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...
Fred Cook Jr.
Apr 28, 2025
Fred Cook passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Fred moved to Arlington at a young age and proudly called it home for the rest of his life. He lived with a sense of joy, humility, and an unwavering love for his family, friends, and community.
A proud graduate of Arlington High...
Sandra Elizabeth Griffin
Apr 27, 2025
Sandra Elizabeth Gaddis Griffin, 85, passed into the presence of Jesus on April 27, 2025 in Arlington, TX.
Sandy was born on January 6, 1940, to Raeford and Mary Gaddis in Asheboro, NC. She graduated from Asheboro High School in 1958. Sandy married shortly after graduating and became the ideal Marine Corps wife. She worked in retail for much of her...
Antonio Orona Contreras
Apr 27, 2025
Antonio nuestro amado Tito, a sus 72 años de vida nos dejó momentos que marcaron nuestra vida con recuerdos que vivirán por siempre en cada uno de nosotros.
Un hombre trabajador de corazón humilde y sonrisa sincera. El amor por su familia, amigos y por todos los que tuvimos la oportunidad de conocerlo, ha sido una bendición de vida, ejemplo de...
Jim B. Stewart
Apr 26, 2025
James “Jim” Buford Stewart was joyfully welcomed into eternity with Jesus on April 26, 2025 – the ultimate prize he had long since set his hope upon. He was born April 13, 1949, in Austin, Texas, the son of Buford and Mary Elizabeth Stewart.
Raised in the church, Jim’s parents set a firm foundation of faith in their home, but as...
Neal Thurston Clary Jr.
Apr 25, 2025
On April 25, 2025, Neal Thurston Clary, Jr., went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Neal, a resident of Kennedale, Texas, was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on September 8, 1944. Neal and his younger sister Teresa (Culbertson) grew up learning to love Jesus, and Neal followed Him from an early age.
Neal was a talented singer,...
Reagan Lucas
Apr 24, 2025
Reagan was the sweetest soul and a true warrior.
He never met a stranger and greeted everyone everyplace he went. Those fortunate to know Reagan know how much he loved hugs, kisses, music, singing and dancing. He was a mimic and so very charming and smart.
Reagan worked hard to stand, walk, and be wherever his people were. He was...
Myron Paul Bergen
Apr 22, 2025
Myron Paul Bergen was born on July 7, 1963, in Weatherford, OK, to Robert “Zane” and VerNell (Kissler) Bergen and passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Arlington, TX. Myron became a Christian at a young age and graduated from Weatherford High School in 1981. He then graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1987 with a Bachelor...
Sharon McGinnis
Apr 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Lynn McGinnis, 80, who passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Sharon was born on July 11, 1944, at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, to Finis C. Brannam and Norma (Remmers) Brannam.
Sharon was a proud graduate of MacArthur High School in San...
Mary Leasman
Apr 22, 2025
Mary Leah Leasman, 78, passed away on April 22, 2025, in Richland Hills, Texas, after a courageous battle with late-stage leukemia.
Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Leasman, and her brothers, Larry and Tony Montero. She is survived by her son, Rob Leasman and his wife Tina; her daughter, Deborah Walker and her husband Kevin; her brother,...
Alita Norma Bruner
Apr 22, 2025
Alita Norma Bruner, a beloved mother, grandmother, and pillar of her family, passed away on April 22, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas, at the age of 91.
Born on December 17, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Thomas F. Gomez and Irma O. Ulmann, Alita lived a life rooted in love, faith, and dedication to those around her.
Alita was the proud and devoted...
Vera Hall
Apr 21, 2025
Vera Elizabeth Thomas Hall passed peacefully to her heavenly home on April 21, 2025 at the age of 92. Vera was able to visit with each of her 2 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, 6 grandchildren, and many of her extended family and friends before she peacefully passed.
Vera was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother “Mimi”, and Great-Mimi-to-Be. She followed Jesus faithfully, and...
Treva Jere Lyday
Apr 20, 2025
Treva Jere Lyday 83, of Arlington, Texas
Treva Jere (Brown) Lyday departed this life on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
She is survived by her son John Russell Lyday, daughter Robin Jeree Lyday and son-in-law Michael Anderson, brother Carl Wayland Brown and sister-in-law Pam Conely Brown, and sister-in-law Kay (Lyday) Branham. She has ten nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by...