Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home

Lynn Byron Brantley, 80, of Kemp, TX went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2023. Lynn was born on October 21, 1942, to Cecil Joel and Laura Ethel Brantley in Dallas, TX. He grew up in Dallas and graduated from W.W. Samuell High School in 1961. Lynn married Jacqueline Brantley on August 15, 1960, and they have spent a loving 62 years together. As a teenager, he worked as a barber with his dad and brothers. When he was 20, he decided to join the Dallas Fire Department enjoying a career span of 36 years as a fire and rescue officer from August 1, 1963 to his retirement on August 1, 1999. His barbering skills continued with him throughout his life at the fire station, at the trailer shop, and...

"Well Done Faithful Servant. You have fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith." This was the welcomed words that Pastor Stephen Cotten heard when he went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2023. Stephen was a truly great man whose impact will be forever felt by his family, that loves him dearly. He was an incredibly selfless man whose passing left an unfillable gap in the hearts of his loved ones. His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive, and love will be forever engrained in all who knew him. Stephen, the most loving and devoted father and grandfather is survived by his daughter, Marla and husband Dexter; son, Timothy and his wife Jolie; grandchildren...

Judith Ana Rozowski, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, following an extended illness. She was well cared for by the angels at Amedysis Hospice Care in Dallas, Texas. Judith was born on December 30, 1953, in Duluth, Minnesota, to her parents the late Frank Rozowski, and the late Mary Ostovich. Judith was raised in Superior, Wisconsin, and graduated high school from St. Beads Academy in Eau Clair, Wisconsin. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1980 from Cal State University - Fullerton. She was a Spanish teacher for many years in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, El Paso, and Dallas. Judith loved to go shopping and traveling the United States with...

Neil Dawson died at home unexpectedly and entered Heaven in the early hours of January 2, 2023. He leaves his family and friends grieving with the pain of broken hearts. Neil was born on June 7, 1967 in Denver, Colorado to parents Albert Dawson and Michele (Koetter) Dawson. He attended grade schools in New Mexico and Connecticut, graduated from Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, Connecticut and briefly attended the University of Connecticut, Torrington. Talented as a musician and actor, he was self-taught on guitar, piano and fiddle. Neil was an inquisitive boy with a quirky streak. While in Connecticut he learned to fly airplanes, tried his hand at inventions, and performed as a piano...

Billy Pat Koleszar, 88, of Seagoville, TX went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2022. Pat was born on April 14, 1934, to John and Stella Koleszar in Craig, OK. He was raised in Oklahoma going to high school in Haileyville and graduating in 1952. After graduating high school, Pat joined his brothers in California where he worked at Owens Corning in San Jose for a couple of years. Pat then joined the Army serving as a cook stationed in Nancy, France during the Korean War era. After 2 years in the Army, Pat returned to Oklahoma where he attended Southeastern A&M in Wilburton. On May 14, 1957, he married the love of his life, Sherry Monroe, in Wilburton and they spent 65 wonderful...

The family will celebrate Doris' life with a visitation at Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home in Kaufman, TX on Friday, May 27, from 6-8pm, a funeral service on May 28 at 10 am in the chapel at Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home and interment at 3pm in the Cobb Cemetery in Thornton, TX.

Robert A. McFaul, Sr. of Combine, Texas, died on Feb. 8, 2022. He was born Oct. 5, 1936 to Joe and Sylvia Barlow McFaul. A native Texan, he was a proud graduate of Kemp High School, class of 1954. A well-respected masonry contractor, he was founder and owner of RAM Masonry. Previously he owned M&M Masonry. He was a hunter, fisherman, and fan of the Cowboys and Longhorns. He was married to Shirley Collier McFaul until her death in 2017. They made their home in Dallas and later Combine. He is survived by his daughter Sylvia McFaul of Tampa, FL, and son Marcus McFaul of Chapel Hill, NC. Two loving sisters survive their big brother, JoNell (Pat) Baker of Kaufman, and June (Stan) Shrader of...

Jimmie Fields McGee, 92, of Kaufman, TX passed away peacefully on December 24 in Forney, TX. Jimmie was born on August 28, 1929 to Loise Mitchell and Emmie Lois McGee in McMahan, TX. From an early age, Jimmie worked in construction with his father and the family moved several times to accommodate that work. He met his wife Margie in Muscogee, OK and they married on November 26, 1950. Jimmie served in the Korean War and upon his return, the couple settled in Dallas, TX where he started his 30-year career with Ford Motor Company. That career eventually took the family to Michigan. Jimmie retired in 1983 and he and Margie quickly returned to Texas where they worked their 3+ acres in Kaufman...

