Obituaries

Stephen " Steve " Blackiston

Stephen " Steve " Blackiston

Sep 15, 2015

Stephen Blackiston, 65, a devoted husband, father, son, brother and grandfather, passed away, Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Steve was born September 9, 1950 in Albuquerque, NM. to Ebbie and Jimmie Blackiston. His mother preceded him in death. He was a licensed Master Plumber for over 40 years; a member of the Local Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local 146, and a...

Chester Martin

Chester Martin

Sep 10, 2015

Chester Lee Martin, 54, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 Graveside service: 11 a.m. Tuesday in New Hope Cemetery, Boyd. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Alexander's Midway, Springtown Chester was born April 20, 1961, in Fort Worth to James and Letha Martin. His father preceded him in death, along with his son, Chester Jr.; and two brothers, Donald...

Ronald Lee

Ronald Lee

Sep 8, 2015

Ronald Lee, 77, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Erath County Humane Society. Ronald was born July 19, 1938, to Joseph and Ivy Todd Lee in Mineral Wells. He was one of 13 children and has extended family throughout the Mineral Wells area. In his young adult life he served...

Kenneth Neagle

Kenneth Neagle

Aug 30, 2015

Kenneth Edward Neagle, 74, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather passed away, Sunday, August 30, 2015. Kenneth was born November 8, 1940 in Hillsboro to Ruben and Zelna Wilson Neagle. They both predeceased him along with two sons, David Hargrave and Steven Neagle; brother, Billy Neagle; and sister Joyce Quail. Survivors: Wife of 38 years, Merlyn Neagle;...

Ramiro Perez Iii

Ramiro Perez Iii

Aug 23, 2015

Ramiro Perez III, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015 with his family at his side. Ramiro was born December 12, 1962 in Fort Worth to Ramiro Jr. and Beatrice Capapillo Perez. His father predeceased him. He was a coach with the Pony League Baseball through the Optimist Club and loved being there for his children and family. Survivors: Wife of...

John Polk

John Polk

Aug 22, 2015

John Edward Polk, 53, a master plumber, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at home. John was born July 3, 1962 in Fort Worth to John Vernon and Margie Watts Polk. They both predeceased him along with a brother Steve Polk. John leaves behind his wife, Jania Warren Polk; daughters, Jessica Polk and Courtney Wierenga; brother, Terry Polk and wife,...

Shane Veselka

Shane Veselka

Aug 17, 2015

Shane Veselka, 40, died, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Shane was born August 15, 1975 in Taft, Texas to Ted Allen Veselka and Paula Renee Boudreaux. His father preceded him in death. Surivors: Parents, Paula and Melvin Webb; son, Colton Griffith; siblings, Amie (Gary) and Brian (Kim); grandson, Keaton and one on the way, "Melody"; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews

Deborah Green

Deborah Green

Aug 16, 2015

Deborah Sue Green, 51, loving sister and dear friend passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 16, 2015, surrounded by those who love her. Deborah was born December 12, 1963 in Orlando, FL. to Johnnie Leonard and Delores Ramona Smith Green. They both preceded her in death. She was often referred to as Debbie or DG, was an educator for thirty years,...

Sandra Hopkins

Sandra Hopkins

Aug 13, 2015

Sandra L. Hopkins, 73, a loving mother and sister, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015. Sandra was born, April 13, 1942, in Elyira, Ohio, to Peter and Mary Ingram Balint. They both predeceased her along with her son, Jeffery Werner. Survivors: Son, John R. Werner; sister, Lynn Finley and companion, Kenny; nephew, Bob Knipper and wife, Kristina; niece, Stormmie Dial;...

Melba Campbell

Melba Campbell

Aug 10, 2015

Melba Jo Watson Campbell, 81, a loving mother, sister and grandmother passed away peacefully, Monday, August 10, 2015 in Fort Worth. Melba was born, February 24, 1934 in Bridgeport to James Earl and Lola Ray Watson. They both predeceased her along with her husband, Roy Harold Campbell and one brother, James Earl Watson, Jr. Melba is survived by her daughter,...

Thomas Ulissi

Thomas Ulissi

Aug 4, 2015

SPRINGTOWN -- Thomas Clarence Ulissi, 21, a loving son, brother and grandson went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at home. Thomas was born January 26, 1994 to David and Carol Ulissi in Somers Point, New Jersey. He grew up in Springtown and was on the Junior Olympic Champion Track team and a member of the...

Barbara Ruston - Poe

Barbara Ruston - Poe

Jul 30, 2015

Barbara Ann Ruston-Poe, 62, known to many as "Nana," passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. Barbara was born March 1, 1953, in Fresno, Calif., to Ben Sr. and Paula Dean Ruston. They preceded her in death, along with two brothers, Tommy and Terry Ruston. Survivors: Life partner of 25 years, Bonnie Glass; daughters, Yvonne Rosas and Shana Fletcher and husband,...

Genell Kearney

Genell Kearney

Jul 28, 2015

Genell Elliott Kearney, 98, a former resident of Franklin and Ellettsville, Indiana, passed away the morning of Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Azle Manor Nursing Facility in Azle, Texas. Genell was born May 29, 1917 in a small frame house along Mt. Tabor Road, two miles north of Ellettsville, Indiana to Frank Westmoreland and Elsie Mae Headdy Elliott. She was...