Mary Jane Smith
May 18, 2025
Mary Jane Mechler Smith, age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1926, in Castroville, Texas, to Albert and Clara (Ehlinger) Mechler.
Mary was raised on the family farm in Castroville and later married Oscar J. Smith of Lytle, Texas, on March 29, 1946. She dedicated 30 years of service in product support...
Boyd Carrol Henry
May 15, 2025
Boyd Carrol Henry passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on November 18, 1943, in DeKalb, Texas, Boyd was raised in the small community where he was born, and where his parents owned a country store and pine tree farm. By the age of three, he was helping in the...
Heather Lynne Harrison
May 14, 2025
Heather Lynne Harrison, 37, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1987, in Arlington and spent her entire life in the community she loved, surrounded by family and friends who cherished her deeply.
Heather was a shining example of kindness, humor, strength, and selflessness. A faithful Christian, she lived a life devoted to...
Janine Lewis
May 13, 2025
Janine “JiJi” Lewis, 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 13, after a life well-lived. She went to sleep holding the hand of her beloved husband, Jack, and woke up in the arms of her beloved Savior Jesus.
Janine was born Apr. 28, 1946, to Leora and J.Z. Spain, in a house J.Z. built with his own two hands in Decatur, TX....
Mildred Leora Esposito
May 13, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of Mildred Leora Milam Esposito, who departed this life on May 13, 2025, at the remarkable age of 102. Born on January 17, 1923, in Denison, Texas, Mildred lived a long and inspiring life defined by compassion, resilience, and unwavering devotion to others.
A proud nurse by profession, Mildred...
Alma Jean Reed
May 11, 2025
“Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matthew 25:23
With hearts both heavy with sorrow and full of gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Alma Jean Reed, who was called home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025, at the age of 75, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Born...
Wanda Ann Marshall
May 10, 2025
Wanda Ann Marshall 1932 – 2025
Wanda Ann Marshall, 92, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025 after a short battle with lung disease.
Born at home in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in Dalworthington Gardens (Arlington), Wanda was the youngest of four in the Roberson family. She had a deep love for learning and thrived in school—she often said, “It was...
Keith Wendell Harris
May 9, 2025
Keith Wendell Harris was born July 22, 1938, in Hunt County, Texas, to Veta Threlkeld Harris and Kermit Will Harris, who both predeceased him. He was their first child, and everyone in the family called him Wendell. As America entered World War II, the family left behind cotton farming and moved to a duplex in Oak Cliff in Dallas, where...
William Pearl Love
May 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, William Pearl Love, who passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 87.
William honorably retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Arlington. His civilian career took him into...
Lavena Bedford Speier
May 5, 2025
Lavena “Shan” Speier passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 in Covington, Louisiana. Shan was born and raised in Weatherford, Texas. She attended Weatherford High School (WHS) where she played basketball and volleyball. Her Girls Volleyball Team, the 1953 District 4AA champions, were inducted into the WHS Hall of Fame in 2011. She attended Baylor University for a few years, but...
Kelly Aurora Malay
May 5, 2025
Kelly Aurora Malay, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. She was 54 years old.
Born on August 13, 1970, in Manchester, Connecticut, Kelly was the cherished daughter of Roger and Sandra Knowles. She grew up with her siblings Keith, Kevin, Barbra,...
Johnny Lamar McKissick
May 5, 2025
Johnny Lamar McKissick, September 4, 1930 - May 5, 2025
Johnny was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Burleigh and Pearl (Jordan) McKissick. He will be missed dearly, and remembered for so much—from the way he showed off his scrapbook from high school football days, to his unrivaled sweet tooth, to the way he connected so easily with everyone he met.
His life...
Asher McCrary
May 4, 2025
To my son Asher, my sweet little boy, my pride and joy.
My whole life I've dreamed of the day I'd meet you. I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, I've had ups and downs, highs, lows and many many setbacks along the road that led me to you. But then you were born, and from the moment I...
Eugene "Gene" Harold Havran
May 3, 2025
Eugene Harold Havran, age 94, passed away on May 3, 2025. Eugene was born on October 24, 1930, in Megargel, Texas to Albert Havran and Sophia Cernosek Havran.
Gene attended Texas Tech and went on to join the Air Force and served during the Korean War. He loved Texas Tech football, attended many homecoming games with his wife, and rarely missed...
Jay Orozco
May 2, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our dear friend and family member, Jay Orozco, who left us on May 2, 2025, just days shy of his 63rd birthday. Born on May 6, 1962, Jay was a self-taught guitar maestro who could pick up any note and play it like magic. He discovered his passion for...
Lela Owens Wade Staples
Apr 29, 2025
Our “mom” passed away at home in New Braunfels, Texas where she loved living her final years with family. She lived an incredible life passing away from old age and a worn-out body. Who can ask for more? Lela was 92, almost 93, born June 26, 1932. Born at St. Josephs Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas and her life, until...
Nicole McNutt
Apr 29, 2025
Nicole Evans McNutt, beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 29, 2025 at 62 years old.
Born on August 10, 1962, Nicole lived a life marked by deep faith, boundless love, and a passion for teaching that touched countless lives. Nicole loved learning, having received her BS/Elementary Ed and MEd/Public School Administration Certification...