Obituaries

Feb 18, 2017

Feb 18, 2017

Marilyn Lou White Martin, 74, a loving mother, sister and grandmother passed away, Saturday, February 18, 2017 at a Fort Worth hospital. Marilyn was born April 4, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Edgar Hayden and Pansie Viola Bates White. They both preceded her in death along with her brother, Alton White and grandson, Dustin Martin. She is survived by...

Feb 17, 2017

Roger Lee Alexander, 54, a loving and funny, brother and uncle Rogie, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, February 17, 2017 at home. Roger Lee was born February 9, 1963, in Merkel to James Rolene Jr., and Norma Jean Faubion Alexander. They both preceded him in death. Roger was a graduate of Castleberry High School. He enjoyed tinkering with cars, was a...

Feb 17, 2017

Janice Parker Massey, 82, a loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully, Friday, February 17, 2017 in Decatur. Janice was born August 24, 1934 in Sikes, Louisiana to Ross Hilton and Lillie Belle Holley Parker. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, James Samuel Massey and all of her brothers and sisters. Janice will be laid to...

Feb 16, 2017

Freddy Latham Jones, 74, died Thursday, February 16, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. Freddy was born April 13, 1942 in Fort Worth to Henry C. and Stella Mae Riley Jones. They both preceded him in death along with his sister, Ann Jones Heningburg. After graduating from TCU in 1964, Freddy served in the US Army at Fort Monroe, Virginia. He...

Feb 13, 2017

Feb 13, 2017

Max Paul Weurdig, 54, beloved father and friend passed away, Saturday, February 11, 2017 at home. He was born September 17, 1962 in Fort Worth to Judy and Max Weurdig. They both preceded him in death. Max found his purpose in life when his daughter Brooke was born in 1999. He was employed with the City of Fort Worth and...

Feb 10, 2017

Ruben Flores, 51, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, February 10, 2017. Vincent was born November 13, 1965 in San Antonio to Jose M. and Guadalupe Cortinas Flores. They both preceded him in death along with his siblings, Pedro, Elida,, Arthur, Jerry and Macario. Vincent worked at T. J.’s Machince shop in Azle. Survivors: Son, Vincent;...

Feb 9, 2017

Clifford Stanley Whitmarsh, 79, passed away, Thursday, February 9, 2017. He was born October 11, 1937 in Geneso, Illinois to Roger and Doris Kline Whitmarsh. They both preceded him in death along with his wife, Rose Marie Mayers Whitmarsh. Clifford worked in the coal mines and was a heavy equipment operator. He also owned a lawn service, enjoyed the outdoors...

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...