Charles Van Dratwick
Dec 20, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Van Dratwick, 72, passed away on December 20, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. He was born November 30, 1953, in Decatur, Illinois, to the late Charles J. Dratwick and Doris E. Dratwick.
Chuck spent his early years in Decatur until 1965, carrying those hometown roots with him wherever life took him. He attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School for grade school,...
Jerry Hayden Bailey
Dec 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Hayden Bailey, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Jerry was born on January 29, 1945, in Oxnard, California, to Tressie Mae (Ward) and Aerick Bailey. When he was just six months old, his family moved to Texas, where he was raised in Fort Worth. Though born in California,...
Christy Carl Hallien
Dec 18, 2025
Christy Carl Hallien, born June 23, 1943, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was the beloved son of Christy and Jacqueline Hallien and lived a life defined by service, curiosity, generosity, and deep devotion to those he loved.
Christy was the devoted spouse of Gabrielle Mary...
Dana Claudine Armour
Dec 16, 2025
Dana Armour, 94, passed peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. Born on August 22, 1931, in Dallas, Texas, Dana moved to Arlington in 1945, where she made her home for the remainder of her life.
Dana was preceded in death by her three children, Larry Armour, Janet Combs, and Darsa Owens; her three brothers, Elvis Lam, Gerald Lam, and...
Ronald Wayne Underwood
Dec 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Wayne Underwood, age 76, who departed this world on December 16, 2025. Ronald was born on May 17, 1949, in Oakland, California, to his loving parents, Calvin and Bobbie Underwood. He lived a life filled with devotion, courage, and integrity that touched all who knew him. Ronald proudly...
Kenneth Arnold
Dec 15, 2025
Kenneth V. Arnold, III, of Arlington, TX, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, after a long and courageous health battle. He was 82 years old.
Ken was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana as the oldest of nine brothers and sisters. He graduated from Warren Central High School in 1961 and joined the...
Jeffrey David Walker
Dec 15, 2025
Jeffrey David Walker lived a full and adventurous life marked by independence, hard work, and curiosity. He was the son of William Walker and Patricia DeWitt.
He began his career as an aircraft mechanic before becoming a pilot, a role that reflected a lifelong love of aviation. Over the years, Jeffrey worked in many fields, including managing a copper tubing business,...
Alma Ruth Schultz
Dec 15, 2025
Alma Ruth Schultz was born on October 16, 1930 in Charleston, Texas, to Ernest and Verda Mae Viser. Ruth went to be with her Lord on December 15, 2025.
Ruth loved music, playing the piano, singing in trios and the church choir. She began singing at church at a very young age and her and her cousins would go to different...
Barbara A. Martin
Dec 14, 2025
Barbara Allen Martin, lovingly known as Bobbi, Mom, and most treasured of all, Baba, was born on May 3, 1928, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, to David and Elizabeth Allen. She lived a life marked by purpose, passion, intellect, and deep devotion to her family, leaving behind a legacy of love that will be cherished for generations.
Barbara was preceded in...
Terry Diane Ward
Dec 14, 2025
Terry Diane Ward, born April 24, 1943, in Bridgeport, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. She was the beloved wife of Jerry Ward, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage, and a loving mother to her daughter, Wendy Sparks.
Terry will be remembered for her devotion to her family and the life she shared with those...
Vivian Genoid Titus
Dec 14, 2025
Vivian Genoid Titus, age 74, of DeSoto, Texas, was called home to rest peacefully on December 14, 2025. Born on May 9, 1951, in Conroe, Texas, Vivian lived a life rooted in faith, service, love, and quiet strength. She leaves behind a legacy of devotion, resilience, and unwavering compassion.
Vivian was a loving wife, a devoted mother, a nurturing grandmother and...
Carl Wayne Banks
Dec 13, 2025
Carl Wayne Banks, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, step grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Arlington at the age of 89. Born on November 27, 1936, to Magdelina and J.D. Banks, Carl lived a life filled with cherished moments and profound love for his family.
For 39 wonderful years, Carl shared his life with his...
Robert "Bob" Keith Gage
Dec 12, 2025
Zoom Link: Celebration of Life for Bob Gage
Time: Dec 18, 2025 01:45 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 443 442 3562
Robert "Bob" Keith Gage, 89, of Arlington, Texas, went to heaven on December 12, 2025. Born on January 19, 1936, in Lamar, Missouri, Bob lived a long and fulfilling life.
After completing high school, Bob began his career at Delta Airlines...
Jacqueline Dawn Matczynski
Dec 11, 2025
Jacqueline Dawn Matczynski (Stubbings) passed away on December 11, 2025. She was a devoted and loving mother to John (Brianna), Christine, and Michele (Gentry), and a proud grandmother to Sophia, Gentry, and Scarlett. Her love for her children and grandchildren was immeasurable and evident in everything she did. She is also survived by her sister, Joylynn (David), and her mother,...
Elizabeth “Beth” Kay Jones
Dec 10, 2025
Elizabeth “Beth” Kay Jones, 65, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. Born on September 7, 1960, in Denison, Texas, Beth was the beloved daughter of Bill and Mary Carr. She built a warm, joyful life rooted in faith, family, and the simple pleasures that brought her happiness.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm...
Shawn Michael Armstrong
Dec 8, 2025
Shawn Michael Armstrong, age 45, entered into eternal rest on December 8, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. He was born on April 8, 1980, in Toledo, Ohio, and from his earliest days carried a steady kindness, a gentle discipline, and a quiet devotion that would shape every chapter of his life.
Shawn was a loving and devoted father to his greatest earthly...
Dorothy Marie Belcher
Dec 8, 2025
Dorothy Marie Belcher, 89, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Pantego, Texas. Born on December 19, 1935, in Cotton Center, Texas, Dorothy was the beloved daughter of Myrtle and Thomas Cannon. Her life was marked by devotion to family, faith, service, and education.
In 1960, Dorothy married the love of her life, Orville Belcher, at Cotton Center Baptist Church. Their...