Obituaries

Apr 21, 2023

Janice Spears, age 83, of Kemp, Texas, passed into eternal life on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Tyler, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Dry Creek Cemetery, CR2298 NW near Quinlan, Texas.

The staff at Anderson-Clayton in Kemp, Texas, is honored to assist her son, Allen, with the services for Janice.

Apr 19, 2023

 

Juan German Ortiz De la Cruz, de 46 años, falleció el miércoles 19 de abril de 2023 en Eustace, TX.

Juan nació el 4 de agosto de 1976, Aguascalientes, MX, hijo de Matías Ortiz García y Modesta De La Cruz Casillas. El Sr. Ortiz De la Cruz se casó con su esposa San Juana González con quien más tarde...

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.