Obituaries

Jan 8, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Robert (Bob) Dorren York on January 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Dover, Ohio, Bob was the devoted husband of Geraldine Iva York, sharing 68 golden years of love and partnership.

"His children lovingly remember him: his daughter, Melodie Lynn (York); his son-in-law,...

Jan 6, 2025

Our precious Mama, stepmother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen Faye Jeffers Sowards, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. She was 93.

Helen was the shining light of our family. Her natural optimism and comedic talent never failed to bring smiles to our faces. In 1951, she married her first love, Buddy Jeffers, in Ferris, Texas....

Jan 5, 2025

Born on May 3, 1991, to Melvin Jenkins and Wilburn Jean Bradley, Wilnealish was the second oldest of four children raised by Wilma Jean Bradley and James Felix Bradley. Because of his upbringing, love and faith were the foundation of his life. A dedicated believer, he began his spiritual journey at Faith Tabernacle Full Gospel Church and continued his...

Jan 3, 2025

Betty Jo Ramos, 92, passed away peacefully in Fort Worth on January 3, 2025.

Betty Jo was known for her love of life and her thoughtful nature. Easter was always her favorite holiday, but she also cherished Thanksgiving, as it was close to her birthday.

A hallmark of Betty Jo's generosity...

Jan 3, 2025

William "Bill" L. Gilmore passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on May 2, 1944, in Marshall, TX. He will be laid to rest in a private family service at the DFW National Cemetery with military honors.

Bill spent his adult life working in the Fort Worth area,...

Dec 25, 2024

Stephen Mark Doerfler was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 27, 1966, and was called home suddenly and unexpectedly on Christmas Day 2024, at the age of 58 years old. A loving and Christian husband, father, brother, teacher, and coach, Stephen valued his family, friends, students, and his community. Stephen is survived by his wife of 31 years,...

Dec 24, 2024

Gordy Mathew Bynum, Azle, Texas passed away on December 24, 2024, at the age of 52 after a short battle with a rare type of cancer. Mathew was born October 3, 1972.

Mathew loved fishing, riding his Harley and racing! One of his favorites of all times was being surrounded by family and frying fish...

Dec 24, 2024

Verna celebrated Christmas in Heaven this year with her Savior and loved ones. She passed to her heavenly home on December 24, 2024.

Verna was born to Lankford and Zelma Warren in Durant Oklahoma March 23, 1952, welcomed at home by older brother Lynn. The family moved to Hereford where she attended school and graduated...

Dec 22, 2024

Patricia Lathen, 75, of Meridian, Texas, passed away on December 22. 2024.

Patricia was born in Whitney, Texas to the late Alford Joe Caperton and Nena Laveryn Allen Caperton on January 3, 1949. She graduated from Whitney High School in 1967 and attended Hill College.

Patricia is survived by her sister...

Dec 18, 2024

Nick Joe Nelson passed away on December 18, 2024, at his home in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born July 5, 1929, in Amarillo, Texas to Elijah Clemens Nelson, Jr. and Francis Marie Sanderson Nelson. Funeral services will be held at South Hills Christian Church, 3200 Bilglade Road, Fort Worth, Texas on January 5, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. Burial...

Dec 17, 2024

Robert Victor Solmon, known to most as Bob, entered into God's glory on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the age of 80. Surrounded by his loving family, Bob passed away peacefully after receiving the Holy Sacraments of the Catholic Church.

Bob was born on May 18, 1944 to Victor and Marie...

Dec 14, 2024

Our precious husband and father Robert Emmett Dunham left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 14, 2024 at the age of 75. Known by so many friends and family as "Bobby".

He was a Loving husband and father, brother and friend to all who...

Dec 14, 2024

Nola Jean Taitano Kissell, 76, of Fort Worth, was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Born on April 15, 1948, in Guam, she was the daughter of the late Mariano Guerrero Taitano and Rosaline Flores (Cruz) Taitano.

Nola spent much of her early life on the island of Guam, where...

Dec 10, 2024

Leona Cotter Hersom, born on May 4, 1938, in Winters, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Cleburne, Texas. She was the cherished daughter of James Daniel Cotter and Audrey Brooks Shahan Cotter.

Tragically, Leona's mother, Audrey, passed away when Leona was only six weeks old. Her father entrusted her upbringing to her...

Dec 9, 2024

Our Beloved Mother Elisa H. Olivo resident of Cleburne, TX gained her wings as she so much wanted peacefully in her sleep with her daughter's by her side on Dec 9, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born on May 6, 1934 in San Benito, TX and was proceeded in death by her husband Rene G. Olivo...

Dec 9, 2024

Edward Louis Kennedy, born on June 28, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the beloved son of the late Roy Donald Kennedy and Mary Josephine Strakos. Edward spent his formative years in Fort Worth, growing up alongside his two brothers and one sister.

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Dec 8, 2024

Michael D. Williams of Grapevine, Texas, was born on March 19, 1945, in Paul's Valley, Oklahoma, and passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2024.

Mike leaves behind wife, Jean (Holzbeierlein) Williams; daughter, Abby (Williams) Morgan; son-in-law, Grant Morgan; and cherished grandchildren, Maxwell and Charlotte. Mike is also survived by sisters, Mary Jane Pope, Patricia McCortney,...

Dec 5, 2024

Scott was born May 5,1964 in Sacramento, California. His name at that time was James Voll. Shortly after his birth he moved to the Fort Worth area. In 1968 he was adopted by Buddy and Peggy Busbee and his name was changed to John Scott Busbee. He attended Bedford, Watauga, and Pipeline Rd Church of Christ.

Dec 3, 2024

Myra Carrel Thomas Goodwin, 76, passed away December 3, 2024, at a local nursing home. She was born on May 8, 1948, the oldest child of Phillip Ray Thomas and Carrel Marie Chagnard Thomas. Myra graduated from Francis T. Nichols High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1966.

Myra met her future husband, Louie, on...

Dec 1, 2024

Reverend Glenn Austin Brown of Fort Worth, TX passed away December 1, 2024 at 92 years of age.

Glenn was born in Porum, Oklahoma to Charles and Lavada Brown. With two grandfathers as preachers and his parents both devout Christians, he grew up with a legacy of faith. His parents lived...