Obituaries

Ralph Formanek Jr

Ralph Formanek Jr

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...

James Armstrong

James Armstrong

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...

Kerry Bigbee

Kerry Bigbee

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....

Alex Bayless

Alex Bayless

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.

Lincoln Libby

Lincoln Libby

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...

David Womack

David Womack

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.

William Wilkins

William Wilkins

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...

Ruth Mccool

Ruth Mccool

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...

Delores Shappa

Delores Shappa

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...

Annie Rhodes

Annie Rhodes

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...

Joe Calvert Sr

Joe Calvert Sr

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,...

Donald Teague

Donald Teague

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....

Gerald Allen

Gerald Allen

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`,...

Laverne Hamman

Laverne Hamman

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,...

Susan Sandeman-Pariente

Susan Sandeman-Pariente

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;...