Obituaries

Aug 31, 2026

Aug 29, 2026

William Joseph Hawk Jr., known to family and friends as Bill, age 70, of Grapevine, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2026.

Bill was born on October 8, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio. At the age of 17, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Never asking for praise or thanks, but always proud of what he accomplished.

Bill...

Aug 29, 2026

Raul Flores passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026 with his family by his side. He was 93 years old. Raul was born on May 17, 1933, in Tamaulipas, Mexico, and soon thereafter moved back to Abram, Texas, where he grew up, married, and started a family. He later moved to Dallas, where he spent most of his life alongside...

Aug 28, 2026

Helen Ruth Post, 86, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1940, in Paterson, New Jersey, to Bert and Wilma Bokma.

Helen spent 42 years in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, before moving to Keller, Texas, 24 years ago. She was married to her beloved husband, James N. Post Jr., for 62 years until his passing...

Aug 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Charles Lawerance “Larry” Tout

Charles Lawerance “Larry” Tout, 79, of Watauga, Texas, was born November 18, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Elbert Henry “Bud” Tout and Ida Elizabeth “Beth” Dickerson. Larry slipped away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 27, 2026.

Larry graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1965, where he played JV basketball....

Aug 27, 2026

Kathleen Judith (Schaefer) Meisinger was born September 22, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Benet Hill Academy in 1980, she attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with an emphasis in Transportation, in 1986. Kathleen had a rewarding career with BNSF Railway for thirty-seven and a half years; however, the role...

Aug 27, 2026

Michael Ray Daniels of Bedford, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 80.

Born on January 18, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the third of seven children to Jack Daniels and Byrl Tyrone. Michael "Butch" spent his early years in Eastland County and graduated from Eastland High School. He honorably served as a Sergeant in...

Aug 26, 2026

Kathleen Mary “Kathy” Kirkpatrick (née Fleming)

Kathleen Mary “Kathy” Kirkpatrick (née Fleming), age 76, of Keller, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Joe and Estelle Fleming. She was united in marriage to Don Kirkpatrick on May 26, 1973.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Don;...

Aug 26, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kimberly Jane Dawyot (Gauwain) on August 26th 2026 in Keller Texas. Kimmie was a well-loved sister, wife and daughter. She was kind to everyone and put her trust in her faith and knew that greater things were waiting for her on the other side. 

She married Michael Dawyot of upstate NY (a Yankee!)...

Aug 26, 2026

Judy Chapman, 89 of Richland Hills, TX passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, joining her husband of 56 years, Charles Chapman. She was a long-time member of Richland Hills Christian Church.

Survivors include Children: Michael Chapman and wife Christi, Diane Morgan and husband Dan. Grandchildren: Micaela Evans, Collin Chapman, Adrienne Alverson, Aaron Alverson, Channing Donahue, and Stephen Chambers and 9...

Aug 25, 2026

Joe Lara, 78, passed away on August 25, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, father-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law and friend whose steady presence and generous heart touched everyone fortunate enough to have know him.

Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War veteran....

Aug 24, 2026

Debra Gail Allen, 62, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026.

Debra dedicated so much of her life to helping others. Her quiet and courageous acts of kindness left a lasting imprint on all who had the privilege of knowing her. She lived her life with open hands and an open heart, always nurturing and caring for...

Aug 24, 2026

Jimmy Lynn Coker, 68, of Keller, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by family in his home. Born in Ennis, Texas, on December 30, 1957, Jimmy graduated from Ennis High School in 1976. He dedicated his life to mastering his carpentry skillset, while owning and operating his own business for the better part of his life. Jimmy’s...

Aug 24, 2026

Alma Payne, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed peacefully from this life on August 24, 2026.Alma’s life was firmly rooted in her faith in Jesus. She received a precious legacy of faith from the generations who came before her, embraced it wholeheartedly as her own, and devoted her life to passing it on...

Aug 23, 2026

CJ Sharp, age 60, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2026, following complications from a recent diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He was born on December 8, 1965, in Fort Worth, Texas, and attended school in Keller, Texas.

CJ was a hardworking and adventurous man who pursued many interests throughout his life. He became an auctioneer, earned his real estate...

Aug 21, 2026

Born February 8, 1967, Javier Diaz Jr. passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 59. He was

born in Harlingen, Texas, and raised in Coppell, Texas, where he would later raise his own

family and spend much of his life.

Javier, known to most as JR, was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who devoted his life

to his wife, children,...

Aug 20, 2026

Stephen E. "Steve" Kiper, 77, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Steve was born on April 8, 1949, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Kathryn A. Kiper and Paul E. Kiper. On April 30, 1988, he married the love of his life, Shirley Kiper. Together, they shared 38 years of marriage, building a life...

Aug 20, 2026

Nicholas David Root, age 38, passed away on August 20, 2026 after a tragic car accident eight weeks prior exposed a terminal illness. In his final weeks, he was surrounded by loved ones. Nick is survived by his wife Tasha, his father Christopher, his mother Katharina, his sister Kelsey Witmer (David), his brother Christian (Kiersten), and his six nephews and...

Aug 20, 2026

Having checked off the last item on his bucket list, Bernard N Meisner died peacefully on August 20, 2026 in Bedford, TX at the age of 77.

 He hoped to be remembered as a teacher, mentor and cookie baker. Bernard is survived by his sister, Ursula Chandler of Rockledge, Florida, four cousins, and ten first cousins once removed. He was preceded...

Aug 19, 2026

Ian Ross Nevling, a resident of Johnson County, Texas, passed away on August 19, 2026, in Burleson, Texas, at the age of 25.

Born on June 13, 2001, in Fort Worth, Ian grew up in the Burleson area, attending Burleson and Glen Rose High Schools. After graduating from Glen Rose High School, he pursued a career as an HVAC technician at...