Obituaries

Jul 8, 2026

Obituary will be added soon. Services pending. 

Jul 15, 2026

The family will provide an obituary at a later time.

Jul 14, 2026

Walter Louis Farmer, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, adventure, and unwavering love for his family. 

Born on June 21, 1947, Walt grew up in Dallas, Texas. His life really took off was when he met the love of his life Deborah Manly, at Abilene Christian University. This marked the beginning...

Jul 14, 2026

Mary Christina Frayne of Bedford Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Her loved ones are composing her obituary which you will be able to read here soon.

Jul 13, 2026

Jason Wayne Mraz, 53, of Colleyville, Texas, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 13, 2026, following a courageous battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

Born on October 20, 1972, in Houston, Texas, Jason was raised in Katy, where he developed the character, integrity, and quiet determination that would define his life.

He graduated from Texas Christian University...

Jul 12, 2026

Jul 12, 2026

Jennifer Margaret Power, 87, of Argyle, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on July 12, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 9, 1939, in London, England, Jennifer met the love of her life, Harvey Power, an American soldier, at a USO dance. Their chance meeting began a lifelong journey together filled with love, family, and adventure.

Jennifer and Harvey...

Jul 11, 2026

Jul 11, 2026

Ronald Michael Silvia Sr., 77, of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2026.

Born on May 18, 1949, in Boston, Massachusetts, Ronnie moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, with his family when he was three years old. Growing up there, he developed the strong work ethic, practical skills, and deep sense of community that would guide him throughout his...

Jul 11, 2026

Jul 9, 2026

Twila Spicer Meador passed from this earth to her heavenly home on July 9, 2026. She died in the home of her daughter, Melissa Bousquet. Twila was surrounded by family and friends during her last days.

She was born Twila Dean Welch in Scurry County, Texas on January 10, 1931. Twila was born in the home of her parents L. H....

Jul 9, 2026

Liane Castilaw, 90, passed away July 09, 2026 in Ada, Oklahoma.  Liane was born July 05, 1936 in Heidelberg, Germany, the daughter of Eugene and Johanna Hagenbuch.

Liane, better known as Oma to most, married her Sweetheart American Soldier Robert Castilaw on July 02, 1955.  The following year, she had a sweet baby girl and moved to America.  She taught herself...

Jul 7, 2026

Celso Duque Ortega, age 82 was born on April 6, 1944, in Pasay City - Manila, Philippines to Juan and Rosario Ortega. He was a devoted father, family man, proud United States Navy veteran, and friend to many. He passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, in Plano, TX with his family by his side, leaving behind a legacy of...

Jul 6, 2026

Jul 6, 2026

Ronnie Joe Easter, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026.

Born on October 19, 1946, in Cushing, Oklahoma, Ronnie lived a life defined by hard work, unwavering devotion to his family, and a deep sense of patriotism. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In recognition of his courageous and honorable service,...

Jul 5, 2026

Richard Edward Staskus, lovingly known as Rick or Rich, age 69, beloved husband, father, brother, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away on July 5, 2026.

Richard was known as one of the most positive people you could ever meet, always smiling and always finding the bright side of things. Even in his final days, when movement became difficult and...

Jul 4, 2026

Rudy Valladares, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 30 following a two-year battle with testicular cancer.

Rudy was born on October 11, 1995, to Marco and Margarita Valladares. He dedicated his career to serving his community as a police officer and later as a detective. To those who knew him, Rudy...

Jul 4, 2026

David William Meyer (49) passed away at his home in Burleson, Texas on Saturday, July 4, 2026 following a long illness. His friends and family were at his bedside. David was born in Chesterfield, Missouri on September 19, 1976 to Martha Kay Walker and spent most of his childhood growing up in Columbia, Missouri. He also lived in Lamesa, Texas...

Jul 4, 2026

No local airspace clearance was needed on July 4th, 2026, as Hugh White Graves, at 70 years of age, soared farther than any of his drones could reach; he permanently traded his remote controls for the ultimate bird’s-eye view.The son of John Calvin Graves and Huetta Gene Graves, Hugh was born in Tyler, Texas, on November 8, 1955, growing up...

Jul 4, 2026

Memories from A Little Brother

By Ralph E. Rampellini

On the 250th anniversary of our country, the Sport of Kings lost one of its best advocates. Mary Rampellini was raised in horse racing and destined to be in the sport.

Two days before Mary’s passing, my mom had an old photo album out that I had never seen before. There was a picture...