Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

Mar 23, 2023

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...

Feb 21, 2023

Funeral service for Karen Denise Stalvey, age 72, of North Richland Hills will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 11:00 A.M. Mrs. Stalvey passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Life Care Center of Haltom, Haltom City.

Karen was born on...

Feb 15, 2023

Nina Faye Lyons Tarver 77, of Fort Worth was born March 23, 1945 to the union of Juanita Mae (Robinson) and Louis Dean Lyons in Littlefield, Tx and passed from this life on February 15, 2023 . She was a mama, granny, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was Granny to everyone who met her. She loved to sew, go...

Feb 14, 2023

Preceded in death by son, Bobby Ray Ballard; granddaughter, Melissa Anne Ballard. Survived by children: George (Sally) Ballard, James Ballard, Vicki Ballard; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-granddaughter; sister, Linda Tackett; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Feb 11, 2023

Glenda Gayle Holbrook, 84, of Kemp, TX, passed away on February 11, 2023. Glenda was born on August 24, 1938, in Electra, TX to parents Alton Holbrook and Cliffie Lee Holbrook.

Glenda received her Bachelor's degree in accounting from Baylor University in 1960. She was a hard worker who excelled at everything she did. Glenda worked for Delco Remy International...

Feb 11, 2023

Billy Ray Manning, 40, passed away on February 11, 2023, he was born on August 7, 1982, in Dallas, TX, to parents James Manning and Brenda (Edwards) Forrest.

Billy was one of those rare people who always had a smile on his face. He made sure the people around him knew how much he loved them and how important they...

Feb 9, 2023

Allen Ray Alexander, 44, passed away on February 9, 2023, at his home in Kemp, TX. Allen was born on February 8, 1979, to parents Howard Ray and Glenda (Hendrick) Alexander.

Allen was a great friend and father to everyone who had the honor of knowing him. Allen had two real hobbies, fishing and cracking jokes. Both of which he...

Feb 2, 2023

James “Coconut” Frick, age 81, passed away on February 2, 2023, at his residence in Kemp, TX. Mr. Frick was born in East Spencer, NC, on January 22, 1942, to parents Lewis and Beulah Irene (Honeycutt) Frick.

James loved windmills and had a real passion for them he enjoyed building them most though. Mr. Frick was also known as a...

Jan 28, 2023

Margie Faye Houston, age 74, entered eternal rest on January 28, 2023, in Dallas, TX. Margie was born in Kemp, TX to parents Baty Haynie and Katherine Jean Houston.

Margie had many hobbies collecting antiques, dancing, and going to the casino were some of her favorite activities. She also was an avid garage seller and enjoyed working in her yard...

Jan 14, 2023

Mary Evelyn Teel, age 76, passed away on January 14, 2023, at her residence in Kemp, TX. Mary was born on January 15, 1946, to parents Carman and Evelyn (Edes) Mitchell, in Amarillo, TX.

Mrs. Teel was a loving woman and she made sure to show that love to her friends and family at every chance she got. She also...

Jan 2, 2023

Linda Maria Sanchez, age 70, passed away on January 2, 2023, in Garland, TX she was on born September 17, 1952, to parents Antonio and Olga (Hernandez) Sanchez in San Antonio, TX.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Olga Sanchez; son, Marc Sanchez; and sisters, Lori Jordan and Sandra Barela.

Linda is survived by her...

Dec 30, 2022

Doyle Lee Beckham, age 84, passed away on December 30, 2022, in Tyler, TX. He was born on April 23, 1938, in Enloe, TX, to parents Lee Roy and Lollie (Iglehart) Beckham.  

Mr. Beckham honorably served his country as an aircraft mechanic, spending four years on active duty with the U.S. Air Force from November 28, 1960, through November...