Obituaries

Jul 3, 2024

Sallie Faye Alford, 80, passed peacefully on July 3, 2024. Sallie Faye was born on April 7, 1944, in Oakwood, Texas to John Wesley Sr. and Perlena Walker. She was the youngest of eight children. She graduated in 1963 from St. Paul Shiloh High School in Oakwood and was known for her exceptional basketball skills. At an early age, Sallie...

Jun 30, 2024

Sonia Joy Blake, 73, passed away on June 30, 2024, at her home in Burleson, Texas. She was born to Nolen and Kate Clark on October 26, 1952, in Meridian, Mississippi.

A devoted mother, Sonia dedicated her life to raising her daughter, a testament to her unwavering love and commitment to her family.

In 1999, she married the love of her life,...

Jun 21, 2024

Jun 20, 2024

Fredie Henderson Mitchell Jr., 80, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Irving TX. He was born on February 19, 1944, in Hobart, Oklahoma to Fredie Henderson Mitchell Sr. and Zola Mae Harper Mitchell.

Fredie grew up in many different towns as his family traveled to wherever the work was, but finally settled in Fort Worth , Texas, where he...

Jun 19, 2024

Tex Vernon Greer, 80, passed away on 19, June 2024 at Alvarado Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation in Alvarado, TX. He was born on March 30,1944, in Boone, NC to Paul and Iva Carroll Greer.

Tex grew up in Boone, NC. He graduated from Appalachian High School in Boone, NC in 1962. After high school he moved to Fort Worth, Texas and...

Jun 10, 2024

Julie Ellen Dunham Schneider, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024, at the age of 81. She will be remembered for her giving nature, fun-loving spirit, and dedication to her family.

Born on January 29, 1943, in Urbana, IL, Julie later made her home in Grand Prairie, TX. Throughout her life, Julie had a...

Jun 6, 2024

Sharon Elizabeth Dears Massey, 67, passed away on the 6th of June 2024 at Texas Health Harris Southwest in Fort Worth, TX. She was born on September 16, 1956 in Fort Worth, TX to Willie and Mildred (Briscoe) Dears Sr.Sharon grew up in Mansfield, TX. She graduated from Mansfield High School in 1975. During high school, she became “the first...

Jun 3, 2024

Lorri Dianne Schoeni, a cherished soul known for her kindness, dedication, and unwavering compassion, passed away on June 3, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. She was born on February 9, 1961, in Fort Worth, Texas. Lorri leaves behind a legacy of love and selflessness that will continue to inspire all who were fortunate to have known her.In her professional life, Lorri...

Jun 2, 2024

Maria Laferne Owens , 59, passed away on June 2, 2024 in Burleson, Texas with her husband by her side. She was born July 29, 1964 in Dallas, Texas to Billy Joe Ford, Roy Dean Wallace Sr. and Maggie Ree McNeil-Wallace. 

Maria was very focused and determined growing up. Always aiming for straight A’s and was very competitive when it came...

May 31, 2024

Robert Duane Corley, 68 years old, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2024, at Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South in Burleson, TX. He was born on March 10, 1956, in Fort Worth, TX, to Thomas Dowell Corley and Alice Anderson Corley.Robert grew up in Fort Worth and Everman, Texas. He was an Apprentice Electrician working with his brother, James,...

May 30, 2024

May 25, 2024

Wilbur Douglas (Doug) Owen, Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 61 on May 25th, 2024. He was known for his light-hearted nature and infectious laughter that could brighten anyone's day.

Doug was born on April 13th, 1963 to Wilbur Sr. and Doris Owen in Dallas, Texas. He spent most of his childhood in Lewisville,...

May 25, 2024

James Park Stegall 

May 25, 2024

 

James “Jim” Park Stegall, father, husband, grandpa, artist, nurseryman, teacher and mentor, released hold of his trusty shovel and picked up the Creator’s key to the tool shed to begin his new adventure.  Jim passed away at home with the help of hospice and his family. He was born February 8, 1942 in Wichita Falls, Texas,...

May 23, 2024

Robbin Leon Cowen, 79, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Heart-to-Heart Hospice in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on August 18, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas to Leon Max and Lurosa Robberson Cowen.

Robbin grew up in Fort Worth. He graduated from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth, Texas in 1962. After high school he attended Tarrant County...

May 17, 2024

Dr N. Kermit Olson passed peacefully at his home on May 17, 2024.   He was born in Chicago, IL to Kermit and Ruth Olson.

 

Kermit grew up in River Forrest, IL, graduated from Oak Park-River Forest

High School and then attended and graduated from Stanford University. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.   Dr. Olson continued...

May 16, 2024

Mary “Moomaw” Irene Curry, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on May 16, 2024, at Medical City Arlington in Arlington, Texas. She was born on February 10th, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas to Octa Mildred Miller and Clement Carden Miller. 

 

Mary grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. As an adult, she had many jobs, but her...

May 14, 2024

Betty Jo (Carpenter) Mullins, from Arlington, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born in Roaring Springs, Texas at the family home of “Jolly” Murphy Carpenter and “Sally” Sarah (Bell) Carpenter. She spent her growing years with her 8 brothers and sisters in Roaring Springs at that same family home.

After finishing school, she...

May 13, 2024

Kon Papaioannou, 83, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife. Born in Greece, he immigrated to Cloquet in 1955 at the age of 15.  After serving in the U.S. Army, he joined the Cloquet Fire Department where he retired after 30 years of service.  He later retired in Mesa, AZ. 



Kon cherished his faith and family...

May 13, 2024

It is not often, in the world that we live in today, that you meet the true epitome of a Cowboy, yet that is the only word that seems to ring true when describing Bobby Joe Gorman. Born on September 21st, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas- Bobby was raised, along with his 4 siblings (Royce, Wayne, Evelyn, and Johnny) to...

May 11, 2024

Janice Smith of Arlington, Texas passed away Saturday, May 10th at age 66. She lost her battle with cancer after fighting it for over a year. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Friend to many. She will be missed terribly.

Janice graduated from Sam Houston High School and studied at UTA.

Janice worked in the aero space industry for many years...