Obituaries

1945-2025 Vertis O’Neal Storey, a forty-three year resident of Kaufman, Texas passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. Vertis was born on July 20, 1945 in Galveston, Texas to parents Harold Creagh Storey and Mildred Evelyn O’Neal.

1938-2024 Joyce Fay Davis of Ables Springs was called home to be with her Lord Jesus on December 15, 2024. She was born April 16, 1938 to parents James and Dixie Davis in the Ables Springs Community of Kaufman County.

1932-2025 Mr. John Thomas LaRoe, age 92 passed away at home on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

1959-2024 Lana Montgomery Couch, age 65, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. Lana was born on June 27, 1959, to Billy Jo and Alice Montgomery.

1989-2024 Hannah Marie Lewis will forever be remembered for her beautiful and kind soul. Hannah began her adventure in eternity with Jesus on November 28, 2024.

1928-2024 Julius Thomas “J.T.” Martin, 96, husband of DeLois Maudina Roper Martin, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024. A native of Kaufman County, he was a son of the late Thomas J.

1970-2024 Travis Wayne Schaubroeck, 54, born on May 29, 1970, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on November 30, 2024, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Travis was a man of resilience and courage, facing numerous health challenges throughout his life with unwavering strength.

1947-2024 Vicki Poston (Cook), aged 77, passed away on Nov. 13, 2024, in Dallas, after a short battle with cancer.

1936-2024 Linda Louise Dryk, born on May 6, 1936, in Wills Point, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, in Mesquite, Texas. Throughout her life, Linda dedicated many years to a career in administrative work.

1941-2024 Marilyn Dolores Smith, 82, of Wills Point, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024. Marilyn was born October 14, 1941 in Terrell, to Ernest Preston Stout and Theopal Giles Stout.