Obituaries
William Joseph Hawk, Jr.
Aug 29, 2026
William Joseph Hawk Jr., known to family and friends as Bill, age 70, of Grapevine, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2026.
Bill was born on October 8, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio. At the age of 17, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Never asking for praise or thanks, but always proud of what he accomplished.
Bill...
Helen Ruth Post
Aug 28, 2026
Helen Ruth Post, 86, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1940, in Paterson, New Jersey, to Bert and Wilma Bokma.
Helen spent 42 years in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, before moving to Keller, Texas, 24 years ago. She was married to her beloved husband, James N. Post Jr., for 62 years until his passing...
Kathleen Judith Meisinger
Aug 27, 2026
Kathleen Judith (Schaefer) Meisinger was born September 22, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Benet Hill Academy in 1980, she attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with an emphasis in Transportation, in 1986. Kathleen had a rewarding career with BNSF Railway for thirty-seven and a half years; however, the role...
Michael Ray Daniels
Aug 27, 2026
Michael Ray Daniels of Bedford, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 80.
Born on January 18, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the third of seven children to Jack Daniels and Byrl Tyrone. Michael "Butch" spent his early years in Eastland County and graduated from Eastland High School. He honorably served as a Sergeant in...
Kathleen Mary Kirkpatrick
Aug 26, 2026
Kathleen Mary “Kathy” Kirkpatrick (née Fleming)
Kathleen Mary “Kathy” Kirkpatrick (née Fleming), age 76, of Keller, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Joe and Estelle Fleming. She was united in marriage to Don Kirkpatrick on May 26, 1973.
Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Don;...
Kimberly Jane Dawyot
Aug 26, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kimberly Jane Dawyot (Gauwain) on August 26th 2026 in Keller Texas. Kimmie was a well-loved sister, wife and daughter. She was kind to everyone and put her trust in her faith and knew that greater things were waiting for her on the other side.
She married Michael Dawyot of upstate NY (a Yankee!)...
Judy Marie Chapman
Aug 26, 2026
Judy Chapman, 89 of Richland Hills, TX passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, joining her husband of 56 years, Charles Chapman. She was a long-time member of Richland Hills Christian Church.
Survivors include Children: Michael Chapman and wife Christi, Diane Morgan and husband Dan. Grandchildren: Micaela Evans, Collin Chapman, Adrienne Alverson, Aaron Alverson, Channing Donahue, and Stephen Chambers and 9...
Joe G. Lara
Aug 25, 2026
Joe Lara, 78, passed away on August 25, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, father-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law and friend whose steady presence and generous heart touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. Following...
Debra Gail Allen
Aug 24, 2026
Debra Gail Allen, 62, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026.
Debra dedicated so much of her life to helping others. Her quiet and courageous acts of kindness left a lasting imprint on all who had the privilege of knowing her. She lived her life with open hands and an open heart, always nurturing and caring for...
Jimmy Lynn Coker
Aug 24, 2026
Jimmy Lynn Coker, 68, of Keller, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by family in his home. Born in Ennis, Texas, on December 30, 1957, Jimmy graduated from Ennis High School in 1976. He dedicated his life to mastering his carpentry skillset, while owning and operating his own business for the better part of his life. Jimmy’s...
Alma Lou Payne
Aug 24, 2026
Alma Payne, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed peacefully from this life on August 24, 2026.Alma’s life was firmly rooted in her faith in Jesus. She received a precious legacy of faith from the generations who came before her, embraced it wholeheartedly as her own, and devoted her life to passing it on...
CJ Sharp
Aug 23, 2026
CJ Sharp, age 60, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2026, following complications from a recent diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He was born on December 8, 1965, in Fort Worth, Texas, and attended school in Keller, Texas.
CJ was a hardworking and adventurous man who pursued many interests throughout his life. He became an auctioneer, earned his real estate...
Javier "JR" Diaz, Jr.
Aug 21, 2026
Born February 8, 1967, Javier Diaz Jr. passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 59. He was
born in Harlingen, Texas, and raised in Coppell, Texas, where he would later raise his own
family and spend much of his life.
Javier, known to most as JR, was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who devoted his life
to his wife, children,...
Stephen E. Kiper
Aug 20, 2026
Stephen E. "Steve" Kiper, 77, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Steve was born on April 8, 1949, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Kathryn A. Kiper and Paul E. Kiper. On April 30, 1988, he married the love of his life, Shirley Kiper. Together, they shared 38 years of marriage, building a life...
Nicholas D. Root
Aug 20, 2026
Nicholas David Root, age 38, passed away on August 20, 2026 after a tragic car accident eight weeks prior exposed a terminal illness. In his final weeks, he was surrounded by loved ones. Nick is survived by his wife Tasha, his father Christopher, his mother Katharina, his sister Kelsey Witmer (David), his brother Christian (Kiersten), and his six nephews and...
Bernard Norman Meisner
Aug 20, 2026
Having checked off the last item on his bucket list, Bernard N Meisner died peacefully on August 20, 2026 in Bedford, TX at the age of 77.
He hoped to be remembered as a teacher, mentor and cookie baker. Bernard is survived by his sister, Ursula Chandler of Rockledge, Florida, four cousins, and ten first cousins once removed. He was preceded...
Ian Ross Nevling
Aug 19, 2026
Ian Ross Nevling, a resident of Johnson County, Texas, passed away on August 19, 2026, in Burleson, Texas, at the age of 25.
Born on June 13, 2001, in Fort Worth, Ian grew up in the Burleson area, attending Burleson and Glen Rose High Schools. After graduating from Glen Rose High School, he pursued a career as an HVAC technician at...
Doug Alan Young
Aug 19, 2026
Douglas Alan Young, known to family and friends as Doug, passed away on August 19, 2026, following a car accident. He was 71 years old.
Doug was born February 18, 1955, in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Baylor University, where he met Terri. They married on May 21, 1977, and spent nearly 50 years building a life centered on faith, family,...
James "Jim" Stephen Klein
Aug 19, 2026
James Stephen Klein, age 68 of Joshua, Texas, peacefully passed away on August 19, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
Jim was born on January 20, 1958, the son of Norbert and Theresa nee Paul Klein. He married his wife Pamela Kathleen Marshall on September 6, 1980 in Angola, Indiana. Jim and Pam moved to Texas immediately following their marriage. Jim...
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