Obituaries

Charles  Gillis

Charles Gillis

May 9, 2023

Charles Robert Gillis Jr. (Charlie), 77, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Fort Worth. He was born June 22, 1945 to Charles Robert Gillis Sr. and Louise (Prewitt) Gillis in Brady Texas. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Cherylin Gillis. During his life, Charlie owned several businesses, the last was A-1 Septic company for 15...

James West

James West

May 8, 2023

James, Tenaff West, 72, of Springtown, passed away, Monday, May 8, 2023 at Texas Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. He was born on July 24, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to John and Lelia Mae (Oglageo) West. Jim married Mary Goad on June 11, 1994. She preceded him in death along with his parents; brother, Bill West; sisters, Diane Tidwell and Wanda...

Gary Mcgregor

Gary Mcgregor

May 7, 2023

Gary Dwayne McGregor, 58, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home in Fort Worth. He was born February 17, 1965 to Daniel Ladel and Martha Lee (Rittenbury) McGregor in Fort Worth. His father preceeded him in death. Gary was a kind hearted man who was always ready to help anyone that he could. He enjoyed junking, gabbling and...

Jason Freeman

Jason Freeman

May 6, 2023

Jason Matthew Freeman, 49, passed away, Saturday, May 6, 2023 at home. He was born November 25, 1973 in Fort Worth. His grandparents, Darleen Freeman and Joe Black preceded him in death long with an uncle, Billy Dodd and aunt, Kay Freeman. Jason, enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, going camping, fishing with family and bowling. He is...

Harry Hartley Jr

Harry Hartley Jr

May 3, 2023

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Ronnie Ferguson

Ronnie Ferguson

May 3, 2023

Ronnie Dean Ferguson, 61, passed away, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Decatur. A celebration of life will be held, 2 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Word of Life Church in Lakeside. He was born March 25, 1962 in Fort Worth to Arthur Ferguson Sr. and Paulette (Hall) Lenzy. They both preceded in death along with his son, Derrick L....

Jimmy Mahoney

Jimmy Mahoney

May 2, 2023

Jimmy "Jimbo" William Mahoney Was born on January 23, 1983 in Lewisville, Texas and passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023 at the age of 40. Jimbo is survived by his wife August Burchett. Daughters Tanayjia Brown, Makayla Lee, and Madison Mahoney. One Grandson, Kymani Taylor-Brown. His Parents Bobby & Nancy Boliver. His Father in-Loves James Burchett, and Donnis Reese. His...

Dorothy London

Dorothy London

Apr 28, 2023

Dorothy Arlene London, 65, passed away April 28, 2023 in Azle, Texas. She was born October 11, 1957, in Seymour, to JB and Dorothy Gibson Harvey. Dorothy was a home maker who loved sewing and spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Richard Harvey and...

Mark Hooper

Mark Hooper

Apr 28, 2023

Mark Livingston Hooper, 75, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 28, 2023 at home. He was born March 13, 1948 in Fort Worth to Delbert Percy and Grace Evelyn (Livingston) Hooper. They both preceded him in death along with his son, Jason Hooper. Mark served proudly in the U.S. Navy. He was a Christian, an electrical engineer...

Claudia Haak

Claudia Haak

Apr 27, 2023

Claudia Mae Burnside Haak, 85, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 27, 2023 at home surrounded by those that love her. Claudia was born October 23, 1937 in Phoenix, Arizona to Claude and Irene Mae (Hazelton) Burnside. They both preceded her in death along with her brother, Kenneth Burnside and son-in-law, Ray Milczewski, Jr. She is survived...

Avianna Bowers

Avianna Bowers

Apr 26, 2023

Avianna Louise Bowers, 7 months, 8 days, went home to sit on the lap of Jesus, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in Fort Worth. During her short days here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.  Her life was a brief gift to us that will live in our hearts forever. She was born...

Mary Clement

Mary Clement

Apr 26, 2023

PARADISE – Mary Josephine DiDonato Clement, 68, a cosmetologist and domestic engineer, died peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Wise Regional Hospital in Decatur, Texas. Mary was born February 20, 1955, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Rocco and Antionette Giangrande DiDonato. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Antoinette and Rocco; her husband, Frank Clement; and her sister, Anna Gentry....

Ashley Kelley

Ashley Kelley

Apr 25, 2023

Ashley Marie Kavanaugh Kelley, 39, passed away, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at home. She was born May 6, 1983 in Fort Worth and grew up in Springtown. Ashley graduated from Azle Hornet Academy and was very active in school running track and was on the Rodeo Team. She worked in the dental industry for most of her life. Ashley was...

Lee Miller

Lee Miller

Apr 25, 2023

Lee Daniel Miller, 56, of Boyd, passed away peacefully at his earthly home and went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 after a very brief battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Genivive Miller; brother, Roy Miller III and father-in-law, Allen Madison. Lee is survived by his wife of 29 years,...

Gary Newton

Gary Newton

Apr 24, 2023

Gary Ervin Newton, 70, passed away peacefully Monday, April 24, 2023 at his home in Paradise. He was born April 17, 1953 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Robert and Cordie (Hogan) Newton who preceded him in death. Gary retired from Lockheed Martin in 2003 with 30 years of service. He enjoyed being on his land, enjoying nature, and spending time...

Gary Forbes

Gary Forbes

Apr 24, 2023

Gary Douglas Forbes, 78, a loving husband, father, uncle and brother-in-law, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 24, 2023 at home. He was born June 3, 1944 in Houston to Charles Douglas and Pauline (Gould) Forbes. They both preceded him in death along with a brother, Billy Forbes, and sister-in-law, Edith Snow and husband, Jerry. Gary was a...

Odis Dixon

Odis Dixon

Apr 21, 2023

Otis “Earl” Dixon, 70, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 in Azle. He was born February 22, 1953 in Montgomery Luisiana to Merritt Andrew and Myrtle Jane (Delaney) Dixon. Earl is preceded in death by his parents. He received a master’s decree from North Texas University and a Bachelor’s from Northwestern State University. Earl was retired from Lockheed Martin after...

Isaiah Massey

Isaiah Massey

Apr 20, 2023

Isaiah Seth Massey, 38, passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Peaster. He was born September 27, 1984 in Weatherford. Isaiah worked in the Oil and Gas Industry and loved to spend time with his family and being his kids coach in football. In his spare time he could be found riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his devoted...

Jack Smith

Jack Smith

Apr 17, 2023

Jack Gordon Smith, 96, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born January 9, 1927 to Mallie and Nellie (Gregg) Smith in Decatur. Jack worked for Swifts. He serviced in the U.S. Army and was one of the few WWII veterans remaining in Wise County. His basic training in Killeen ended the day WWII ended....

Jerry Easterwood

Jerry Easterwood

Apr 14, 2023

Jerry Marce Easterwood, 67, passed away April 14, 2023 in Azle. He was born January 4, 1956 in Fort Worth, to John Roger and Lois Ann (Williamson) Easterwood. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his son Jerry Mark Easterwood. He is survived by his daughter, Stasha Gilchrest; granddaughters, Shelby, Emily, Layce Easterwood and Lilly Gilchrest. Jerry was...