Obituaries

Oct 4, 2016

Valerie Vandegna, age 70, of Terrell, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in Kaufman. She was born September 1, 1946 in Pennsylvania the daughter of Lawrence and Elizabeth (James) Sevin.

She is survived by: her husband, Francis Bednar; and two sons, Michael Vandegna and Christopher Vandegna.

Oct 2, 2016

Shawn Houston Underwood, 41, of Terrell passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 5, at Goggans Funeral Home Chapel interment followed at Elmo Cemetery.

Shawn was born December 7, 1974 in Kaufman, Texas to Charles Houston and Teena Teresa (Huffman) Underwood. He worked in construction and was talented in many other areas....

Sep 23, 2016

Charles Edward "Eddie" Elliott, 57, of Forney passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 in Rowlett. Memorial service will be 2 pm, Monday, September 26, 2016 at Goggans Funeral Home Chapel.

Eddie was born October 12, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to Charles Ivan Elliott and Mary Lee Boshears Elliott. He retired as manager of a restaurant. He loved...

Sep 20, 2016

HARWELL, Jack Davy, went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2016. He was from Marlton NJ, formerly of Caddo Mills TX. He was 73. Beloved husband of 55 years to Vera Jean (nee McMahan). Loving father of Jack Raymond Harwell and his wife, Dana, Juliette Harwell Stewart and her husband, Gary McKelvey and Joel Marcus Harwell...

Sep 10, 2016

B.J. Griffith, 64, of Dallas died Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Kaufman, Texas.

Visitation will occur Friday, September 16, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Goggans Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

B.J. was born August 12, 1952 in Dallas, Texas to Jesse and Doris. She was a homemaker.

Sep 9, 2016

Elizabeth Ruth Jobe, age 54 of Dallas, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 in Kaufman, Texas. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 16, 2016 at Crystal Drive Bible Church address, 4141 FM 2728, Kaufman, Texas, 75142 at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Robert Gowin officiating and Pastor Charlie Gowin assisting. Visitation will be Friday, September 16, 2016 at Crystal Drive...

Aug 31, 2016

Howard Dale Martin of Palestine, Henderson and Terrell, Texas passed away August 31, 2016 in a Tyler hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 5, 2016 arrangements by Goggans Funeral Home & Chapel at 1911 N. Frances Street in Terrell, Texas. Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow...

Aug 13, 2016

Judy Ann Stamper

October 5, 1943 - August 13, 2016

Judy Ann Stamper, 72, passed away Saturday August 13, 2016 in Terrell, Texas. Judy was born October 5, 1943 in Terrell, Texas to Julius Neely Black and Bobbie Nadine Littleton Black. Judy was a beautician. She loved her job and customers. She was dedicated and...

Jul 9, 2016

Donald Ray Nichlson, 68, passed away Saturday July 9, 2016 in Garland, Texas. Donald was born October 1, 1947 in Wylie, Texas to Raymond Paul Nichlson and Myrtle Marie Hughes Nichlson. Donald worked 22 years for Garland I.S.D. as a bus mechanic. He was dedicated and loved his family dearly, he will truly be missed by all who knew...

Jul 4, 2016

Harold Ray Stephens, 89, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 in Granbury, Texas. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 in the Goggans Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow at the Clifton Cemetery in Emory, TX under the direction of Goggans Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be held at...

Jun 28, 2016

Myrna Davis, 78, of Kaufman passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at her residence. Graveside service will be 10:00am Saturday, July 2, at College Mound Cemetery with Dennis Diltz officiating under the direction of Goggans Funeral Home. A gathering of friends and family will be 5:00pm until 7:00pm Friday at Goggans Funeral Home in Terrell.

Myrna was...

Jun 20, 2016

Rita Jean Wilson, 67, of Dallas, Texas passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. Rita was born February 7, 1949 in Springfield Missouri to Jewell Thomas Combs and Sylvia Marie Newberry. She married Alton Eugene Wilson on August 22, 1975 in Dallas County, Texas. Rita worked for Verizon as an Engineer, dispatching calls and...

Jun 15, 2016

Dallas Roy Stamper, 58, of Elmo, TX passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Elmo, TX.

Dallas was born to Caleb Stamper and Bernice Wright in Heidelbrook, Kentucky on July 13, 1957. Dallas was an All-around handy man, who helped any one that he could. He was always outdoors, and tinkering with anything...

Jun 4, 2016

Priscilla Anne York, 65, of Terrell, TX passed away at her home Saturday June 4, 2016 surrounded by her family. Memorial Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday June 9, 2016 at Goggans Funeral Home Chapel.

Priscilla was born to James Willard Mize and Ruby Inez Lindsey on June 21, 1950 in Greenville, TX. She later married...

May 27, 2016

Ruth Marie Kelsey, 45, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at her home in Forney, Texas after a lengthy battle with a brain tumor. She was born June 3, 1970 in Dallas, Texas to Harold Dewight Kelsey and Donna Elizabeth Burnley Kelsey.

Ruth was a fixture of Dallas' local music...

May 26, 2016

John Henry Tadlock Sr. 67, of Terrell TX passed away peacefully at his home Thursday May 26, 2016. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday May 31, 2016 in the Goggans Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at College Mound Cemetery under the direction of Goggans Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be held...

May 21, 2016

Lisa Annrenea Cotton, was called to be an angel on May 21, 2016. Funeral service will be held at Goggans Funeral Home chapel on May 26, 2016 at 1:00pm, with interment to follow at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton. Visitation will be at Goggans Funeral Home Wednesday evening May 25, 2016 from 6pm to 8pm.

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May 18, 2016

Odis Lee Willis, 66, of Terrell went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 with his family by his side. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Saturday May 21, 2016, with Rev. Glenn Willis officiating. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service.

Odis was...

May 13, 2016

Gary Elton Whiteside, 61, of Terrell passed away Friday, May 13, 2016. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Goggans Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday May 19, 2016 at Elmo Cemetery in Elmo, TX with Rev. Russell Hathcoch officiating. Gary was born August 28, 1954 in Terrell to Bobby Lindsey Whiteside and Kathlyn...

Apr 27, 2016

Walter James Bundy, 71, passed away peacefully at is home April 27, 2016 in Talty, TX. Memorial Services for Walt will be held at a later time. Walt was born December 17, 1944 in Denver, Colorado to Merrill Bundy and Helen Eachus. In April of 1966, he married his loving wife Judy in Boulder, Colorado. Those left to cherish...