Obituaries

Body Ronald “Ronnie” Capehart, 78, of Kemp went to be with the Lord March 8, 2026.Ronnie was born June 28, 1947, in Dallas to Chester and Margaret (Fields) Capehart.

Body Darlene Yvonne Nolen was born Dec. 19, 1956, in Kaufman to James Edward Nolen and Shirley Henderson Nolen. She passed away peacefully Feb. 20, 2026, after a brief illness surrounded by family and friends. She was truly loved by all who knew her.

Body Charles Seabourne, fondly known as Poppy, was born June 19, 1937, and died peacefully with family by his side Feb. 18, 2026, at the age of 88.

Body John G. McKean, born March 3, 1945, in Marion, Iowa, to Allen B. and Evelyn McKean, passed away Dec. 9, 2025.John was a 1963 graduate of Marion High School, where he was known for his sense of humor and athleticism on the basketball court, football field and track.

Body Calvin Lindsey Childers Jr., 67, passed away Jan. 18, 2026 in Tyler. He resided in Gun Barrel City.Born Jan. 27, 1958, in Carrollton, Miss., Calvin was the son of Calvin Lindsey Childers of Howell, Ark. and Amanda Wilene Bowan of Hot Springs, Ark.

Body William (Bill) Frederick Trenary of Mabank was born May 8, 1960 to George and Eris Trenary in Dallas.Bill passed peacefully from this earth in the arms of his loving wife Jo Trenary Jan. 18, 2026.  He was 65 years young.

Body Johnas Gene Minshew, 50, passed away Jan. 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Johnas was born March 2, 1975, in Killeen. He graduated from Copperas Cove High School in 1994. In 1993, he met the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Stefanie Lee.

Body Tara Lynn (Pruett) White, 67, of Memphis, Tenn., passed away Jan. 2, 2026 in Tyler. She was born March 5, 1958 to James A. Pruett and Patricia Joyner Lirette.  Tara was a friend to anyone she met, had a rock-and-roll soul and an adventurous spirit.

Body Vickie McLauchlin Rose, 68, of Dallas passed away Dec. 23, 2025. She was the wife of David Neal Rose.Born Jan. 20, 1957, in Athens, Vickie was a daughter of the late Albert Winston McLauchlin and the late Mae Pearl Dickerson McLauchlin.

Body James "Sonny" Gardner, 85, passed away Jan. 5, 2026, in Kemp. He was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Aley to parents Pauline (Bridges) and James Monroe Gardner, Sr.Sonny graduated as valedictorian of the Kemp High School Class of 1958.