Obituaries

Jan 3, 2024

 

Michael Pettigrew, 65, of Springtown, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Celebration of life:  11 to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at New Faith Baptist Church, 3303 W. F.M. Road 5, Aledo, Texas 76008

Michael died peacefully at home with Brenda beside him, he was under the care of hospice.

Michael was born June 12, 1958 in...

Jan 2, 2024

 

Doristene (Stene) Brown Bryant was born on July 2, 1950. She was the third of 11 children bornto the union of Quilla, Sr. and Willie Mae (Wade) Brown in Lee County, Texas.She attended school in Giddings, TX and graduated from Giddings High School in 1968. Sheattended and was baptized at the Bethel Union Baptist Church in Giddings.Doristene was married...

Dec 28, 2023

 

Saginaw, Texas-Garry Jones Jr. passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the age of 58.

Celebration of life:  10 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Glenview Baptist Church, 4805 NE Loop 820,  in Fort Worth.

Visitation:  5 to 7 p.m.  Monday, January 8, 2024 at Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home, 425 S. Henderson St., Fort Worth,...

Dec 22, 2023

Mildred Nanette (Nancy) Durie Duncan, (96) passed away peacefullyon December 22, 2023 in Willow Park, Texas. Nancy was born onNovember 17, 1927 in Waco, Texas. She was preceded in death byher parents Roy and Edith (Kleypas) Durie, her husband, GlennWallace Duncan and her sister, Mary Nell SoRelle. She leaves behindthree children: Glenn Duncan (Suzanne), Nanette Nadeau, SusanClemens (Bill); six grandchildren:...

Dec 21, 2023

 

Donald W. Wooten passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the age of 73.

He was an adventurer, hunter, inventor and always looking for the next great idea!  He took over the Wooten Family’s metal fabrication  business Wooten Metal, Inc. and later retired doing what he loved – traveling and inventions!  He traveled all around the world, with his favorites being fishing in Alaska, hunting in...

Dec 18, 2023

Leonard Ray Cummings Jr. passed away from colon cancer on December 18, 2023 after a 7 year battle.  He was born on March 9, 1953 in Newport Beach, California.  Lenny was a passionate Harley rider, he loved his family and his road brothers and road sisters, he was caring, giving and fun loving.

Lenny is preceded in death by his...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Benito M. Rodriguez, 74, of Fort Worth, TX passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023 at Community Healthcare of Texas. He was born on August 1, 1949 to Adam Rodriguez and Margrette Bidaure in Nordheim, Texas.

Benny enjoyed his alter ego EAZY's life. He was known for being the wild brother, the crazy uncle, the funny grandpa, and the stubborn...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Kenneth R Rucker Sr, 81, born December 12, 1942, departed this world on December 17, 2023. He was a great man: wonderful father, grandfather, friend, and loving husband to his wife Liz Spinasanto-Rucker. He had a good life, and was loved by all who knew him. He was born and raised in Fort Worth, Tx, and was a Ft....

Dec 15, 2023

 

Gene (Chip) Cillman Steele III passed away Friday, December 15, 2023  at the age of 58.

Celebration of life:  Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1800 W. Henderson Street, Cleburne, Texas 76033

Gene was born to Gene and Linda L. Steele in Waco, Texas.  He attended and graduated from...

Dec 13, 2023

 

Timothy Paul Hodges went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 13th, 2023. He passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. 

Tim was born on July 13, 1964 to Robert "Cotton" Hodges and his wife Doris. Tim was grateful to his birth parents, Kathy Foley and Glenn Hunter Jr. for their sacrificial love of him.

 In 2010,...

Dec 12, 2023

Marsha Lynn Feely, 69, passed away peacefully, after suffering from Acute Myeloid Leukemia on December 12, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas with her loving husband by her side.   She was born on January 18, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Harold Eugene Hendrix and Elizabeth Marie Allgood Hendrix.   Marsha was married to the love of her...

Dec 7, 2023

 

Bob, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, in Fort Worth at the age of 69.

Bob dedicated his career to the field of hydrogeology, where his expertise and unwavering commitment were highly regarded. His contributions left an indelible mark inspiring those who followed in his footsteps.

In his free time, Bob enjoyed fishing and camping. He loved visiting...

Dec 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of 

Marilyn Kay Smith Maddox of Fort Worth, Texas 

on December 6th 2023, at the age of 78. 

 She was born on April 25, 1945 in Rupert, Idaho to 

Dott Edward Smith, a US Army Colonel and 

Mary Grace Leftwich Smith, an English teacher. 

She moved to Texas with her family where she graduated from 

The University of...

Dec 5, 2023

Richard Beaman, 84, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Burleson, TX. He was born on June 6, 1939, in Houston, TX, to parents John Beaman and Louise Caskey. He married his sweetheart of 66 years, Barbara Rucker on October 21, 1957, and had three children.   Richard was best known for his love for God, for his family and...

Dec 4, 2023

Christopher Aaron Terrell, 42, of Fort Worth passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2023. He was born May 21, 1981 in Arlington, Texas to Wallace Emerson Terrell and Melanie Anne (Sydow) Terrell.   Chris was a passionate person. He loved deeply and carried pain every bit as deeply. His first passion in life was playing the guitar. Which was only...

Dec 1, 2023

 

It is with great sadness I wish to announce the death of my very dear sister Josephine  Costen on December the first 2023 ,after a long illness.Loving mother of the late Christopher Costen

    Also daughter Nancyanne, brother in law Tony ,aunt of Michelle ,Sophie ,Amanda, Adam and Natalie and very dear friend of Michelle Dunn  .Rest in...

Nov 30, 2023

Nov 26, 2023

 

Charles Conner, 83, passed away on November 26, 2023. He was born in Seneca, KS to the late Paul Conner and Barbara Strathmam. His sister, Joan Conner preceded him in death. Charles was married to Rosalie Ward, who preceded him in death. They have three children who survived them. Ryan Conner married Heather and had daughters Christine and Jennifer....

Nov 24, 2023

Helen M. McClendon, 94, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas surrounded by her family.Helen M. McClendon was born on January 10, 1929 in McKinney, Texas, to the late CH Spurgeon Martin and Benjamin Frankie Nelson Martin.Helen was married to Bobby Jean McClendon for 20 years. Helen graduated from Northside High School in Fort Worth,...

Nov 22, 2023

James "Jim" Vondra, beloved Uncle, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Fort Worth, TX.  Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to your favorite charity. Jim was born June 30, 1940, to Edward and Bernice Vondra in San Antonio.   He grew up all over the country, attending 10 different schools before college.  He attended the University of Oklahoma...