Obituaries
Roy Yates
Oct 21, 2022
Roy Wilburn Yates, age 82, was born to parents Charles Roy and Faustine Margaret (Haley) Yates in Dallas, TX, on January 26, 1940, and entered into the presence of our Lord on October 21, 2022.
Roy was a roofer by trade and was self-employed for many years. He loved his dog Little Man dearly, as well as hunting, guns, knives,...
Charles Martin "Papabear"
Oct 17, 2022
Charles Gay Martin, 69, of Kemp, Texas passed away peacefully and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on October 17, 2022 after his courageous fight against Cancer. Charles was known to many as Charlie Brown and even Santa, but his most treasured name and title was Papabear. Charles was born on October 25, 1952 to Billie Mack Martin and Bessie Faye...
Betty Ann Sparks
Oct 12, 2022
Betty Ann Sparks (Gamble) age 82, passed away on October 12, 2022 in Kemp, TX. Betty was born on November 27, 1939 to parents Ruby and Edith (Taylor) Gamble in Borger, TX.
Betty enjoyed bowling and golfing in her earlier years and then later in life she loved to do crossword puzzles in the newspaper daily. When betty wasn’t...
Billie Farley
Oct 7, 2022
Billie Farley was born on April 18, 1928, to parents Robert Lyle and Jewell (Nix) Roberts in Shamrock, TX, and passed away on October 7, 2022, in Royse City, TX. Billie married Johnnie William Farley on January 18, 1947, in Oklahoma City, OK. Billie was a homemaker who loved cooking (especially hamburgers and fried potatoes), gardening, journaling, and she loved...
Tristin Alan Clark
Oct 6, 2022
Tristin Alan Clark, age 19, was born to parents Amber (Clark) Willard and Blake Thomas in Terrell, TX, on February 13, 2003. He passed away on October 6, 2022 in Gun Barrel City, TX.
Tristin Alan was the kindest soul with the biggest heart, but also wouldn’t hesitate to tell you exactly how it is. It was no secret that...
Lydia E. Dillon
Oct 4, 2022
Lydia Estelle Dillon, age 59, of Gun Barrel City, TX, passed away at home on October 4, 2022. She is now with her Heavenly Father and joins her father David Paul Nix who passed away in 2014. Her family will be holding a celebration of life on Friday October 14, 2022.
Lydia was born in Mesquite, Texas on July 6, 1963....
Epsie Gearlean (Gaddis) Underwood
Sep 30, 2022
Epsie Gearlean (Gaddis) Underwood, age 83, was born on April 25, 1939 to parents John Donald and Mary (Stone) Gaddis in Paris, TX. She went to be with her heavenly Father on September 30, 2022 in Tyler, TX with one son by her side. Epsie loved her family more than anything. She also loved going to church. She was always...
Frances Andrews
Sep 23, 2022
Frances Joann Andrews, age 79, was born on March 4, 1943 to parents Clarence and Dolores (Raiso) Rydenbark in Muncie, IN. She passed away on September 23, 2022 in Richardson, TX.
Frances is survived by her husband, Walter Andrews of Garland, TX; sons, Clarence Edward Andrews and wife Delana of Rowlett, TX, Walter "Tiger" W. Andrews, Jr. and wife Alesha...
James Baxter Hayes
Sep 18, 2022
James Baxter Hayes, age 88, of Kemp, TX, was born on March 23, 1934 to parents James Driscoll and Lila (Standifer) Hayes in Mansfield, TX. He passed away on September 18, 2022 in Kemp, TX.
Willow Mary-Lynn Edwards
Sep 17, 2022
Willow Mary-Lynn Edwards, beloved daughter of Katy and Jake Edwards, entered and left this world with angel wings on September 17, 2022 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX.
Melba "Mimi" Henderson
Sep 14, 2022
Melba (Mimi) Henderson passed away on September 14 at Country Trails Nursing home in Grand Saline, TX surrounded by members of her family.
Melba was born in Dallas on August 19, 1940 to Clyde and Joanne Duncan Benson. She attended Kemp High School where she played girls basketball and loved being active. She married Bobby Henderson on August...
Theresa Anne Ross
Sep 12, 2022
Theresa Anne Ross, 85, of Kemp, TX went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2022. Theresa was born on September 4, 1937, to Anthony and Alene Fisher in Brewster, NE and would eventually move to Dallas, TX. Theresa married George William Ross, Sr on June 5, 1954 when she was 16 years old, and they were married until...
James E. Cooper
Sep 10, 2022
James Emmitt Cooper, Sr., age 77, of Kemp, TX, was born on March 14, 1945, to parents Emmett B. and Mildred (Baker) Cooper in Ennis, TX. James passed away at his home on September 10, 2022, in Kemp, TX.
James was a graduate of Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, TX. He met the love of his life, Nancy,...
Doyle Wayne Chamberlain Sr.
Sep 6, 2022
Doyle Wayne Chamberlain Sr. of Bullard, Texas passed away unexpectedly at his home at the age of 83. He was born in Rusk County, on the 6th day of May 1939 to his parents, Hayward Chamberlain, and Lorie Morrison.
Mr. Chamberlain married Cloye on 2nd of August 1957. He was self employed in the air conditioning industry.
Mr. Chamberlain was preceded...
Eugene Edward Davis
Aug 28, 2022
Eugene Edward Davis of Flint, Texas passed away unexpectedly at his home at the age of 80. He was born in Anderson County, on the 9th day of April 1942 to his parents, Welborn E. Davis and Eugenia Douthit Davis.
Mr. Davis proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Davis worked for many years for the...
Leanne Jean Hitzemann
Aug 23, 2022
Leanne Jean Hitzemann was, age 47, of Kemp, TX was born on January 1, 1975, in Grand Prairie, Texas to parents Gerald and Terry (Phillips) Hitzemann. She passed away at her home on August 23, 2022, in Kemp, TX.
Leanne was a friend to everyone she met. Throughout her life she enjoyed many hobbies, including trail riding and playing the...
Damon "Tex the Catman #1" Grider
Aug 11, 2022
Tex was born May 27, 1942, and on August 11, 2022, he left to make his journey home to be with his beloved Dottie. He was preceded in death by their only son, Damon and his beloved wife, Dottie of over 40 years. He leaves behind all that loved him including his many “Daughters” .
From all accounts from Tex,...
Daphna Sue Daniels
Jul 30, 2022
Daphna Sue Daniels
Daphna Sue Daniels, 58 of Kemp, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 30th, 2022.
Daphna was born to Gary Thornton and Delois Jock on June 12, 1964, in Murchison, Texas. She attended the small school with her sisters, Tammy and Connie. Daphna participated in FFA and enjoyed...
Chad B. Duckworth
Jul 30, 2022
Chad B. Duckworth was born to parents Willie Dee and Billie Ann (Bobbitt) Duckworth on June 12, 1966, and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Chad was a hardworking and devoted father and friend who had a huge heart.
Chad always loved to laugh and have fun. He was extremely animated and loved...
Diane Marcella Everett
Jul 13, 2022
Diane Marcella Everett, age 60, was born on May 18, 1962, in Joliet, Illinois. She passed away on July 13, 2022, in Kemp, Texas.
Diane married the love of her life, Paul on March 16, 1979, in New Buffalo, MI.
Diane is survived by her children; son, John Everett and spouse Lorien of Forney, TX, Joshua Everett and spouse Jamie...
