Obituaries
Lloyd Lee Tidmore
Oct 19, 2024
Lloyd was born on December 25, 1936 in Chillicothe Texas. He attended public schools there and then attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene where he began his career in retailing. Before leaving for college in 1955 he married his long time, sweetheart, Phlorene Hunt on May 21, 1955 just two days after graduating from high school. They were blessed with two...
Linda Papendorf
Oct 19, 2024
Linda Sue Jiles Papendorf, age 71, of Grapevine, Texas, passed into the loving arms of her savior Jesus Christ on October 19, 2024.
Linda was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on March 9, 1953 to Charles & Opal Jiles of Arlington, Texas. On January 5, 1985, Linda married her best friend, Donald Ray Papendorf of Marlin, TX. Linda and Don were happily...
Rita Madeline Rudolph
Oct 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rita Madeline Rudolph, who departed this life peacefully on October 19, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 30, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. Rita was a cherished daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother, known for her kind heart, radiant smile,...
Mary Marine Thetford
Oct 18, 2024
Mary Marine Thetford, 92, a widow, daughter, mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother died Friday,
October 18 at her second home at Parkwood in Bedford, Texas. Mary and her husband Donald were
married almost 63 years before he went to his heavenly home in 2016.
Mary was a devout Christian raised in the Church of God, Graham, Texas, where her beloved brother
and sister-in-law, Gale...
John Cooper
Oct 18, 2024
Mr. John Arthur Cooper, a beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away on October 18, 2024, in Keller, TX at the age of 64. Born on December 15, 1959, in Dover, NJ. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
John's devotion to his family was unparalleled. He is survived by his loving spouse, Susan Cooper, his daughters Chelsea...
Doris N. Wynn
Oct 18, 2024
Doris Nell Wynn, 95 of Hurst, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 in North Richland Hills. She was born to the late, Amos and Jimmie Tomlinson McAnally on August 12, 1929 in Broken Arrow, OK.
Doris loved shopping and attending church at Brown Trail Church of Christ in Hurst. She was a beloved mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, caring deeply for her...
Claudia Ann Coleman
Oct 17, 2024
Claudia Ann Coleman 71, went to be with our Lord Oct.17, 2024 in Rhome, Texas.
Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday Oct. 26, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Fellowship Methodist Church, Trophy Club. Visitation and fellowship to follow in Legions Hall.
Ann was born in Newton, Kansas on November 23, 1952 to Orval and Edith Heidebrecht. Miss Ann, as she was...
Jerry Vandever
Oct 17, 2024
Jerry Charles Vandever, 83, of Keller, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1941, in Morgan Mill, Texas, to Chlona Lee and W.O. (Bill) Vandever. He attended school in Morgan Mill through the 9th grade, graduated from Stephenville High School, and was proud to be part of the first 4-year graduating class at Tarleton...
John Wayne Bell
Oct 17, 2024
John Wayne Bell, of Bedford, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 17 in Bedford, Texas. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was born on January 10, 1936 in Sadler, Texas to John and Merlie Bell. John served in the US Navy. He married Treva Lynn Anderson in 1966. They moved to Bedford in 1970, where...
Jeannette Alexander
Oct 16, 2024
Lillian Jeannette "Horne" Alexander, lovingly known to all as Jeannette, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2024, at age 86, surrounded by her family.Jeannette was born on December 10, 1937, in Brownwood, Texas, to Earl Horne and Lillian "Trawick" Horne. She attended Texas Woman's University before briefly transferring to Howard Payne University. She then pursued a dedicated career as an...
Teiko Taguchi Stafford
Oct 14, 2024
Teiko T. Stafford, age 89, passed away on the afternoon of Monday the 14th day of October 2024. Teiko was born in 1934 in Tokyo, Japan to Seizo and Tatsu Taguchi.
Teiko met a dashing military airman named Bill Stafford in Rapid City, South Dakota where he was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Bill and Teiko fell in love and...
Matias Ezra Cruz
Oct 14, 2024
In the tender embrace of family and the comforting arms of his loving parents, Jose and Xochitl Cruz, Matias Ezra Cruz entered this world on May 16, 2024, in Fort Worth, TX. His gentle soul illuminated the lives of all who knew him until he peacefully departed on October 14, 2024, leaving a void that can never be filled.
Matias, a...
Margaret Wood
Oct 13, 2024
November 17, 1929 – October 13, 2024
Margaret Elizabeth (Flemister) Wood, dearly loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother,
went peacefully to her Lord Jesus Christ on October 13, 2024. She died at her home in
Southlake, Texas at the age of 94, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and loyal
caregivers, eight years to the day of the death of her beloved husband of 60...
Patricia Ann Horn
Oct 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Horn (Osborne), a cherished resident of Granbury, who peacefully departed on October 13, 2024, in Fort Worth at the age of 80 years. Born on August 26, 1944, in Forestburg, TX, Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her spirited personality and unwavering love...
Bob Porter, Jr
Oct 13, 2024
Bob L. Porter, Jr.
December 13, 1949 – October 13, 2024
Bob L. Porter, Jr., passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the age of 74, in Argyle, TX.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Marie; his four children: Courtney Porter, Eric (Patricia) Porter, Kelly (Aaron) Beard, and Kevin Porter. He was a beloved “GrandBob” to his six...
Adam Lyle Tollefson
Oct 12, 2024
Adam Lyle Tollefson, 35, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on October 12, 2024. He was born in Schaumburg, IL on April 13, 1989. Adam was preceded in death by his parents, Janet and Don Tollefson. He is survived by his wife, Allison, and their sons, William and Lucas; his brother, David, and sister-in-law, Katie, and...
Pamella Blakeney
Oct 12, 2024
Pamella Jones Blakeney, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on October 12, 2024, in Southlake, Texas, at the age of 71 after a long battle with cancer. Pam was born in March 1953, in Houston, Texas, to Ruby Gladys and Alvis Allan Jones. She grew up in Pearland, Texas, and attended Pearland High School. Pam married Jerry Shaw on April 21,...
Ronald Herbert Norman
Oct 11, 2024
Ronald Herbert Norman - November 21, 1951 - October 11,2024 - Watauga, Texas
Survived by wife, Cathy and grandson Hunter Hodges. Cousins Jill Taylor; Jada Sorrells; Gerald Norman; Richard Norman. Sister/Brother-in-law Susie and Bobby Ellis. Nieces Claudia Pendelton-Hill and husband David; Katy Wilson and husband Richard. Nephews John Odom and David Ray Lancaster. Grandnieces Ava and Poet Odom, Grandnephews Hayden and...
Korbin Kramer
Oct 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Korbin Lewis Kramer, who was born on December 2, 1996, in Plano, TX, and tragically left us on October 11, 2024. Korbin, a logistics manager at PepsiCo, was a dedicated employee who excelled in his role, earning the esteemed title of Employee of the Year in 2023. As a...
Stanley Hill
Oct 10, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stanley Hill, a beloved husband, brother and friend. Stanley passed October 10, 2024. Born on October 19, 1945, in Taylor, TX, Stanley was the son of Lillian Hughes and Bernie Hill.
A dedicated community servant, Stanley actively contributed to the Watauga Parks Advisory Board and the Watauga Zoning Board of...
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