Obituaries

Dec 26, 2018

Theo Carlson Smith Sr., 72, passed away, Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Theo was born June 17, 1946 in Wareham, Massachusetts to Ted Linwood and Victoria Phyllis (Fish) Smith. They both preceded him in death along with one sister. Theo worked in the automotive repair business. He leaves to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Linda Lee; son,...

Dec 23, 2018

Velma Joyce Dethloff Otten, 86, of Weatherford, passed away, Sunday, December 23, 2018. Joyce was born June 19, 1932 in Tarrant County to Kossie and Ruby (Bishop) Dethloff. They preceded her in death along with her husband, Carl Otten; daughter, Mary Lou Busby; granddaughter, Misti Busby; sisters, Reba Gregory, Lucille Daily, Irene Dethloff and Viloa Dethloff. She was born in...

Dec 23, 2018

Josephine Quintana Navarrette, 86, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 23, 2018. Josephine was born November 10, 1932 in Van Horn to Francisco and Petra (Dominguez) Quintana.  They both preceded her in death along with her son, David Ordonez, brothers, Donicio, Isreal Quintana and her sister, Elodia who passed away after her.  She was a devout Christian,...

Dec 23, 2018

William Arthur Lawson, Sr. Passed away Sunday December 23, 2018 at home. William was born September 10, 1948 in Waco. He is preceded in death by his father George Larson. He is survived by his wife, Ginger Larson; mother, Ada Harkcom; children, William Jr., Robert, Corey, Bryant, William Russell and Nicole; numerous grandchildren and extended family.

Dec 23, 2018

Edwin Roy Hetrick, 75, of Azle, a loving husband, dad, brother and papa went to Heaven, Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Fort Worth. Ed was born September 27, 1943 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late LeRoy and Rosanna Hetrick. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Rhea Adams in 2011. Left to cherish his memory is his...

Dec 22, 2018

Charley Leo Matthews, 80, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 22, 2018. Charley was born January 14, 1938 in Wellington to Willard E. Matthews and Elsie Huckaby Sanders. They both preceded him in death along with wife, Mary Matthews, sons, Roger, Charles Shannon and Ronnie Matthews and granddaughter, Shana Latta and step-father, Carless Sanders; Left to cherish...

Dec 21, 2018

Frances Leller Holden Hart, 69, passed away, Friday, December 21, 2018. Frances was born in Fairfield, California to Willam and Alvina (Wells) Holden. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Carl Hart; and siblings, Bonnie, Donald and Bill; She is survived by daughter, Charvelle Hart; son, Justin Hart and wife, Carol; grandchildren, Michael, Megan, Darian and Llivian;...

Dec 21, 2018

Dec 18, 2018

Rita Faye Field Stautzenberger, 59, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 18, 2018.  Rita was born November 29, 1959 in Springtown to the late Wilmer and Annie (Hutsell) Field.  Survivors: Husband, Billy; daughters, Faith and Angela; son, Nathan; brother, Robert and wife Ann; sister, Frances and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Michael and Trace; numerous nieces, nephews and extended...

Dec 17, 2018

Dusty "Dustin" Boyes passed away December 17, 2018. He was born June 15, 1965 to Cecil Monahan and Robert Boyes. Dusty was preceded in death by brother Jason Boyes. He was a loyal employee of Jiffy Lube. Dusty enjoyed model cars, fishing, and road trips. He is survived by parents and stepmom Laura Boyes; sister Jinypher Boyes; wife Krystal Boyes,...

Dec 16, 2018

Barry Dale Kelley passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018. He was born February 19, 1968 in Jerseyville, Illinois to Harold Wayne “Bud” and Blanche Agnes Coatney Kelley. Barry was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Sue Jones, Candy Greer, Vivian Kelley and Kathy Briggs and her husband Harry. He is survived by sons; Matthew Kelley and wife Shayla, Chris...

Dec 15, 2018

Mark Christopher Ulrich passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 in Azle. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Yvonne; sister, Sara Barba; brothers, Charles Ulrich, Jr. and his wife Carol, and Edward Ulrich; niece, Jennifer; nephew, Anthony; mother-in-law, Amparo Valdez; brother-in-law, Oscar Valdez; nephew, David Isaac Valencia. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Mark Christopher Ulrich (01-05-1960 to 12-15-2018) Mark was truly...

Dec 14, 2018

Ruth Ann Cooper Kemp was born February 10, 1942 to Oscar and Louella Johnston Cooper in Weatherford, Texas. Ruth went to be with her Lord on December 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by both parents, a sister; Mary Jo Cook and spouses; Alton Blair and Charles Kemp. Ruth was a beloved sister, aunt and grandmother. She was known...

Dec 13, 2018

Frankie Dail Collins, 66, passed away, Thursday, December 13, 2018 surrounded by those who love him. Frankie was born July 22, 1952 in Fort Worth to Jack Dail and Betty Joyce Dalton Collins. They both preceded him in death along with brothers, Bob Powell, Bill Collins and Gary Heath. He was a master electrician for over 40 years. Frankie loved...

Dec 12, 2018

Margaret Marie Brown, 74 passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at home. She is survived by 7 children and their spouses, Charles & Debra Brown, Richard Brown, David & Cheryl Brown, Charlotte & Mike Juge, Cheryl & Ralph Buhlin, Cindy & Chuck Bundy, Terry & Deborah Brown, and many grand and great-grand children. She was proceeded in death by her...

Dec 11, 2018

Linda “June” Skidmore Jeter, 78, a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Fort Worth. June was born June 22, 1940 in Fort Worth to Joe and Ruth (Campbell) Skidmore. They both preceded her in death along with her sister, Jean Strayer and great granddaughter, Logyn Jeter. June’s passion...

Dec 7, 2018

Dec 5, 2018

Gerald Travis Wood, 78, passed away, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in Decatur. He was born September 8, 1940 in Fort Worth to Travis Robert and Beulah Gladys Williams Wood. They both preceded him in death. Gerald is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Glenda Wood; step-sons, Kevin and Cody Thomas and step-daughter, Tonya Thomas; and extended family.

Dec 4, 2018

Dec 3, 2018

Trudy Adeanna Coffin Perritt, 72, passed away, Monday, December 3, 2018 in Decatur. Trudy was born October 27, 1946 in Denison to Calvin Eugene and Thelma Irene Phillips Coffin. They both preceded her in death along with her sister, R. Gail Hume. She was a graduate of L.D. Bell and worked for James Robinson Evangelist Association and ARA Life Outreach...