Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

Betty LaVerne Locke passed away on January 11, 2023 at Longmeadow Nursing Home in Justin, Texas.  She was born on March 22, 1936 in Lufkin, Texas to Hollis and Irene Grimes Bryant.

Betty grew up in Lufkin, Texas and graduated from Lufkin High School.  After high school she owned her own ceramic shop and taught art classes...

Jan 10, 2023

Barry J Davenport was born on December 15, 1944. He passed away on January 10, 2023 at home.

Barry was preceded in death by his youngest daughter Karey Davenport.

Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, February 24. 2023 @ 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Ken Davis from Calvary Chapel in Joshua, Texas officiating. Barry is survived by...

Jan 10, 2023

Marsha Lynn Waddell, 68, passed away on January 10th, 2023, at Community Medical Hospice House in Fort Worth, TX. She was born on September 28th, 1954, in Fort Hood, TX. to Howard Kibby Morris and Velma Evelyn Wood Morris.

She grew up in Temple Tx. She moved to Tulia Tx. as a teenager and she graduated from Tulia High School in Tulia Tx. in 1972. After high school she attended college at West Texas State University in Canyon, Tx. where she studied Business Administration. She married her first...

Jan 7, 2023

James Calvin Samuel, 85, passed away on January 7, 2023, at his home in Granbury, TX.  He was born on April 30, 1937, in Grapevine, TX to Edward Samuel and Bertha (Sharp) Samuel.

James grew up in Texas. He graduated from Kennedale High School in Kennedale, TX.  He joined the Army in 1960 and served for 2 years.  He was honorably discharged in May of 1962 with a Marksman (rifle) and Good Conduct Medal. James returned to Lone Star Gas in the accounting...

Jan 5, 2023

Florence Bingham Penker, 100, stepped peacefully into heaven at 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Burleson, Texas. She was born on April 27, 1922, in Groton, South Dakota to Guy G. and Mary Jane Bingham.

Florence grew up in Chicago, Illinois where she graduated from Proviso High School in 1940.  She enjoyed a long career with Sears as a Credit Department Supervisor. After retiring from...

Jan 5, 2023

Lois Dorothy Green Francis peacefully departed her earthly life on January 5, 2023 at the graceful age of 92.  She was born November 9, 1930 to the union of Thomas and Stella Green.  She was the oldest of her siblings; Thomas, Stella, Donald, Emelda, Elouise, Roy and Roger.  She was also the first grandchild on her maternal and paternal...

Dec 31, 2022

Patricia Ann Ginevan Hughes passed away on December 31, 2022, at her Home in Kennedale Texas.

Pat was born July 1st, 1937, in Amsterdam, New York. She met Dave in California and they Married on July 21, 1956, She and Dave had their first son David in Ft Worth in 1957 and moved back to California where...

Dec 30, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Nancy Baumgartner announce her passing on Friday, December 30, 2022, at age 87.

Throughout her life, Nancy cherished time spent with family and friends. As a child, she valued visiting her grandparents in the country. She loved experiencing life with her husband. While leading troops of...

Dec 26, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Beverly Anne (Baumgartner) Riddle. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 24, 2022

Pete V. Martinez, Jr., 77, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at his home in Burleson, Texas. He was born on July 5, 1945 in Fort Worth, Texas to Pete and Juanita Velasquez Martinez.

Pete grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended North side High School in Fort Worth, Texas. After high school he worked for Miller Brewing Company as a Brewing Operator where he worked for 43 years. He retired in 2016.Pete was a Freemason.

Pete married Rose Rangel in 1972 in Fort Worth, Texas. They were happily married for 50 years....

Dec 23, 2022

Robert Gabriel Garcia was born April 10, 1960, and passed away on Friday December 23, 2022, at the age of 62.

Professionally, he was a Window Glazer but personally he was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend. Robert was an avid musician, music lover and skilled drummer who had played with many well-known Tejano bands...

Dec 19, 2022

Edward Anthony Vasquez, age 41, beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend to many passed away on Monday December 19, 2022.

While his family and friends are saddened by his death, they are thankful for his life. Anthony was outgoing, so friendly to everyone, and always willing to lend a helping hand. He was caring,...

Dec 19, 2022

Adrienne Faye Ervin, 76, passed away on December 19, 2022 at AdventHealth Center in Ft. Worth, TX. She was born on March 4, 1946, in Enid, OK to Thomas Ragsdale and Julia Chance Ragsdale.

Faye grew up in Ft. Worth. She graduated from Polytechnic High School in Ft. Worth, TX in 1965. After high school she was a stay at home mom.

Faye married Ronnie Ervin in 1965 in Ft. Worth, TX. They were happily married for 39 years. Faye was a member of Southcliff Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, crafting, singing...

Dec 19, 2022

Bettye Mary Ebner, 64, passed away on December 19, 2022, in Mansfield, Texas. She was born on July 19, 1958, in East Orange, New Jersey to Gilbert and Ruth (Rilley) Ebner.

Bettye graduated from Freehold Twp High School. She worked for Lockheed Martin for over 20 years.

Bettye was preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Ruth.

She is survived by her brother Eugene...

Dec 18, 2022

On December 18, 2022, Bry’Ahri Jermaine Johnson was born suddenly and unexpectedly to Essence Wilson and Blake Johnson. He claimed his special place in Heaven just a short time later. Bry’Ahri was loved deeply and will truly be missed by those whose lives he touched.

Bry’Ahri was preceded in death by his great-grandmother Annie Perryman....

Dec 17, 2022

Bonnie Jane Dunham, 78, passed away on December 17, 2022 at Hollymead Care Center in Flower Mound, Texas. She was born on July 24, 1944 in Hastings, Nebraska to Carl and Violet (Janssen) Panzer.

Bonnie grew up in Sweetwater, Texas. She graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1962. After high school she worked for General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin in Logistics where she worked for over 30 years until she retired.

Bonnie married Eddie Dunham in Hurst, TX. They were happily married for over 25 years. Bonnie was a...

Dec 10, 2022

Linda Kay (McDougal) Day, also known as the Great Nana, 78, passed away on December 10, 2022, at her home, in Arlington, Texas. She was born on May 23,1944, in Lubbock, Texas to Roy and Vela (Wassom) McDougal.

Linda grew up in Lubbock, Texas. She attended Lubbock High School in Lubbock, Texas.   Linda married George Hollins in 1960 in Lubbock, Texas.  They later moved to Grand Prairie, Texas where they raised their two...

Dec 10, 2022

Linda Louise Geis “Mimi”, 72, passed away on December 10th, 2022 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas. She was born on July 18, 1950, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Wallace D.  and Drebon (Rhodes) Elkins.

Linda grew up in Texas and Alaska, as a military brat. She attended Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas. After high school she attended Ft Worth School of Business in Ft Worth, Texas where she received a certificate in Business Management. She then worked for several attorneys as a...

Dec 8, 2022

Donald (Dee) Wallace Munsell Jr, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Downtown in Forth Worth, TX. He was born on August 10th, 1946 in Colorado to Donald and Alice (Wilkerson) Munsell.

Dee grew up in Dallas, TX. He attended college at Sam Houston University in Huntsville, TX. Dee was...

Dec 6, 2022

Larry Jay Butts, 65, passed away on December 6th, 2022, at his home, in Arlington, Texas. He was born on July 1st, 1957 in San Antonio, Texas, to Eugene Edward Butts and Velma Irene Butts Petty, where he grew up. He graduated from South Side High School in San Antonio, Texas in 1975. After high school he attended Lincoln Tech Institute in Dallas, Texas, where he received diploma for auto/diesel technician.

Larry worked for...