Obituaries

Jul 3, 2017

Jul 1, 2017

Douglas Benson Kelty, II, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, July, 1, 2017. Douglas was born April 12, 1948 in Fort Worth to Douglas Benson Kelty, Jr and Virginia Reed Kelty. They both preceded him in death. Douglas served in the Marines and the Army and retired after 20 years of dedicated service to his...

Jun 30, 2017

James Philip Rookaird, 81, went home to be with the Lord and his wife, Barbara, Friday, June 30, 2017 at a Fort Worth Hospital. James was born October 5, 1935 in Waterloo, Iowa to Leo and Florence Schwenkner Rookaird. They both preceded him in death along with his wife. James is survived by his daughter, Barbara Rookaird.

Jun 24, 2017

Kayla Corinne Watkins, 27, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at home surrounded by those that love her. Kayla was born March 20, 1990 in Weaverville, Califorina. Kayla knew she was her for a purpose. She loved her family and making people smile. She made us better people just by being around her. Left to...

Jun 24, 2017

Jun 19, 2017

Bera “Faye” Sherman Lewis, 85, of Decatur, died Monday, June 19, 2017, in Decatur. Faye was born Jan. 31, 1932, in Altus, Okla., to Floyd and Lorena Diola Sherman. She married Wayne Lewis Nov. 23, 1959, in Fort Worth. Faye grew up on a dairy farm during the Great Depression and was the only girl among five brothers. She worked...

Jun 19, 2017

Elizabeth Gail Beeman Robertson, 65, a loving and devoted wife, daughter, mother and sister, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, June 19, 2017 at home surrounded by those that love her. Gail was born July 10, 1951 to William “Bill” and Delores Phillips Beeman. She graduated from Everman High School and worked together with her husband for 34...

Jun 17, 2017

Carolyn Sue Naff Benton, 74, passed away peacefully, Friday June 16, 2017 at home surrounded by those that love her. Carolyn known to many as Gma was born January 17, 1943 in Erie, Kansas to Keith and Marguerite Hammel Naff. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Larry Benton and a brother, Pete Naff. She is survivied...

Jun 15, 2017

Doris Jean Nolan “DJ” Vick, 76, of Springtown, passed away at 7:19pm July 15, 2017 in the presence of her family and her Lord Jesus. No service will take place. In lieu of flowers, please give to your local non-profit hospice. Per momma’s wishes, her last request was that we have a party. This remembrance party will take place July...

Jun 11, 2017

James Robert Alexander, Sr., 47 passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 11, 2017 in Graham with his family at his side. James was born November 24, 1969 in Union, Mississippi to Billy Wayne Alexander, Sr. and Connie Leah Lindley Alexander. His mother preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, James Robert Alexander, Jr. and wife, Amanda; daughter, Meagan...

Jun 7, 2017

Karen Michelle Gonzales, 33, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Service: Private. Karen was born July 25, 1983 in Lakewood, California. She studied Journalism at Arizona State University. She is survived by her parents, Ben and Terry Gonzales; grandparents, Robert R. Fuller and Mary Ann Gonzales; uncles, Russ and Manuel; aunts, Dena and Theresa; cousins, Gidget, Dwayne, Katie, Chris,...

May 29, 2017

Chalise Naco Whitehead, 37, passed away after a brief illness, Monday, May 29, 2017. Chalise was born April 27, 1980 in Mineral Wells to Mark Anthony Young, Sr. and Melissa Dale Whitehead. They both preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, James, Wanda and Randy Whitehead; siblings, Elishia Johnson, Keishia Young, Mark Young, Jr. and wife, Terra...

May 24, 2017

David Smith, 57, of Joshua, passed away Wednesday May 24, 2017. David was born January 15, 1960 to Gerald and Kathleen Smith in Fort Worth. He grew up in Colleyville, attended Grapevine High School and was a proud recipient of the "G" award while playing football. In 1997 David moved to Joshua with his wife Barbara. He was a devoted...

May 22, 2017

Sherry Lee Polk Waits, 67, a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away at home, Monday, May 22, 2017. Sherry was born November 20, 1949 in Fort Worth to Oscar Lee and Bobbie Lee Vance Polk. They both preceded her in death along with siblings, Rose Lee and Johnny Lee Polk. Sherry loved crafts and making dog...

May 22, 2017

Annie Glynette Williams Rivers, 71, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 22, 2017 at a local care center. Annie was born October 7,1946 in Mineral Wells to Glen and Gertrude Wixom Williams. They both preceded her in death. She is survived by her devoted husband of 37 years, George Rivers; daughter, Dee Downey and husband Mike; and son, Jim Kritz and...

May 22, 2017

Larry Pat Devazier, Sr, 72, passed away, Monday, May 22, 2017. Larry was born February 28, 1945 in Houston to Emmett and Beatrice Burks Devazier. They both preceded him in death along with a sister, Stoney. He is survived by his children, Lisa Hill, Larry P. Devazier, Jr and wife Patsy, William P. Devazier and Michael E. Devazier; sisters, Peggy...

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

Arlette Naviene Elliott West, 77, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 12, 2017 in Weatherford. She was born February 26, 1940 in Lubbock to L.D. and Lenora Wright Elliott. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Charles West. She is survived by her children, Leaann Lankford and husband, Art, Dee West and wife, Shree and Steve West.

May 12, 2017

Celestine Boyd Miller was born July 3, 1929 in Kendleton, Texas to the parentage of Rev. Caston Lee Benjamin Boyd, Sr. and First Lady Tommie Victoria Smith-Boyd; she was the eldest of seven children. Celestine retired from Harris Methodist Hospital (Texas Health Resources) after rendering 36 years of service as a nurse. She later re-joined the workforce for 10 years...

May 12, 2017

Helen Geerlings, of Boyd, passed away, Friday, May 12, 2017, after a 3-year battle with a rare blood disease. Helen was born on March 4, 1944 in Macon County, MO to Robert and Mildred Wilson. She grew up on the family farm, attending school through the 8th grade in a one-room school house and had the same teacher all 8...