Obituaries

Jimmie Smith Jr

Jimmie Smith Jr

Feb 6, 2022

Jimmie Joe Smith Jr. , 53, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Fort Worth. He was born July 16,1968 in Fort Worth to Jimmie Joe, Sr. and Peggy (Wester) Smith. Jimmie was a Maintenance Supervisor for the City of Fort Worth ( Will Rogers Auditorium) for 26 years. He enjoyed hunting , fishing and golf. Jimmie loved being involved...

Janice Sutton

Janice Sutton

Feb 5, 2022

Janice Merlynn Allen Sutton, 74, a loving mother, sister and grandmother, passed away, peacefully, Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Decatur. She was born March 8, 1947 in Blossom to Maurice and Martha (Calton) Allen. They both were there to welcome her home, along with her husband, Glenn Sutton, and brothers, Ronnie, Roger and Bobby Allen and Raymond Robertson. Janice had...

Randall Johnson

Randall Johnson

Feb 5, 2022

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Charlie Cassey

Charlie Cassey

Feb 4, 2022

No Obit To Be Published.

Helen Ripple

Helen Ripple

Feb 4, 2022

Helen Ruth Martin Ripple, 79. a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away, Friday, February 4, 2022 in Azle. She was born April 8, 1942 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Floyd and Christine (Golightly) Martin. They both preceded her in death along with her siblings, Vera, Lois, Mary Jo, Calvin, Carl, Donnell and Gilbert. Helen at the age of...

Sarah Wirl

Sarah Wirl

Feb 3, 2022

On February 3, 2022 our loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Sarah Wirl (76), passed away at her home in Boyd, Texas with family by her side. Sarah was born December 11, 1945 in Socorro, New Mexico to Ralph and Helen Jojola. Sarah was the oldest of 6 siblings. Sarah happily married Charlie (aka Mr. C) Wirl in 1992....

William Hogan

William Hogan

Feb 3, 2022

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Erin Baker

Erin Baker

Feb 1, 2022

Erin Lynn Baker, 46, a software engineer and a man of many skills, passed away, Tuesday, February 1, 2022. He was born October 2, 1975 in Fort Worth to Edward Lynn and Deborah Jean (Comstock) Baker. His father preceded him in death. He was a loving husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife, Faith Baker; his mother;...

Dee Ripple

Dee Ripple

Jan 30, 2022

Dee Ann Ripple, 78, passed away, Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was born November 27, 1943 in Fort Worth to Frank and Mattie Ripple. They both preceded her in death along with her sister, Wanda Pennington, son, Billy Ripple and grandson, Rocky Pippin. Dee Ann, loved westerns, country music and camping. She was an independent, hardworking lady. She leaves behind...

June Carlton

June Carlton

Jan 29, 2022

June “JD” Donald Carlton, 82, passed away Saturday, January 29. He was born June 18, 1939 in Dye Mound to William and Chessie Marie (Dunn) Carlton. JD was a loving husband and father who loved to travel and enjoyed sports cars. He owned Carlton’s Dozer Service for over 50 years. JD was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Christie Justice

Christie Justice

Jan 29, 2022

Christie Lynn O’Conner Justice, 59, passed away, Saturday, January 29, 2022. No service to be scheduled. She was born October 24, 1962 in Covington, Virginia to Charles Burton and Marie Sadie (Graham) O’Conner. They both preceded her in death along with two brothers, Wilbur Lewis O’Conner and Charles Robert O’Conner. Christie enjoyed bowling, camping and family gatherings. She worked for...

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

Jan 25, 2022

Shirley Jean (Edelen) Jones, 79, passed away, Tuesday, January 25, 2022. At her request there will be no formal service. She was born May 19, 1942 in Alton, Illinois to Charles and Gertrude (Cowgill) Edelen. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Jenner Jones and brother, Chuck Edelen. Shirley served proudly in the US Army. She enjoyed...

Eldred Pruitt

Eldred Pruitt

Jan 25, 2022

Eldred “El” Pruitt, 83, passed away from a brief illness (he was disabled by dementia but it did not kill him. He was actually doing very well) on the evening of Jan, 25th with his family surrounding him in their home on family land on the Brazos River in beautiful Palo Pinto mountains, where six generations of Pruitts have loved,...

Darrell Temple

Darrell Temple

Jan 24, 2022

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James Beasley

James Beasley

Jan 23, 2022

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Glenn Shed

Glenn Shed

Jan 22, 2022

Glenn Lawayne Shed, 95, passed away, Saturday, January 22, 2022 at home with his family at his side. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He was born April 3, 1926 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Floyd and Georgia (Whitehead) Shed. They both preceded him in death along with his sons, David Shed and Steve Shed;...

Glynn Thompson

Glynn Thompson

Jan 22, 2022

Glynn Everette Thompson, 73, passed away, Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Decatur. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He was born October 14, 1948 in Dallas to Jack and Lily (Murphy) Thompson. They both preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Disabled Americans Veterans...

Billy Petty

Billy Petty

Jan 19, 2022

Billy Gene Petty, 88, passed away, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in Bridgeport. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He was born October 1, 1933 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. His father, Will Gene Petty and step mother, Mae preceded him in death. Along with his mother, Lula Fine Parrish; brothers, Robert and James Petty; sisters, Doris...

Rex Flanery

Rex Flanery

Jan 18, 2022

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Viola Kennedy

Viola Kennedy

Jan 16, 2022

Viola Cassie (Fowler) Kennedy, 79, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Azle. She was born October 9, 1942 in Montgomery, Alabama to James Floyd Fowler and Gladys Byrd. They both preceded her in death along with her step-father, Earl Smith, and siblings, Floyd, Ernest, Mae and Buck. Viola grew up in Alabama and in...