Obituaries
Michael Dean Lowe
Dec 10, 2025
Michael Dean Lowe, resident of Burleson, TX, formerly of Arlington, TX, passed away on December 10, 2025 in Burleson, TX at the age of 77.
Michael was born and raised in Dallas, TX and moved to Pantego, TX in high school with his mom, dad and sister in 1963. He attended Arlington HS and Pantego Bible Church, where he met Judy...
Jimmy Charles Payton, Sr.
Dec 10, 2025
Jimmy Charles Payton of Euless, Texas passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025 at the age of 95. He was born to Abram M. (Abe) and Virginia Mae (Jennie) Fuller Payton in Venus, Texas. In 1950, just as Jimmy was developing his fledgling love of the automobile industry, he met and married his true lifelong love, the lovely Helen Beseda....
Shariece Martin
Dec 9, 2025
Shariece Rogetta Martin, age 31, of Euless, Texas, 2014 Trinity High School Alumni. Gained her angel wings on December 9th, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unforgettable warmth. Though her time on this earth was far too short, Shariece touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her compassion, her humor, and the deep devotion she had...
David Allen Halker
Dec 9, 2025
David Allen Halker, 70, of Keller, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2025.
Born on December 20, 1954, in Mansfield, Ohio, David spent his childhood in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. He graduated from Marquette University High School and later earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida—beginning a lifelong devotion to his beloved Gators.
David built a long and...
Samuel F. Cochran
Dec 9, 2025
Samuel Frazier Cochran was born on Monday, June 16, 1947, in Terrell, Texas, to Norman Palmer Cochran (1894–1971), a WWI veteran, and Letha Mae Pratt Cochran (1905–1948). The youngest of four brothers—Eugene (1923–1998), Wendell (1941–2022), and Donald (1943–2004)—Sam lost his mother as an infant and spent his earliest years in Paris, Texas, with his Aunt Nora and Uncle Bob Pratt....
Robert William "Bob" Smith
Dec 7, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Robert William "Bob" Smith announces his passing on December 7, 2025 at the age of 83 in Keller, Texas.
Born on May 19, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Bob lived a life marked by dedication, creativity, and resilience. His early years in Chicago shaped the strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit that would...
Michael Benjamin Kuban
Dec 7, 2025
Michael Benjamin Kuban, most commonly known as Mike, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 7, 2025, at age 43 following a valiant battle with MS. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, nephew, and uncle.
Mike was born in Arlington, Texas to the late Joseph Kuban and Mary Anne Bowen. He was a precocious and social person...
Douglas Stewart Smith
Dec 7, 2025
On December 7, 2025, Douglas Stewart Smith Sr. of Roanoke, TX, was called home to Heaven to live eternally with his Lord and Savior.
Doug was born in Channelview, TX on March 10, 1962 to Willard and Peggy Smith. He spent his childhood in Longview, attending Pine Tree schools until 1980. In 1983, Doug joined the Air Force and moved to...
Jimmy Ray Miller
Dec 6, 2025
Jimmy Ray Miller, age 79, of Hurst, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.
Jimmy was born on March 15, 1946, in Idabel, Oklahoma, to Roy Mack Miller and Ruth Earl (Davis) Miller. He was the fifth of ten children. The family moved to Texas when Jimmy was a young boy, where he would spend the majority of his life.
Jimmy...
Floyd Dean Harding
Dec 6, 2025
Floyd Dean Harding August 31, 1932 – December 6, 2025
Floyd Dean (Lukens) Harding, age 93, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2025.
Floyd was born Wednesday, August 31, 1932, on the Middleton family homestead near Ruleton, Kansas, to Claude Thomas Lukens and Esther Eola Middleton. He later took the last name Harding following his mother’s marriage to Harry Frank...
John Barker
Dec 5, 2025
John David Barker was born December 18, 1965 in Kenedy TX, to Robert E. Barker Jr & Carol Jean
Chappell Barker the 6th of 8 children. John died on Dec. 5, 2025 at the age of 59. When he was born his
parents allowed his older brothers and sister the honor of naming him. He spent his early childhood in
Kenedy and Runge...
Gloria Mae Hughes
Dec 5, 2025
Gloria Mae Hughes left this world peacefully on Friday Dec 5, 2025, surrounded with love and family. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be Monday December15, 2025 at 10am at Lucas Funeral Home 1321 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst Texas 76053
She was born September 17, 1940, to Robert and Minnie Rogers in Jacksboro, Texas. Gloria attended Trimble Technical High School...
Mary Ellen Byrne Metzler
Dec 5, 2025
Mary Ellen Byrne Metzler, age 98, passed away on December 5, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, John August Metzler, her parents, her sisters Margaret Kleinermann, Catherine Byrne, Ruth Wilson, and her brother Robert Byrne.
She is survived by her children Thomas Metzler (Kathleen), John Metzler, Gerard Metzler, Ellen Franks (Al Wise), Mary Ann Munoz...
Hermann Boeck
Dec 4, 2025
Hermann Boeck passed away peacefully at home with family on December 4th, 2025 at the age of 90. Hermann grew up in Salzburg, Austria. Son of Matthias and Hermina Boeck. He, with his wife Ingeborg Boeck, son Ron, and daughter Manuela immigrated to the U.S after he was recruited as a pastry chef in Chicago, Il in 1965. In 1969...
Mark Denard
Dec 3, 2025
Mark A. Denard, 68, of Justin, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Fort Worth. He was born on October 1, 1957, to William and Bertie Denard in Kountze, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Way of Life Church in Hurst. Burial will follow at Smithfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Petru Ciufudean
Dec 2, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness, that our family announces the passing of Petru Ciufudean (Pepis), a devoted husband, cherished father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a kind and honorable man. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. He was 90 years old.
Born in Romania, Pepis lived a...
Ricci Lea Bible
Dec 2, 2025
Ricci Lea Bible, of Bedford, TX passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2025. A strong woman of deep and unwavering faith, Ricci lived her life with grace, resilience, and a beautifully uplifting spirit. She had a rare gift for bringing light into every room, offering encouragement, comfort, and hope to everyone around her.
Ricci was born August 11, 1948, in San...
Chris Hughes
Dec 1, 2025
Chris Hughes, 54, of Grapevine, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2025 from his battle of brain cancer. He was born on December 19, 1970, in Dallas, Texas. Chris will be remembered for his smile, laughter, love to his family and most of all his sense of humor. His presence touched many lives, and his memory will continue to inspire...
Tom Garcia Jr.
Nov 30, 2025
Tom Garcia Jr., beloved husband, daddy, father-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa, son, brother, brother-in-law, Tio, primo, and friend passed away peacefully in his Euless home on November 30, 2025, at age 82.
Tom was born in Fort Worth TX, on April 24, 1943, God blessed Margaret and Tom Garcia Sr. with a beautiful baby boy. Thanks be to his parents he knew the...
Deryck Maurice Woods
Nov 30, 2025
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7
Deryck “Ricky” Woods was born on April 4, 1962, to the late Roy Woods and Lorraine Braggs. He was lovingly raised by Sylvia “Bobo” Braggs in St. Louis, Missouri.
He graduated from Vashon High School and later attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska,...
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