Obituaries
Brad Alan Levier
Mar 21, 2026
Brad Alan Levier, age 52, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was born to Linda Gayle (Benson) and Phillip Edward Levier on October 6, 1973, in Panorama City, California.
Brad was known as an intelligent and loving man, especially to his beloved dogs, Maude and Moose. He was a proud Army veteran who was stationed in Saudi...
Lilly Mae Bates
Apr 4, 2026
Lilly Mae Bates, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in Athens, Texas.
She was born on July 17, 1939, in San Saba, Texas, to her parents, Russell Henry and Ozell Thelma (Bolinger) Deaver. Lilly lived a life centered on love, family, and simple joys. She was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family....
Javier Ernest Ybarra
Mar 28, 2026
Javier "Ernest" Ybarra, a man who probably fished more than he slept and may have been the unofficial mayor of family gatherings, passed away on March 28, 2026, in Terrell, Texas. Ernest was born on February 19, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, to parents, Jesse and Gloria (Rocha) Ybarra.
Ernest was a high school student of Nimitz High School in Irving, TX—where...
Evelyn Lavelle Reed
Mar 22, 2026
Evelyn Lavelle Hilley Reed was born on August 10, 1929, and died on March 22, 2026, at the age of 96. She lived a very long, rich life surrounded by a large family who loved her. She was a sweet, generous, and intelligent person who loved music, playing both the guitar and piano. She also loved the beach, skiing in...
David Wayne Smith
Mar 11, 2026
David Wayne Smith, 66, of Kemp, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2026. David was born on August 22, 1959, in Kaufman, Texas, to Clifton Jr. and Jimmie Lou Smith. He grew up in Kemp and graduated from Kemp High School in 1977.
On February 5, 1983, he married Robin Smith, and they shared 43 loving years...
Ronald Lee Capehart
Mar 8, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Capehart, 78, of Kemp, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2026.Ronnie was born on June 28, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, to Chester and Margaret (Fields) Capehart. He graduated from Spruce High School in 1966 and later attended Trinity Valley Community College (formerly Henderson County Junior College), where he played football.Ronnie dedicated most of his...
Maddison Elaine Dyer
Mar 5, 2026
Maddison "Maddi" Elaine Dyer, age 16, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on September 17, 2009, in Kaufman, Texas, to parents Terry and Maria (Allen) Dyer.
Maddi was a bright and unforgettable soul whose presence brought laughter, warmth, and light to everyone around her. Maddi had a personality that could fill any...
Lonnie Gene Dalrymple
Mar 3, 2026
Lonnie Gene Dalrymple, age 69, of Ferris, Texas, passed away on March 3, 2026. Lonnie was born on June 8, 1956, in Dallas, Texas to parents Lonnie L. and Lois (Godwin) Dalrymple.
Lonnie is survived by his cousins and additional extended family.
Rodrigo "El Guero" G. Villanueva
Feb 21, 2026
Rodrigo "El Guero" G. Villanueva nació el 13 de marzo de 1977 en Jesús María, San Luis Potosí, México. Lamentablemente, su vida llegó a su fin el 21 de febrero de 2026 en Gun Barrel City, Texas. A lo largo de su vida, Rodrigo dejó una huella imborrable en quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.
Desde temprana edad, Rodrigo mostró una...
Cecelia Ann Roach
Jan 23, 2026
Cecelia Ann Roach, age 84, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on April 5, 1941, in Dallas, Texas to parents Otha and Christine (Couch) Lane.
The obituary is pending at this time.
Jimmy Pascal Hussey
Jan 22, 2026
The world lost a great doctor, husband, and father on January 22,2026. Jimmy Pascal was born in Kaufman, TX on January 19, 1952, to Mildred Tucker Hussey and James Henry Hussey of Forney.
He attended Forney schools where he was actively involved in football and basketball. He participated in various school activities such as Member of the Natl Honor Society, Speech...
Rowena Joan Rustvold-Ihle
Jan 7, 2026
Rowena Joan Rustvold-Ihle, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was born March 12, 1930 in Ames, IA, and passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by her daughter, Cathy and husband Ron Kjellsen, and son Bruce Heyerdahl in Corsicana, TX.
She was 95. Born into a Iowa farming community to Jeffery Nels and Alice B. Rayma...
James "Sonny" Gardner
Jan 5, 2026
James "Sonny" Gardner, age 85, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Kemp, Texas. He was born on September 14, 1940, in Aley, Texas to parents Pauline (Bridges) and James Monroe Gardner, Sr.
Sonny graduated as valedictorian of the Kemp High School Class of 1958. After high school, he proudly served his country with four years in the Army and an...
Billy Glen Russell
Dec 29, 2025
Billy Glen Russell, 85, of Kemp, TX passed away on December 29, 2025 at his home in Kemp, Texas. Billy was born on November 11, 1940, to Buster Bill and Jeretta (Brannon) Russell in Dallas, Texas.
The obituary is pending at this time.
James Michael Brantley
Dec 28, 2025
James Michael Brantley, 66, of Kemp, TX passed away on December 28, 2025 in Tyler, Texas. James was born on July 22, 1959, to Michael Joel and Gwynda Alice (Clark) Brantley in Dallas, Texas.
The obituary is pending at this time.
Eula "Tootsie" Rulene McGuire
Dec 21, 2025
Eula "Tootsie" Rulene McGuire, born on September 28, 1926, in Peeltown, Texas, and a beloved resident of Kemp, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2025.
A dedicated homemaker, Tootsie was known for being a faithful wife, mother, and grandmother. She graduated with the class of 1943 from Kemp High School, having previously attended Peeltown School during her grade school years. Tootsie...
James "Ty" Tyler Farley
Dec 18, 2025
James Tyler “Ty” Farley passed away on December 18, 2025, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 60. He was born on June 21, 1965, in Queens, New York.
Ty was known for his strong work ethic, honesty, sense of humor, and dedication to his family. Ty graduated from Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas, in 1984. He worked as a...
Jensen Lane Henry
Nov 29, 2025
Our precious baby boy, Jensen Lane Henry, was born into the arms of Jesus on November 29, 2025, in Athens, Texas. Though he never took a breath on this earth, he was deeply loved, longed for, and carried with endless hope by his parents, Rusty Shane and Ashley Nicole (Lauderdale) Henry.
Jensen is lovingly survived by his parents, Rusty & Ashley...
Daniel Leonard Glesner, Sr.
Nov 28, 2025
Daniel Leonard Glesner, Sr., age 68, passed away on November 28, 2025, at his home in Kemp, Texas. He was born on April 28, 1957, in Winchester, Virginia to the Glesner family.
Dan is survived by his wife, Leann Glesner; and three children, Daniel, Jr., Eric and Kendall.
Rickey Dale Brewer
Nov 27, 2025
Rickey Dale Brewer, 76, of Barry, TX passed away on November 27, 2025. Rickey was born on March 13, 1949, to Howard and Dorothy Brewer in Dickson, TN. Rickey joined the Army when he finished high school.
He served as an Army Spec 5 UHIH Aircraft Mechanic. When he was honorably released from the Army he got into construction. Rickey worked...
