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Obituaries
Daniel Paul McCanlies
May 31, 2023
Daniel Paul McCanlies age 64, passed away on May 31, 2023, in Tool, Texas. He was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on October 17, 1958, to John and Patricia (Twedell) McCanlies.
He is survived by his wife Donna McCanlies of Tool, Texas; children Jacob David O'Connor of Tool, Texas, Christina Ashley Sidebottom of Saint Albans, West Virginia, Chasity Hope...
Edward Charles Page
May 24, 2023
Edward Charles Page, 83, of Kemp, TX went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2023. Edward was born on November 8, 1939, to Sidney Amary and Effie Esther (Williamson) Page in Dallas, TX. Edward married Lynda (Davidson) Page on January 21, 1986, in Kaufman, TX, and they have spent a loving 37 years together. For 40...
Lynn Byron Brantley
May 22, 2023
Lynn Byron Brantley, 80, of Kemp, TX went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2023. Lynn was born on October 21, 1942, to Cecil Joel and Laura Ethel Brantley in Dallas, TX. He grew up in Dallas and graduated from W.W. Samuell High School in 1961. Lynn married Jacqueline Brantley on August 15, 1960, and they have...
Carson Wayne Machen
May 19, 2023
Carson Wayne Machen, 31, passed away on May 19, 2023, in Gun Barrel City, TX. Carson was born on October 10, 1991, in San Diego, CA, to parents Samuel and Gina (Jasik) Machen.
Carson was very quiet and reserved but that did not stop him from being the type of person to help others if they needed it. He...
Hermila Sosa Perez
May 18, 2023
Hermila Sosa Pérez, de 48 años, falleció el 18 de Mayo de 2023 en su casa de Dallas, TX. Hermila nació el 20 de Agosto de 1974 en Morelia, Michoacán, México, de padres Benjamín Sosa Sandoval y M.A. Guadalupe Pérez Castro.A Hermila le encantaba estar en la cocina preparando una comida para que sus amigos y familiares disfrutaran....
Linda Jewel Haley
May 5, 2023
Linda Jewel Haley, age 72, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was a longtime resident of Kemp. Linda was born on January 1, 1951, in Kaufman to the late Monroe Nolan Belcher and the late Luella Hallum. She married her husband, Melvin on January 3, 1983, in Kaufman. Linda worked for Walmart in Gun...
Jeanne Chapman
May 3, 2023
Jeanne Chapman, 73, passed away on May 3, 2023, in Athens, TX. Jeanne was born in Dallas TX, on May 21, 1949, to Richard and Billie (Burton) Evans.
Jeanne married her husband and best friend, Marcus Chapman on July 12, 1991, in Las Vegas. She worked as a billing agent for Lonestar Gas and TXU for most of her...
Delbra Lynn Steptoe
May 1, 2023
Delbra Lynn Steptoe, 67, of Kemp, TX went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2023. Delbra was born on October 12, 1955, to Daniel Anderson and Dorothy Brewer in Fayetteville, NC. She moved to Kemp in 1977 where she resided for the last 46 years. Delbra has taken on many opportunities throughout her journey. She started off in...
Susan Janette Stanfield
Apr 30, 2023
Susan Janette Stanfield (Jackson) was born on July 20th, 1943. She passed away on April 30th, 2023, leaving behind a lifetime of memories cherished and treasured by her loved ones.Among those who remain to honor Susan's memory include her son Timmy W. Stanfield and his wife Gail of Kemp, Texas; Jerry K. Stanfield (son) of Trinidad, Texas; Deborah Corn (daughter)...
Janice Spears
Apr 21, 2023
Janice Spears, age 83, of Kemp, Texas, passed into eternal life on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Tyler, Texas.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Dry Creek Cemetery, CR2298 NW near Quinlan, Texas.
The staff at Anderson-Clayton in Kemp, Texas, is honored to assist her son, Allen, with the services for Janice.
Juan German Ortiz-De La Cruz
Apr 19, 2023
Juan German Ortiz De la Cruz, de 46 años, falleció el miércoles 19 de abril de 2023 en Eustace, TX.
Juan nació el 4 de agosto de 1976, Aguascalientes, MX, hijo de Matías Ortiz García y Modesta De La Cruz Casillas. El Sr. Ortiz De la Cruz se casó con su esposa San Juana González con quien más tarde...
Tammy Lynn (Avant) McCoy
Apr 11, 2023
Tammy Lynn (Avant) McCoy was born in Dallas TX, on December 26, 1962, to Ronald Reagan Avant and Margaret (Fulgham) Tramel. She was 60 years old upon her passing, on April 11, 2023, in Mabank, TX.
Tammy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Earl Eugene McCoy, her father Ronald Reagan Avant, her father-in-law Loyd Galin McCoy, and mother-in...
Laci Marie Eads
Apr 10, 2023
Laci Marie Eads, aged 39, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by friends and family on April 10, 2023. Laci was born on November 7, 1983, to parents Jerry Eads and Kimmie Cullum in Kaufman, Texas.
Laci was always making everyone around her laugh and loved every moment of it, from the songs she would make up to the jokes...
Frank Wayne Abbott
Apr 3, 2023
Frank Wayne Abbott, age 75, passed away on April 3rd, 2023, at Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans hospital. Frank was born on September 6, 1947, to parents Eugene and Lucille (Davis) Abbott, in Kemp, TX.
Frank was a great man who served his country with distinction and honor, during the Vietnam War. During his time in the service Mr. Abbott...
Marcus Dee Chapman
Apr 3, 2023
Marcus Dee Chapman, age 70, of Athens, TX, passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2023, in Tyler, TX.
Marcus was born in Greenville, TX, to parents Francis Dee and Ruth (Kemp) Chapman. On July 12th, 1991, he married Jeanne Chapman, in Las Vegas.
Marcus was always the life of the party anytime he showed up somewhere. He was very outgoing,...
Stephen Ray Tamez
Apr 1, 2023
Stephen Ray Tamez, age 37, passed on April 1st, 2023, in Farmers Branch, TX. Stephen was born to parents James Kryfko and Shelley Rogers on December 30, 1985, in Troy, North Carolina.
Stephen and his family later moved to Mesquite, TX, aka. “The Nest: Where the Hawk Lies”. Stephen or better known as “SugarBear” was an avid fisherman and loved...
Preston R. Haley
Mar 27, 2023
Preston Rhyn Haley was called home to his final resting place on Monday, March 27, 2023. He recently celebrated his 21st birthday.
Preston was born on March 15, 2002 in Mesquite Texas.
Preston was a natural born leader and he always made friends with people no matter where he went. He was a jokester and loved to make others laugh....
Vernon Byers
Mar 24, 2023
Vernon Travis Byers, age 87, passed away early Friday morning, March 24, 2023, at his residence in Kemp, Texas, following a lengthy illness.
Vernon was born on March 23, 1936, in Palacios, Texas to his parents the late Joe Byers and the late Fanny Towson Byers. He graduated from Kemp High School in 1954 and married his high school...
Kathy Louise Blanchard
Feb 26, 2023
Kathy Louise Blanchard, age 70, entered eternal rest on February 26, 2023, in Tyler, TX. Kathy was born in Dallas, TX to parents W.R. Shoemake and Martha (McDonald) Shoemake on July 13, 1952.
Kathy had many hobbies including crocheting doing puzzles, snuggling and playing with her beloved dog Bo, and cooking for family and friends. She also was a very...
