All Obituaries
James Bradley Bookman
Jun 30, 2017
James Bradley Bookman of Kemp, Texas was called home on June 30, 2017. He was a loving son, father, grandfather and good friend to many. He was born June 16, 1967 in Terrell, Texas to James Lee & Barbara Allen Bookman. He grew up with 2 brothers; Todd Clark & his wife Lisa and Jerry Bookman & his wife Amber.
James was in...
Roger Dale Bryant
Jun 28, 2017
Roger Dale Bryant Jr. (46) of Mabank, Texas was called home by the Lord to see his mom and dad on the evening of Wednesday, June 28, 2017. He was born on December 19, 1970 to Roger Dale Bryant Sr. and Laura Ann Sands Bryant. He graduated from Eustace High School class of 1989. He is survived by his...
Jason Ray Scott
Jun 27, 2017
Jason Ray Scott, also known as “Honey” passed away from colon cancer and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2017 at 2:45 p.m. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. Jason was born August 20, 1976 in Athens, Texas. He grew up in a large loving family here in the Mabank area. Jason is...
Grace Alvena Cason
Jun 20, 2017
Grace Alvena Cason went home to her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2017, with her loving family surrounding her at her home in Mabank, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and dear friend. Grace was born February 12, 1927 in Harmony Township, Indiana to the home of Edward & Daisy Causey Long....
Carlisle Terry
Jun 20, 2017
Carlisle Terry went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Carl was born May 21, 1959 in Dallas, TX. He was a loving husband, dad, step-dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and a friend to many.
After serving in the Army for 4 years he met and married his wife of 36 years, Cynthia Ann (Dillard) Terry. He was...
Darlene Ann Tempelton
Jun 11, 2017
Darlene Ann Tempelton was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was a resident in Eustace, Texas. She went home to her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2017. Darlene was born October 10, 1937 in West Hollywood, California to the home of Charles Bent & Elma Johnson Curtis.
Darlene graduated from Placentia High School in 1955. She...
Julia Jennett Berry
Jun 7, 2017
Julia Jennett Berry of Gun Barrel City, Texas went home to her Lord and Savior on June 7, 2017. She was born September 8, 1949 in Waxahachie, Texas to the home of William Otis & Agnes Wall Besherse. She had a wonderful life with her siblings and other family members.
Julia has one brother still with us...

Ellen Marie Jarnagin
Jun 7, 2017
Ellen Marie Jarnagin of Cedar Hill, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on June 7, 2017. She was born April 29, 1944 in Snyder, Texas to Leonard & Valerie German Gill.
Services will be posted at a later date.
Bobby Ted Dunn
Jun 1, 2017
Bobby Ted Dunn of Kemp, Texas a father, a grandfather & a father – in – law passed away June 1, 2017. He was born November 2, 1954 in Dallas, Texas to Ted & Lucy Stone Dunn.
Bobby was in the graduating class of 1973 at Seagoville High School. He worked as a construction superintendent for 30 plus years. Bobby...

Pamela Beasley
May 22, 2017
Pamela Beasley of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away at her home on May 22, 2017. She was born June 6, 1946.
Services are pending at this time.
Troy Van Mitchell
May 22, 2017
Troy Van Mitchell Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on May 22, 2017. He was born June 2, 1935 in Kelton, Texas to the home of Cecil & Frankie Elosie Clay Mitchell.
The family will have a memorial service in Amarillo, Texas on June 17, 2017.
Peggy Sue Smith
May 19, 2017
Peggy Smith, wife of local attorney Don G. Smith, died on May 19, 2017. She was a resident of Park Highland Nursing Home in Athens, Texas for the past several years. She was preceded by her twin sister, Pat Smith, who died on May 24, 1996. Peggy is survived by her husband Don and various nieces & nephews.
...Donald Clyde "DC" Penix
May 14, 2017
Donald Clyde Penix also known as “DC” of Kemp, Texas entered into eternal rest on May 14, 2017. He was born September 5, 1961 in Dallas, Texas to the home of Jesse Neal & Mary Kathrine Kennedy Penix. He had three brothers; Jesse Ervin, Gene & Mathew and four sisters; Patricia, Kathy, Betty & Barbara.
DC attended school in...
James Calvin Adams
May 10, 2017
James (Jimmy) Calvin Adams of Kemp, Texas passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side on May 10, 2017. He was born November 7, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to Ben Warren & Ann McDonald Adams. He grew in Rogers, Texas living with his grandparents and two brothers; Donnie Adams and Sammy Adams.
Jimmy was...
Rose Marie Flores
May 8, 2017
Rose Marie Flores of Malakoff, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 8, 2017. She was born January 29, 1961 in Orange County, California to her father Joe P. Flores and her mother Ann Elizabeth Hudson. She grew up with two sisters; Amanda Smith, Joann Flores Proger & her husband Walter and two brothers; Johnny Flores &...
Robert Eli Early
May 4, 2017
Robert Eli Early of Gun Barrel City, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on May 4, 2017. He was born February 6, 1956 in Wichita Falls, Texas to parents of Robert Edward & Lavada Grace Little Early.
After graduating high school in Denison, Texas, Robert chose to serve our country in the United States Air Force. ...
Claude Ray Johnson
Apr 29, 2017
Claude Ray Johnson of Gun Barrel City, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 29, 2017. He was born September 7, 1938 in Dallas, Texas to parents James Claude & Jessie Beth Shufeldt Johnson. He grew up in a loving home with two sisters; Frances Ann Morgan & Nona Faye Hall and a brother, Tommy Johnson.
...Clara June Doherty
Apr 17, 2017
Clara June Doherty of Kaufman, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2017. She was born October 7, 1926 in Adair, Oklahoma to parents Ted R. & Nan Poplin Barnhart. She grew up with two sisters; Betty Shriver & Lola Muskin and a brother, Ted Barnhart Jr.
After graduating high school, Clara entered into...
Ruby Janece Baisden
Apr 17, 2017
Ruby Janece Baisden of Kemp, Texas went be with her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2017. She was born January 20, 1936 in Tyler, Texas to the home of Taylor & Lottie Curtis. She grew up with a sister Brenda Curtis and two brothers Thurman Clayton and Kenneth Curtis.
One day in 1955 Ruby met a...
Jimmy Lynn Finch
Apr 12, 2017
Jimmy Lynn Finch of Malakoff, Texas went home to his Lord and Savior on April 12, 2017. He was born September 10, 1940 in Waxahachie, Texas to the home of James Neal & Willie Grace Middleton Finch. He grew up with a sister Carolyn Rhodes of Arlington, Texas. And throughout his life he made many friends, but Vernon Rainwator...