Obituaries

Jul 22, 2026

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Jul 22, 2026

Arrangements Pending

Jul 20, 2026

Life long area resident Mary Darlene Holmes passed into the arms of Jesus on July 20, 2026. Born November 29, 1938, she attended Springtown schools before marrying the love of her life, Kenneth Holmes in 1956. She was a loving and devoted mother to six sons and faithful friend to all who knew her. She was a longstanding member of...

Jul 18, 2026

A private service  will be held for Mrs. Elaine (Perry) Verdin, 87, who passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Decatur. She was born July 6, 1939, to Ivery Perry Sr. and Grace (Stafford) Perry in Crowley, LA. Elaine is preceded in death by her Parents; husband, Adam Joseph Verdin; brothers, Kenneth Perry, Preston Perry, John Henry Perry, George Alton...

Jul 17, 2026

Georgia Ann (Murray) Whatley, 84, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home in Boyd. She was born November 1, 1941, to James Sylvester Murray Sr. and Nancy Irene (Keener) Murray. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandmother, Martha Kenner; daughter, Cathy Lynn Whatley Acree; brother, James S. Murray Jr.; sister, Linda Malone; and brother-in-law, Casey Malone.

Georgia...

Jul 15, 2026

Royce Doyle Greenhouse, born July 25, 1931. In Briscoe, Texas. Parents: Thomas Aubrey Greenhouse & Orville McCasland Greenhouse.

One sister, Virginia Carol Greenhouse Mixon; one nephew, Miles Lee Mixon ( both from Dumas). One son, deceased, Brian Wade Greenhouse; one great-niece, Abbie Hope Mixon of Dumas. Graduated from Mobeetie High School in Mobeetie, TX. Served in the US Marines 1952-1954. Passed...

Jul 14, 2026

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Jul 10, 2026

Tony Eugene Carpenter, 60, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at his home in Fort Worth. He was born on December 16, 1965, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Hobert Eugene Carpenter and Betty (Walton) Carpenter. Tony was preceded in death by his wife, Sommay Carpenter; father, Gene Carpenter; and brother, Hobert Carpenter.

Tony was raised in North Richland Hills and graduated from...

Jul 8, 2026

Dayle Franklin Courts, 82, passed away, Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in Mineral Wells. He was born October 17, 1943 in Windom, Minnesota to Franklin and Alice (Groman) Courts. They both preceded him in death along with his daughter, Lisa Courts and brother, John Courts. Dayle grew up in Jeffers, Minnesota where he graduated from high school. He went on to...

Jul 7, 2026

Charles Lynn Young, 73, fell asleep in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Decatur, Texas. He was born October 23, 1952 in Waxahachie, Texas and at a young age was adopted. He grew up in the Saint Jo area, attended school and was a longtime member of the Saint Jo Church of Christ. He...

Jul 7, 2026

There are no public services scheduled for Robin Ann (Solomon) Freed, 69, who passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at home surrounded by those that love her. She was born July 18, 1956 in Torrance, California. Robin worked in education. She had a love for the outdoors, working in the garden, was a beekeeper and enjoyed raising chickens and crocheting....

Jul 6, 2026

Melinda Jean (West) Shipman, 63, passed away, Monday, July 6, 2026 in Fort Worth. She was born January 31, 1963 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Mendal Eugene and Henrietta (Buriss) West. They both preceded her in death. Melinda grew up in Coffeyville and love to sing gospel music. She also loved to garage sale and loved collecting coffee cups, teacups an...

Jul 4, 2026

Jennifer Lynn (Hunt) Foster, 43, passed away, Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Amarillo. She was born April 5, 1983 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Aubrey and Verna (Hughes) Hunt. She is preceded in death by her sister, Jodie Milligan, and grandparents, Robert Hoke and Earl and Doris Hughes. Jennifer grew up in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. After graduating she...

Jul 4, 2026

Ann Nell (Alexander) Moyer, 93, of Paradise, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 4, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.

Ann was born on June 22, 1933, in Wellington, Texas, to Alfred D. Alexander and Willie (Graham) Alexander. She was the eleventh of twelve children, growing up in a large family that taught her the...

Jul 3, 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Mr. Harry Leo Grape, 84, passed away Monday, June, 29,2026 at his home in Azle, surrounded by his family. He was born February 24, 1942, to Charlie S. Grape and Pearl Grape in Dover, Oklahoma. Harry was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Eva (Lynn) Grape.

Harry grew up in Dover, Oklahoma, and graduated from Dover High School....

Jun 27, 2026

Mr. Douglas Wayne Meinerts, 57, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home in Springtown. He was born January 27, 1969, to Carlos Dean Meinerts and Norma Jean (Finley) Meinerts in Killeen, TX. His parents preceded him in death.

Douglas grew up an Army brat, moving around the country. He finally settled in Springtown, where he met the love of...

Jun 26, 2026

Mr. Royce Weldon (Bud)  Hanna passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home in Paradise. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Hanna; his granddaughter, Melissa Hanna; and his parents, Samuel and Evelyn (Blue) Hanna.

Raised in Parker County, Royce spent most of his life in the area. He attended Springtown High School, and in...

Jun 26, 2026

Mr. Carlos Butler Hornsby Jr., 59, passed away Friday, June 26, in Saginaw, TX. He was born April 18, 1967, in Queens, New York, to Carlos Butler Hornsby Sr. and Teresa (Torres) Hornsby. Carlos was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Rafael Diaz.

Carlos grew up in the Azle area and attended Azle High School. He worked for many...

Jun 24, 2026

Claudia Lynn Finley, age 71, passed away on June 24, 2026.

She was born on June 8, 1955 in Ohio to Peter and Mary Balint.

She will be remembered for her caring nature and love of animals.

She is survived by her son Robert (Bob), his wife Kristina, her beloved companion Kenny, and hundreds of others whose lives she touched along the way.