Obituaries
Ferdinand "Fred" Gerhard Finke
Apr 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ferdinand Gerhard Finke (known to all as Fred) on April 15, 2025.
Family, Friends, and Fun. Three words that embody Fred’s life and spirit. His charismatic and loving personality was a magnet to those around him, attracting people with this wonderful spirit and aura. Although a true extrovert in personality,...
Dayana Portillo
Apr 13, 2025
Dayana Portillo, a resident of Godley, TX and formerly of Joshua, TX, passed away on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the age of 35.
Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on December 29, 1989, Dayana was raised in Texas, living between Houston and Fort Worth. She graduated from Godley High School and proudly earned her teaching degree from Columbia College. She went...
Tomi Abe Shelton
Apr 12, 2025
Tomi-san, as she was affectionally known, was born in Fukashima, Japan in 1932. She emigrated to America in 1961 having married an American serviceman.
Tomi married Marlan Shelton in Hurst in 1982 and lived the last 43 years of her life in Bedford.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Hikaru and Saiki.
She is survived by her loving...
Patricia Ann Rogers Scarbrough Lancaster
Apr 11, 2025
Patricia was born on March 1, 1929, in Bertram, Texas, to Elda and Thelma Campbell Rogers. Pat attended school and grew up there along with her younger brother, and after graduating from high school, Pat moved to Austin and attended business school.
While there, she met her first husband, Loris Scarbrough, and when Loris had graduated from college, they moved to...
Mitchell Fuse
Apr 11, 2025
On April 11, 2025, Mitchell Bradley Fuse passed away in Keller, TX. He was 56 years old.
Mitchell was born in Heidelberg, Germany and spent his younger years in Germany before moving to Gambrills, Maryland. He eventually moved to Las Vegas, Nevada before finally settling in Keller.
Mitchell was the beloved son of Louis S. and Helen A. Fuse and brother to...
Wayne Melvin Short
Apr 11, 2025
Wayne Short, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025.
Wayne served his country in the Air Force for 26 years.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Wilma and Melvin Short, and brother Lyle Short.
He is survived by his loving wife Carol Short; siblings, sister in law Joann Short widow of Lyle from Iowa, sister Bev Terrill from Iowa, sister Marguerite and...
Jimmy Grant
Apr 11, 2025
North Richland Hills – Jimmy Grant, 69, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 11, 2025.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: A service to celebrate Jimmy’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22 at Keller United Methodist Church, 1025 Johnson Road, Keller, TX 76248.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to...
Nolan Joseph Ockman Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
Memorial Services for Nolan J Ockman, Jr. are to be held on 4/28/2025 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2016 Willis Lane, Keller, Texas 76248.
Services are to begin with a Rosary at 10:00 AM followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:30 AM. Internment will follow Mass at the Columbarium on church grounds and a small reception will be held...
JoAnn Johns
Apr 10, 2025
JoAnn Johns, of Hurst, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2024, at the age of 84.
JoAnn was born on October 4,1940 in Achille, Oklahoma, the daughter of Oran Miles Plexco and Willie Mae Malone. She was one of three sisters and grew up in Denison, Texas. In her early twenties, she moved to Dallas to pursue her career. JoAnn...
Mims Carl Reed
Apr 10, 2025
Mims Carl Reed, only child of Martin Carl and Mary Helen (Mims) Reed, was born in San Angelo, Texas on May 6, 1938. He lived the first two years on the family ranch near Mertzon before his parents moved back to Sterling City. Mims was a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM; Howard County Junior College, Big Spring,...
Ruth Cahall
Apr 10, 2025
Beloved matriarch, Ruth Cahall, passed away peacefully at the age of 100. She was born in Rogers, TX on October 15th, 1924 and passed away on April 10th, 2025.
She was known by many titles, such as wife, mother, Mamaw, Aunt Pell, sister, and friend. A century of wisdom, warmth, and resilience marked her journey, and her legacy lives on in...
Gleen Marshall Lewis
Apr 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gleen Lewis November 25, 1951 – April 9, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Gleen Lewis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and veteran. Gleen passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Burleson, Texas, and formerly of Blytheville, Arkansas.
Gleen was born on...
Lee Nghiêm
Apr 9, 2025
Lee Nghiêm was a vibrant, free-spirited soul who lived life with an open heart and a quiet strength. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9th, leaving behind a legacy of love, curiosity, and generosity that touched everyone who knew him.
Born in Saigon, Vietnam, on September 5, 1961, Lee grew up with a rich tapestry of experiences that shaped his...
Lewis Paradise
Apr 9, 2025
Lewis Taylor Paradise Jr., 80, passed away of April 9, 2025. He was born to his loving parents Hope and Lewis Paradise in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on December 21, 1944. As a young man, he attended Oakmont Regional High School. He continued his education by enrolling in the Sanders Electronics Schools in Boston, Massachusetts. He later married the love of his...
Luis Enrique Trujillo
Apr 6, 2025
Luis "Louie" Enrique Trujillo, a loving son, devoted father, and cherished brother, passed away unexpectedly on April 6th, 2025. He was 29 years old.
Born to Margaret and Francisco Trujillo, Louie was the youngest of the family. He was a proud father to his beloved son, Cruz, who was the light of his life. His love for Cruz was immeasurable, and...
Michael Vincent Garcia
Apr 6, 2025
Michael Vincent Garcia, age 29, passed away at home on April 6th, 2025. Michael is a person who will never be spoken about in the past tense. He made a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to have crossed paths with him. Whether it was his unbeatable sense of humor, his eclectic music taste, his sick tattoos, his passion for...
Vicente Silva Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
Vicente Silva Jr. 82 of Corpus Christi, Texas passes away peacefully on April 5, 2025
Vicente was born on October 6, 1942 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Gloria and Vicente Silva Sr.
He is survived by his wife Esmeralda Silva; his children Deborah (Jack) Holland; Lawrence Silva; and four granddaughters, Crystal (Frank) Estrada; Brittani (Michael) Copenhaver; DeShea Silva; Sara (Joel) Tanner; and...
Elsy Perez Jones
Apr 5, 2025
Elsy Pérez Fernández, lovingly known as Elsy Perez Jones, was born on November 23, 1956, in Cartagena, Colombia to proud parents Lazaro Pérez and Ofelia Fernández. She departed this world on April 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of intellect, passion, and love.
From a young age, Elsy showcased an insatiable curiosity that defined her childhood. In school, she was known...
James "Jim" Clyde Bennett
Apr 5, 2025
James “Jim” Clyde Bennett, 90, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of Grapevine, Texas, passed away on April 5, 2025. Born on February 10, 1935, in Loraine, Texas, to Clyde and Nellie (Stuart) Bennett, “Jimmy” moved with his family to Waco, Texas, the following year, where he grew up. At the age of 13, he gave his heart to Jesus and...
Thawon Towong
Apr 5, 2025
Thawon Towong, 76 of Bedford, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Thailand, November 18, 1948 to the late Sawang and Thongpun Towong.
Thawon, also known as “Kai”, led a very interesting and successful life. In his younger years, he was privileged to be selected to the prestigious Guard to...