Obituaries
John Allen Cullen
Dec 4, 2025
John Allen Cullen was born to Dennis and Coyleen Cullen at Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan on March 14, 1954. He grew up in Dearborn, Michigan moving to Ovid, Michigan (mid-Michigan) when Dennis, John’s Dad, was promoted to Superintendent of the Ann Arbor Rail Road in 1970. John was one of four generations to work in railroad transportation. John graduated...
Ruby Lynnell Taylor
Dec 1, 2025
Ruby Lynnell Taylor went home to her Heavenly Father on the morning of December 1, 2025. She was born March 24, 1961 in Midland, TX in Midland County to Samuel Lee and Ardis Faye Taylor. She was the youngest of their four children. She joined Saint Paul A.M.E Church in Midland, TX at an early age.
Lynnell graduated from Midland High...
William Charles Moran
Nov 20, 2025
William Charles Moran, more lovingly known as Bill or Grandad passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the age of 87 in Fort Worth, Texas while living at the James L West Center for Dementia Care. William was born on January 14,1938 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Edward and Elizabeth Alice (Monroe) Moran.
Bill was raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico,...
Catherine Frances Vallas
Nov 19, 2025
Catherine Frances Vallas, 87, passed away on 19, November, 2025 at Vitas hospice healthcare in FortWorth, Texas. Catherine was born on November, 01, 1938 in Bronx, New York to John and Catherine Keyhoe Petersen. Catherine grew up in Bronx, New York, she moved out to Long Island in Suffolk County as a young teenager. she graduated from Freeport High School...
Samuel Porcayo
Nov 19, 2025
Samuel Porcayo, 30, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday November 19, 2025, at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. He was born on August 19, 1995, at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, TX to Elda and Fidencio Porcayo. Samuel was born and raised in Arlington, TX, where he also graduated from Sam Houston High School.
After graduating from...
Elsie Fay Thompson
Nov 18, 2025
Elsie Fay Thompson Rittenberry, a beloved waitress and child caretaker, left this world on November 18, 2025, at the age of 87, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on June 9, 1938, in Ralls, Texas, Elsie radiated warmth and love, touching all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Throughout her life, Elsie displayed an unwavering commitment to caring for others. She...
Richard Cline Jolley
Nov 17, 2025
Richard Cline Jolley, more commonly known as Jolley Pop, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his house in Arlington, Texas. He was born on December 15, 1935, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Richard Dell and Haddie Zaddie (Emerson) Jolley
Although he was born in Kansas, Richard’s family were Texans at heart, and they soon moved back home. Richard...
Les Cockrell
Nov 16, 2025
Les Cockrell, of Decatur, Texas, passed away on November 16, 2025.
Les was born in Corsicana, Texas on November 6, 1951, to Annie Green Cockrell and Marvin Cockrell. He grew up in Cayuga, Texas where he graduated high school, determined to be a journalist. Through a series of what he would say were fortunate events, Les attended East Texas State University...
Jerry B. Heftler
Nov 15, 2025
Jerry B. Heftler, born on May 27, 1954, in the Bronx, New York, passed away on November 15, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. A man of remarkable strength and immense kindness, Jerry left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered, cherished for his loving spirit and larger-than-life personality.
He dedicated much of his life to his illustrious career in public service,...
Rita Antoinette Palmer
Nov 11, 2025
Rita Antoinette Palmer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and dear friend, fell asleep in death after a life devoted to faith, family, and service. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she immigrated to the United States in 1967, beginning a journey that would be marked by hard work, hospitality, and deep spiritual conviction.
Rita built a proud career with the New York...
Ignacia Gallegos Rodriguez
Nov 7, 2025
Born 4/24/35 born to eternal life on 11/7/25
Sonora birthed her, Chihuahua raised her and Chicago and Arlington made her the happiest! A true woman of faith who leaves a strong faith in our creator, mother of 11 children, Alicia Acosta, Guillermo Rodriguez, Rosaluz Torres, Domingo Rodriguez, Adriana Rodriguez, Rosario Musil, Elia Rodriguez, Olaya Rodriguez, Sully Lee, Karla Villa-Rodriguez and Karina...
Joe Paul Thompson
Oct 29, 2025
Someone We Love Is Hunting in Heaven
Joe Paul Thompson, 71, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Joe was born on January 10, 1954, in Cleburne, Texas, to James “Jimmy” Thompson and Rita “Joy” Thompson. He graduated from Mansfield High School in 1972 and completed his Electrical Apprenticeship in 1983. Joe was a proud member...
