Obituaries

Sep 5, 2025

Emily Diane Wilson, known as Diane, was born on January 8, 1954, in Rusk, Texas, to Connie Virdell McClure and Nellie Dee Cornwell-Phifer McClure, who have preceded her in death. Diane's journey through life was marked by her unwavering kindness, deep love for her family, and a spirit that brought joy to everyone she encountered.

A proud graduate of Diboll High...

Sep 4, 2025

Mary Ann Bezdek, 89. Passed from this life on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born October 16, 1935, in West, Texas to Emil and Bertha Lichnovsky. Burial arrangements will be scheduled at a later date in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. 

Sep 3, 2025

John Marlin Ketron, born on May 20, 1948 in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025 in Mansfield, Texas. He was a dedicated professional who made significant contributions in his career as a manager at Ken's Auto Parts and as the owner of his own auto parts business. His love for cars was a defining aspect of his...

Aug 25, 2025

Martha Balderaz Martinez, 76, passed away on 25, August, 2025 at her home in Grand Prairie, Texas. She was born on January 17, 1949, in Sterling City, Texas to Domingo Balderaz and Bisenta Arizola Balderaz. Martha grew up in Sterling City, Texas where she attended school. Martha married Raymond Martinez in Sterling City in 1964. They were married for 61...

Aug 25, 2025

Barbara Jean Parkes, born Barbara Jean Farmer on September 1, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. The second oldest of eight children, Barbara grew up in a lively household with seven sisters and one brother, the cherished children of Richard and Florence Farmer.

Barbara’s early years were shaped by...

Aug 23, 2025

Ruth Ellen Chennault, affectionately known as "Gee," left this world on August 23, 2025, just one day shy of her 98th birthday. Her passing took place peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving grand(daughter) Brandi Merritt, great-granddaughter Megan, and a cherished friend Irene. Ruth lived a life full of grace, laughter, and strong familial bonds that will leave a lasting...

Aug 18, 2025

Aug 4, 2025

A Life Lived with Passion and FaithWe're here today to remember a man who was many things to many people: a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a friend. Floyd McCarty, born on May 5, 1955, in Monroe, Louisiana, carried the spirit of his hometown with him throughout his life. It was there, as a young...

Jul 27, 2025

Norman Lee Aper, 86, passed away on July 27, 2025, in Arlington TX. He was born on July 6, 1939, in Hartsburg, Illinois to John E.S. Aper and Anna Luken Aper.

Norm grew up in the Hartsburg/Lincoln, Illinois area. He graduated from Hartsburg-Emden Community High School in Hartsburg, IL in 1956.

Norm enlisted in the United States Navy on September 13, 1956,...

Jul 17, 2025

Sabrina Kaye Moulaud, 70, passed away on July 17, 2025 at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, TX. She was born on November 30, 1954 in Dallas, TX to Willie Don Johnson, Sr. and Christine Blanton Pearson.

Sabrina grew up in Dallas, TX. She attended Madison High School (drill team), Lincoln High School (cheerleader), but graduated from Skyline High School in 1972....

Jul 14, 2025

Heaven help the angels, Shelia has arrived and is probably decorating to her liking already. Born on January 13, 1953, Shelia was a one-of-a-kind woman who lived life on her own terms and never apologized for it. She was strong-willed, deeply loving, and, let's be honest, just the tiniest bit stubborn. 

Shelia was the kind of person who could intimidate you...

Jul 12, 2025

On July 12, 2025, Nancy Newman left for her eternal home in Heaven. She was born in Fort Worth on October 7, 1953 to Bill and Ruth Hester and grew up in southeast Fort Worth, graduating from O.D. Wyatt High School in 1972. After working as a title abstractor for several different title companies in the 1980s, she pursued a...

Jul 11, 2025

Rex Edward Burson, age 83, passed away on July 11, 2025, at his sons home in Burleson, TX. He was born on Oct 18, 1941 in Enid, OK to Ray E Burson and Frances(Jones)Burson. Rex grew up in Wellington, KS. He graduated from Wellington HS in 1959. After high school, He worked various jobs before moving to Dallas, Texas. In 1965,...

Jul 11, 2025

James Randall Smith, 77, passed away on 11th of July 2025 at Riverside Oxford Memory Care in Forth Worth, TX. He was born on December 8th, 1947 in Forth Worth, TX to Gay and Marguerite (Rainey) Smith.

James grew up in Forth Worth, TX. He graduated from Technical High School in Fort Worth, TX in 1966. After high school he joined...

Jul 8, 2025

Georges Casablanca, lovingly known as George or Jorge, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by his beloved family in Arlington, Texas.

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on August 13, 1932, George experienced both hardship and resilience early in life, losing his mother at the age of three. He was raised by his uncle in Mayagüez,...

Jul 4, 2025

Jennifer Denise Corbin, 41, of Toledo, OH, passed away on July 4, 2025. Born on November 1, 1983, in Washington, D.C., Jennifer brought warmth, compassion, and a deep sense of purpose to everything she did.

A devoted home health care provider with Assured Health, Jennifer truly lived for her work. She specialized in caring for individuals with special needs, and her...

Jul 3, 2025

Jun 30, 2025

Gloria Dianne (Mercer) King, 84, of Cibolo, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, after a prolonged and bravely fought battle with cancer.

A long-time resident of Arlington, Texas, Gloria was born to Jack and Stella Mercer on May 13, 1941, in Fort Worth. It was there she met and married Donald King. In lieu of a honeymoon, the couple...

Jun 17, 2025

With hearts grateful for the time we shared, we remember Gary Gene Geier, who passed away on June 17 at the age of 81 in Arlington, Texas. He was called home to the Lord to rejoin his beloved wife of 60 years, Peggy Joyce Geier, just 57 days after her passing. Though saddened by his loss, his family finds comfort...

Jun 13, 2025

Alfred Edward “Bj” Bonwell II, age 43, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on June 17, 1981, in the same city he called home throughout his life, Bj was a beloved son ,brother, uncle, and friend whose presence left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Bj began his education at Morningside Elementary and Carrol...