Obituaries

Derron Thompson

Derron Thompson

Oct 10, 2020

Derron C. Thompson, 82, passed away, Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Fort Worth. He was born February 11, 1938 in Gorman to Luther Cline and Lilly (Cates) Thompson. They both preceded him in death. Derron served in the US Army and was a Mason. He worked for Lockheed Martin as a welder and aircraft analyst. Derron enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping...

Francis Fratus

Francis Fratus

Oct 9, 2020

Francis “Frank” William Fratus, 70, passed away, Friday, October 9, 2020 in Decatur. He was born June 19, 1950 in Waukegan, Illinois to Bruce and Katherine (Mulroney) Fratus. They both preceded him in death along with a brother, William F. Fratus. Frank was a Union Carpenter by trade. He served in the Wisconsin National Guard and was a member of...

Catherine Smith

Catherine Smith

Oct 9, 2020

Catherine Patricia Calhoun Smith, 59, passed away, Friday, October 9, 2020 at home surrounded by those that love her. She was born November 12, 1960 to Edward and Shirley (Greisinger) Calhoun. They both preceded her in death along with her brother, Patrick Calhoun. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and quilting. Left to cherish fond memories are her devoted husband,...

Larry  Burdette

Larry Burdette

Oct 8, 2020

Larry Gene “Frog” Burdette, 68, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Stephenville. He was born August 30, 1952 in Cleburne to Travis and Walterene (Newby) Burdette. They both preceded him in death. “Frog” was a truck driver for over 40 years. He enjoyed motorcycles, and enjoyed outdoor activities such as, fishing, camping and being at the lake. He is...

Mary Freeman

Mary Freeman

Oct 7, 2020

Mary Ellen Roberson Freeman, passed away, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Decatur care center at the age of 88 years old. Graveside: Private, under the direction of Alexander’s Midway Funeral Home in Springtown. She was born February 15, 1932 in Parker County to Alvin Roberson and Dortha Hotchkiss Roberson. She grew up in Springtown and graduated from Springtown High School...

Dana Coker

Dana Coker

Oct 6, 2020

Dana Marie Coker, 40, passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at home surrounded by those that love her. She was born December 8, 1979 in Fort Worth. Her father Delmer Carroll Coker preceded her in death along with her grandparents. Dana is survived by her children, RJ Fultz and Kaylee Harber; mother and step-father, Barbara and Michael Lofton; brothers, Mark...

Royal Nix

Royal Nix

Oct 4, 2020

Royal Preston Nix, 93, passed away, Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Decatur care center. He was born June 27, 1927 in Gilmer to C.S. and Mabel (Stewart) Nix. They both preceded him in death. He served in the US Navy. Royal is survived by his wife, Bettie (Parish) Nix; son, Richard Nix and wife, Angela; daughters, Belinda Self and husband,...

Russell Garner

Russell Garner

Oct 4, 2020

Russell Wayne Garner, 57, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 4, 2020 at home. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Please, contact the family for more information. He was born, August 3, 1963 in Fort Worth. His father, A.D. Garner preceded him in death along with his brother, Allan Douglas Garner and...

Jennifer Leinberger

Jennifer Leinberger

Oct 3, 2020

Jennifer Ann McCog Leinberger, 46, passed away, Friday, October 2, 2020. A private family memorial will be held. She was born August 16, 1974 in Dallas. Jennifer is survived by her parents, Robert and Robin (McCog) Headspeth; daughters, Katherine Ahrens, RobinAdaira Bruton, Sarah Leinberger and Kimberly Leinberger; brothers, Robert McCog and wife, Karen, Jeremiah McCog and wife, Cherly and David...

Rickie Cantrell

Rickie Cantrell

Sep 29, 2020

Rickie Jane McKinley Cantrell, 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at home. She was born April 20, 1952 in Snyder to Herbert Bryan and Geneva (Hagler) McKinley. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Bobby Cantrell. Rickie was a homemaker and had a big heart. She was...

Robert Hudson

Robert Hudson

Sep 27, 2020

Robert Gene “Pork” Hudson, 82, passed away, Sunday, September 27, 2020. He was born May 13, 1938 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Waymond Willis and Viola Mae (Vaughn) Hudson. They both preceded him in death along with his wife, Wynona Hudson and brother, Junior Hudson. He served proudly in the US Army and retired from General Motors. Robert is survived by...

Allen Madison

Allen Madison

Sep 24, 2020

The Lord is my Shepherd, He restoreth my soul. Allen Hale Madison, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Boyd, Thursday, September 24, 2020. He was born July 9, 1941 in San Antonio to Ellis and Grace Madison. They both preceded him in death along with his sister, Elane Harrivel of Burnet, and brother-in-law, Frank Miller of Denton. Allen...

Betty  Hall

Betty Hall

Sep 23, 2020

Betty love Hall, 63, passed away, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at a Fort Worth Hospital. She was born November 23, 1956 in Azle to Walter Earl and Marguerite (Godfrey) Hall. They both preceded her in death. She is survived by her siblings, Eddie Hall, Paula Gray and David Hall and wife, Kelley; one nephew and four nieces.

Ray Bateman Jr

Ray Bateman Jr

Sep 18, 2020

Ray Bateman, Jr., 80, of Newark, passed away, Friday, September 18, 2020 at home. He was born April 30, 1940 in Roaring Springs to Pauline and Ray Bateman, Sr. They both preceded him in death along with his brother, Stanley and sister, Nan. Ray enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas for Rodeos and he served proudly in the U.S. Army. He...

Helen Purdy

Helen Purdy

Sep 16, 2020

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Cristy Kinney

Cristy Kinney

Sep 16, 2020

Cristy Leann Kinney, 35, passed away, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Decatur. Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 22 at Bluebonnet Hills in Colleyville. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday at Alexanders’s Midway, Springtown. She was born January 24, 1985 in Irving. she was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jerry Kinney, uncles, Barry, Randy and Eugene. Cristy is survived by her parents,...

Nicky Bowman

Nicky Bowman

Sep 15, 2020

Nicky Lynn Bowman, 74, of Iredell, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He was born July 20, 1946 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Clark E. Bowman and Bobbie Gosdin Bowman Pike. Nicky was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ricky Bowman. He is survived by his daughter Stacy Boatman and husband Michael; sister Virginia Shattuck and husband Fred;...

Vada Moore

Vada Moore

Sep 13, 2020

Vada “Lanell" Janner Moore, 84, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 13, 2020.  Lanell was born on September 8,1936 to Theodore and Vada Viola (Tompkins) Janner, in Brownwood, Texas. She grew up in Brownwood, and later married Coy Moore. They resided in Brownwood for many years and then moved to Springtown, Texas. Lanell and Coy enjoyed camping...

Roger Brown

Roger Brown

Sep 12, 2020

Roger Eugene Brown, 65, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Azle. He was born September 21, 1954 in Kanawha County, West Virginia to Darrell and June (Carter) Brown. They both were there to welcome him home. He enjoyed hunting and any type of racing, from cars to horses. Left to...

Jimmy Stanley

Jimmy Stanley

Sep 11, 2020

Jimmy Lynn Stanley, 60, passed away, Friday, September 11, 2020 at home in Azle. He was born January 10, 1960 in Japan to James Clifton and Alice Faye (Ripley) Stanley. They both preceded him in death along with his wife, Marilyn Lynn Hunn Stanley. Jimmy is survived by his children, Charlene Baker and Chase Baker and wife, Melissa; sister, Kathy...