Roby Marie Lester Johnson, 94, was born July 24, 1927 in Wills Point, TX, the daughter of Sam and Lida Coleman Lester. She attended her grade school years at Cedar Grove and graduated from Wills Point High School in 1944. Roby worked many jobs over the years, Eubanks Hardware and Funeral Home and Van Zandt Livestock Commission in Wills Point, Pollack Paper Company and retired from Dal-Tile with over 20 years as payroll clerk and shipping department dispatcher in Dallas. She was also very active in the PTA of Dallas ISD. She married Billy Alvis Johnson and they lived in Dallas until 1970 when they moved to their ranch in the Warsaw Community. She was treasurer of the Mt. Olive Cemetery...

Elizabeth "Liz" Carroll Towns, 89, Kaufman, Texas, died Saturday, Apr. 10, 2021, at Eastland Terrell Healthcare Center, Terrell, Texas. Liz was born Dec. 2, 1931, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, to Thomas and Leslie (Nidiffer) Hall. She grew up in Glen Daniels, Bolt, and Glen Rogers, West Virginia. She was a National Honor Society student at Glen Rogers High School and graduated in 1949. Liz performed well on a government service exam and was hired to work for the U.S. Army at Arlington Hall in Washington, D.C., where she met Wallace "Wally" Towns. They were married Apr. 1, 1951, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2010. Liz and Wally lived in many places...

Richard Grady Mason, 79, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2020. Richard was born on January 16, 1941 to Odus and Estelle Mason; in Wichita Falls, TX. He was a very noble and kind man. He was a loving Husband, Father and a very proud PaPa, He was a Christian who never spoke unkind words. Richard was a hardworking man. He built his career in sales in the mining and tire Industries and was known for his accomplishments in sales. Richard received a Salesman of the Year award in Dallas TX. He was an outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He was able to use his passion for the outdoors and hunting to establish his own business in Kaufman, TX; KanTex Manufacturing that sold Outdoor...

Allen Bruce Long of Arlington, Texas peacefully passed away and went to his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2020 in Mansfield, Texas. Allen was born on August 21, 1940 to George and Lydia Long in Dallas, Texas. Allen married Wilma Fisher in December of 1957 in Dallas, Texas. All throughout Allen's life there was nothing more important to him than his family. He was a dedicated member of the Masons lodge 1454. Allen was also an avid supporter of the National Rifle Assoc. He had love for computers and technology. Allen had many varying jobs and interests from mechanics to engineering. Allen will be missed by all of those who loved him. Preceded in death are Allen's parents George and Lydia...

Wesley "Pat" Patterson affectionately known as Pop-Pop, passed away peacefully into heaven from his home on November 25, 2020. He was born in Combine, Texas on September 1,1930 to Florence and Clifton Patterson. He was married to his loving wife Ann Dietz Patterson for 61 years before her death in 2012. Wesley and Ann built their lives and forever home in Crandall, Texas raising a strong Christian family, dedicated to one another, their many friends, and most importantly to God. Pop-Pop was a friend to everyone who met him and had the gift of making each person feel special. He was a true blessing to the community in all the roles he served throughout his lifetime. Wesley was a...

Guy Wesley Swindell was a resident of Balch Springs, TX. After a long battle of fighting cancer Guy finally won the war and stepped into the arms of Jesus on August 31, 2020 at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by his parents Ollie and Claudia Willingham Swindell, Brother, Clay Allen Swindell, Sister, Patty Diane Swindell, and Sister, Sandra Swindell Smith. Guy is survived by his wife of 44 years Cathy Malone Swindell. Son, Michael Wayne Swindell, and wife, Casey Berry Swindell of Shallowater, TX. Daughter, Melanie Diane Swindell Wallace and husband, James Wallace of Kaufman, TX. Son Cody Ryan Swindell and wife Victoria Smith Swindell of Balch Springs, TX. Grandsons: Jacob Laine...

Marilyn Looper Tinsley, 65, of Kaufman, TX passed away on April 28, 2020 at her home. Marilyn was born on August 25, 1954 to Jerry and Lorraine Looper in Dallas, TX. She was raised in Oak Cliff and graduated from Kimbell High School. Marilyn worked for the Dallas County Sherriff's office for about 8 years and then started her own nerve conduction study company, in 1971, Neuro Tech, for 15 years. Marilyn married Jimmie Rowe Tinsley, Jr. on November 6, 2001 in Waxahachie TX and they spent a loving 18 years together. She loved spending time with her family and cooking big family dinners anytime but especially during the holidays. Her parents and brother Robert "Bob" Looper preceded her in...

James Ray Stamper, Sr., 82, passed away on January 25, 2020 at home. James was born on September 24, 1937 to Jesse and Lena Stamper in Crandall, TX. Born and raised in Crandall he graduated from Crandall High School in 1957. James married the love of his life Mary Monroe on November 29, 1957 in Dallas, TX. They lived in several places before moving home to Crandall. He worked for Lonestar Gas for over 40 years before retiring as a Supervisor. James spent time golfing, fishing, woodworking and gardening. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Crandall and member for 50 years. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather. His parents, and sisters Bettye Stamper and Louise...