Obituaries

Jan 21, 2015

Arasmo Caseres, 76, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2015 with his family at his side. Erasmo was born, August 15, 1938 in Weslaco, Texas to Erasmo and Adella Guajardo Casares.

Jan 18, 2015

Gerald Timothy McFarland, 49, a loving husband, father and brother passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 18, 2015 at home surround by those who love him. Gerald was born April 3, 1965 in Fort Worth to Jimmy and Kathleen Maloney McFarland. They both preceded him in death along with one brother, Walter McFarland and a sister Jane McFarland. He is survived...

Jan 13, 2015

Leonila Bunuelos Villegas, 81, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 13, 2015. She was born February 1, 1933 in Mexico to Jose and Maria Coslo Villegas. They both preceded her in death along with one brother. She is survived by her loving family, Jose Villegas, Luis Villegas and his wife, Mercedes, Renato Villegas, Ramon Villegas, Maria Carrera...

Jan 12, 2015

Larry Preston Ray, 69, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 12, 2015 in Fort Worth. Larry was born September 4, 1945 in Fort Worth to Jack Preston and Mildred Alice Saylors Ray. They both preceded him in death along with one brother and one sister. He is survived by two great aunts, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins;...

Jan 7, 2015

George Wayne Lowery, 74, a loving father and grandfather passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Fort Worth. Wayne was born, August 9, 1940 in Cleburne to George Grover and Mabel Hanshew Lowery. They both preceded him in death, along with his wife, Shirley Lowery and granddaughter, Zotae Oliver. Survivors: Daughter, Regina Alexander and husband, Robert; grandchildren, Bryan (Kourtney)...

Jan 3, 2015

Iris was born July 17, 1952 in Altus, OK. to Alvin Conroe and Frances Dvorak Martin. They both preceded her in death along with one brother, Alvin Danny Martin. Survivors: Husband, Duane Johnson; children, Shalyn Johnson and Jerry (Betty) Pratt, Jr.; siblings, Georgia (John) Coffman, Tina (Jim) Graham, Juanita Martin, Joyce (Rickey) Levings, Jerry (Tenna) Martin, Betty (Robert) Schlee and...

Dec 25, 2014

Lawrence E. Alexander, 61, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, December 25, 2014. Lawrence was born in Waxahachie, September 28, 1953 to J.T. Alexander and Betty Compton Robinson. They both preceded him in death. Survivors: Wife, Darla Alexander; children, Jason Alexander, Michael Alexander and wife, Jennifer, Joni Stubblefield and husband, James...

Dec 16, 2014

Mike Stephens, 65, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away, Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Mike was born August 13, 1949, in Mineral Wells to Francis Leland and Lola Mae Modral Stephens. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Billy Bozell. Survivors: wife, Robbie Eller; children, Clay Stephens and wife, Tara, Michael Stephens and wife, Renee,...

Dec 12, 2014

Brenda Diane Maxwell Smiith, 58, a loving wife, mother, sister and nana, went home to be with her Lord, Friday, December 12, 2014. Brenda was born, May 29, 1956 in Kansas City to Willard Maxwell and Ruth Cummins. Her mother preceded her in death. She loved her animals, cooking, baking, church and loved life itself. We will love you today,...

Nov 15, 2014

Rhonda Mae Crossland Gillispie, 41, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014, at home. Rhonda was born January 31, 1973 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Ronnie Crossland and Patricia Bolin. She was preceded in death by her sister, Edna "DeeDee" Phelps. Survivors: Children, Courtney, Dillon (Jessica) and Justin Gillispie; parents, Patricia and John McKinnie and Ronnie and Kay Crossland; grandchildren, Ashton, Katelyn,...

Nov 15, 2014

Walter Karl Sledz, 81, passed away, Saturday, November 15, 2014, at home. Walter was born February 14, 1933 in Zyrardow, Poland to Henryk and Helena Koziel Sledz. He worked as a maintence mechanic for General Motors, and retired after many of dedicated serivce. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Walter and Thomas Sledz; and two brothers, Leon...

Oct 22, 2014

Wanda L. Goodwin, 75, passed away with her family at her side, Wednesday, October 22, 2014, in Fort Worth. Wanda was born, June 21, 1939 in Breckenridge to Fred and Leadell Holt Loven. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Bill Joe Goodwin; son, Bobby Goodwin; daughter, Bonnie Goodwin; and brothers, Bob and Jim Loven. Left to...

Oct 21, 2014

Oct 18, 2014

Oct 17, 2014

Aubrey Nicole Madden, was tragically killed October 17, 2014 on her 20th birthday. Memorials: Donations are being accepted by her family. Aubrey was born October 17, 1994 in Fort Worth. She graduated from Lake Worth High School in 2013 and was planning on becoming a special needs teacher. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarice Noel and Joseph...

Oct 15, 2014

Betty Louise Barbee Perry, 77, passsed away peacefully, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Azle. Memorial services are scheduled for this Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 11 a.m., in Alexander's Midway Chapel, Springtown and burial of cremated remains at a later date in Merkel Cemetery. Betty was born June 29, 1937 in Merkel to A.J. and Sue Barbee. They both preceded...

Oct 12, 2014

Michal Nicole Thrasher, 31, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 12, 2014, at home. Nicole was a licensed cosmetologist and was full of life. She will be deeply missed. Nicole was born October 3, 1983 in Weatherford, Texas. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, David Thrasher and grandmother, Frances Dunson. Survivors: Children, Ezekuel, Malachi and...

Oct 6, 2014

Patty Nell Bowman Ryder, 73, a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, was welcomed home to glory, Monday, October 6, 2014. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, John Ryder; daughters, Elizabeth Cheever and her husband, Ed and Carolyn Parrish and her husband, Bernie; five grandchildren and nine brothers and sisters.

Oct 1, 2014

John H. Green,50 a loving son and brother, passed away, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at home. Service: Private. He was born October 26, 1963 in Ware, Mass. to John Henry Green, Sr. and Patricia St. Martin Walsh. John worked as a crane operator for Texas Shafts for over 30 years, served in the US Army and was a member of...

Sep 17, 2014

Rebecca Maxine Hammersley Massey, 47, a loving wife, daughter, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in Azle, surround by those who loved him. Rebecca was born May 10, 1967 in Fort Worth to James Robert and Carolyn Jean Purdy Hammersley. Her mother Carolyn preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Thomas...