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J.W. Duncan
Funeral services for J.W. Duncan of Tomball were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2002, in the Kaufman cemetery with Rev. Casey Perry officiating. Interment followed under direction of Anderson Clayton Bros. of Kaufman.
Mr. Duncan was born Oct. 22, 1916, in Gastonia, Texas, to the late James Wesley and Ethel (Land) Duncan Sr. and passed away Aug. 1, 2002, in Mansfield. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a 32nd degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife Jonnie Duncan, step son, Stephen Boswell, sisters, Sara Grubbs, Francis Woodruff, and Alice Adams.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, John and Pat Boswell of Spring, Texas, David and Janice Boswell of Waco, James and Susan Duncan of Bloomfield, Conn., and Paul and Jan Duncan of Arlington; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Harriet Atlee, and Ethel Land Thompson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

James “Kirby” Benson
James “Kirby” Benson, of Scurry, passed away July 31, 2002, in Dallas. Kirby was born in Scurry on May 19, 1939, to Herbert and Norene DeMasters Benson.
Kirby was raised in Scurry and lived all his life there. He graduated from East Texas State University. He worked as an engineer for Texas Instruments for 34 years before retiring in 1994. Kirby was a faithful Christian, brother and friend. He fought a courageous battle with cancer.
Kirby was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kaufman. His parents Herbert and Norene Benson preceded him in death, and he is survived by his brother, Wayne Benson of Scurry; sister, Anita Carrell of Scurry; nieces, Jana Minton of Wylie and Jean Trollinger of Scurry; nephews, Terry Benson of Richardson and Bryan Carrell of Scurry.
Funeral services were held Friday Aug. 2, 2002, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Kaufman with Rev. Brent Gentzel and Rev. Oscar Smart officiating. Interment was in Mt. Olive cemetery in Scurry. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home of Kaufman.
Sylvester Lollis
Funeral services for Sylvester Lollis of Kaufman, were held 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, in the Anderson Clayton Bros. Chapel with Rev. Greg Richard officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Anderson Clayton Bros. of Kaufman.
Mr. Lollis was born Oct. 27, 1937, to the late Perry and Lizzy (Acres) Lollis and passed away July 31, 2002, in Kaufman. He attended the Morning Star Church in Kaufman and was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Sherita and Jackie Council.
Survivors include his wife Pat Lollis; children, Hazel Lollis & Sam Moseley, Ira Lollis, Linda Lollis, Michelle Mooneyham, and Jimmy & Lisa Council; grandchildren, Emily Lollis, Johnny Lollis, Shaun Lollis, Aaron Barnard, Jennifer Barnard, Allen Barnard, Hannah Mooneyham, Kyler Ivey, J.C. Council, and Jamie Council; brothers and sisters, William Lollis, David Lollis, Hazel Reed, and Zona Lollis; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Oleta B. Gronewald
Funeral services for Oleta B. Gronewald, age 90, of Littlefield, Texas, were conducted July 24, 2002, at First United Church in Littlefield with the Rev. George C. Price Jr., officiating. Burial was in Littlefield Memorial Park.
Mrs. Gronewald died Monday, July 22, 2002, at Lamb Healthcare Center in Littlefield. She was born July 3, 1912, in Kaufman to Bart and Lola Reams Shehee. She married Robert Gronewald Sept. 26, 1935, in Seguin, Texas. The couple lived in Lamb County since 1946.
Mrs. Gronewald was preceded in death by three brothers, Belton, Eldon and June Shehee and two sisters, Effie Smith and Sunshine Reed. She is survived by her husband, Robert Gronewald of Littlefield; two sons, Bobby Gronewald of LaGrange and Terry Gronewald of Littlefield; daughter, Neta Richardson of Austin,; two brothers, Bill Shehee of Kemp and Reams Shehee of Boise, Idaho; 6 grandchildren, Toni Thrash, Bradley Richardson, Jan Dimmitt, Scott Gronewald, Rob Gronewald and Andrea Gronewald; 8 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Bradley Richardson, Scott Gronewald, Rob Gronewald, Chris Thrash, Michael Dimmitt and Brandon Dimmitt.

