Obituaries

Jan 27, 2025

Jan 22, 2025

Allan Lee Locke, 86, passed away on January 22, 2025 at Longmeadow Nursing Home in Justin, Texas. He was born on December 14, 1938 in Del Rio, Texas to Morgan Closs and Thelma Jones Locke.

Allan grew up in Del Rio, Texas. He graduated from Del Rio High School in 1957. After high school he attended Texas A & M in...

Jan 21, 2025

Carolyn Sims Tidmore, 81 Years old, passed away on January 21 2025, peacefully in her sleep at home in Arlington Texas with her family around her.

Carolyn was born December 23, 1943 in Roswell, New Mexico to her father, Loyd Sims and her mother, Ruby Sims.

Carolyn grew up in El Paso Texas. She graduated from El Paso High in 1961. Carolyn...

Jan 21, 2025

Theresa “Terri” Sims, 60 , passed away on the 21st of January 2025 at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, Tx. She was born on December 1, 1964, in Hertford, Tx to Manuela Saiz Garcia.

Terri grew up and graduated in Spur, Tx at Spur High School. After high school she traveled around Texas and made the most of her young...

Jan 20, 2025

Doris Ann Jefferson was born to the late Louis Franklin Jefferson and the late Lunie May Carlisle on April 4th, 1938, in Jefferson, Texas. 

Doris began her spiritual journey at an early age. She united with the Connors Goodwill United Methodist Church in Jefferson, Texas. Her spiritual foundation was nurtured there.

She attended Friendly High School in Harleton, Texas before completing her...

Jan 20, 2025

Lienthal Earl White, affectionately known as Len, passed away on January 20 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on April 6, 1943, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Len lived a life filled with dedication to his family and service to his country.

Len proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force, valiantly serving in the...

Jan 19, 2025

Christene Elizabeth Ellison, age 83, peacefully transitioned on January 19, 2025, at Baylor Scott and White in Waxahachie, Texas. She was born on October 12,1941 in Loraine, Texas, to Jewel and Zeola Henderson.

Christene grew up in Cameron, Texas, and graduated as the valedictorian of her class from O.J. Thomas High School. After graduation, she married James W. Ellison in 1958...

Jan 14, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Karen Marie Lindeman on January 14, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on October 5, 1949, Karen grew up in a devout Catholic family, attending Catholic schools through grade and high school. Her strong faith guided her life and became the foundation of her devotion to her family and community. 

On September...

Jan 8, 2025

Eddie Lynn Rodrigue, 78, passed away on January 8, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on June 19, 1946, in Schriever, LA to Augustin Joseph Rodrigue and Bridget Adeline (Martin) Rodrigue. 

Eddie was one of 18 children and grew up in Schriever, LA. He graduated from Thibodaux High School in Thibodaux, LA in 1965. 

After high school he:

worked...

Jan 8, 2025

Othell Ernest Hamilton passed away on January 8,2025 at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth after a long illness. He was born on July 25,1941to Walton and Hazel Sims Hamilton.

He was in the Army for 2 years where he served with CBT Engineersbe in Korea. He was a sharpshooter and was an E-4 upon discharge.

Ernest married Edna in 1982 in Fort...

Jan 7, 2025

Connie Kay Busbee Waters, 87, passed away on January 7, 2025, at Serenity Place in Arlington, Texas. She was born on December 7, 1937, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Graydon Busbee and Mabel Louise Shippey.

Connie Grew up in Forest Hill, Texas. She graduated from Polytechnic High School where she participated in The Marching 100. After high school, she attended TCU...

Jan 6, 2025

Michael "BIG Scott" Sherrill, 66, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2025 in the arms of his loving wife. Born on April 6, 1958, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend who left a lasting impact on all who knew him. A master mechanic by profession, Scott's expertise was not just his career...

Dec 29, 2024

Jack Lynn Harmond, 69, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 29, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. He is finally at peace after suffering from a lengthy battle with chronic pain. He was born on March 23, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joseph and Mary Alice Moore Harmond. He lived a long, meaningful life with friends and family...

Dec 25, 2024

Linda Jean Johnson passed away on December 25th, 2024, at her home in Mansfield, TX. She was born on August 11th, 1949, in Ft Worth, TX to Frank and Viola Hazzard. 

Linda grew up in Ft Worth and Graduated from Ft Worth PolyTechnic High School in 1967. After High School she worked in the grocery business, banking and later as a...

Dec 15, 2024

Alfredo Martinez Mondragon, 62, passed away on December 15, 2024, peacefully in his home. Located in Mansfield, TX. He was born on October 30, 1962 in Acapulco, Guerrero to Celerino Martinez and Celia Mondragon. 

Alfredo Martinez grew up in Acapulco, Guerrero. While managing working and his studies at the same time his father tragically died when he was 18 years old....

Dec 14, 2024

William Brantley Pelley, 75, passed away December 14, 2024, at Baylor Hospital. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on August 24, 1949, at St. Mary’s Hospital to Murnie and Lorena (Brantley) Pelley.

In 1967, Bill graduated from McAlester High School. One week later, he enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly trained and worked as a Navy Corpsman and EENT...

Dec 10, 2024

Gerald Dean Mitchell, 90, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Fort Worth, Tx. He was born on February 28, 1934, in Ladonia, Texas to Henderson and Lela Thomason Mitchell.

Gerald worked in construction most of his life and owned Southwest Sound Control based in Dallas until his retirement.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents H.D. and Lela Mitchell, brothers...

Dec 7, 2024

Dura Lee (Elliott) Blalock, 91, of Kennedale passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Dura’s life will be at 11:00am Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. An interment will be immediately following at Granbury Cemetery. A Visitation will be Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Emerald Hills Funeral...

Dec 6, 2024

Ray Stafford Sr., 85, passed away on December 6, 2024, at Community Healthcare of Texas in Fort Worth, TX. He was born on March 20, 1939, in Fort Worth, TX to Willis “Tobe” Wesley Sr and Elua Beatrice (Wingo) Stafford.

Ray grew up in Fort Worth. He graduated from Green B Trimble Tech High in Fort Worth in 1957. He attended...

Dec 2, 2024

Aurora Soria Zapata, 72, crossed the veil on, December 2, 2024 at her home in Arlington, Texas. She was born on March 11, 1952, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, México to Jesús and Aurora Perez Soria. 

Aurora grew up in Dallas, Texas, where she met, then married Miguel Zapata in 1971. They were happily married for over 53 years and sealed as...