Obituaries

Donald Ratajczak

Donald Ratajczak

Jan 3, 2023

Donald Jerome Ratajczak, 80, passed away January 3, 2023 in Bridgport. He was born June 29, 1942 in Bay City Michigan.Donald is preceded in death by his wife of 33 years Eva Carol Ratajczak. He was a custodian for Wise Health Systems for 19 years. Donald served proudly in the US Marines, Army and Army National Gard for 20 years....

Kerral Robertson

Kerral Robertson

Jan 1, 2023

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Ricky Moore

Ricky Moore

Jan 1, 2023

Ricky Allen Moore, passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Fort Worth. He was born August 26, 1961 in Bexar County. His father, Troy Moore and mother, Juanita (Mitchel) Stephens and her husband, William “Steve” preceded him in death. Along with his wife, Wanda Cunningham Darville; brothers, Glen Charles Hensley and Melvin Moore; and grandson, Jacob Cunningham. Ricky was an...

Tamara Bynum

Tamara Bynum

Dec 31, 2022

Tammy Bynum, 62, of Springtown, Texas and Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away in her sleep, at home in Shawnee, on Saturday, December 31, 2022 after a long battle with various health issues. Tammy was born April 15, 1960 in Ft. Worth to Shelly Harrell and Frankie Parish. Born with a rare heart condition, she had her first of three heart surgeries...

Jimmy Eaves Jr

Jimmy Eaves Jr

Dec 28, 2022

Jimmy Lee Eaves Jr., 61, passed away December 28, 2022 in Rhome. He was born April 10, 1961 in Fort Worth to Jimmy Lee Eaves, Sr. and Virginia (Elder) Eaves. Jimmy was a life long musician and was well know in the Fort Worth country music community. He was the lead singer for the Jimmy Lee and Blackhorse Band. Jimmy...

Elaine  Martin

Elaine Martin

Dec 27, 2022

Elaine Frances (McGillis) Martin, 78, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 27, 2022 in Azle. She was born August 27, 1944 in Glasgow, Montana to Lawrence and Alice (Morgan) McGillis. They both preceded her in death, along with her husband of 30 years, Larry Martin. Elaine was a medical assistant for many years. She attended Saint Rose Catholic Church in Paso...

Rosalyn Green

Rosalyn Green

Dec 26, 2022

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Sandra Chalfant

Sandra Chalfant

Dec 25, 2022

Sandra Diane (Hull) Chalfant, 68, passed away Sunday December 25, 2022 in Mineral Wells. She was born October 5, 1954 in Weatherford to Harry and Maudie Pearl (Carter) Hull who preceded her in death along with two sons, Billy Martin and Dustin Hull; sisters, Juanita Stearns and Bonnie Rich: brothers George Hull and Jake Hull. Sandra was a high spirited...

Jill Brawley

Jill Brawley

Dec 25, 2022

Jill Ann (Moore) Brawley, 63, joined her husband Scott and Son Andy in the loving arms of Jesus Christ on December 25, 2022 in Bridgeport. She was born January 21, 1959 to Carl Allen and Beatrice Faye Moore who also preceded her in death. Jill was a loving mother and Nana. She had a huge heart and would help anyone...

Lorn Blakely

Lorn Blakely

Dec 24, 2022

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Richard Stewart

Richard Stewart

Dec 22, 2022

Richard Allen Stewart, 86, passed away December 22, 2022 in Boyd. He was born June 30, 1936 in Iowa Park to Tom Allen and Ardelta (Perry) Stewart. They both preceded him in death. Richard was a professional draftsman and business owner. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and crafts. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Janice Stewart; sons,...

Farris Marsh

Farris Marsh

Dec 18, 2022

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Shawn Hurst

Shawn Hurst

Dec 17, 2022

Shawn Patrick Hurst, 48, passed away, unexpectedly, Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was born August 6, 1974 in Olathe, Kansas and at the age of one the family moved to Texas. He grew up in the Houston area and at the age of 6 they moved to the DFW area. He graduated from Azle High School, where he played football....

Carolyn Tkadlec

Carolyn Tkadlec

Dec 17, 2022

Carolyn Rose Tkadlec, 66, passed away, Saturday, December 17, 2022 at home. A celebration of her life will be held by the family. Time and date pending. She was born January 14, 1956 in Floresville to Paul and Anne (Zann) Tkadlec. They both preceded her in death. Carolyn grew up in Grapevine. She had the best green thumb and enjoyed...

Jan Posey

Jan Posey

Dec 16, 2022

Jan Wade (Runyan) Posey, 69, passed away, Friday, December 16, 2022 in Fort Worth. She was born September 11, 1953 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to G.R. and Christine (Watson) Runyan. They both preceded her in death, along with her sisters, Mary Runyan and Joyce Johnson. Jan worked for AT&T (Southwestern Bell) and retired in 2008, after 35 years of dedicated service....

Chasity Reed

Chasity Reed

Dec 15, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Chasity Elaine Willich Reed "Chewy"44, of Decatur. She passed away, Thursday, December 15, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. It was the simplest pleasures in life that brought great joy to Chasity....

Jackie Coker

Jackie Coker

Dec 15, 2022

Jackie Sharline Coker, 69, went home to be with our Lord December 15, 2022. She was born June 26, 1953 in Fort Worth to Leroy and Lucille (Jones) Ballard who preceded her in death along with brother, Freddie Ballard. Jackie was a beloved resident of Rhome for more than 20 years. She is survived by her loving daughter, Jessica Coker;...

Daniel Lund

Daniel Lund

Dec 15, 2022

Daniel William Lund, 74, passed away, unexpectedly, Thursday, December 15, 2022 in Weatherford. He was born, July 28, 1948 in Lincoln, Minnesota to William Sofus and Mary Virginia (Perkins) Lund. They both preceded him in death along with his daughter, Crystal Lund and son, Jay Reichelt. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jan Lund; daughters, Jodie Reichelt...

Absalom Grube

Absalom Grube

Dec 11, 2022

Absalom Lee Grube (Ab), 48, passed away December 11, 2022 in Decatur. He was born June 23, 1974 in Austin to David H. and Christianna (Cothrum) Grube. Ab was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather. He enjoyed knife collecting, wood working and grilling outside. Ab loved spending time with his family. He was an animal lover. Ab had a big...

Gloria Ripple

Gloria Ripple

Dec 9, 2022

Gloria Jean (Baird) Ripple, 80, passed away, Friday, December 9, 2022 in Decatur. She was born May 4, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio to Orville and Betty (Fink) Baird. They both preceded her in death along with her loving husband of 62 years, William Ripple who passed away, November 30, 2022. Also preceding her were her sister, Nancy Hull; brother, Carl...