Darrell Wayne Self
Oct 25, 2025
Darrell Wayne Self
February 3, 1967 - October 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the man, the myth, the legend, Darrell Wayne Self, aged 58, who left us on October 25, 2025 in Haltom City, Texas. Darrel had a passion for cars and guitars with a particular love for El Caminos and Cameros. He was...
Alan Lane Blankenship
Oct 20, 2025
Alan Lane Blankenship, of Arlington, Texas, passed away October 20, 2025, at the age of 71. Alan was born September 23, 1954, in San Angelo, Texas to Cicero Jourdan “Smokey” Blankenship and Sarah Helen Pledge Blankenship.
Alan spent his growing up years in Corpus Christi, Texas. As a teen he learned to steer a sailboat and surf. He liked strumming his...
Linda Owens
Oct 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Linda Owens
Linda Owens, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025. A longtime resident of Arlington, Texas, Linda devoted her life to her family, her faith, and her community.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Owens; her daughter, Melinda Webber, and son-in-law Russ Webber; her son, Daniel Owens,...
Adrian Alan Caruthers
Oct 17, 2025
Adrian Alan Caruthers, 72, passed away surrounded by family and friends who loved him deeply. Born on July 1, 1953, to Billy and Adrian Wesley Caruthers, Adrian lived a full and spirited life defined by loyalty, laughter, and love.
From a young age, Adrian had a knack for working with his hands. He spent much of his early life fixing up...
Patricia Leann Vaughn
Oct 15, 2025
Patricia Leann Vaughn of Roanoke, Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her most. Born on July 19, 1968, in Altus, Oklahoma, Leann was a woman of quiet strength, deep compassion, and heartfelt wisdom. She was a devoted mother, sister, daughter, teacher, and friend—someone whose presence brought...
Sandy Kay Dion
Oct 12, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Sandy Dion on October 12, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Known affectionately by her granddaughters and great-grandchildren as Granny, Sandy was born on July 3, 1945 in Marshall, Texas to her cherished parents Leonard and Wilma Jane Williams. After graduating from...
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John Allen Cullen
Dec 4, 2025
John Allen Cullen was born to Dennis and Coyleen Cullen at Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan on March 14, 1954. He grew up in Dearborn, Michigan moving to Ovid, Michigan (mid-Michigan) when Dennis, John’s Dad, was promoted to Superintendent of the Ann Arbor Rail Road in 1970. John was one of four generations to work in railroad transportation. John graduated...
Ruby Lynnell Taylor
Dec 1, 2025
Ruby Lynnell Taylor went home to her Heavenly Father on the morning of December 1, 2025. She was born March 24, 1961 in Midland, TX in Midland County to Samuel Lee and Ardis Faye Taylor. She was the youngest of their four children. She joined Saint Paul A.M.E Church in Midland, TX at an early age.
Lynnell graduated from Midland High...
William Charles Moran
Nov 20, 2025
William Charles Moran, more lovingly known as Bill or Grandad passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the age of 87 in Fort Worth, Texas while living at the James L West Center for Dementia Care. William was born on January 14,1938 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Edward and Elizabeth Alice (Monroe) Moran.
Bill was raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico,...
Catherine Frances Vallas
Nov 19, 2025
Catherine Frances Vallas, 87, passed away on 19, November, 2025 at Vitas hospice healthcare in FortWorth, Texas. Catherine was born on November, 01, 1938 in Bronx, New York to John and Catherine Keyhoe Petersen. Catherine grew up in Bronx, New York, she moved out to Long Island in Suffolk County as a young teenager. she graduated from Freeport High School...
Samuel Porcayo
Nov 19, 2025
Samuel Porcayo, 30, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday November 19, 2025, at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. He was born on August 19, 1995, at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, TX to Elda and Fidencio Porcayo. Samuel was born and raised in Arlington, TX, where he also graduated from Sam Houston High School.
After graduating from...
Elsie Fay Thompson
Nov 18, 2025
Elsie Fay Thompson Rittenberry, a beloved waitress and child caretaker, left this world on November 18, 2025, at the age of 87, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on June 9, 1938, in Ralls, Texas, Elsie radiated warmth and love, touching all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Throughout her life, Elsie displayed an unwavering commitment to caring for others. She...
