Obituaries

May 24, 2024

Patricia Proza Carr, 81, of Dallas, Texas, passed away in Crowley, Texas, with her family on May 24th, 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was a beloved mother to three children.

Pat (as she preferred to be called) was born in Dallas in 1942 to William Proza and Mary (Pouzar) Story. She...

May 22, 2024

Vernon Leslie Duke (Buz) passed peacefully on May 22, 2024, 9:05pm CDT, at the age of 91 in Fort Worth, TX.

He was surrounded by those who loved him, including his wife of 68 years, Ida Lee Enzor Duke. Vernon was born on October 8,1932, in Denver, CO, to Annie Elizabeth LeRossignol Duke and Vernon...

May 22, 2024

Betty Billingsley, long-time resident of Taylor County and Fort Worth, TX, passed away on May 22, 2024, just four months prior to her 99th birthday.

Betty was born in Loraine, TX on September 2, 1925, to Ray and Nora Mae Jennings. Betty graduated from Merkel High School in 1942. During and after high school she...

May 21, 2024

Harold Eugene Eller passed away peacefully at 94 years old on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Born on March 21, 1930, in New York, New York, he was the son of the late Keith Birchard Eller and Thelma Bender Eller as well as brother...

May 21, 2024

Tommy J. Manuel of Fort Worth, Texas, died on May 21, 2024 after a short illness.

He was born on Christmas Day, 1933 to Norvel and Elbie Duncan Manuel.  He spent his early years in West Texas, leaving school early to work at an oil refinery and serve in the Texas National Guard. ...

May 20, 2024

Jimmy Edward Day, 62, passed away in Cleburne, Texas on May 20, 2024.

Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024 at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133.

He was the owner of Cowboy Auto Glass; he enjoyed working hard and taking care of...

May 19, 2024

North Richland Hills, Texas - Ellen Cecelia Easterling Blume was born in Perry County, Mississippi, on December 27, 1939, to Luther B. Easterling and Ava L. Hood. She moved to Fort Worth, Texas, in 1955, where she made her home until 1979, when she relocated to Ruidoso, New Mexico. Ellen returned to Texas in 2020 and North Richland Hills...

May 10, 2024

Joan (JoAnne) Parks Jourde, 90, passed peacefully at home on Friday, May 10, 2024.

She was born February 12, 1934 in Herkimer, New York to Vernon and Viola Parks. She graduated high school in Ilion, NY then attended Sam Houston State University. She married Jules Jourde July 17, 1955.

She was...

May 2, 2024

Elizabeth A. Freeman, aged 83, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Born on January 26, 1941, in Alvarado, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Royce Eugene Maberry and Willie Lucille Moore.

A devoted member of the Catholic faith, Elizabeth found solace and community at Saint Francis Village. She cherished her roles as...

Apr 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daphne Rae O'Neal, who left this world on April 29, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, nurse, and friend to many.

Daphne Rae O'Neal was born on August 12, 1957, in Midland, Texas to Dorthy Ann Dixson and Wallace Dixson and grew up...

Apr 29, 2024

Marilyn Jeannine (Willis) Smith passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 89. She was born on January 19, 1935, to Leo and Lucille Willis, and was the oldest of 5 children.

Marilyn grew up in Brownfield, Texas and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1953. She met...

Apr 27, 2024

Major Charles "Chuck" Edward Siefert (Ret.) was cleared for take off to his final destination on 4/27/2024. While a resident of Ft. Worth, TX for over 50 years, his U.S. Air Force career took him on many tours of duty domestic and abroad, including wartime duty in Thailand. He was born in Shelbyville, IN on 6/30/1931 to Louis H....

Apr 26, 2024

Amanda Alice Martin, of Graford, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024.

Amanda was born in Dallas, Texas on February 2, 1963, to Eddie Lynn Morphis and Mary Queen Haygood. She grew up in Grand Prairie, TX and graduated from South Grand Prairie High School. Amanda later went on to marry and have her daughter...

Apr 25, 2024

Timothy Paul Sullivan, of Crandall, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024. Tim was a loving, generous, kind soul who took pride in his roles as a father, son, husband, brother, friend and coach.

Tim was born in Irving, Texas on December 1, 1964, to George Patrick Sullivan and Lovey Christine Stanley, the youngest...

Apr 23, 2024

Ronald Curtis Stuhlman, age 73, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. A private family viewing will be held at Martin Thomas and Son funeral home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Community Ministries Building at Travis Avenue...

Apr 22, 2024

Christopher J. Falater, age 65, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024. He was born November 13, 1958 in Wayne Michigan and was raised in Chicago Illinois. Chris would want everyone to enjoy life. He was a private person but no one was a stranger to him. Only those close to him knew the real man. He was frugal, organized...

Apr 21, 2024

Judith "Judy" Ann Beiber Pilliod of Fort Worth passed away peacefully on Sunday April 21, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born to June Elizabeth Smith Beiber and John Ellwood Beiber in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Judy lived in Iowa until her family moved to Dallas when she was twelve years old. While in...

Apr 17, 2024

James B. White, 93, passed away April 17, 2024.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn St., Fort Worth, Texas.

Jim enjoyed a long, full life. He grew up in Brownwood, Texas, son of James C. and Mattie White. He attended Brownwood High School, then...

Apr 17, 2024

Born October 1, 1985, in Fort Worth, Texas passed away peacefully at home Wednesday April 17, 2024. He was a devoted and loving father of 4 who loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, walking, BBQ, hanging out with family, goofing around just being himself, and loving life. He was loved by all he knew and will be deeply missed.

Apr 17, 2024

Shannon Martin Miller, 55, of Trophy Club, Texas - a loving wife, mother, and sister - passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 17, 2024. She was born on August 13, 1968, in Augusta, Georgia, the first of two daughters to Warren and Patricia Martin.

Shannon grew up in Augusta and graduated...