Obituaries
James Lewis Blair, Jr.
Jun 25, 2023
James Lewis Blair, Jr., 77, passed away on June 25, 2023, in Kemp, Texas. He was born on December 29, 1945, in Kaufman County, Texas to parents James Lewis Blair, Sr. and Vera (Grant) Blair.
James married his beloved wife, Barbara in Styx, Texas, on June 6, 1970, and was an incredibly devoted and loving husband, brother, and uncle to his...
Cynthia Henderson Biggar
Jun 22, 2023
Cynthia Henderson Biggar, 61, passed away on June 22, 2023, in Kemp, Texas. She was born on August 2, 1961, in Kemp, Texas to parents Bobby and Melba (Benson) Henderson.
Cynthia met her best friend and love of her life, Randall Biggar and they were married on March 10, 1979, in Irving, Texas. Cynthia and Randall are lifelong residents...
Donna Jean Johnstone
Jun 19, 2023
Donna Jean (Monroe) Johnstone, 73, passed away on June 19, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on September 9, 1949, in Sherman, Texas to parents James and Mildred (Dixon) Monroe.
Donna was devoted to her family and loved them very much. Donna married her beloved husband, Tommy Johnstone in Carrollton, Texas on April 4, 1975, and was...
Christine Marie Haley
Jun 17, 2023
Christine Marie (Bayless) Haley, 98, passed away on June 17, 2023, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on March 22, 1925, in Rowlett, Texas to parents Elzie and Lettie (Dotson) Bayless.
Christine was devoted to her family and loved them very much. Christine met and married her beloved husband, Jake Haley in Rowlett, Texas and was an incredibly devoted...
Walter Wylie Andrews, Sr.
Jun 14, 2023
Walter Wylie Andrews, Sr, 87, passed away on June 14, 2023, in Garland, Texas. He was born on January 21, 1936, in Kemp, Texas to parents Tommie and Meril (Wallace) Andrews.
Walter grew up in Texas until he began a career with the Air Force and moved to California. During the 1970’s, Mr. Andrews returned to Garland, Texas where...
Edna Womble Smith
Jun 13, 2023
Edna Mae Smith, 89, passed away on June 13, 2023, in Kemp, Texas. Edna was born in Haskell Texas, on February 5, 1934, to Harry and Mattie (Craver) Womble.
Edna married her husband and best friend, Winnon Smith on August 11, 1951, in Kaufman, Texas. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, and made a career as a...
Jeremy Lee Curtis
Jun 13, 2023
Jeremy Lee Curtis of Reno, Texas passed away on June 13,2023 after losing his year-long battle with cancer. He was born in Dallas on July 28,1970 to Jerome (Jerry) Milton Curtis and Beverly Landrum Biggs. Jeremy grew up in the Kemp area and was a beloved friend to many. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed riding the trails in...
Marguerite Lois Cook Nelson Whiteley
Jun 9, 2023
Marguerite Lois Cook Nelson Whiteley was born in Dallas TX, on March 31, 1929, to James Emmitt and Myrtle Laverne (Smith) Cook. She was 94 years old upon her passing, on June 9, 2023, in Tool, TX.
Marguerite enjoyed her career as a nurse for much of her life. When she was not working, she enjoyed fishing, playing...
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...