Richard Cline Jolley
Nov 17, 2025
Richard Cline Jolley, more commonly known as Jolley Pop, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his house in Arlington, Texas. He was born on December 15, 1935, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Richard Dell and Haddie Zaddie (Emerson) Jolley
Although he was born in Kansas, Richard’s family were Texans at heart, and they soon moved back home. Richard...
Les Cockrell
Nov 16, 2025
Les Cockrell, of Decatur, Texas, passed away on November 16, 2025.
Les was born in Corsicana, Texas on November 6, 1951, to Annie Green Cockrell and Marvin Cockrell. He grew up in Cayuga, Texas where he graduated high school, determined to be a journalist. Through a series of what he would say were fortunate events, Les attended East Texas State University...
Jerry B. Heftler
Nov 15, 2025
Jerry B. Heftler, born on May 27, 1954, in the Bronx, New York, passed away on November 15, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. A man of remarkable strength and immense kindness, Jerry left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered, cherished for his loving spirit and larger-than-life personality.
He dedicated much of his life to his illustrious career in public service,...
Rita Antoinette Palmer
Nov 11, 2025
Rita Antoinette Palmer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and dear friend, fell asleep in death after a life devoted to faith, family, and service. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she immigrated to the United States in 1967, beginning a journey that would be marked by hard work, hospitality, and deep spiritual conviction.
Rita built a proud career with the New York...
Ignacia Gallegos Rodriguez
Nov 7, 2025
Born 4/24/35 born to eternal life on 11/7/25
Sonora birthed her, Chihuahua raised her and Chicago and Arlington made her the happiest! A true woman of faith who leaves a strong faith in our creator, mother of 11 children, Alicia Acosta, Guillermo Rodriguez, Rosaluz Torres, Domingo Rodriguez, Adriana Rodriguez, Rosario Musil, Elia Rodriguez, Olaya Rodriguez, Sully Lee, Karla Villa-Rodriguez and Karina...
Joe Paul Thompson
Oct 29, 2025
Someone We Love Is Hunting in Heaven
Joe Paul Thompson, 71, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Joe was born on January 10, 1954, in Cleburne, Texas, to James “Jimmy” Thompson and Rita “Joy” Thompson. He graduated from Mansfield High School in 1972 and completed his Electrical Apprenticeship in 1983. Joe was a proud member...
Darrell Wayne Self
Oct 25, 2025
Darrell Wayne Self
February 3, 1967 - October 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the man, the myth, the legend, Darrell Wayne Self, aged 58, who left us on October 25, 2025 in Haltom City, Texas. Darrel had a passion for cars and guitars with a particular love for El Caminos and Cameros. He was...
Alan Lane Blankenship
Oct 20, 2025
Alan Lane Blankenship, of Arlington, Texas, passed away October 20, 2025, at the age of 71. Alan was born September 23, 1954, in San Angelo, Texas to Cicero Jourdan “Smokey” Blankenship and Sarah Helen Pledge Blankenship.
Alan spent his growing up years in Corpus Christi, Texas. As a teen he learned to steer a sailboat and surf. He liked strumming his...
Linda Owens
Oct 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Linda Owens
Linda Owens, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025. A longtime resident of Arlington, Texas, Linda devoted her life to her family, her faith, and her community.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Owens; her daughter, Melinda Webber, and son-in-law Russ Webber; her son, Daniel Owens,...
Adrian Alan Caruthers
Oct 17, 2025
Adrian Alan Caruthers, 72, passed away surrounded by family and friends who loved him deeply. Born on July 1, 1953, to Billy and Adrian Wesley Caruthers, Adrian lived a full and spirited life defined by loyalty, laughter, and love.
From a young age, Adrian had a knack for working with his hands. He spent much of his early life fixing up...
Patricia Leann Vaughn
Oct 15, 2025
Patricia Leann Vaughn of Roanoke, Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her most. Born on July 19, 1968, in Altus, Oklahoma, Leann was a woman of quiet strength, deep compassion, and heartfelt wisdom. She was a devoted mother, sister, daughter, teacher, and friend—someone whose presence brought...
Sandy Kay Dion
Oct 12, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Sandy Dion on October 12, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Known affectionately by her granddaughters and great-grandchildren as Granny, Sandy was born on July 3, 1945 in Marshall, Texas to her cherished parents Leonard and Wilma Jane Williams. After graduating from...
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