Obituaries

1946-2026 Cruz Elida Fuentes, 79, of Kaufman, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2026. Elida was born on May 18, 1946, to Jose Nieves Martinez de la Rosa and Maria Martinez in Palua, Coahuila, Mexico.

1940-2026 James Edwin Davis of Kaufman, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2026, with his daughters by his side. He was 85 years old.

1946-2026 Carolyn Denese Coats, born in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully after a life devoted to faith, family, and service. She attended Aldine Junior High and Aldine High School and began her career as a dental assistant before working more than 20 years as a patient assistant for Dr.

1940-2026 James Edwin Davis of Kaufman, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2026, with his daughters by his side. He was 85 years old.

1939-2026 Tommy Joe (Tom) Lear, 86, passed away on February 10, 2026, and is now at peace in the presence of his Savior. He was born on March 3, 1939, in Goodland, Kansas, to Lucien C.

1958-2026 Glen Allen Johnson, 67, of Scurry passed away on January 27,2026, at home. Glen was born on November 24, 1958 to Richard Lee Johnson and Francis Diane Poling, in McKinney, TX.

1940-2026 Gerald Don Moore passed away on January 18, 2026, at his home in Kaufman, Texas. Don was born on November 25, 1940, in Kaufman, Texas, to Arthur “Buster” Moore and Mary “Midget” Moore.

1929-2025 Mildred Louise McMahon, 96, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2025. Mildred was born on February 8, 1929, to Otto and Hattie Hester in Kennett, MO.

Debbie Jo Charlton, 74, of Kaufman, TX passed away on November 8, 2025, at home with her family and loved ones by her side. Debbie was born on September 2, 1951, to JD and Fern Howell in Kaufman.

1989-2025 Nolan Lee Brooks, 36, of Port Isabel, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2025. Though his time with us was far too short, Nolan lived each day with a smile on his face, an adventurous spirit and an inspiring energy that left a mark on those who knew him.