Obituaries

Mar 14, 2019

J.E. Jennings, 84, of Reno, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 14, 2019 at home surrounded by those that loved him. J.E. was born March 20, 1934 in Reno to Joseph Evans and Florence Hall Jennings. They both preceded him in death along with his brother, Foy Jennings. J.E. was a retired farmer and loved spending time with his family. He...

Mar 6, 2019

Mar 6, 2019

Kimberly Ann Yost Varner, 50, passed away, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at home. Kimberly was born August 1,1968 in Fort Worth. She grew up in Springtown and worked as an RN-BSN. Kimberly is survived by her daughter, Hayley (Colby) and her father, Jimmy Varner; parents, Bobby and Charla Yost; brother, Robby (Durenda) Yost; sisters, Paula Tackel and Pam Weathers; best...

Mar 4, 2019

Jose Vasquez Renteria, 79, passed away, Monday, March 4, 2019 in Weatherford. He was born January 25, 1940 in Robstown to Jose and Maria Vasquez Renteria. They both preceded him in death along with son, Eric Renteria and sister, Mary Lou Flores. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Chenault, Ernest Renteria, Barbara Collins, Jason Renteria and Joshua Renteria; brothers,...

Mar 2, 2019

Michael Lawrence Cooper, 47, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 2, 2019 at home. He was born November 10, 1971 in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania to Lawrence and Patricia (Kunkle) Cooper. They both preceded him in death. Michael worked as an electrical engineer for American Airlines. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed motorcycles. Michael is survived by his wife, Sami Cooper;...

Feb 28, 2019

Vermal “Rusty” Weldon Hughes, Jr., 66, passed way, Thursday, February 28, 2019 at home. Rusty was born July 21, 1952 in Pueblo, Colorado to Vermal Weldon Sr., and Mary Lou (Skinner) Hughes. They both preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Billy Hughes and wife, Joan; sisters, Cherrill Sullivan, Annette Landers and Melanie Pettis and husband, Carl;...

Feb 28, 2019

Aleta Lankford Stroud, 67, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 28, 2019. Aleta was born July 25, 1951 in Jacksonville.   She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Jane Weaver Lankford, along with her grandmother, Flora Weaver, sister, Andrea Wilson and nephew, Alex Overall.  Aleta grew up in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High in 1969...

Feb 27, 2019

Wayne Robert Jackson, 60, passed away, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Fort Worth. Wayne was born March 1, 1958 in Kent, England. He enjoyed NASCAR and was a truck driver for over 40 years. Wayne is preceded in death by his father, John Jackson, Sr., brother, John Jackson, Jr. and stepfather, Butch Cope; left to cherish his memory are his...

Feb 23, 2019

Tella Preston Wade, 78, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Fort Worth. Funeral 12 p.m., Saturday at Alexander’s Midway, Springtown, with a family visitation starting at 11 a.m. prior to the service. Tella was born November 20, 1940 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Lewis and Bessie (Williams) Preston. They both preceded her in death along...

Feb 20, 2019

Francis Curtis Gillis, 68, passed away, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Decatur. Curtis was born July 28, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Henry Boyd and Lois Lorene (Paslay) Gillis. They both preceded him in death along with a sister, Carolyn Bryant. He is survived by his brothers, Johny Boyd Gillis and Eddie Gillis and wife, Paula; sister, Joyce Spencer; and...

Feb 16, 2019

Glenn Edward Sutton, 80, passed away, Saturday, February 16, 2019. Glenn was born March 29, 1938 in Loco, Oklahoma to James Henry and Rose Lee (Elliott) Sutton. They both preceded him in death along with siblings, Pat, Henrietta, Benson, Dale, Netter, Milton, John, Jessie, Esther and Hatch. Left to cherish wonderful memories are his wife of 54 years, Janice (Allen)...

Feb 15, 2019

Chat Allen Williams, 50, passed away suddenly at his home in Springtown, Friday, February 15, 2019. He was a mechanic at the time of his death and could fix anything with a motor. Chat started working on his grandfathers lawn mower at the age of four and was working on cars by the time he was 14. He loved trucks,...

Feb 11, 2019

Lori Beth Gilliand Livingston, 59, was at home surrounded by those who love her, when she rode off to God’s heavenly pastures on February 11, 2019. Lori was born December 12, 1959 in Lewiston, Idaho to Harry Edward (Ned) and Ora Doreen Settle Gilliand. Lori and Tim’s ongoing love story began June 24, 1978 when they were married on horseback....

Feb 3, 2019

Michael Joseph Shingleton, 29, passed away, Sunday, January 3, 2019 at home. He was born November 13, 1989 in Dallas. His father, Michael Lynn Shingleton preceded him in death along with his paternal grandparents, Daris and Alvin Shingleton. Michael is survived by his son, Brendan Shingleton; mother and step father, Barbara and Michael Collins; maternal grandparents, Joe and Lupe Renteria;...

Feb 3, 2019

Brock Morgan Healer, 11, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord, Sunday, February 3, 2019 at home surrounded by those that love him. Brock was born April 10, 2007 in Fort Worth. His twin brother, Bradee Healer preceded him in death. He was a student at Saginaw Elementary, enjoyed music, the outdoors and riding horses especially his favorite, Charlie...

Jan 31, 2019

JR Brown, 77, a retired automotive mechanic, passed away, Thursday, January 31, 2019. JR was born December 12, 1941 in Fort Worth to Robert Dudley and Dorothy (Studder) Brown. They both preceded him in death along with his wife, Marilyn (Terry) Brown, sisters, Barbara Counts and Linda Pratt and niece, Judy Counts, He is survived by his children, Sherry Keyser,...

Jan 28, 2019

Jimmy Winters, 60, passed away, Monday, January 28, 2019 in Fort Worth. Jimmy was born February 19, 1958 in Fort Worth to Robert and Myrtle (Johnson) Winters. The both preceded him in death along with his brother, Steve Winters and sister, Diane Gustafson. He is survived by his wife, Tammy (McDowell) Winters; sons, Daniel and David Winters; sisters, Barbara Colvard,...

Jan 21, 2019

Freddie Lee Tinney, Jr., 47, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 21, 2019 from an auto accident. Lee was born January 13, 1972 in Azle. He graduated from Poolville High School and was a real cowboy, roping, riding and working cattle. He is survived by his father and step mother, Fred and Kathy Tinney; mother, Melissa Tinney; sisters, Tammy (Mark) Hons...

Jan 20, 2019

William Mark Gilbreath, 63, passed away, Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was born July 2, 1955 in Fort Worth to Noble and Jewel (Lambert) Gilbreath. They both preceded him in death along with his wife, Patti Welch and siblings, Larry, Carolyn and Shirley. Mark love drinking Budwiser, listening to music and fishing. He is survived by his children, Jessica Gilbreath,...

Jan 19, 2019

Brenda Kay Ferguson Chappell, 72, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Fort Worth. She was born February 11, 1946 in Drumright, Oklahoma to Robert Warren and Mary Ellen (Hicks) Ferguson. They both preceded her in death along with her son, James Chappell, Jr. Brenda loved to paint, garden and hummingbirds. She was the “Best...