Obituaries

David Smith Sr

David Smith Sr

Dec 31, 2024

David Bruce Smith Sr., 66, passed away, peacefully, Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born July 5, 1958 in Hurst, Texas, where he grew up. David graduated from L.D. Bell High School. He married twice and was father to two children, David Jr. and Stephanie, and cherished grandfather to Emily Grace. He is also survived by his wife of 36...

Ricky Finley

Ricky Finley

Dec 30, 2024

Ricky Wayne Finley, 66, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, surrounded by love. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Hiley Laverne Teakell and Rubin Lee Finley, as well as his beloved brothers, Tommy Finley and James Finley. He is survived by his cherished daughter, Stormy Finley; his loving sisters, Nina Weston and Betty...

Stacey Blackburn

Stacey Blackburn

Dec 28, 2024

Stacey Lynn (Ditchley) Blackburn, aged 44, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born on September 13, 1980 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Mother, Susan Mooney. She is preceded in death by her loving grandparents. Though Stacey was an Indiana native, she moved to Texas in 2017 where she met and fell in love with her husband...

Robert Wortman Jr

Robert Wortman Jr

Dec 26, 2024

Robert Lee Wortman, Jr., 74, passed away, Thursday, December 26, 2024 in Fort Worth. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date by the family. He was born March 12, 1950 in Maryland to Robert Lee Wortman Sr. and Marcia (Davis) Wortman. They both preceded him in death along with his brother, Russell Edward Wortman. He...

Wesley Bucey

Wesley Bucey

Dec 25, 2024

Wesley Joseph Bucey, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in Springtown. He was born October 6, 1943 to Wesley W. Bucey and Evelyn (See) Bucey in Chicago IL. Wesley was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Susan Demaree; and brother, Lee Bucey. Wesley graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelors degree, majoring in Chemistry with...

Guadalupe Castellanos

Guadalupe Castellanos

Dec 24, 2024

Guadalupe Castellanos-Zelaya, aged 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Springtown, Texas. Guadalupe was born in Honduras on March 6, 1929 to Father, Salvador Castellanos, and Mother Enma Zelaya. Preceding her in death are both her mother and her father, Salvador and Enma; and her son-in-law, Franklin Ictech. Guadalupe was...

Priscila Lugo

Priscila Lugo

Dec 23, 2024

Priscila Guadalupe Lugo, 33, passed away Monday, December23, 2024 in Grapevine. She was born October 28, 1991 to Victor Lugo Sr. and Alma (Beasley) Lugo in CD Acuna Coah Mexico. Priscila was preceded in death by her Aunt, Susan Beasley and Uncle, Robert Beasley. Priscila was a pillar of the family. She loved to host family gatherings. She was an...

Robert Thomason

Robert Thomason

Dec 22, 2024

Robert Lee Thomason Sr., 69, passed away December 22, 2024 at his home in Azle with his wife by his side. He was born January 27, 1955 to William Alfred and Louella (Chambless) Thomason in Mineral Wells. They both preceded him in death along with his sons, Terry Lee and Robert "Bobby" Lee Jr.; and brother, Jerry Lee Thomason. Robert...

Mitzi Williams

Mitzi Williams

Dec 22, 2024

Mitzi Lynn Williams, 63, entered eternal life Sunday, December 22, 2024 in Springtown. She was born September 6, 1961 in Mesquite to E L Jones and Betty Frank (Burton) Jones. Mitzi is preceded in death by her father; son, Jason Williams and brother, Larry Jones. Mitzi loved life and family. She was a proud mother, and grandmother. She was an...

Danny Morgan

Danny Morgan

Dec 21, 2024

Danny Craig Morgan, “Jammer” 71, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Fort Worth. He was born March 10, 1953 to Gordon Craig Morgan and Dorothy Jean (Field) Morgan in Chicago Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jammer was an over the road trucker for many years, retiring in 2009. He resided in the Fort Worth area...

Christopher Birdwell

Christopher Birdwell

Dec 18, 2024

Christopher Andrew Birdwell, 35, passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Fort Worth. He was born October 26, 1989 in Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Madison Kennedy; grandmother and step-grandfather, Delores and Charles Lafon; grandfather, Bill Birdwell and uncle, Billy Birdwell. Christopher, affectionally known as “Uncle Bubba” graduated from Brewer High School in 2008. He...

Christine Beard

Christine Beard

Dec 18, 2024

Christine Louise Beard, 74, of Decatur, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. Born on October 29, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to James Garfield and Dorthy (Weis) Vetterly. Christine grew up in the steel city before moving to Decatur, where she made her home and raised her family. A woman of remarkable strength and determination, Christine retired from James...

Kay Blosser

Kay Blosser

Dec 17, 2024

Well Grandma Kay, I guess it’s time to say goodbye. I’m so grateful for the beauty and joy you brought into our lives. You truly were a light in the dark. How brightly you will shine in Heaven! We will do our best to pass on the wonderful stories about your childhood and our history. I pray your heart is...

Danny Smith

Danny Smith

Dec 13, 2024

Danny Ray Smith, 82, passed away peacefully Friday December 13, 2024 at his home in Azle. He was born February 15, 1942 to Manny and Rosa (Clifford) Smith in Huntsville. Danny enjoyed fishing, bowling, and working in the yard. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Susanne Smith; sons, Christopher and Robert.

John  Vickers Ii

John Vickers Ii

Dec 11, 2024

11/08/1949 - 12/11/2024 John Ardee Vickers II of Azle, Texas passed away on December 11th, 2024. He was 75 years old. He was born in Paris, Texas on November 8th, 1949 to John and Dorothy Vickers. John was married to his best friend and love of his life of over 55 years, Sharon L. Vickers. John was a Petty Officer...

William Kasner

William Kasner

Dec 10, 2024

No pending obituary at this time.

Alex Hastings

Alex Hastings

Dec 8, 2024

Alexander Heath Hastings, 46, born on January 2, 1978, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2024. He was born to Shelia and Danny Hastings in Hurt, Texas. Alex is preceded in death by his father, Danny Hastings; his father-in-law, Robert Chappell; and his sister-in-law, Kimberly Chappell. He grew up in Chico, Texas, with his brothers Justin, Kyle,...

Edward Crawford

Edward Crawford

Dec 7, 2024

Edward Garfield Crawford, aged 84, of Henrietta, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Edward made his appearance Earth-side on October 1, 1940, in Beryl, West Virginia. He was born to Father, James Crawford and Mother, Sarah Metcalf, both preceding him in death. Accompanying them include Eleven of Edward’s brothers and sisters, all reunited in spirit. Edward married his...

Bert Taylor

Bert Taylor

Dec 7, 2024

Bert Trude (Reed) Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Azle, Texas. Bert was born on November 1, 1937 to Charles Oakley Reed and Artie Mae (Lauderdale) Reed, and raised in Springtown, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband of 48 years, Billy Jack Taylor; brothers, John C Reed...

Scarlett Smith

Scarlett Smith

Dec 6, 2024

Scarlett Olivia Rea Smith of Boyd, Texas, aged 3 months old, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born on August 29, 2024 to her mother, Moneke Smith and father, Shawn Smith. Though her time earthside may have been brief, she was adored by all who knew her; leaving a memory that will radiate as greatly as her...