Obituaries
Sarah Ann (Mehl) Glaeser
Oct 28, 2026
Sarah Ann Mehl, 38, of Burnet, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2026.
Bron on January 13, 1988, Sarah grew up on Grapevine, Texas. Her childhood was filled with family gatherings, adventures with her cousins, and countless memories made with neighborhood friends. Though life took her in different directions over the years, she eventually made her home in Burnet, Texas,...
Jerry Donis Kight
Aug 31, 2026
Jerry Donis Kight was born on September 12, 1939, in Goldthwaite, Texas, to John Driskill (J.D.) Kight and Faye Massey Kight. He passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 86, remembered fondly by his family and all who knew him.
Jerry graduated from Goldthwaite High School in 1958 and from the University of North Texas in 1962. He...
Karen Louise Leigh
Sep 25, 2026
Karen Louise Leigh, born November 25, 1943, in Syracuse, New York, died September 25, 2026, in Euless, Texas. She lived with a bright, outward spirit that drew people in easily and left a lasting impression on those who knew her.
Karen built a life in fashion, bringing creativity and vision to her work with many companies in the Dallas, Texas area...
James Dunbar Hess
May 24, 2026
James Dunbar Hess, beloved partner, father, grandfather, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was 82 years old. Known to nearly everyone simply as “JD,” he lived a life full of service, adventure, laughter, and loyalty.
JD was born on March 30, 1944, in Cleveland...
Jerry Dale Hull
Nov 1, 2026
Jerry Dale Hull, born September 26, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jerry lived with energy, curiosity, and a generous spirit that drew people to him wherever he went. He served in the Army and worked as a base photographer, a role that joined service with a creative eye. He later built a...
Jeffrey Keith Crabtree
Nov 1, 2026
Jeffrey Keith Crabtree, 67, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Born on October 7, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to Robert and Nickie Crabtree, Jeffrey lived a life rooted in faith, family, love, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys in life.
Jeffrey graduated from Memorial High School in 1978 and Stephen F....
Robert Michael Novotny
Oct 29, 2026
Robert “Bob” Michael Novotny
Robert “Bob” Michael Novotny, 81, of Hurst, Texas, passed away on October 29, 2026, after a life marked by many miracles and blessings that he survived in his health.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend, Bob will always be remembered for his devotion to his family, his quick wit, and his unforgettable jokes.
Born on June...
Mikki Thiele
Oct 29, 2026
Madgelina Rose “Mikki” Thiele passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, in North Richland Hills, Texas. She was 79.
Born Thursday, January 9, 1947, in Oakland, California, Mikki moved with her parents to the small town of Farmersville, California – where her father would later become mayor – when she was ten years old. She attended Exeter Union High School where she...
James "Jim" Henry McKinney
Oct 29, 2026
James Henry (Jim) McKinney
06/10/1937 – 10/29/2026
Jim was born to Ralph and Viola McKinney in Grayson County – Rosehill Community.
He attended Pilot Grove Elementary School as well as Whitewright Elementary and High School graduating in June 1956.
Jim worked on the farm for his first 18 years. In 1956 he began his career in the aviation maintenance field working at aircraft assembly...
Margaret Jean Smith
Oct 29, 2026
Margaret Jean Smith, née Sherwood, passed away on October 29, 2026, in Keller, Texas, at the age of 84. She was born on July 7, 1942, in Canton, Texas, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, warm companionship, and the simple joys that make a life richly lived.
Margaret’s years were shaped by learning, creativity, and connection. She attended...
Chris Bayer
Oct 28, 2026
Christopher Aaron Bayer, 43, of Burleson, Texas, and formerly of Sugar Land, passed away on October 28, 2026, in Burleson. He was born on March 23, 1983, in Houston, Texas.
Chris spent many years in Sugar Land before making his home in Burleson. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, where life on the coast turned...
Dorothy Mae Koeritz
Oct 28, 2026
Dorothy Mae Koeritz went to be with her Lord and Savior, October 28, 2026, surrounded by her children. She was born to Gustave and Laura Heidorn in Evanston, Illinois, February 18, 1931. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed her faith in Jesus Christ at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dorothy graduated from Arlington Heights High School...
James L. Schierling
Oct 26, 2026
James LaMar Schierling
March 14, 1943 – October 26, 2026
James LaMar Schierling went home to be with his Lord on October 26, 2026, in Bedford, Texas. Born March 14, 1943, in Dallas, Oregon, Jim was raised in a pastor’s family with a strong Christian heritage. He received Jesus Christ as his Savior as a boy, kneeling beside his mother’s rocking chair....
Darell Clay Jenkins
Oct 26, 2026
Darell Clay Jenkins, 69, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, cherished memories, and a legacy of unwavering faith.
As the firstborn child of Ardell and Geraldine Jenkins, Darell grew up in Irving, Texas, and was the big brother to four younger siblings: Dell, Diana, Delayne, and Darlene—affectionately known as the...
Nancy Mae Peart
Oct 25, 2026
Nancy Mae Peart (Armstrong) March 20, 1941 – October 25, 2026
Nancy Mae Peart, 85, of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2026.
Nancy was born on March 20, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio (Dean Martin’s Town), to Ethel Vogel and Wade Armstrong. She grew up in Brooklyn New York and went on to make her home in Red Bank,...
Harley Willard Stearns
Oct 25, 2026
Harley Willard Stearns, 79, of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2026.
Born on August 19, 1947, in Santa Anna, Texas, Harley was the son of Harley Stearns and Jewel James. One of seven children, he grew up in the rural community of Trickham, Texas, where his family maintained a farm. His upbringing instilled in him a lifelong...
Rickey Edward McPherson
Oct 23, 2026
Rickey Edward McPherson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, businessman, veteran, and friend, passed away on October 23, 2026.
Rickey was born on November 21, 1944, in Bay, Arkansas to Walter McPherson and Ola (Hayes) McPherson. He was the youngest of eleven children in a family of five brothers and five sisters, all shaped by the values of hard work, faith, and family....
Violet F. Lasater
Oct 21, 2026
Violet Faye Lasater passed away on October 21, 2026, at the age of 89 in Euless, Texas. She was born at home on October 14, 1937, in Murchison, Texas.
Violet was a beautiful, kind, generous, and compassionate woman who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her warmth, kindness,...
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