Obituaries

Aug 3, 2016

Paul Wayne Allison, 69, a loving father, brother and grandfather, passed away, Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Paul was born May 26, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa to Glen Harold and Garnette Lee Ward Allison. They both preceded him in death along with a son, Frank, step-son, Charlie; siblings, Everett, Edith,Elsie, Pearl and Leo. He is survived by his children, Wayne...

Jul 29, 2016

SPRINGTOWN -- Benjamin Franklin Maple, 90, a loving and faithful husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord, Friday, July 29, 2016 at home, surrounded by those that love him. Benjamin was born August 24, 1925 to Delbert and Ann Marie Maple. They both preceded him in death along with a brother, Joe, daughter, Donna and sister,...

Jul 28, 2016

Bobby Carl Moyer, 87, a loving and faithful husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 28, 2016 at home in Paradisa, surrounded by those who love him. Bobby was born August 7, 1928 in Borger to James Thomas and Carolyn Deda Moyer. They both preceded him in death along with 7 brothers and sisters. He was a...

Jul 28, 2016

Mary Alice Hair Jones, 82, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 28, 2016 in Fort Worth. Mary was born October 6, 1933 in Davidson, Oklahoma to Chester and Gladys Brown Hair. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Alton Jones, Sr.; and sons, Alton Jones, Jr., Joe Jones and John Jones. She is...

Jul 27, 2016

SPRINGTOWN -- Michael William Barthel, 75, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at home. Michael was born, May 23, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Richard Charles and Juanita Piel Barthel. They both preceded him in death along with his son, Scott Barthel. He enjoyed riding his horse...

Jul 27, 2016

Jul 24, 2016

Jerry Wayne Findley, 66, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 24, 2016 at home surrounded by those who love him. Jerry was born September 1, 1949 in Abilene, Texas to Eugene Milton and Emma Sue Guthrie Findley. They both preceded him in death. Survivors: His devoted wife of 46 years, Martha; children David Findley and...

Jul 24, 2016

Suzette Widner, 67, a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, affectionately known as "Toddy", passed away, Sunday, July 24, 2016. Suzette was born March 30, 1949 in Garden City, Kansas to Alayne and Jacqueline Higginbotham Beatty. They both preceded her in death. Survivors: Husband, of 33 years, Danny; beloved daughters, Arah Widner and Anna Taylor and husband, Troy; brothers, Mark,...

Jul 22, 2016

Jul 19, 2016

FORT WORTH -- Melody V. Kidwell, 66, passed away, Monday, July 19, 2016. Melody was born August 8, 1949 in Fort Worth to Edgeworth Muse and Johnnie Louise Taber Kidwell. They both preceded her in death along with a brother, Leon Kidwell and sister, Mary Bradford. She is survived by her children, Jamie Wilbur and husband, Merle, James R. Harle,...

Jul 18, 2016

NEWARK -- Joe Harper Alston, 76, a loving and faithful husband, father and grandfather passed away, Monday, July 18, 2016 in Fort Worth. Joe was born February 15, 1940 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Joe Edward and Opal Thompson Alston. They both preceded him in death along with a brother, Ron Alston. He was a member of the First Baptist...

Jul 16, 2016

Jul 12, 2016

DECATUR -- Magdalen Uptmore Shelton, 93, a retired homemaker, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in Decatur. Madge was born on November 26, 1922 in the farming community of Tours near Waco to Thomas and Lena Uptmore. Her grandparents had come from Germany in the 1880's. As a young lady, she worked as a seamstress during...

Jul 9, 2016

Ebbie Blackiston, 88, passed away, Saturday, July 9, 2016. Ebbie was born September 2, 1927 in St. Joe, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jimmie Lois Rhoten Blackiston; and children, Paula, Latricia and Stephen. Survivors: Daughter, Sandra Hendricks and husband, Rodney; son, Scott Blackiston; sister-in-laws, Carolyn Rhoten Tate and Sandra Rhoten Santos and husband, Gilbert; grandchildren,...

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Jun 28, 2016

Hellen Jean Vess Baker, 77, a loving mother, sister and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Decatur. Hellen was born, October 24, 1938 in Fort Worth to Floyd Redford and Imogene Gaston Vess. They both preceded her in death along with a daughter, Kathy Vess; and siblings, Blanche, Carol, Auldon "Whitey" and Dorothy. She is survived by...

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