Obituaries

Barry Kelley

Barry Kelley

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...

Mark  Ulrich

Mark Ulrich

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...

Ruth Kemp

Ruth Kemp

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...

Frankie Collins

Frankie Collins

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...

Margaret Brown

Margaret Brown

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...

Linda Jeter

Linda Jeter

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...

Gerald Wood

Gerald Wood

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.

Trudy Perritt

Trudy Perritt

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...

Shirley Thompson

Shirley Thompson

Dec 3, 2018

Shirley Jean Jernigan Thompson, 67, passed away, Monday, December 3, 2018. Shirley was born August 23, 1951 in Fort Worth to Chester Ray and Mary Lou Schonever Thompson, they both preceded her in death along with her husband, William Franklin Thompson. She is survived by her son, Ray Thompson; grandchildren, Taja Rae, Tommy Lee, Taylor Ray, Wayland Wayne and Harley...

Elmer Kimbrell

Elmer Kimbrell

Dec 2, 2018

Elmer Clyde Kimbrell, 90, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 2, 2018. Elmer was born June 3, 1928 in Pinebluff, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his devoted wife of 62 Delores Kimbrell; and son, James Clyde Kimbrell. Survivors: Daughter, Donna Hathcock and husband, Rex; grandchildren, Marcie Slaughter Tahalia and Tristan McGrew, Trey Marshall and Chase...

Gary Stephens Sr

Gary Stephens Sr

Nov 27, 2018

Gary David Stephens, Sr., 66, passed away, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in Decatur. Gary was born December 12, 1951 in Weatherford to Paul Ray and Marjorie Louise Traylor Stephens. They both preceded him in death along with his first wife, Sherry Stephens. Gary served in the US Army and will be laid to rest at the Dallas Fort Worth...

Rosemary Albertson

Rosemary Albertson

Nov 26, 2018

Rosemary Lee Jackson Albertson, 65, passed away peacefully, Monday, November 26, 2018 at home. Rosemary was born June 29, 1953 in Salem, Indiana to Harvey and Ruth Van Guilder Jackson. They both preceded her in death along with a daughter, Fayette Hall and brothers, Marshall, Thurston and Larry Jackson. She is survived by her son, Phillip Minton; long time...

Tommy Johnson

Tommy Johnson

Nov 25, 2018

Tommy Joe Johnson, 65, passed away, Sunday, November 25, 2018 at home surrounded by those that love him. Tommy was born July 19, 1953 in Fort Worth to Thomas Jefferson and Lillie Belle Garland Johnson. They both preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Billy Johnson and wife, Resha; children, Eli and Lilli; niece, Theda; nephews,...

Coy Poston

Coy Poston

Nov 23, 2018

Coy Charles Poston, 88, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 23, 2018 in Weatherford. Coy was born July 29, 1930 in Vivian, Louisiana to Grover and Annie Hill Poston. They both preceded him in death. Coy is survived by his wife, Patricia Thompson Poston and grandson, Kelly Poston.

Tighe Freed

Tighe Freed

Nov 22, 2018

Tighe Heth Freed, 64, passed away,Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Fort Worth. Tighe was born May 23, 1954 in Washington, DC. to George and Faye Grimes Freed. They both preceded him in death along with his wife, Mary Rebecca Freed. Tighe served in the US Air Force and was a Chief Deputy Constable for Precinct 5. He is survived...

Jack Buffington

Jack Buffington

Nov 18, 2018

Jack Walter Buffington, 56, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 18, 2018 surrounded by those that love him. Jack owned Ship To Shore Boat Cleaning at Eagle Mountain Lake. He was a member of DFW Trail Riders and loved riding his dirt bikes and loved spending time with his TCCRA race family. Jack loved being outdoors, his family and lived...