Kris had many maternal family members in Poland, and corresponded with them for much of her life.
In approximately 1954, Kris and...
James Douglas Stein
Sep 4, 2026
James Douglas Stein was born to parents Frank and Doris (Elliott) Stein in Fairbury, Illinois on January 20, 1939 and passed on September 4, 2026 at the age of 87, in Kemp, Texas.
James completed an Associates degree in engineering and worked as a customer liaison in quality assurance at Texas Instruments. James married Dotty Dean (Jamerson) Stein and they resided...
Billie Jean Wafford
Aug 27, 2026
Billie Jean Wafford, age 88, passed away on August 27, 2026, in Kemp, Texas. She was born on August 25, 1938, in Cottonwood, Texas, to George and (Nora) Alene (Moore) Brazier.
Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wafford; her parents, George Brazier and Alene Brazier Wright; her children, Carolyn Hardman, Larry Busby, Tefon (Taffy) Robinson, and Tammy Elder;...
Teresa Lane Boyer
Aug 21, 2026
Teresa Lane (Collins) Boyer, age 70, passed away on August 21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on October 15, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, to Dewayne Dal and Mollie Marie (Garner) Collins.
Teresa was a graduate of Seagoville High School and went on to build a career marked by dedication and leadership. She served as a Medical Records Supervisor at...
Steve Bednar
Aug 17, 2026
Stephen Anthony Bednar, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, Paw paw, brother, friend, and a truly down-to-earth man with a kind heart. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his willingness to help others, and the love he had for his family and...
Essie Mae Shell
Aug 14, 2026
Essie Mae (Smith) Shell, age 91, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born on May 2, 1935, in Sulphur Springs, Texas to William McKinley and Elgie Lou (McManus) Smith.
Essie graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in May 1951, shortly after turning 16. That same month, she began what would become a remarkable career with Southwestern...
Monico Tijerina
Aug 1, 2026
Monico Tijerina, 79, of Kaufman, TX passed away on August 1, 2026. Monico was born on June 5, 1947, to Gregory and Dolores Tijerina in San Antonio, TX. He grew up in Kaufman and after serving 2 years in the Army during Vietnam, he worked with his brothers doing concrete. Monico continued to be a contractor throughout his life. On...
Jimmy (James) Waverly Lane
Jul 30, 2026
Jimmy (James) Waverly Lane, age 79, passed away on July 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Trinidad, Texas. He was born on January 23, 1947, in Dallas, Texas to parents King Waverly and Aurelia (Schmitz) Lane.
James graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and devoted his life to hard work and serving others. He proudly served...
Jerry Evans Tierney, Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Jerry Evans Tierney Jr., age 86, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2026, in Athens, Texas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 3, 1940, to parents Harold. and Myrna (Peters) Bratlie.
Jerry earned his associate degree from Central College in Dallas. Throughout his career, he worked as a Certified Inspector for Texas Instruments and later as an...
Calvin Cooley
Jul 18, 2026
Calvin Carnelius Cooley, born on September 26, 1936, to Lonnie Cooley and Annie (Berry) Cooley passed away on July 18, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 89.
Calvin was a hardworking and dedicated man who took great pride in providing for his family. He began his career as a welder in the shipyards of Pascagoula, Mississippi, before spending 35...
John Kevin Nieto
Jul 17, 2026
John Kevin Nieto, age 28, passed away on July 17, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born in Athens, Texas, on October 13, 1997, to parents Juan Ubaldo Nieto and Maricruz (Briones) Nieto.
John was a proud graduate of Mabank High School and built a successful career in the automotive industry, where his dedication and leadership allowed him to continually...
Gary Glen Sulc
Jul 17, 2026
Gary Glen Sulc, 73, of Kemp, TX passed away on July 17, 2026. Gary was born on August 23, 1952, to Jerry and Mary Sulc in Ennis, TX.
He went to high school in Crandall, graduating as a salutatorian in 1970. Gary would join the Marines shortly after high school and serve for 4 years. After his time with the Marines,...
