Obituaries
Mae Pearl Prda
Jan 22, 2024
Mae Pearl (Mixson) Prda, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 at the age of 101, at her home in Payne Springs, Texas. Her valiant effort to recover from a broken hip in recent months showed her courage and optimism in facing life’s challenges. She was born on September 6, 1922 in Grays Prairie, Texas to William and Minnie (Hutchison)...
Vickie Joyce Johnson
Dec 28, 2023
Vickie Joyce Johnson, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandma, sister and friend, passed away on December 28, 2023, at the age of 74. She was born on March 2, 1949, to Odell and Willie Faye (Bruner) McKenzie, and her passing has left a void in the lives of all who knew and loved her.
Vickie, affectionately known as “Grandma,” had...
Donna Marie Fosner
Dec 23, 2023
Donna (Rodas) Fosner, age 61, of Kemp, passed away December 23, 2023. She is now with her greatest loves; her Lord and her father and mother. Her family will be holding a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 17th at 1:00pm.
Donna was born in Canandaigua, New York on October 29, 1962. She grew up in Farmington, New York....
Frederick Allen Lucko, Sr.
Dec 23, 2023
Frederick Allen Lucko, Sr., 69, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He was born on November 17, 1954, in Fort Worth, Texas to parents Alvin and Nell (Moore) Lucko.
The obituary is pending at this time.
Perry Lynn Coder
Dec 12, 2023
Perry Lynn Coder, son of Noble and Geraldine Mays passed away on December 12, 2023 at his home in Streetman, Texas.
Perry was born on February 25, 1958, in Dallas, Texas. He proudly served his nation as a soldier in the United States Army. On August 28,1988 he married his wife and best friend, Joyce Coder. Perry had a 17-year...
Mamie Ruth Greenhaw
Dec 8, 2023
Mamie Ruth Greenhaw, 89, of Kemp, was born on December 5, 1934 in Vinson, Oklahoma to Floyd and Euna Lee Pittman. She was one of 11 children. She passed away on December 8, 2023.
Ruth graduated from Vinson High School in a class of 7. She married the love of her life, L.D. Greenhaw in 1954. They went on to...
Betty Claire Pulte
Dec 4, 2023
Betty Claire Pulte entered her eternal rest the evening of December 4, 2023, at the age of 86. She was greeted with loving arms by the love of her life Billy J. Pulte, her husband of 60 years.
Betty was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, to Willa Maye Smith and George Lee. She and her husband worked and traveled the oilfields...
Julia Ann Chipman
Nov 24, 2023
Julia Ann Chipman, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 24, 2023, in Kemp, Texas. She was born on July 17, 1941, in Alice, Texas, to the late T.C. Townsend and Alene Dunaway Townsend.Julia had a fulfilling career as a residential apartment manager, dedicating thirty years of her life to providing comfortable homes for countless individuals and families....
Baby Rylan Tess Dalrymple
Nov 15, 2023
Rylan Tess Dalrymple, beloved daughter of Travis and Kaylee Dalrymple, was born on November 9, 2023 and left this world with angel wings on November 15, 2023 in Houston, Texas.
Rylan is survived by her parents, Travis and Kaylee Dalrymple of Mesquite, Texas; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Jessica Magee of Mesquite, Texas; paternal grandfather, Elvis Dalrymple of Aley, Texas; paternal...
Glenda Margaret Hammack
Nov 14, 2023
Glenda Margaret Hammack, 78, of Dallas, TX passed away on November 14, 2023. Glenda was born on July 11, 1945, to John and Mary Lucille Hammack in Kemp. She went to school in Kemp, until she remained home to be a caregiver for her mother.
Her parents, siblings: Johnnye Brewer and husband Winford, Wayman (Buddy) Earl Hammack and wife Gordan...
Baby Theodore Chandler
Nov 4, 2023
Theodore Chandler, beloved son of Monica and David Chandler, entered and left this world with angel wings on November 4, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White in Dallas, Texas.
