Obituaries

James Jaecks

James Jaecks

Aug 27, 2021

James Wayne Jaecks, (also known as Jim; Jimbo) born on December 11, 1952, went to his heavenly home on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was a beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather but always known as Pappa to his grandbabies. Jim graduated from Azle High School and worked hard his whole life in construction and carpentry. He loved growing his...

Mary Duran

Mary Duran

Aug 27, 2021

Mary Juliana Diaz Duran, 58, a loving mother, sister, grandmother and sister of Christ, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, August 27, 2021. She was born March 28, 1963 in Fort Worth to Raymond F. Diaz and Enriqueta Rodriguez Diaz. They both preceded her in death along with her sister, Irma Reyes and step-father,...

Jane Taylor

Jane Taylor

Aug 25, 2021

Jane Boone Taylor, 62, passed away, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Decatur. She was born August 22, 1959 in Fort Worth to Jerome and June (Crow) Boone. They both preceded her in death along with a brother, Jerome Boone III, and sisters, Janice Boone and Judy Wylie. Jane grew up in Fort Worth and attended O.D. Wyatt High School. She...

Andrew Matthews

Andrew Matthews

Aug 24, 2021

Andrew Gene Matthews, 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Grapevine. He was born October 8, 1948 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Dallas area and worked as an assistant minister with Eagle Mountain International Church Prison Outreach. Andrew married Vanessa Jan Kimbro Matthews, November 11, 1973....

Gary Hovatter

Gary Hovatter

Aug 23, 2021

Gary Ray Hovatter, 72, passed away, Monday, August 23, 2021 at home surrounded by those that love him. A private family memorial will be held. He was born March 12, 1949 in Grafton, West Virginia. Gary is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Ray Hovatter, mother and step father, Mildred Grace (Kinter) and Robert Coop and sister, Vickie Claypool....

Alexandra Dupuis

Alexandra Dupuis

Aug 23, 2021

Alexandra “Sasha” Jeanne DuPuis, 82, passed away, Monday, August 23, 2021 in Decatur from complications of Parkinson’s. A celebration of her life will be held September 25, 2021. Please contact the family for more information. She was born June 5, 1939 in Towner, North Dakota to Alex Romeo and Mary Jean (Burns) DuPuis. They both preceded her in death along...

Tony  Stacy

Tony Stacy

Aug 22, 2021

Tony Eugene “Roaddawg” Stacy, 55, a loving son and brother, passed away, Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Fort Worth. He was born November 3, 1965 in Fort Worth. His father, Victor Murray preceded him in death. Tony loved playing slot machines, if Heaven has slots he’ll surly be playing. He also enjoyed “junking” and looking for good deals, he was...

Robert  Snow

Robert Snow

Aug 22, 2021

Robert “Scott” Snow, 44, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, August 22, 2021 at home in Azle. He was born January 25, 1977 in Perry, Oklahoma. His father, David Richard Snow and his step-father, Joe Calvert preceded him in death. Scott loved music and his babies. He is survived by his loving mother, Evelyn...

Christopher Sturgeon

Christopher Sturgeon

Aug 21, 2021

Christopher Allen Sturgeon, 47, passed away, Saturday, August 21, 2021, at his home in Azle, Tx. He was born January 13, 1974, in Irving, Tx. Chris worked as an electrician for D.R. Swindle Construction. Chris never met a stranger and he had a heart of gold. He had a passion for cooking/grilling, anything outdoors, all things western, Texas, and Texas...

Larry Alexander

Larry Alexander

Aug 21, 2021

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Kim Hastings

Kim Hastings

Aug 18, 2021

Kim Nannette Walker Hastings, 65, passed away, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in Decatur. She was born June 12, 1956 in Bakersfield, California to Johnny and Ramona (Froid) Walker. They both preceded her in death. She is survived by her Husband, William Hastings; sons, Aaron Chezem and wife, Nicole and Jedidiah Collins and wife, Skye; step-son, Ian Hastings; sisters, Chris Carter...

Glenda Armstrong

Glenda Armstrong

Aug 18, 2021

Glenda Raye Armstrong, 71, was born in Brownfield, TX January 9, 1950, and passed away on August 18, 2021 in Bridgeport, TX. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and a longtime member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband Lee “Mouse” Armstrong; grandson Clayton Armstrong, Jr.; her parents, and one sister. She is...

Jimmy Green

Jimmy Green

Aug 14, 2021

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Jeannie Elliott

Jeannie Elliott

Aug 13, 2021

Leeoma Jean “Jeannie” Lawless Elliott, 67, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 13, 2021 at home. She was born September 22, 1953 in Fort Worth to Charles Hugh and Imogene Josephine (Russell) Lawless. They both were there to welcome her home along with her brothers, Clifford and Weldon Lawless. Jeannie grew up in Fort Worth and attended...

Linda Hanna

Linda Hanna

Aug 12, 2021

Linda Joyce Gatlin Hanna, 73, a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, August 12, 2021 at home surrounded by those that love her. She was born December 2, 1947 in Fort Worth. Her parents and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death. She was a longtime...

Michael Boatman Jr

Michael Boatman Jr

Aug 12, 2021

Michael James Boatman, Jr., 58, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Fort Worth. He was born October 14, 1962 in Grants Pass, Oregon. His grandparents Bill and Eloise Coffey preceded him in death. Mike grew up in Grants Pass then moved to Texas. He served in the US Air Force. Mike was an avid...

Barbara Shepherd

Barbara Shepherd

Aug 11, 2021

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Wanza Person

Wanza Person

Aug 11, 2021

Wanza McConnell Person, 85, of Fort Worth, passed away surrounded by family, Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born in Rodessa, Louisiana in 1936, she was the daughter of James Clabern “Mac” and Bernice McConnell. She was the widow of Oscar Person and they shared 13 years of marriage. She attended Bentonia High School and continued her education at Midland...

Carlos Guzman

Carlos Guzman

Aug 5, 2021

Carlos Guzman, 34, passed away, August 5, 2021 at home. He was born January 20, 1987 in Guanajuato, Mexico. He is survived by his parents, Rogelio and Josefina (Ortega) Guzman; brothers, Christian and Rogelio Guzman; and grandmother, Maria Bravo.

Colleen Johnson

Colleen Johnson

Aug 4, 2021

Colleen Shaquanie Johnson, 59, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Fort Worth. She was born February 18, 1962 in Petersberg, Alaska. Her father Rollo Shaquanie Preceded her in death. Along with her brother and sister, Kenneth and Mabel Shaquanie. She is survived by her son, Marcus Johnson; mother, Roselind James Shaquanie; sister, Sylvia and...