Obituaries

Charles Russell

Charles Russell

Jan 27, 2024

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Danelle Branson

Danelle Branson

Jan 26, 2024

Danelle Sarae Branson, died, Friday, January 26, 2024 in Mineral Wells, Texas. She was 29. Sarae was born in Longview, Texas on August 3, 1994 to Rodrick Taylor and Amber Nichole Branson. She enjoyed writing poetry, drawing, fishing, gardening, dancing, following fashion trends, listening to music, watching movies, spending time with her children and visiting with family and friends. She...

Janet Davis

Janet Davis

Jan 25, 2024

Janet Evelyn Davis 71, of Paradise, Texas and formerly of Hillsboro, Ohio passed away, Thursday, January 25, 2024, after a long illness. She was born November 3, 1952 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Henry & Lucille (Shaffer) Moore. They preceded her in death along with her, brother, Harold Moore and sisters, Laurine Gash, Margaret Peters, Bonnie Smith and Mary Daniels. Janet...

Robert Reitz

Robert Reitz

Jan 24, 2024

Robert Roy Reitz, 66, was called home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He was born July 22, 1957 in Fort Worth. His mother, Frances (Nentwig) Reitz preceded him in death. Robert was a longtime resident of Haltom City. He graduated salutatorian from Keller High School where he played the drums in the marching band and football....

Michael Parsons

Michael Parsons

Jan 23, 2024

Michael James Parsons, 78, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Celebration of Life: Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 1 p.m. at his son's, Mike Parsons home in Azle. He was born October 27,1945 in Coventry, England to James and Edith Parsons. He worked as an engineer and lived his life in Bridgeport, Texas. Michael...

Patricia Miller

Patricia Miller

Jan 22, 2024

Patricia Sue Miller, 46, passed away, Monday, January 22, 2024 in Decatur. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date, to be determined. She was born August 11, 1977 in Dallas. Her mother, Vickie Eloise Barnes Pawczuk preceded her in death. Patricia was an amazing single mother of two boys who loved to spend time with...

Diana Ranft

Diana Ranft

Jan 19, 2024

Diana Rosa Barrera Ranft, 82, of Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2024. Diana was born on December 2, 1941, to David and Rosa Barrera in Hidalgo, Texas. One of four children, Diana and her brothers grew up in Donna, Texas, later moving to Corpus Christi, Texas, where she graduated from W. B. Ray High School in...

Kevin Maxwell

Kevin Maxwell

Jan 17, 2024

Kevin Ray Maxwell, 66, passed away, January 17, 2024 at home. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He was born March 21, 1957 in Mineral Wells. His father, J.T. Maxwell preceded him in death along with two brothers, Delton and Darren Maxwell and a nephew, Cody. Kevin grew up in Mineral Wells and graduated...

Othella Spurger

Othella Spurger

Jan 15, 2024

Othella Mae (Dill) Spurger, 80, went home to be with the Lord, January 15, 2024 in Bowie. She was born May 15, 1943 in Oklahoma to Allen Othel and Icie May (Smith) Dill. They both preceded her in death along with her siblings, Ronald Garrison, Rosella Self and Joyce Fields. Othella was a real estate agent and owned and operated...

Ricky  Draper

Ricky Draper

Jan 14, 2024

Ricky Joe Draper, 63, of Azle, ended his battle with cancer, Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was born September 21, 1960, in Fort Worth to Martha Draper and was lovingly adopted by Louie Draper as a young child. As the eldest of five children, Ricky Joe had a fiercely protective nature towards his family. Despite enjoying the occasional mischief, he...

Eric Hinz

Eric Hinz

Jan 14, 2024

Eric Stacy Hinz, 71 of Runaway Bay, Texas passed away, Sunday, January 14, 2024 in Bridgeport, Texas. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date to be determined. He was born May 22, 1952 in La Jolla, California. Eric spent his youth actively enjoying road racing in Riverside, sailing and participating in the Boy Scouts where...

Stevan Wilemon

Stevan Wilemon

Jan 13, 2024

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Norton Atkins Iii

Norton Atkins Iii

Jan 9, 2024

Norton Bryce Atkins, III, 41, passed away, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at home. Memorial: At a later date. He was born October 18, 1982 in Mineral Wells. His brother, Colt Alan Atkins and his grandparents, Margaret Atkins and Norton B. Atkins, Sr. preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Khagen, Shaelee and Layne Atkins; father, Norton B....

Margaret Taylor

Margaret Taylor

Jan 8, 2024

Margaret Maysel (Lucas) Taylor, 73, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, January 8, 2024 in Decatur. She was born October 10, 1950 in Woodstock, Illinois to Lawrence and Ruth Winona (Loudermilk) Lucas. They both preceded her in death. Margaret grew up in Illinois and was a loving and devoted wife. She loved to collect antique clocks and spend...

Roy Permenter

Roy Permenter

Jan 7, 2024

Roy Dale Permenter, 80, passed away, Sunday, January 7, 2024 at home. He was born September 16 ,1943 in Memphis, Tennessee to Roy Benjamin and Inez (Gwen) Permenter. They both preceded him in death along with his daughter, Tammy Ginther and sister, Patricia Barch. Roy is survived by his wife, Diann (Hill) Permenter; daughters, Dayna Permenter and Elizabeth Bobbitt; son,...

Robert Wright

Robert Wright

Jan 5, 2024

Robert Lemoyne Wright, 86, passed away, Friday, January 5, 2024 in Decatur. He was born Mary 14, 1937 in Los Angeles to Lemoyne and Juanita (Purcell) Wright. They both preceded him in death along with his brother, Darrell Wright. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Grace (McGiboney) Wright; daughter, Charlene Ericson and husband, Stephen; son, David Wright;...

Oscar Obel Jr

Oscar Obel Jr

Jan 4, 2024

Oscar Lee Obel, Jr., 83, fell asleep in the arm of his Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 5, 2024 in Springtown. He was born December 30, 1940 in Stephenville to Oscar Lee Obel, Sr. and Dorothy Faydailia Cox Obel. They both were there to welcome him home along with his daughter, Cara Obel and sisters, Barbara, Mary and Joyce. Oscar...

Robby Holmes

Robby Holmes

Dec 31, 2023

Robby Monroe Holmes, 23, passed away, Sunday, December 31, 2023 at home. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date, to be determined. He was born March 11, 2000 in Azle. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kenneth Holmes and Bobby Creager. Robby grew up in Azle and attended Springtown High School. He worked...

William Smith

William Smith

Dec 31, 2023

On December 31, 2023, after 90 years of life and love, our good friend Clyde moved on from this life. It was a Sunday morning, God’s day of rest. He was born August 19th, 1933. His parents Leo and Hester Smith (Grandaddy and Mama Smith) preceded him in death, as well as Dorothy Tomlin Smith, his loving wife of 35...

Carolyn Edwards

Carolyn Edwards

Dec 29, 2023

Carolyn Jane (Gilstrap) Edwards, 57, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, December 29, 2023 in Decatur. She was born August 30, 1966 in Denton, Texas. She grew up in Lewisville and later moved to Bowie where she graduated. She worked in the healthcare industry. Carolyn loved to crochet and travel. But, most of all...