Ricky Ray Raymond
Ricky Ray Raymond, 39, of Kaufman passed away Aug. 4, 2002, in Dallas. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at First Baptist Church in Kaufman with Rev. D.G. Council, Rev. Brent Gentzel and Mr. Travis Stodghill officiating. Interment was in Elm Grove cemetery in Mabank.
Mr. Raymond was born Sept. 20, 1962, in Dallas and was a graduate of Kaufman High School. He attended Baylor University and received his Masters degree from Texas A&M; Commerce. Mr. Raymond taught high school English at Scurry-Rosser High School for 13 years. He was a member of the Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas.
Survivors include his parents, Ray and Ann Raymond of Kaufman; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Stephani Raymond of Kaufman; niece and nephew, Jordan and Kyle Raymond of Kaufman; grandmother, Lucile Sutton of Kaufman; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mr. Raymond was preceded in death by his sister Patti Ann Raymond in 1988; grandparents, Edgar and Bessie Raymond and Estle Sutton.
Pallbearers were Rusty Grizzard, Mike Odom, Danny Scott, Gary Chitwood, Jason Glenwinkel and Crawford Howell.
Memorials may be made to Scurry-Rosser ISD Scholarship Fund, 10705 S. Hwy. 34, Scurry, Texas 75158.

Edwin “Skip” Dickerson
Edwin “Skip” Dickerson was born in Kleburg, on June 14, 1933, to Clifford and Louise Pendley Dickerson. Skip passed away in Kaufman on July 23, 2002.
He was raised in Waco and entered the U S Army during the Korean Conflict. After the service, Skip moved to Dallas and opened a Bail Bond Business. On July 13, 1974, he married Dee Watson in Dallas. In 1976 Skip moved his Bail Bond business to Kaufman. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a member of the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge, where he was Past Master, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite in Dallas and the Shrine. Skip was also a life member of American Legion Post 165.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford; and brothers, Eugene and Jackie.
Skip is survived by his wife: Dee Dickerson of Kaufman; son, Curtis Diedrich of California; daughter, Vicki Valdez of California; mother, Louise Dickerson of Kaufman; stepdaughter, Pam Shaffer of Kaufman; brother, D. E. Dickerson of Kaufman; sister, Pat Wilburn of Kaufman; grandchildren, Cody and Alexandria Diedrich, Daniel and Timothy Valdez and Jennifer Shaffer.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 26, 2002, at 10 a.m. at the Parker-Ashworth Chapel with Rev. Harry Smith officiating with interment in Kaufman cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home of Kaufman. .

Robbie Nell Lennox
A funeral service gathering for Robbie Nell Lennox, age 78, of Kaufman was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at the Anderson Clayton Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Kaufman with Rev. Mickey Loftis officiating. Interment followed in the Wilson Chapel cemetery near Kaufman under the direction of Anderson Clayton Brothers Funeral Home of Kaufman.
Robbie was born on Sept. 1, 1923, in Johnstown, Texas, a daughter of the late George W. and Vandorene Roach Wicks and passed away on July 22, 2002, in Kaufman. She was married to Richard Lennox on Aug. 17, l945, in Durant, Okla., and was Baptist by faith. Robbie was a very loving and caring mother, wife and loved her flowers and taking wonderful care of her hummingbirds. She will be deeply missed by her family and all that knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Lennox of Kaufman; daughter, Sandy Swann and her husband Lee of Grand Prairie; grandchildren, Keith Bradley and Tressa Hood; great grandchildren, Katelyn and Courtney Bradley and Taylor and Alexander Hood; sisters, Ann Liles and Nina Grant; and a brother, Rayford Wicks; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other friends and family.

