Obituaries

Feb 8, 2017

Robert Aitken, 74, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away, Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Robert was born May 2, 1942 in Dumbarton Scotland, Great Britain to Robert and Margaret Valentine Aitken. His parents preceded him in death along with three brothers and two sisters. He served in the the US Air-Force as a Flight Engineer and retired after 20...

Feb 3, 2017

Gearldine Virginia Willis White, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, February 3, 2017 with her family at her side. Gearldine was born June 14, 1927 in Cross Plains to Thomas and Millie Willis. They both preceded her in death along with son, Billy; brother, Warren and a sister, Opal. She was known to many as...

Feb 2, 2017

Jan 31, 2017

Mark Anthony Mendoza, 49, a loving and devoted son, husband, brother and father passed away,Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at home. Mark was born February 22, 1967 in Fort Worth to Ann Bostwick and Gilbert L. Mendoza. His father preceded him in death along with his grandparents, Apolonio and Betty Mendoza and maternal grandmother, Elsie Blakely. Survivors: Wife, Emily; children, Lorelai...

Jan 27, 2017

Jan 26, 2017

Deana Lynn Childress Cowden, 59, passed away, Thursday, January 26, 2017. Deana was born October 11, 1957 in Loraine to Paul M. and Leota D. Murray Childress. They both preceded her in death along with a brother, Jerry Childress and grandson, Paxton Cowden. She is survived by her children, Eric Cowden and wife, Brooke, Kalen Cowden and wife, Wendy and...

Jan 24, 2017

Kenneth Eugene Beard, 73, passed away, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at a Fort Worth hospital. He was born November 15, 1943 in Omega, Illinois to Austin Beard and Gladys Mulvaney Bodine. He is preceded in death by his father. Kenneth served in the US Air Force and was a long haul truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Joy...

Jan 23, 2017

Bettie Lee Tipton Huffer, 86, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 23, 2017 at home surrounded by those that love her. Bettie was born September 8, 1930 in Admore, Maryland to Melvin Edward and Dorothy Irene Davis TIpton. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Francis Wade Huffer, Sr. and daughter, Terry Tippett. Left to cherish her memory...

Jan 21, 2017

Gaytha Lorene Hopson Bourland Parten, 56, passed away, Saturday, January 21, 2017, surrounded by those who love her. Gaytha was born March 15, 1960 in Fort Worth to Thomas and Gracie Cain Hopson. They both preceded her in death along with a brother, Jerry Hopson. Gaytha love life, enjoyed being outside and gardening. Survivors: Husband, Mike Parten; children, Haney (Stephanie)...

Jan 20, 2017

Betty Joan Heiser Gaddy, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, January 20, 2017 in Decatur. Betty was born March 13, 1936 in Millersview to Erdman and Mabel Flippin Heiser. They both preceded her in death along with her husband and first love, Billy Ed McCollum; husband Al Gaddy, and brother, Harvey Heiser. Betty worked for...

Jan 20, 2017

Sherwood Allen “Woody” Gray, 77 a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. Sherwood was born March 6, 1939 in Glover, Vermont to Roland and Virginia Thompson Gray. They both preceded him in death along with two brothers, Stanley and Sherman Gray. He proudly served in the Army National Guard, the US Air...

Jan 19, 2017

Jan 15, 2017

Lone Camp-Ralph William Formanek, Jr., 61, passed away, Sunday, January 15, 2017, at home surrounded by those who love him. Ralph was born February 28, 1955 in Mason City, Iowa to Ralph William Formanek and Kathryn Helen Sharp Pinneke. He preceded in death by his brother Mike Sharp and mother in law, Eleanor Stockstill. He worked for Thomas S. Byrne...

Jan 12, 2017

James Ray Armstrong AKA "Kiowa Baker" 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those that love him, Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Paradise. He was born January 9, 1949 in Paradise to Porter Thomas and Louetta Tackle Armstrong. They both preceded him in death. James was an avid shooter and master electrician by trade. He served in the US...

Jan 10, 2017

Jan 9, 2017

Kerry Don Bigbee, 80 went home to be with his Lord, Monday, January 9, 2017 at a Burleson care center. Burial will be held at a later date in Springtown Cemetery, next to his son, Damon Bigbee. Kerry was born, May 31, 1936 in Fort Worth to Ross Edward Bigbee and Juanita Patty Murr. They both preceded him in death....

Jan 8, 2017

Alex Shane Bayless, 23, passed away, unexpectedly, Sunday, January 8, 2017 at a Fort Worth Hospital. Alex was born March 3, 1993 in Weatherford to Kayla Howard Stewart and Richard Bayless. He is survived by his parents, Kayla and T.J. Stewart and Richard Bayless; brothers, Jeremy Stewart, Ryan Bayless and Adam Stewart; and grandmother, Patsy Bayless.

Jan 5, 2017

Lincoln Leroy Libby, 91, passed away, peacefully, on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Lincoln was born February 12, 1925 in Dexter, Maine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Jones Libby; son Robin Matthew; his parents; brother, Galen Libby and wife, Joy and a grandson, Andrew Libby. Lincoln defended his country in the Navy during WWII, worked hard to...

Jan 3, 2017

David Adrian Womack, 60, passed away, Tuesday, January 3, 2017. David was born September 12, 1956 to Adrian and Ada Worthington Womack. They preceded in death along with his wife, Elizabeth Williamson Womack and son, Justin Womack. He is survived by his daughter, Jillian Lord and husband, Michael; brother, Adrian Womack and wife, Kristie; and grandchildren, Alden and Uriah Lord.

Dec 30, 2016

William Ray Wilkins, 38, went home to be with his Lord, Friday, December 30, 2016 in White Settlement. William was born December 31, 1977 in Fort Worth to Cheryl Burnett and Ray Wilkins. His mother preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Dylan Wilkins; daughter Krista Wilkins; parents, Raymond and Doris Wilkins; brother, Jason Wilkins; and sister...