Obituaries

Cendy Padilla

Cendy Padilla

Dec 9, 2022

Cendy Evelyn (Lankford) Padilla, 59, passed away, Friday, December 9, 2022 in Granbury. She was born July 6, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona to Claude Vernon and Anna Evelyn (Ramey) Lankford. They both preceded her in death along with brothers, Fred and Dennis Lankford. Cendy enjoyed spending time with her family. Especially, her grandchildren. Left to cherish fond memories is her...

Claude Pritchett

Claude Pritchett

Dec 9, 2022

Claude Ronald Pritchett, 83, passed away Friday December 9, 2022 in Azle. He was born June 3, 1938 to Robert Henry and Nelly (Clayton) Pritchett in Dalton Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Robert Pritchett and Steve Pritchett; sister, Ann McCoy . Claude served in the Navy and later worked for Bell Helicopter where he...

Jimmy  Ball

Jimmy Ball

Dec 8, 2022

Jimmy Lynn Ball, 50, was called home to his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Decatur. He was born September 10, 1972 to Joe Wayne and Judy Gay (Watson) Ball in Decatur. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; Brother, Temple Ball; sister, Kim Ball; daughter, Carrie Gee; Grandchildren, Jurni and Rhylin. He was a...

Audra Eudy

Audra Eudy

Dec 6, 2022

Audra Lee (Osborne) Eudy, 53, a loving daughter, sister and mother, passed away, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Arlington. No scheduled service. She was born July 7, 1969 in Tarrant County. Her father, Joseph Osborne preceded her in death. Audra is survived by her mother, Annie Osborne; daughter, Miranda Eudy; brother, Donnie Osborne and wife, Renae and Tony Osborne and...

Troy  Sisco

Troy Sisco

Dec 4, 2022

Troy Wayne Sisco, 63, passed away, December 4, 2022 in Fort Worth. Troy was born July 12, 1959 to Troy Riley And Doris (Williams) Sisco in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His parents and sister, Gail Brown preceded him in death. He was a proud Navy veteran and worked for 30 years as a delivery and over the road truck driver. Troy...

Victoria Cotton

Victoria Cotton

Dec 4, 2022

Victoria Lee (Hicks) Cotton, 58, passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Fort Worth. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in California. She was born December 14, 1963 in Glendora, California to Jerry Hicks and Sharron (Thompson) Bennett. They both preceded her in death along with her brother, Timothy Hogan. "She stood for what...

Rufus Deskins

Rufus Deskins

Dec 4, 2022

Rufus Andrew ‘Andy’ Deskins, 68, passed away, suddenly, Sunday, December 4, 2022. There will be a Celebration of Life for Andy at a future date. Andy was born November 23, 1954 in Greenville. He loved playing bluegrass music, fishing, flying his airplane, restoring old cars, collecting guns and most of all he loved hearing and telling a good joke. Andy...

Bonnie Gober

Bonnie Gober

Dec 4, 2022

Bonnie Jean Gober Sides, 94, passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Bedford. Bonnie was born January 29, 1928 in San Saba County to Levi and Blanche Horne. They both preceded her in death. Along with her husbands, Clemuel Gober and Alan Sides and granddaughter, Shayna Jean Warren; four sisters and five brother in laws She graduated from Richland Springs...

Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake

Dec 3, 2022

Amanda Kay Blake, 40, went to her forever home, Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born April 6, 1982 in Fort Worth to Wayne and Christle (Gardner) Blake. Her father preceded her in death along with paternal and maternal grandparents. Amanda grew up in Reno and graduated from Springtown High School in 2000. She faced many challenges throughout her life,...

Roberta  "Bobbie" Jones

Roberta "Bobbie" Jones

Dec 1, 2022

Roberta “Bobbie” Lee (Tillyer) Jones, 70, passed away, Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Fort Worth. No scheduled service. She was born May 21, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Earl Leo and Shirley Lee (Wiley) Tillyer. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Frank Eyerman and daughter, Yvonne Wertz. Bobbie loved animals and worked as a Veterinarian Technician...

Karen Steeves

Karen Steeves

Dec 1, 2022

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William  Ripple

William Ripple

Nov 30, 2022

William Richard Ripple, 81, passed away, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in Decatur. He was born January 6, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio to William Melvin and Elizabeth (Johns) Ripple. They both preceded him in death along with his sister, Elaine Chervany and daughter, Linda Avolio. William was a truck driver in the oil and gas industry for many years and maintained...

Larry Dowdy

Larry Dowdy

Nov 22, 2022

Larry Lee Dowdy, 68, of Azle, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2022 after a lengthy and courageous battle with illness. Larry was born December 1, 1953, to James and Elizabeth Dowdy. A native of Azle, he grew up in his grandparent’s grocery store, Clyde E. Rochelle Grocery and the real estate office on Jacksboro Highway. When he wasn’t playing...

Evelyn Tinney

Evelyn Tinney

Nov 21, 2022

Evelyn Marie (Spindle) Tinney, 82, our sweet, nurturing and loving mother, Gigga, aunt and friend passed lovingly and peacefully into the arms of her Savior, on Monday, November 21, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Lewy body dementia. To honor our precious mother and grandmother our family asks (in lieu of flowers) for contributions be made in her name to...

Wayne Howard

Wayne Howard

Nov 21, 2022

Wayne Howard passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 21, 2022, at the age of 68. He moved to Azle with his family when he was four years old. After graduating from Azle High School in 1972 Wayne enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. As an adult, slow pitch softball was a huge part of his life which he played well into...

Billy Stinson

Billy Stinson

Nov 20, 2022

Billy Vernon Stinson, Sr., 81, passed away, Sunday, November 20, 2022 at home. He was born September 27, 1941 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to James Bufford and Ruth Pearlee (Reach) Stinson. They both preceded him in death along with his brother, James W. Stinson; and sisters, Mildred Miller and Betty Miller. Billy was a diesel mechanic by trade. He owned and...

Linda Coffey

Linda Coffey

Nov 20, 2022

Linda Bee (Harless) Coffey, 75, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 11, 1947 in Pryor, Oklahoma to Harry Henry and Ada Loleta Plummer Harless. They both preceded her in death along with her siblings, James Henry Harless, Rosa Mae Harless Bailey, Sylvia (Bud) Eugene Harless, Betty...

Donald Schraub

Donald Schraub

Nov 18, 2022

Donald Nance Schraub, 71, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 18, 2022 at home. He was born October 29, 1951 in Corpus Christi. His parents, Philip and Thusnelda “Blondie” (Renken) Schraub preceded him in death. Donald had a passion for flying. He worked for the Federal Aviation Administration where he managed the computer department. Donald retired after...

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Nov 18, 2022

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Monique Branch

Monique Branch

Nov 17, 2022

Monique Denise (Schierbeek) Branch,62, passed away Thursday November 17, 2022 in Decatur. She was born August 10, 1960 to Peter and Camille (Mace) Schierbeek in Cadillac Michigan. Her parents proceeded her in death. Monique was part of the great migration being born in Michigan and moving to Texas in the 1980s. She worked for Albertson’s as a department manager for...