Patricia Ann Patton
Patricia Ann Patton was born in Kaufman on Feb. 25, 1942, to Jim Copeland and Dorothy Mathis. Pat passed away at her home in Kaufman on July 27, 2002.
She was raised in the Ola Community and lived in Kaufman County all her life. Pat attended Henderson County Junior College and McLennon County Junior College. She retired in 1995 as the administrator of Italy Convelescent Center. Pat married Kenneth Patton in Canton on July 15, 1961 and she is a lifetime member of the Ola Church of Christ.
Pat is survived by husband, Kenneth Patton of Kaufman; son, Kenneth Max Patton of Gastonia; daughters, Carla Janicek of Kaufman and Lea Ann Persia of Arlington; father, Jim Copeland of Ola; mother, Dorothy LaRoe of Kaufman; brother, Jimmy Copeland of Ola; sister, Wanda Jean Patton of Kaufman; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday, July 29, 2002, at 10 a.m. at the Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home with Mike Newby and Rev. D. G. Council officiating. Interment was in Morrow Chapel cemetery in Ola.
Family has requested the memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home of Kaufman. .

James Harvey Williams
James Harvey Williams was born in Kaufman County on April 16, 1915, to James and Ella Hunter Williams. Harvey passed away in Kaufman on July 27, 2002. He was raised in the Jiba Community and then moved to the Whitehall Community and has lived all his life in the Mabank area. On July 25, 1936, he married Thelma Johnson in Mabank. Harvey was a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church. His wife preceded him in death.
Harvey is survived by his son, Jerry Williams, and his wife Brenda of Mabank; daughter, Dianne Andrews and her husband Gary of Mabank; sister, Dolly Flowers of Richardson; grandchildren, Jason and Scott Andrews, Jeffrey Williams and Shawn Tarkington; great-grandchildren, Erin and Rylie Andrews, Brittany and Brandon Tarkington and Allysa Arana.
Graveside services were held Monday, at 3:30 p.m. at the Elm Grove cemetery in Mabank with Rev. D. G. Council officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home of Kaufman.

Joe George Vitovsky Sr.
Joe George Vitovsky Sr. of Kaufman, was born on May 7, 1926, in Kaufman, and passed away on July 22 in Dallas.
Mr. Vitovsky was a member of the St. Ann Catholic Church of Kaufman. He served his country during WWII in the US Army as the rank of Corporal and was also a volunteer at the Senior Citizens Center.
He is survived by son, Joe Vitovsky Jr. and his wife Pat of Mesquite; daughter, Pam Garrison of Mesquite; 5 grandchildren; one great grandaughter; sisters, Edith Garrison and Millie Vavra; and brother, Ralph Vitovsky.
Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, at Anderson Clayton Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Kaufman. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the St. Ann Catholic Church of Kaufman with interment in the Roselaw Memorial Gardens in Seagoville.

Michael Don Smith
Kaufman County Fire Marshal Michael Don Smith passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Kaufman after a long battle with cancer. Smith was 50 years old at the time of his death.
Smith served the past two years as fire marshal of Kaufman County. He was born on Nov. 23, 1951, in Kaufman to William Smith and Mary Beth Pippins Jones. He graduated from Mabank High School.
Smith like to read and paint. He loved music and computers, but his job as county fire marshal was his favorite thing to do. He was a Baptist by faith.
Smith is survived by his wife, Robin Renee Smith of Kaufman; five sons, Brad Smith and wife Jennifer of Malvern, Ark., Jonathan Weishman, Jake Smith, Caleb Smith, and Kenneth Smith, all of Kaufman; mother and step-father, Mary Beth and L.W. Jones of Kemp; brother, Bill Smith of Mabank; 4 grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, at First Assembly of God Church Kaufman with Rev. James Michael Smith officiating. Interment followed at Shiloh cemetery in Kaufman.
Family received friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at First Assembly of God Church Kaufman.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.

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