Obituaries

Jul 26, 2015

Mary Helen Bates Kouri, 87, a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Sun., July 26, 2015. The daughter of Willliam Bates and Helen (Buckles) Bates was born August 31, 1927, in Tulsa. She attended school at Marquette Catholic School, graduating in 1945. On February 17, 1947, Mary married Edward Kouri in Tulsa, where they made their home....

Jul 26, 2015

Jannett Inez Buchanan Roberts, 80, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2015. Funeral services were held, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Gospel Gathering Fellowship in Azle. She was born, November 3, 1934 in Atwood, Oklahoma to Carl and Nettie Carroll Buchanan, they predeceased her, along with two brothers, Carl and Glen; and two sisters, Della Faye and Shirley. Jannett grew up...

Jul 21, 2015

Frankie Jo Compton Renfro, 75, a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 with her family at her side in Fort Worth. Frankie was born March 31, 1940 in Stephenville to Clyde C. and Alverta Carr Compton. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Billy Renfro,...

Jul 17, 2015

Robert Harlen Weaver, 65, passed away, Friday, July 17, 2015. Robert was born April 13, 1950 in Cincinnati, to Edward Allen Sr. and Evelyn Irene Pegg. They both preceded him in death along with his wife, Joanne Antwine Weaver and a brother, Edward Weaver, Jr. Survivors: Brother, Ernest Sanning and wife, Marlene; nieces and nephews, Trish Sherry and husband, Donald,...

Jul 17, 2015

Jul 15, 2015

Jul 11, 2015

Vanessa R. Hackney, 54, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. Vanessa was born June 22, 1961 in Weatherford to Gilbert and Cleo Green Hackney. They both preceded her in death along with a niece, Jill. Vanessa was survived by her children, Misty and Skylar Wanser; sister, Vicki Hackney; brother, Roy Hackney; grandchildren, Kruz, Bayley, Zander and Izabell; nephew, Paul; and...

Jul 4, 2015

Louise Marie Avellino Crosby, 70, passed away July 4, 2015 at home. Louise was born October 18, 1944 in The Bronx, New York.

Jul 1, 2015

Rosie Ruth Qualls Moore, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Memorial: 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the VFW Post 4376 in Seven Points. Rosie was born May 8, 1943 in Waxahachie to Johnie and Sadie Qualls. They both preceded her in death along with her husband, Leonard; and a son, Johnnie. Survivors: Brother,...

Jun 30, 2015

Danny Wayne Yarbrough, 57, a loving father, son and brother, passed away, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in Fort Worth. Danny was born December 15, 1957 in Corsicana to John Wayne Yarbrough and Elva Joyce Smith. His father preceded him in death. Survivors: Son, John Yarbrough and his mother Effie; mother, Joyce Stoker and husband Bob; siblings, Robby Yarbrough and wife,...

Jun 27, 2015

Dawn Marie Cook Pyle, 71, a loving wife, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 27, 2015 surrounded by those who love her. Dawn was born August 17, 1943 in Waco to Clint and Helen Spindle Cook. They both preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Don Pyle.

Jun 24, 2015

Jun 23, 2015

Swanson Leroy Stoots, 80, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Arlington. Swanson was born August 14, 1934 in Austinville, Virginia to Robert E. and Martha Anderson Stoots they both preceded him in death along with his wife of 30 years, llen Jane Fries who passed away on February 1, 2011.

Jun 22, 2015

Zella Marie Gresham was born on May 29, 1930 in Sweet Springs, MO., the daughter of Earl Frances and Yneta Myrta (Hughes) Gatewood. She married Joe Wesley Gresham on April 25, 1945 in Rosedale, KS. Throughout the years Zella made many friends as she worked at many establishments in Sedalia, beginning as a teenager at the Bothwell Hotel. She and...

Jun 16, 2015

Ronnie Matthews, 58, passed away, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Ronnie was born, December 21, 1956 in Bakersfield, CA. to Charlie and Mary Jones Matthews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Charles Shannon Matthews. Survivors: Wife, Leilani Matthews; parents, Charlie and Mary Matthews; son, Sean Matthews; daughter, Cassandra Minyard and husband, Wesley; son, Jacob Matthews; daughter, Samantha...

Jun 14, 2015

Jun 11, 2015

SPRINGTOWN -- Stanley Ray Jones, 88, a veteran of World War II who served in the Navy aboard ship YMS124, and a resident of Springtown since 1957, went home to his heavenly Father on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at home. Stanley was born Jan. 29, 1927, in Paradise to Otis and Mima Shannon Jones. They both preceded him in death...

Jun 11, 2015

Jun 6, 2015

Billy Jack Taylor, 81, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 6, 2015 in Fort Worth. Billy Jack was born October 22, 1933 in Springtown to Jack and Emma Chilcutt Taylor. They both preceded him in death along with his daughter, Carole Taylor Lanier. He married Bert Reed on March 10, 1967 and had just celebrated their 48th...

Jun 3, 2015

Tracy Boughan, 51, passed away, Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Tracy was born October 10, 1960 in Austin to Eddie Douglas and Tiena Offer. Her mother preceded her in death along with her husband, Scott Boughan, grandparents, Elbert and Nettie Douglas and sister, Dawn Marie Bellamy. Survivors: Family, Eddie (Marie), Stacy, Sharon, Karen, Buster, Shelley, Tiena Orina, Andrew, Karol, Robbie, Carl,...