Obituaries
Bobby Darwyn Strickland
Mar 9, 2026
Joe Darwyn Strickland-known by most friends and close family as Bobby, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, unexpectedly after heart surgery at the Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas. He was surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born December 3, 1948, in Dallas, Texas.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Candy Walker Strickland of Colleyville, Texas; his son, Keith...
Joe Robert Elms
Mar 9, 2026
Joe Robert Elms, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, surrounded by those he loved.
Born April 13, 1946, to Pollyanna and Raymond Elms, Joe was a native of Fort Worth, Texas and an always proud member of the Carter Riverside High School Class of 1964.
Joe married Deborah Underwood on April 24, 1970, beginning a devoted partnership that spanned...
Mary Marcella Stuart
Mar 9, 2026
Mary Marcella Stuart, 78, of Saginaw, Texas, entered the presence of the Lord on March 9, 2026. Mary was born on June 24, 1947, in Wheeling, Illinois. She spent her childhood in Marshfield, Wisconsin, where she developed a love for horses. Mary graduated from Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield in 1966. With a lifelong desire to serve others, Mary...
Rosario Sabale Comes
Mar 9, 2026
Rosario Sabale Comes, lovingly known as “Mama,” passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on October 14, 1934, in Marikina, Philippines, to Gonzalo Sabale and Segunda Garcia.
Rosario grew up in Marikina and attended Roosevelt High School before continuing her education at Centro Scholar University in Manila, Philippines. From a young age, she...
Andrea Divina Lajara
Mar 8, 2026
Fort Worth – Andrea Divina Lajara, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at AVIR at North Richland Hills, surrounded by her loving family. She was affectionately known to family and friends as “Diva,” a nickname inspired by her distinctive sense of style and vibrant personality. To those closest to her, she was lovingly called “Abuela” and “Mamma,”...
Cary Reed Lockwood
Mar 7, 2026
Cary Reed Lockwood (67), the son of Danny Lockwood and Marlene (Mountz) Lockwood-Clements, passed away on Saturday, March 7th with family by his side at the Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas. Cary was born in McPherson, KS. on November 7, 1958.
Cary is survived by his daughter, Delaney Reed Lockwood-Romo, son-in-law Dalton Romo, and his beloved granddaughters Madelyn Romo and Makenna...
Leonard J Chlup
Mar 7, 2026
Leonard J. Chlup was born to James and Rose (Kvasnicka) Chlup on June 25, 1939 on the family farm in Exeter, Nebraska, and passed away on March 7, 2026 surrounded by his family at home in Crowley, Texas at the age of 86.
Leonard grew up on the farm in Exeter. Proud of his Czech heritage, he embraced polka music throughout...
Jerry Rob Sharpe
Mar 7, 2026
Jerry Rob Sharpe of Grapevine, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 79 after a long illness. He was born on November 27, 1946 in San Angelo, Texas.
Jerry enjoyed sharing stories about his early life working with horses on a dude ranch – memories that reflected love of the outdoors. He Later attended the University of...
Carlos Juan Morales
Mar 6, 2026
Carlos Juan Morales De Gracia was born on April 13, 1947, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Carlos Juan Morales and Iris De Gracia. He went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2026, in Euless, Texas, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, encouragement, and wisdom that will guide future generations.
Carlos grew up...
Lonny Earl Ekstrand
Mar 6, 2026
Lonny Ekstrand, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1938, in Grelton, Ohio. Lonny was preceded in death by his parents, John S. Ekstrand and Mary C. Ekstrand and his brother James M. Ekstrand.
Lonny was a hardworking and dedicated man whose life was defined by his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit....
Patrick Clyde Shahan
Mar 6, 2026
Patrick Clyde Shahan, 58, of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his wife Jennifer, daughter Liv, grandbaby Zeppelin, and his four-legged buddies Dave, Mika, and Esme. He was a cherished husband, father, uncle, son, friend, (and much to his delight) “Pops,” and he will be greatly missed.
Patrick was born on February 28, 1968,...
Timothy Joseph Murphy, Sr.
Mar 6, 2026
Timothy Joseph Murphy, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Justin, Texas.
Tim was born on October 7, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. Known affectionately as “Tim” to friends and loved ones, he will be remembered for his kindness, integrity, and generous spirit.
Tim proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, an experience...
Julie Ann Needham
Mar 5, 2026
Julie Ann (MacGregor) Needham beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, step-mother and friend passed away of natural causes at the age of 82 on March 5, 2026.
She was born in Oak Park, IL to Barclay and Lucille MacGregor on July 16, 1943.
Julie graduated from Wheaton High School, Wheaton, IL in 1961. She graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO in 1964...
Bradley Mason Skinner
Mar 5, 2026
Bradley Mason Skinner, born March 31, 1949 in Marshall, Texas, to Thomas and Zelma Skinner, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends on March 5, 2026. One of four boys, Bradley grew up in Marshall where he graduated from Marshall High School and built the strong roots of family, faith, and friendship that would guide him throughout...
Alessandra Lucchesi Kohn
Mar 5, 2026
Born in Lucca Italy on December 31st of 1948, Alessandra Kohn, (known to her friends and family as Alex), passed peacefully on March 5th at her long-time home in Keller Texas, with family by her side.
In keeping with Alessandra's wishes, no formal services will be held, though those wishing to celebrate her life may attend a memorial that will take...
Carl Ray Carlile
Mar 4, 2026
Carl Ray Carlile, 84, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1941 in Stamford, Texas, where he was raised and spent his early years.
Carl attended North Texas State in Denton, Texas and later earned his degree from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Odessa, Texas. He went on to build a...
Ron Adair
Mar 3, 2026
Ronald D. Adair, born May 26, 1949, in Tyler, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and a lifelong appreciation for teaching.
Ronald was the son of James Daniel Adair and Pearlie Mae Vina Hammer Sims Adair, who instilled in him the values of kindness, perseverance, and faith that guided him throughout his...
Carl Fred Baker
Mar 3, 2026
Carl Fred Baker—known by many in his youth and close family as Fred; as Carl by many others; and as Dad and Grandpa—passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2026. He was surrounded by his family who loved him very much. Carl was 90, and bearing down on 91. He was born on May 18, 1935 to Charles...
Jo Ann Griffin Hillman
Mar 2, 2026
Jo Ann Griffin Hillman, aged 98, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2026. Born on June 8, 1927, in McAdoo, Texas, Jo Ann was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose legacy will continue through her loving family and friends.
Jo Ann dedicated much of her professional life to the banking industry, where she earned the respect and...
Janice Eileen Taylor (Rudovitz)
Mar 2, 2026
Janice Taylor, born Janice Rudovitz, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Keller, Texas, at the age of 77.
Born in Syracuse, New York, and raised in Macedon, New York, Janice spent most of her life in Rochester, New York, before relocating to Texas nine years ago. She was known for her feisty personality, quick wit, and sense of humor, leaving...
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