James M. "Jimmy" Birdwell
Aug 18, 2025
James M. (Jimmy) Birdwell entered the presence of his Lord and Savior August 18, 2025, at the age of 75 years. A native of Carthage Texas Jimmy was born April 4, 1950, to James Bertice and Mary Frances (Davis) Birdwell. He received new life in Christ in 1959 while attending Macedonia Baptist Church. Jimmy attended Carthage schools, graduating with the...
Daisy Kotwal
Aug 16, 2025
Daisy Ruth "Jenni" Kotwal was born on July 28, 1936 in east Texas. We lost her beautiful soul on August 16, 2025 to a long battle with Alzheimer's.
She was raised on a farm by her grandparents, momma and papa Bowers where she learned the love of country and "All" things nature. She relished the many days she rode her horse, Maude, to...
Ida Caroline Smith
Aug 16, 2025
Ida Caroline Smith was born on January 12, 1930 in Slippery Rock, PA to William and Caroline Smith. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from Meadville City Hospital, School of Nursing in Meadville, PA in 1951.
Ida met George Duane Smith during her nursing school years and they were married on March 31, 1951. They were married for 68 years, 8...
Anna Sue Hawkins
Aug 15, 2025
Anna “Sue" Hawkins passed peacefully and went home to be with our Savior on August 15, 2025, as her two daughters were holding her hands. She was two months shy of her 91st birthday.
Sue was born to Hattie Hester (Wilson) and Joseph R. Wood on October 26, 1934, in Red Boiling Springs, TN. She eloped with her high school sweetheart,...
Carolyn "LaVon" Link
Aug 14, 2025
Carolyn LaVon Link, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the age of 83, in McKinney, Texas. She was born on January 1, 1942, in Goose Creek, Texas, to Eldon B. Little and Adnah Arian Stone. LaVon’s life was marked by devotion to her family, faith, and the many communities she touched.
LaVon...
Brian David Rolfes
Aug 11, 2025
Brian David Rolfes passed away on August 11, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 58. Born on October 21, 1966, in Ohio to Anna B. (Murphy) and Joseph W. Rolfes, Brian lived a life defined by devotion—to his faith, his family, and his calling to educate and protect others.
Brian met the love of his life, Dori, while attending...
John "Truman" Robinson
Aug 10, 2025
John Truman Robinson, known to many simply as Truman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and proud veteran, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by family, at the age of 79.
Born on August 14, 1945, in Cleburne, Texas, Truman was the son of Hubert and Gladys Laverne Robinson. He grew up in nearby Alvarado, where he developed...
Kay Agee
Aug 8, 2025
Wanda Kay Agee, beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and lifelong community nurturer, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 86.
Born December 2, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kay—who never went by Wanda—was the cherished only child of Elsa Sophia and Charles Victor Snavely. Raised by her mother with grace, strength, and unshakable love, Kay spent...
Robert "Bob" Lee Schimmel
Aug 8, 2025
R.L. "Bob" Schimmel, 92, of Dalworthington Gardens, TX died peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 8, 2025. Bob was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 16, 1932 to Claude and Myrtle Mae Schimmel who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Patrick Schimmel and his brother, Lester Schimmel.
The Schimmel family moved to...
Haley Elaine Ligon
Aug 7, 2025
Haley Elaine Ligon, age 39, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1985, in Grand Prairie, Texas. Haley grew up in Arlington and graduated from Martin High School.
Her parents adored their blue-eyed, blonde-haired angel — the little girl who insisted on pantyhose and pretty dresses just to sit with her...
Major Terry Lee Kee, USAF (Ret.)
Aug 7, 2025
Major Terry Lee Kee, United States Air Force (Retired), passed away on the morning of August 7, 2025, at his home in Flower Mound, Texas, with his devoted wife Patricia by his side. He was 67 years old. A dedicated Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Veteran, Terry lived a life marked by deep commitment, personal strength, and unwavering service to...
Elaine Thornton
Aug 7, 2025
Elaine Thornton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 79. Born on November 2, 1945, in Cleburne, Texas, to Richard and Letha Shelton, Elaine's life was one of devotion—to her faith, her family, her friends, and her community.
Elaine grew up in Arlington, attending Carter Junior High...
Armando Nunez
Aug 7, 2025
Armando Nunez, 51, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2025. Born on April 29, 1974, in Laredo, Texas, he was the beloved son of Antonio and Julia Nunez.
Armando was a proud high school graduate who once earned the title of “Most Handsome” in high school—something his family never let him forget. He spent many years working with...
Charlotte Elaine Meeks
Aug 6, 2025
Charlotte Elaine Meeks peacefully departed this world on August 6, 2025, at the age of 77, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on November 22, 1947, to Charlie Jim Johnston and Rosemary Owens-Johnston in Fort Worth, Texas, Charlotte was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She had a deep passion for gardening, and her love for animals, especially horses and her...