Obituaries

Dec 21, 2016

DECATUR -- Ruth Elaine Anderhalt McCool, 85, a loving and faithful wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at home surrounded by those that love her. Ruth was born May 12, 1931 in Meadville, PA. to Althelston Joseph and Florence Odessa Slingluff Anderhalt. They both preceded her in death. She is survived by her devoted...

Dec 19, 2016

Dec 14, 2016

Dec 14, 2016

Delores "Dee" Dianne Skinner Shappa, 65, a loving and faithful wife, daughter, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Azle. Dee was born September 9, 1951 in Hope, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her son, Dustin Manning. Survivors: Husband, Gary Shappa; parents Evelyn and Roy Skinner; daughter, Pamela Higbee and husband, John; son...

Dec 11, 2016

Annie Elizabeth Rhodes, 93, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, December 11, 2016. Annie was born, August 25, 1923 in Stephenville to Claud and Armenta Barron Rhodes. They both preceded her in death along with her son, Donald Wayne Rhodes; and siblings, Jack, Clyde, Fayne and Loraine. Survivors: Nieces, Joyce, Exa, Virginia, Allie and Janice; nephew, Bobby; and...

Dec 4, 2016

Joe Marion Calvert, Sr., 85, passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2016. Joe was born, October 5, 1931 in Winnsboro to Wille C. and Myrtice Asbill Calvert. They both preceded him in death along with a son David, grandson, R.J., brothers Tommy and Bob and sister, Elsie. Survivors: His devoted wife of 22 years, Evelyn Challis Calvert; sons, Joe Jr., Michael,...

Dec 3, 2016

Dec 3, 2016

Donald Lee Teague, 62 a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 3, 2016 at home surrounded by those that love him. Donald was born August 26, 1954 in Fort Worth to Albert and Doris Blackmon Teague. They both preceded him in death along with his daughter, Christynn Holt and brothers, C.A., Charles and Billy Teague....

Nov 30, 2016

Randy Allen, 65, passed away, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Decatur. Randy was born April 26, 1951 in Fort Worth to Howard Baron and Ruby Ellen Beckner Allen. His father preceded him in death. Along with his wife, Brenda McDougle Allen. Randy was an exceptional selfless man who was loved by many family and friends. Survivors: Mother, Ruby Farley; fiance`,...

Nov 21, 2016

LaVerne Hamman, 70, a loving mother, sister and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Monday, November 21, 2016 in Decatur. LaVerne was born September 1, 1946 in Oklahoma City to J.C. and Velda Cheatwood Stanley. They both preceded her in death along with a brother, Larry Stanley. Survivors: Children, Terry (Toby) Underwood, Angela (Andy) McGuffee, Stacy Cole and Misti (Scott) Elledge; sister,...

Nov 18, 2016

Thousand Oaks, CA -- Susan Sandeman-Pariente, 59, passed away, Friday, November 18, 2016. Susan was born December 24, 1956 in France to Arthur William Lesko and Mary Lee Bailey Lesko. Her mother preceded her in death. Susan graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a BSN and a BS JD from Western State College Law School. Survivors: Son, Jason Davis;...

Nov 16, 2016

Godwin Gafford, 91, a loving mother, and grandmother went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in Weatherford, with those that love her at her side. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Hospice. Nancy was born February 2, 1925 in Dallas to Lewis and Jimmie Zerne Henderson Godwin. They both preceded her in...

Nov 14, 2016

Nov 12, 2016

Nov 11, 2016

Madgie Cooper, 72, a loving mother, sister and grandmother, passed away, Friday, November 11, 2016 at home surrounded by those who love her. Madgie was born November 26, 1943 in Portales, NM to Asa and Vivian Inman Sanders. They both preceded her in death along with siblings, E.A. Sanders, Nancy Griffith and Ray Sanders. She is survived by her children,...

Nov 11, 2016

Nov 8, 2016

Gayle Fritz, 62, a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in Fort Worth. Gayle was born July 22, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Hayes A. and Lois I. Olson Lyle. They both preceded her in death along with a sister, Judith Wilson. She is survived by her devoted husband, Rob Fritz; daughters, Katie Klamser...

Oct 30, 2016

Richard Allen Olds, 66, passed away, Sunday, October 30, 2016 at home. Richard was born May 19, 1950 in Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dow and Esther Johnson Olds and brother, Bob Olds. He graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque. Richard attended American River College in Sacramento, Ca. and The University of New Mexico....

Oct 29, 2016

NEWARK -- Alice Marie Ownbey Farris, 74, a loving and faithful wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at home with her family surrounding her. Alice was born July 14, 1942 in Grant Park, Illinois to Dewey and Mildred Smith Ownbey. They both preceded her in death along with a sister, Peggy Lee. She is...

Oct 27, 2016

Jewel Sledge, 81, died, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. Jewel was born, September 1, 1935 in Bangs to Jimmy W. and Leona Mae Ainsworth Kimbell. They both preceded her in death along with her brother, Ed Kimbell and sister, Joyce Brown. Survivors: Son, James Thompson and wife, Margrett; son, Gerald Jones and wife, Kathy; daughter, Kathy Starky; grandchildren, Dan, Sandra, Jennifer,...