Obituaries
Alberta "Bert" Mathis
Dec 9, 2022
Alberta "Bert" Mathis, age 78, passed away on December 9, 2022, in Tyler, TX. She was born on June 12, 1944, in Fort Devens, MA to parents Albert and Eileen (Wilder) Russell.
Bert, as she was known to everyone, married J.W. Mathis on November 2, 1969, in Dallas, TX. They had five beautiful children, Tammy, Samantha, Jeffery, Rebecca, and Trisha,...
Michael Dennis Kent
Dec 3, 2022
Michael Dennis Kent, age 58, passed away on December 3, 2022, at his home in Kemp, TX, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1964, in Dallas, TX to parents Alfred and Nancy (Castle) Kent.
Michael married Eva, the love of his life for 24 years, and they settled in Kemp, TX, where they raised their beloved...
James Michael Shivers
Dec 3, 2022
James Michael Shivers, age 80, passed away on December 03, 2022, in Rowlett, TX. He was born on November 1, 1942, in Styx, TX, to parents James and Floy Shivers.
Robert "Bobby" S. Becknauld
Dec 1, 2022
Robert "Bobby" S. Becknauld, age 71, passed away on December 1, 2022, in Kemp, TX. He was born on November 13, 1951 in Harrisburg, PA to parents Phillip Henry and Fern Kathleen (Long) Becknauld.
Doris Faye Finley
Nov 28, 2022
Doris was born on June 2nd, 1930, in Paris, TX to Ray and Lillie Mae Jones. She married Jimmy Guynn Finley October 10th, 1948, in McKinney, TX.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah and Darrell Roberson of Kemp, TX; granddaughters: Monica Thomas of Mesquite, TX, Amber Thomas and spouse Jesse, and Kadie Roberson of Kemp, TX; grandsons: Alan Thomas...
Evelyn Hopson Layfield
Nov 22, 2022
Evelyn (Hopson) Layfield, age 79, of Grays Prairie, she passed away November 22, 2022. Her family will be holding a celebration of life on December 3, 2022, at 3:00 pm at the Rockin’ Country Church, in Kemp, Texas.
Evelyn was born in Orange, Texas on January 16, 1943. She was second of ten children of Wilburn and Doris...
Helen Delena Tedder
Nov 21, 2022
Helen Delena Tedder, age 60, passed away on November 21, 2022, in Kemp, TX. She was born on January 24, 1962, in Dallas, TX, to parents Robert Richard and Zela Mae (Watson) Holt.
Ray T. Abner
Nov 19, 2022
Ray T. Abner passed away on November 19, 2022, at the age of 94. He was born on January 29, 1928 in Gamaliel Arkansas-the only son of Hattie Leona (Stone) Abner and Roy Abner. He graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1945 and enlisted in the Marines shortly after. Ray achieved the rank of Corporal before being honorably...
Armando Garrett Mendoza, Jr.
Nov 17, 2022
Armando Mendoza, Jr.
On Thursday, Nov. 17th, 2022, Armando Mendoza, Jr. of Kemp, also known as “Junior,” was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 15 years old.
He will be remembered by his parents Armando and Jessica Mendoza of Kemp. His sisters Shelby, Katalina and Sophia, and his brothers Jeremy and Layne. His 4...
Donald F. Stancomb, Sr.
Nov 16, 2022
Donald Frederick Stancomb, Sr., age 78, passed away on November 16, 2022, at his home in Scurry, TX. Donald was born on May 12, 1944, to parents Elmer Austin and Hallie Mae (Peoples) Stancomb in York, PA.
Don was a very loving, caring, and funny man. He married the love of his life, Sharon, on March 22, 1969, in...
Dawn E. Janssen
Nov 14, 2022
Dawn Ethel Janssen, age 63, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2022, in Kemp, TX. She was born on March 19, 1959, in Watertown, SD, to parents Richard Leroy and Leah Carol (Krueger) Wietgrefe.
Dawn is preceded in death by her father, Richard Leroy Wietgrefe. She is survived by her mother, Leah Carol Wietgrefe of Beaumont, TX; common-law husband, Dan...
Paul Glen Poor
Nov 5, 2022
Paul Poor passed away in the early morning of November 5, 2022, at the age of 74. He will be greatly missed by friends and family alike.
Paul was an excellent electrician and had a solid career for over 56 years. He and his brother Virgle eventually bought the company they worked for. He could also be found renovating or...
Jonathan Michael Boyd
Nov 4, 2022
Jonathan Michael Boyd, age 33, of Kemp, TX passed away at his home on November 4, 2022. Jonathan was born on January 16, 1989, in Terrell, TX to parents Greg and Linda (Day) Boyd.
Jonathan was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Cap City, where he was baptized and became a loyal follower of Christ. He loved hunting,...
Ida C. Halbrooks
Oct 29, 2022
Ida C. Halbrooks age 89, of Kemp, Texas passed away on October 29, 2022. Ida was born on January 24, 1933 in Blaine, Montana to parents Merlin James Cole and Annie (Powell) Cole.
Ida was good at anything she set her mind to. She was hands on and loved to be creative. Ida enjoyed sewing, reading, and canning. Ida was...
Jack Franklin Batson
Oct 22, 2022
Jack Franklin Batson, age 73, of Scurry, Texas passed away on October 22, 2022. Jack was born on June 20, 1949, in Dallas, Texas to parents Herman and Virgie (Rodgers) Batson.
Jack loved being outdoors and fishing and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Jack loved people and loved to talk to anyone and everyone. He had...
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...
