Obituaries
Carole Lavonne Oliver
Sep 11, 2026
Carole Lavonne Oliver, age 85, passed away on September 11, 2026, at her home in Tool, Texas. She was born on February 15, 1941, in Dallas, Texas to parents Ernest Calvin and Rae Bessa (Crawshaw) Crum.
Carole attended North Lake College in Irving, Texas, and worked over the years for H&R Block during tax season, Texas Instruments, Baird Bread Co., and...
James Douglas Stein
Sep 4, 2026
James Douglas Stein was born to parents Frank and Doris (Elliott) Stein in Fairbury, Illinois on January 20, 1939 and passed on September 4, 2026 at the age of 87, in Kemp, Texas.
James completed an Associates degree in engineering and worked as a customer liaison in quality assurance at Texas Instruments. James married Dotty Dean (Jamerson) Stein and they resided...
Billie Jean Wafford
Aug 27, 2026
Billie Jean Wafford, age 88, passed away on August 27, 2026, in Kemp, Texas. She was born on August 25, 1938, in Cottonwood, Texas, to George and (Nora) Alene (Moore) Brazier.
Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wafford; her parents, George Brazier and Alene Brazier Wright; her children, Carolyn Hardman, Larry Busby, Tefon (Taffy) Robinson, and Tammy Elder;...
Teresa Lane Boyer
Aug 21, 2026
Teresa Lane (Collins) Boyer, age 70, passed away on August 21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on October 15, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, to Dewayne Dal and Mollie Marie (Garner) Collins.
Teresa was a graduate of Seagoville High School and went on to build a career marked by dedication and leadership. She served as a Medical Records Supervisor at...
Steve Bednar
Aug 17, 2026
Stephen Anthony Bednar, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, Paw paw, brother, friend, and a truly down-to-earth man with a kind heart. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his willingness to help others, and the love he had for his family and...
Essie Mae Shell
Aug 14, 2026
Essie Mae (Smith) Shell, age 91, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born on May 2, 1935, in Sulphur Springs, Texas to William McKinley and Elgie Lou (McManus) Smith.
Essie graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in May 1951, shortly after turning 16. That same month, she began what would become a remarkable career with Southwestern...
Monico Tijerina
Aug 1, 2026
Monico Tijerina, 79, of Kaufman, TX passed away on August 1, 2026. Monico was born on June 5, 1947, to Gregory and Dolores Tijerina in San Antonio, TX. He grew up in Kaufman and after serving 2 years in the Army during Vietnam, he worked with his brothers doing concrete. Monico continued to be a contractor throughout his life. On...
Jimmy (James) Waverly Lane
Jul 30, 2026
Jimmy (James) Waverly Lane, age 79, passed away on July 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Trinidad, Texas. He was born on January 23, 1947, in Dallas, Texas to parents King Waverly and Aurelia (Schmitz) Lane.
James graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and devoted his life to hard work and serving others. He proudly served...
Jerry Evans Tierney, Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Jerry Evans Tierney Jr., age 86, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2026, in Athens, Texas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 3, 1940, to parents Harold. and Myrna (Peters) Bratlie.
Jerry earned his associate degree from Central College in Dallas. Throughout his career, he worked as a Certified Inspector for Texas Instruments and later as an...
Calvin Cooley
Jul 18, 2026
Calvin Carnelius Cooley, born on September 26, 1936, to Lonnie Cooley and Annie (Berry) Cooley passed away on July 18, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 89.
Calvin was a hardworking and dedicated man who took great pride in providing for his family. He began his career as a welder in the shipyards of Pascagoula, Mississippi, before spending 35...
John Kevin Nieto
Jul 17, 2026
John Kevin Nieto, age 28, passed away on July 17, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born in Athens, Texas, on October 13, 1997, to parents Juan Ubaldo Nieto and Maricruz (Briones) Nieto.
John was a proud graduate of Mabank High School and built a successful career in the automotive industry, where his dedication and leadership allowed him to continually...
Gary Glen Sulc
Jul 17, 2026
Gary Glen Sulc, 73, of Kemp, TX passed away on July 17, 2026. Gary was born on August 23, 1952, to Jerry and Mary Sulc in Ennis, TX.
He went to high school in Crandall, graduating as a salutatorian in 1970. Gary would join the Marines shortly after high school and serve for 4 years. After his time with the Marines,...
Darlene Andrews Hogg
Jul 16, 2026
Darlene Andrews Hogg, of Kemp, Texas, formerly of Crockett, Texas, was born July 25, 1947, to Freddie Lee "Pat" Andrews and Ruth Darwin Andrews, and left this earth to meet her Lord and Savior on July 16, 2026.
Darlene was raised in Evadale, Texas, where she built the foundation of a life marked by faith, love, strength, and devotion. She was...
Tommy Dewayne Witherspoon
Jul 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tommy DeWayne Witherspoon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Tommy peacefully departed this world on July 6, 2026, at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with ALS, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family at his home.
Born on January 18,...
John Leon Lusk
Jul 6, 2026
John Leon Lusk, age 87, was born to Sly Dewey Lusk and Mary Edna (Presley) Lusk on February 27, 1939, in Batesville, Arkansas. He passed away peacefully at his home in Kemp, Texas, on July 6, 2026.
John was a graduate of Southside High School in Batesville, Arkansas. On June 1, 1957, he married the love of his life, Myruel Lavern...
Lloyd Eugene Allums
Jul 4, 2026
Lloyd Eugene Allums was born on October 22, 1955, in Shreveport, LA, to Lloyd Long and Betty Catherine (Watson) Allums. He passed away on July 4, 2026, in Athens, Texas, at the age of 70.
The obituary is pending at this time.
Bryan Alton McGowan
Jul 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bryan Alton McGowan
Bryan Alton McGowan, 42, passed away on July 1, 2026. He was born on January 31, 1984, to Dennis McGowan and Paula McGowan.
Bryan was known for his quick wit, sarcastic sense of humor, and ability to make those around him laugh. He was a loyal friend and, above all else, a devoted father. While...
Barbara Marion Browning
Jun 29, 2026
Barbara Marion Browning was born on August 19, 1946, in Virginia, to Samuel Lacy and Rosemary (Dawson) Lacy. She passed away on June 29, 2026, in Athens, Texas, at the age of 79.
Barbara made her home in Malakoff, Texas. She was the beloved wife of the late Gene Browning, with whom she shared many years of marriage. Barbara worked as...
Juanita Moreno Lucas
Jun 27, 2026
Juanita M. Lucas, 96, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 22, 1929, in Beaumont, Texas, to Jose Arias and Elodia (Miranda) Moreno.
Juanita learned the value of hard work at an early age. She left school in the ninth grade to help support her family, demonstrating...
Mike Thomason
Jun 15, 2026
Michael "Mike" Eugene Thomason, 69, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he cherished. Mike was born on April 30, 1957, in Greenville, South Carolina, to Bobby Eugene and Vonnie Laverne (Pack).
Mike earned his bachelor's degree from Wofford College...
