Obituaries

Mar 13, 2018

Jeffrey Alan Milacek, 54, passed away, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Jeffrey was born August 29, 1963 in Blair, Nebraska to Lyle and Kolleen Kelly Milacek. His mother preceded him in death. Jeffrey served in the US Navy. He was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his father, Buck Milacek; brother, James Milacek and wife, Tina;...

Mar 13, 2018

Mike Lesko, 59, of Springtown, was healed from seizures on March 13, 2018, when he stepped from this life into the waiting arms of Jesus. Services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Springtown Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. and the funeral services will begin at 11. Mike was a Christian; he loved...

Mar 12, 2018

Cenith Kay McKinney McCready, 66, a loving mother, sister and grandmother, passed away, Monday, March 12, 2018. Cenith was born July 7, 1951 in Fort Worth to Carl McKinney and Emma Lee May Johnson. They both preceded her in death along with her sister, Lavenda Haub. She is survived by her sons, Carl McCready and James Lee McCready; daughter, Tonia...

Mar 9, 2018

William James Spencer, 68, a professional drummer, passed away Friday, March 8, 2018 in Weatherford. Jim also known as Jimmy and Jimbob was born September 13, 1949 in Belchertown, Massachusetts to William and Ruth Taylor Spencer. They both preceded him in death along with his sister, Michelle Holland, and beloved brother-in-law Ed Hardy. He is survived by his children Jason...

Mar 9, 2018

Howard R. Morgan, Sr., 83, passed away on 9 March 2018. Howard was a career military man and a proud veteran serving in both the Army and the Air Force with assignments on many bases in the United States and tours in Germany, Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam. After retiring from the military, Howard earned a Bachelor of Science in...

Mar 6, 2018

Harold “Wayne” Armstrong, 62, a brick mason, passed away, Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Wayne was born April 2, 1955 in Sweetwater to Harold and Virginia Preston Armstrong. They both preceded him in death along with his wife, Doreen Armstrong. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Martin and husband, Todd and Dustin Armstrong and wife, Crystal; siblings, Darrell Armstrong and...

Feb 28, 2018

Thomassa "Hope" Wallace, 71, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, February 28, 2018. She was a devoted wife, mother, Nana and friend. Hope loved Jesus and was a light in the world like no other. She leaves behind a legacy of love, joy and happiness and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Hope was born February 24,...

Feb 27, 2018

Carol Gene Franklin Roberts, 54, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in Decatur. Carol was born May 22, 1963 in Houston to Carl Junior and Elizabeth Joyce Weeks Franklin. They both preceded her in death along with a brother, Carl Junior Franklin. Carol is survived by her daughter, Tasha Ward and husband, Justin; son, Matthew...

Feb 27, 2018

Gary Lee "Pappy" Vineyard, 60, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born December 7, 1957 in Oklahoma to Bobby Nell Vineyard, she preceded him in death. Gary was a proud Marine and worked in the trucking industry as a rock hauler. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Valentine and husband, Matt; wife, Lisa Hamrick; daughter, Christina...

Feb 25, 2018

Paul Helmick, Jr., 63, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 25, 2018 at home surrounded by those that love him. He was born October 26, 1954 in Newport News, West Virginia to Paul Helmick, Sr. and Gloria Maxine Hankins Helmick. They both preceded him in death along with his daughter, Rebecca Helmick. Paul is survived by his children, Nikki Riley and...

Feb 24, 2018

Sonny Lance Wimberley, 33, passed away, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at home. He was born February 14, 1985 in Irann, Texas. His step father, Robert Cowan, Jr. and grandmother, Mary Marshall preceded him in death. Sonny is survived by his mother, YoVonna Cowan; brother, Tyler Cowan and wife, Paige; aunt and uncle, Pamela and Steve Caldwell; cousins, Sarah Lee and...

Feb 21, 2018

Feb 20, 2018

Edell Florence Lauterbach Spradling, 72, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in Decatur. She was born September 6, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter Herman and Leona Dolores Little Latuerbach. They both preceded her in death along with her brother Walter Lauterbach and sister, Anita Holland. She is survived by her children, Richard Carrera, Shannon Clark and Leon Spradling;...

Feb 15, 2018

Barbara G. Patterson, 55, a loving wife and mother, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 15, 2018. Barbara was born August 15, 1962 in Dallas to Curtis and LouAnn Sutton. They both preceded her in death. Barbara loved the Lord and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Dean; children, Kenneth Davis, Donna...

Feb 10, 2018

Donald Lee Bradshaw, 73, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at home surrounded by those that love him. He was born October 4, 1944 in Liberal, Kansas to Alvin Deleon and Vivian Ruth Tucker Bradshaw who both preceded him in death along with his brother, Charles Bradshaw, and grandson Dustin McCoy. He is survived by...

Feb 7, 2018

Lillie Mae McClanahan, 76, passed away, Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at home surrounded by those that love her. She was born June 8, 1941 in Trace City, TN to Alvin Moses “Bill” Shrum and Bertha Louisa Green Shrum. They both preceded her in death along with siblings, Kenneth Shrum and Ruby Payne. Lillie is survived by her sons, Clifford (Tina)...

Feb 6, 2018

Ricky Don Bles, 61, passed away, Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Ricky was born July 31, 1956 in Fort Worth to Frank L. Bles and Ella LaDona Sommers Karraker. They both preceded him in death along with siblings, Donnie Lee Hillman, Randy Bles, Sr. and Sheila Swinford. He is survived by devoted wife of 42 years, Kathy; daughter, Shanda (Calvin) Massey;...

Feb 5, 2018

Billie Darlene Vaughn Bailey, 80, a loving mother and grandma went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 5, 2018, surrounded by those that love her. Billie was born August 24, 1937 in Wheeler, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Edna, husband of 48 years, Bennie and a sister, Susie. She was an...

Feb 5, 2018

Feb 4, 2018