Theodore is survived by his parents David and Monica (Trevino) Chandler of Kemp, Texas; siblings, Romeo Carter, Shaelee Chandler, Samuel Carter, Brayden Chandler, Noah Trevino, Niko Trevino, and David Chandler, Jr....
Lorree McCoy
Oct 28, 2023
Lorree (McGough) McCoy, 63, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. She was born on May 25, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio to parents William George McGough Jr., and Mary Ruth (Conaway) McGough.
Her passions in life were her family and grandkids.
She is survived by her husband Cecil McCoy, daughters Sarah (and Jason) Garner and April...
Wanda Mae Walker
Oct 27, 2023
Wanda Mae (Stephens) Walker, 80, passed away on October 27, 2023, in Kaufman, Texas. She was born on September 5, 1943, in Greenville, Texas to parents Dale and Delphia (Lawson) Stephens.
Wanda was a wonderful person who loved her grandchildren and other family members. She loved to go to church where she attended First Assembly of God, Trinidad, Texas....
Doris Jenkins
Oct 23, 2023
Doris Jenkins, "Nonnee " to most was a devoted mother, cherished sister, and beloved grandmother, passed away peacefully on 10/23/2023 at the age of 90. Doris, affectionately known as Nonnee, had unwavering love for her family, friends.
Born on Christmas Day, Doris cultivated a profound love for life, family, and the simple joys that surrounded her. Her life...
Larry Michael Hawkins
Oct 18, 2023
Larry Michael “Mike” Hawkins, 71, passed away on October 18, 2023, in Kemp, Texas. He was born on December 23, 1951, in Leake County, Mississippi to parents Gene and Laverne (Wilcher) Hawkins Brantley.
Mike is survived by his wife, Deanna Hawkins of Kemp, Texas; son, Ray Hawkins of Kemp, Texas; step-daughters, Meagan Morris of Hope, Arkansas, Tiffany Garcia and husband...
Peggy Ray
Oct 16, 2023
Peggy Lorraine (Brackenridge) Ray, 77, passed away on October 16, 2023, in Kemp, Texas. She was born on March 20, 1946, in Dallas, Texas to parents Ernest and Dorothy (Eckenfels) Brackenridge.
Peggy is survived by her children, Laura Raney and spouse Claressa of Decatur, Texas, James Ray of Kemp, Texas, Leona Bounds and spouse Jeff of Kemp, Texas; grandchildren,...
Alice Margaret Clevinger
Oct 15, 2023
Alice Margaret Clevinger also known as Naynay, age 78, of Mabank, Texas passed away on October 15, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She is now at rest and with her greatest loves, her Lord and savior and her beloved husband, James Edgar Clevinger of 17 years, who passed away on December 17, 1994.
Alice was born in Brownfield,...
Brenda Jean Wynn
Oct 14, 2023
Brenda Wynn born May 30,1951 in Dallas, Texas passed away October 14,2023 in Kemp Texas.
In her younger years she worked in her parents' grocery store while obtaining her cosmetology license. She went on to work at several nursing homes as a hairstylist after the closing of her parents' grocery store. In later years she became a waitress until...
Terry Presley
Oct 3, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Terry Presley announces his passing on Tuesday October 3, 2023 at the age of 75. Terry was born July 5, 1948, in Dallas Texas to Jim and Kathleen Presley. He served in the U.S. Army May 9, 1968 until being honorably discharged in 1970. Terry is survived by his wife of 55 years,...
Kevin "The Animal" Mays
Sep 22, 2023
Kevin Dewayne Mays, 40, passed away on September 22, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on December 29, 1982, in Kaufman, Texas to parents Kenneth Dewayne and Kathy (Moseley) Mays.
Kevin was a one-of-a-kind soul and a friend to many. He grew up in the Kemp, Texas area and spent the last 20 years of his life doing...
