Obituaries

Duane Robins

Duane Robins

Jun 16, 2019

Duane Alen Robins, 79, passed away, Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Weatherford. Memorial: Private. Duane was born May 29, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Alford Joseph and Lorraine (Ingram) Abrams. They both preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Mike Robins; sister, Ann Kasey; granddaughters, Stephanie, Megan, Abigail, Clara; and six great grandchildren

Wanda Hicks

Wanda Hicks

Jun 13, 2019

Wanda Lee Payne Hicks, 89, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 13, 2019. Funeral services were held , Monday, June 17, 2019 at Alexander's Midway, Springtown. Burial immediately followed at Ash Creek Cemetery. Wanda was born November 11, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samplet E. Hicks; her son, Donald Hicks; two brothers and...

Delores Praay

Delores Praay

Jun 8, 2019

Delores May Hill Praay, 89, a loving and devoted wife, mother and sister, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at home surrounded by those that love her. Delores was born December 1, 1929 in Jackson, Michigan to Roland and Eunice (Litchard) Hill. They both preceded her in death along with an infant son and a...

James Pollard

James Pollard

Jun 4, 2019

James Gaither Pollard, 78 passed away, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at home. He was born June 24, 1940 in Lamar County to Lois and Bertha (Lewis) Pollard. They both preceded him in death. James was retired after 21 years of dedicated service in the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Tamela Pollard; daughters, Heather Pollard and LaNita Palmer;...

Marta Caswell

Marta Caswell

Jun 1, 2019

Marta Vale Caswell passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Bowie. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday June 7, 2019 at the First Christian Church in Bowie, with Kristi Roland Hand officiating. Marta was a loving and devoted mother and Mee Mee. She loved spoiling and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed trips...

Johnny Trayler

Johnny Trayler

May 31, 2019

Johnny Gene Trayler, 62, passed away, Friday, May 31, 2019 in Decatur. He was born February 27, 1957 in Kimball, Nebraska to Paul and Betty (Temple) Trayler. They both preceded him in death along with a sister, Gayla Nored. Johnny is survived by his brother, Joe Trayler; sisters, Paula Lipincott and husband, Mike, Wanda Bishop and Nancy Cox and husband,...

Larry Maness

Larry Maness

May 30, 2019

Larry Weldon Maness, 69, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019.  He was born to Arrie and Ruth (Byers) Maness on October 13, 1949 in Weatherford, Texas.  They both preceded him in death.  As a child, he developed a love for aviation and spent much of his free time building and flying model planes with his brothers.  As a teen, he...

John Bollier Jr

John Bollier Jr

May 29, 2019

John Wesley Bollier, Jr, 70, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at home in Fort Worth. He was born August 30, 1948 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to John Wesley Sr, and Nell Berniece Jarvis Bollier. They both preceded him in death. John served proudly in the US Maines and will be laid to rest with...

Jean Hendrix

Jean Hendrix

May 28, 2019

Jean Hendrix passed away, May 28, 2019, at home in Bowie, TX, under Hospice Care, after a seven week battle with cancer. Jean was born December 5, 1942 in Purcell, OK to Leroy and Ruby (Archer) Ketner. She was raised in Washington, OK, where she met and married her husband, of 59 years, Birk Hendrix on May 12, 1960. She...

Donald Walters

Donald Walters

May 27, 2019

Donald F. Walters, 66 of Springtown, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 27, 2019 at home. Don was born March 4, 1953 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to Graydon L. and Alice J. Walters. They both preceded him in death along with several grandchildren. He grew up and attended school in Galeton, Pennsylvania. Don Married Carmella McPherson on June...

Larry Tiner

Larry Tiner

May 24, 2019

Larry “LT” Tiner, 72, passed away, Friday, May 24, 2019. Larry was born December 31, 1946 in Fort Worth to William Burl and Mary Frances Junell Tiner. They both preceded in death. He is survived by his sons, Sean Tiner and wife, Amanda and Scott Tiner. granddaughter, Katie Tiner; and cousins, Eddie Prater, Gayla Woodard Whitaker, Mary Tiner Hill, Rob...

Armando Najera

Armando Najera

May 15, 2019

Armando “Pete” Najera, 81, passed away, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Fort Worth. He was born January 23, 1938 in El Paso to Celestino and Anna (Esparza) Najera. They both preceded him in death along with his brothers, Raymond, Celestino Jr. and Richard Najera. Pete served in the US Air-Force. He is survived by his daughters, Toni Cryer and Traci...

Harold Craig McDonald

Harold Craig McDonald

May 12, 2019

Harold Craig McDonald, 59, passed away, Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born October 16, 1959 in Mesa, Arizona. Craig served in the US Army and loved to fish. His family meant more than anything to him especially his grandkids and he was willing to help anyone needing help before himself. Left to cherish fond memories are his sons, Brandon...

Melody Wilson

Melody Wilson

May 9, 2019

Melody Sue Wilson, 54, passed away, Thursday, May 9, 2019. She was born July 30, 1964 in Los Angeles, California. Melody is preceded in death by her mother, Glenda Johnson, and sisters, Michelle Garrett and Cindy White. She is survived by her husband, Billy Wilson; son Jason Lowery and wife, Amber; daughters, Nicole, Felicia and Sarah Wilson; father, John Johnson;...

Connie Massey

Connie Massey

May 8, 2019

Connie Marie Watson Massey, 81, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at home.  Funeral: 12 p.m. Saturday at Alexander’s Midway with the family receiving friends starting at 11 a.m.  She was born February 23, 1938 in Fort Worth to Samuel and Mary (Crain) Watson. They both preceded her in death along with son, Donald D....

Bethany Mcelhaney

Bethany Mcelhaney

May 6, 2019

Bethany Faith McElhaney, an infant, passed away, Monday, May 6, 2019. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at Alexander’s Midway, Springtown. She was born July 19, 2018 in Decatur. She is survived by her parents Sarah and Troy; grandparents, David and Palastrena Conklin and Troy and Shelly Cooksey, Sr.; great grandmothers, Mary Shears and Annie Conklin; aunts, Dakota Cheek, Sherry...

Joseph Turlin Sr

Joseph Turlin Sr

May 4, 2019

Joseph Richard Turlin, Sr., 73, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at home surrounded by those that love him. He was born March 25, 1946 in St Louis, Missouri to Francis Michael Turlin and Clessie Bradley Halliburton. They both preceded him in death along with his brother, Michael Turlin. Joseph loved model trains, old cars,...

Ronnie Mackey Sr

Ronnie Mackey Sr

Apr 28, 2019

Ronnie Gene Mackey 65, a loving father, brother, grandfather, and uncle, passed away, Sunday, April 28, 2019. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Alexander’s Midway, Springtown. Visitation: 6-8 p.m Friday. He was born June 17, 1953 in Hico to Doyle and Helen (Karibou) Mackey. They both preceded him in death along with a great granddaughter, Brooklynn Andrews. Ronnie had a love...