Obituaries
John Thornton Griffin Jr
Mar 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Thornton Griffin Jr., of Crowley, TX, who peacefully departed this world at the age of 93 on March 3, 2024, at his home. John was a true Texan cowboy at heart, reminiscing about the days when Fort Worth's streets were just dirt roads. His life was a tapestry...
Evelyn F. Downs
Mar 3, 2024
Evelyn Florence Downs, affectionately known as Maw Maw, went on to be with the Lord on March 3, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born on June 21, 1930, in Troup, Texas. She attended Carlisle High School and went on to earn a Business Degree from Tyler Business School. She retired as Office Manager of...
Sharon June Duncan
Mar 1, 2024
Sharon June Duncan, 77, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on March 1, 2024. Sharon was born September 24, 1946 to William Claude Parker and Iva Ruth Gibbs-Parker in Clarendon, Texas. Sharon graduated from Tascosa High School in Amarillo, Texas and attended West Texas State. During her life, Sharon enjoyed sewing, arts & crafts, and bargain hunting. Preceded in death...
Kristen Leigh Koser
Feb 28, 2024
Kristen Leigh Koser,, 47, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. She was survived by her mother, Karen McConnell, sons, Tyler Richard Koser and Trenton Marshall Koser, her brother Joshua and wife Cassattee McConnell and many other loving family members and friends. Despite Kristen's numerous medical issues and physical limitations, her sustaining focal point...
James Marcellus Houston Jr.
Feb 28, 2024
James Marcellus Houston Jr. passed away on February 28th, peacefully, content, and at home, with a slight smile on his face, after shaving for the day, ordering his breakfast and making a few phone calls, while he waited to enjoy his meal. He always said he had no regrets and had lived a charmed and blessed life. Here’s what he...
Carol Jean Birdsong-Hill
Feb 27, 2024
Carol Jean Birdsong-Hill passed away Tuesday, February 27 at the age of 84 surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in McCamey, TX on February 23, 1940, to C.D. and Vera Birdsong. She earned her degree from Texas Women's University and then began her pottery business. She was called on so often for advice from fellow classmates that she...
Gary James Bollin
Feb 25, 2024
Gary James Bollin passed away on February 25,2024 surrounded by family, after a short battle of lung cancer. Gary was born October 6, 1952 in Fort Worth, Tx. Gary graduated from South Grand Prairie High School in 1971. He was known to be adventurous during his teenage years; just ask his twin brother and sister. He was a huge fan...
Ottis "John" T. Johnston
Feb 25, 2024
Ottis “John” Trumon Johnston, age 78, was born September 3, 1945, in Jonesboro, Louisiana and passed away on February 25, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. He was born to Donnie Avil (Brown) Johnston and Jesse Galloway Johnston. He graduated from Weston High School in Weston, Louisiana. Following graduation, he served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. After 28...
Benson Hopkins Wheeler
Feb 25, 2024
Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024. Benson was born on June 19, 1934, in Syracuse, New York to Frank and Catherine Wheeler. Benson is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Storm Wheeler, and sister, Carol Wheeler Brenner. He is survived by his four children: Kyle Wheeler and wife Mary, Shelley Walton...
Donald Arvis Quick
Feb 24, 2024
“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matthew 25:21 In the early morning of February 24, 2024, Donald Arvis Quick entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior. Don was born on April 18, 1931 in Wellsville,...
Jack Paul Haesly
Feb 24, 2024
Jack Paul Haesly was born Saturday, November 13, 1937 to Doran John Haesly and Estelle Bury (Haesly) Nielsen in Dallas, TX. He was the youngest of five children. He was preceded in death by his parents and three of his siblings (Marjorie, John, and Barry). He is survived by his sister, Doris French of Austin, TX. He is additionally survived...
Mary Charlotte Norwood
Feb 24, 2024
Mary Norwood, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2024. She was survived by son, David Szol; daughters, Sharon Flanery, Jamie Norwood-Miller; sister Christina Stiakakis, grandchildren Sarah Flanery, Justin Flanery, Charlotte Szol, Bethany Broussard, Noah Carpenter, Brennen Broussard, Brooke Barton, Bridget Barton, and Jackson Miller; great grandkids and many other loving family members and friends that she considered family. Mary was...
Eurnist Eugene Baines
Feb 23, 2024
Eurnist Eugene Baines November 1, 1945 – February 23, 2024 Eurnist Eugene Baines, a proud veteran of the United States Army, passed away on February 23, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Eurnist was born in Seymour, TX to Henry Frank Baines and Elizabeth Lynn Speights. He passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Grapevine, TX....
William Greg Ashton
Feb 22, 2024
William “Greg” Ashton, age 77, of Trophy Club TX passed away on February 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Greg was born on December 6, 1946, in Martins Ferry, OH to parents William James and Stella (Reasbeck) Ashton. He graduated from St. John’s Central High in Bellaire, OH in 1965 and graduated with a BBA from West...
Glenn Roy Guilliams
Feb 21, 2024
Glenn Roy Guilliams was born on March 30, 1948, in Dallas, TX to Hank and Joyce Guilliams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Joyce of Weatherford, TX, his best friend and cousin, Ernie Holland of Irving, TX, and brother-in-law Wayne Tillman of Boyd, TX. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janie; son Terry...
Bobby Lee Sparks
Feb 20, 2024
Bobby Lee Sparks passed away Tuesday February 20, 2024 at the age of 89. Bob was born December 23, 1934 in South Sulphur, TX. He grew up in Ladonia before moving to Windom during his junior year of high school. After graduation, he moved to Fort Worth and began his career with Texas Electric Service Company in 1952 and retired...
Ward Samuel Mitchell Sr.
Feb 19, 2024
Ward Samuel Mitchell Sr, 72, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, March 21, 1951, in Newton, Kansas, to Leonard Leroy and Wilma Ann Phillips Mitchell. Ward declared his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, uniting with the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Hutchinson, Kansas. After accepting a...
Steven Mark Nowlin
Feb 19, 2024
Steven Nowlin, age 66 of Euless, Tx passed away February 19, 2024. He was born January 7,1958 in Corpus Christi, Tx to Sam S. Nowlin Jr. and Billie M. (Stepp) Nowlin. Steven retired from United Airlines where he worked as a mechanic. Steven leaves behind a whole community of family and friends along with loved ones who will miss him...
Pamela Jane Barrett
Feb 19, 2024
Pamela Jane Barrett of Bedford, Texas passed away in the early morning of February 19, 2024, she left our world way too soon, at the age of 70 years old. Pamela was born on June 23, 1953, in Corpus Christi, Tx, to Jack and Jewel Callahan. They moved to the DFW metroplex in the 60’s where she grew up and...