Obituaries
Mary Evelyn Teel
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...
Linda Maria Sanchez
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...
Doyle Lee Beckham
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...
Shalon Rene Robertson
Dec 30, 2022
Shalon Rene Robertson, age 41, passed away on December 30, 2022, in Gun Barrel City, TX. She was born on October 29, 1981, in Corsicana, TX, to parents Randall and Janice Rene (Hukill) Robertson.
Shalon was beautiful both inside and out. She always had a smile on her face and could brighten the day of anyone lucky enough to spend...
Karla Joan Linebaugh
Dec 21, 2022
Karla Linebaugh, 70 of Kemp, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 21, 2022. Karla was born August 7, 1952, in Dallas, TX to Harold Penny and Alice Berniece Wright.
Karla was employed by Wal-Mart for 27 years, she held various different positions while at Wal-Mart but, was always known for her good work...
Jerry "Buddy" Starek
Dec 15, 2022
Jerry “Buddy” Starek, age 90, passed away on December 15, 2022, at his home in Kemp, TX, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 6, 1932, in Aley, TX to parents Frank and Annie (Balajka) Starek.
Jerry served honorably in the United States Marine Corp for a total of 12 years in both active...
Charlotte May Myers
Dec 14, 2022
Charlotte May Sickler Myers, age 78, passed away on December 14, 2022, in Athens, TX. She was born on May 25, 1944, in Kearney, NE to parents Lloyd and Violet (Swanson) Sickler.
Charlotte enjoyed raising cattle so much so that she was like a mother to them. She also loved gardening, dancing, and fishing. She will be missed by all...
Leslie Edward Gross Jr.
Dec 11, 2022
Leslie Edward Gross Jr, age 78, passed away on December 11, 2022, in Dallas, TX. He was born on July 31, 1944, in Dallas, TX to parents Leslie and Theresa (Stegman) Gross.
Leslie was married to Joyce Baxley Gross for 59 years and had two children, Leslie and Kimberly. He worked as a welder/sheet metal fabricator for 37 years before...
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...
