Obituaries

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...

Lenora Clarkin

Lenora Clarkin

Apr 14, 2023

Lenora Lynn (Phillips) Clarkin, 80, passed away, Friday, April 14, 2023 in Decatur. She was born November 4, 1942 in Glens Falls, New York to Leonard and Vera Phillips. They preceded her in death along with her husband, Francis Clarkin; brothers, Daniel and Marvin Carpenter; sisters, Winifred Morrette and Lorraine Dickinson; Lenora is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Deeb and...

Joe Smith

Joe Smith

Apr 13, 2023

Joe Dudley Smith, 63, passed away, Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Decatur. Service: PRIVATE. He was born July 19, 1959 in Gainesville to Clarence Dudley and Mary Joe (Wade) Smith. They both preceded him in death along with his sister. Joe is survived by his companion of 20 years, Annette Edwards; son, Mikel Smith and wife, Juanita; daughter, Mary Parada...

Willie Baker

Willie Baker

Apr 12, 2023

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Omer "Frank" Scaff

Omer "Frank" Scaff

Apr 10, 2023

Omer "Frank" Franklin Scaff, 75, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away, Monday, April 10, 2023, at home surrounded by those that love him. He was born July 23, 1947 in Decatur to Omer William and Vivian (Pickard) Scaff. They both preceded him in death along with his siblings, DennisE. Scaff, Donald W. Scaff and Sue McBeain;...

Wanda  Perry

Wanda Perry

Apr 10, 2023

Wanda Marie Perry, 51, passed away, Monday, April 10, 2023 in Dallas. She was born October 17, 1971 in Fort Worth to Alvin Robert and Betty Pearl (Zipp) Perry. They both preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Todd Pritchett; son, Brandon Perry; sister, Ellie; and brother, Robert.

Roger Claxton

Roger Claxton

Apr 10, 2023

Roger Wayne Claxton, 59, passed away, Monday, April 10, 2023 in Azle. He was born January 9, 1964 in Alton, Illinois. His mother, Karen (Brohams) Claxton and Father, Eugene Claxton and Step-Mother, Lena preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Kathleen (Stevens) Claxton; Children, Christine and Amanda Claxton; brother, Troy Claxton and wife, Julie;...

Michael Bynum

Michael Bynum

Apr 8, 2023

Michael Edward Bynum was born on January 2, 1954 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Russell Edward Bynum a textile mill worker and Barbara Ann Hedgpeth a bank teller. Michael lived in and around the Ft. Worth area his entire life. Michael attended O.D. White High School. After high school Michael went to driving school where he got his CDL. Throughout,...

Dickie Moore

Dickie Moore

Apr 8, 2023

Dickie Barrett Moore, 77, passed away Saturday March 8, 2023 in Springtown. He was born December 13, 1945 in Kingsville to Elmer Olan and Julia (Kasprowicz) Moore, who preceded him in death. Dickie was married to his wife Kathrine Moore for 53 years. She also preceded him in death. He is survived by his adopted family, Matt Peacock and wife,...

Ronald Thomas

Ronald Thomas

Apr 6, 2023

Ronald Gene Thomas, 86, went home to be with the Lord and Savior, Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Decatur. He was born December 24, 1936 in Green Castle, Pennsylvania to Harold and Thelma (Pryor) Thomas.They both preceded him in death. Along with his wife, Von Dame Thomas and daughter, Dawn Smith. Ronald served in the Marines. After which he became...

Sue Lanier

Sue Lanier

Apr 5, 2023

Sue Helene Hampton Lanier, 79, a longtime resident of Azle, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was born, January 31, 1944 in Fort Worth to Wade and Helen (Epperson) Hampton. After graduating from Springtown High School, she married her high school sweetheart,...

Daniel York

Daniel York

Apr 5, 2023

Daniel Ray York, 46, of Poolville, passed away, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 following a short illness in Weatherford with his loving family was at his side. Daniel was employed as an Electrician for 25 years, working for RES as an Electrical Forman for over 8 years and most recently with Hartgroves Electrical Consulting as a Site Manager/Inspector up un􏰀til his...

Sam Stewart

Sam Stewart

Apr 4, 2023

Sam Allen Stewart, 65, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Decatur. He was born May 30, 1957 to Richard Stewart and Janice (Scott) Stewart in Lubbock. Sam was preceded in death by his father Richard Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 23 years Kathryn McKenzie; son, Thomas Michael Stewart; daughter, Susan Elizabeth Stewart; mother, Janice Stewart; brother,...

Robert Marshall

Robert Marshall

Apr 3, 2023

Robert J. Marshall, 66, of Granbury, passed away, Monday, April 3, 2023 at Granbury Medical Center with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Cheryl (Walther) Marshall with whom he shared 27 years of marriage. Born in New Jersey, and moving to Long Pond, PA in 1958, he was the son of Donald and Mabel (Silfies)...