Obituaries
Betty Jane Priddy
Mar 11, 2024
Betty Jane Harrison Priddy, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, was born March 12, 1943, in Mexia, Texas to Ila Faye and L. M. Harrison. Betty resided in Euless, Texas in the same home she and her husband Wayne bought in 1963. She went to heaven March 11, 2024, one day before her 81st birthday, with her family by...
Wilma Margrete Harper Ayers
Mar 11, 2024
Wilma Margrete Harper Ayers was born on November 30, 1937, the youngest of five children, in Fort Worth, Texas. She married and moved to Lakeside in 1960. It was there that she raised her two children, Everett and Celinda. Wilma was known for her generous spirit. The holidays were often spent wrapping present after present for those who may not...
Ginger Kay Strong
Mar 9, 2024
Ginger Kay Strong, devoted wife, mother, aunt and grandmother, passed away on March 9, 2024, aged 79. Ginger spent most of her life in Kansas, where she was born in Florence, moved to Herington, and then was the first in her family to graduate college at Emporia State University. She continued her Sunflower State journey to Abilene where she met...
Leland Paul Wartchow
Mar 9, 2024
Leland “Paul” Wartchow, 79, of Hurst, TX passed away on March 9th following an unexpected medical emergency. Paul was born and raised in Union City, OK. He met and later married the love of his life, Judy (Zajic) Wartchow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School in El Reno, OK. After moving to Hurst, TX in 1969, Judy and...
Linda Ann Morey Price
Mar 9, 2024
Linda Ann Morey Price 72, of North Richland Hills, Texas passed away March 9, 2024. Linda was born May 13, 1951 in Pueblo, Colorado to Dale Albert Morey and Thelma Lucinda Morey farmers of Rye, Colorado. Linda graduated from Rye High School in 1969. She enjoyed being a leader in the Boy Scouts as Committee Chair and was an active...
Anthony "Tony" Goyang
Mar 8, 2024
Tony Goyang, 73, of Burleson, Texas, a devoted Christian, cherished husband to Cynthia, revered father, and adored grandfather, passed away on March 8, 2024. A man of faith and fortitude, Tony, was born and raised in Nigeria. He went to Oklahoma State University, where he not only pursued academic excellence, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s...
Bailey Arlin Early
Mar 8, 2024
On March 8th, 2024, Bailey Arlin Early passed away and went to be with our Lord and Savior. Bailey was born on February 7th, 1998 and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as a baby. He fought so incredibly hard and overcame so many odds in his 26 years of life. Bailey was loved by so many and smiled and laughed...
Gordon Ray Scruggs
Mar 8, 2024
Gordon Ray Scruggs, 96 of Bedford died peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024. Gordon was born August 30, 1927 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, son of the late Onto Scruggs and Hollie L. (Tate) Scruggs. Gordon grew up in Holdenville, Oklahoma with his older sister Hollie Jo, cousins, aunts, and uncles. He bragged that he had the best parents in the...
Peter Joseph Kelly
Mar 8, 2024
Peter was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on June 16, 1941- the eldest of seven children to Charlotte and Joseph Kelly. As a young child, Pete's family moved to Milford, New Jersey. He graduated from Frenchtown High School after spending most of his high school years at Phillipsburg Catholic. After high school graduation Peter enlisted in the armed services,...
Pearl Marie Gentsch
Mar 7, 2024
Pearl M. Gentsch Little Elm, TX: Pearl Gentsch, age 97, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by her four sons and other family. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14 at CrossRidge Church in Little Elm. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at CrossRidge Church. The family welcomes all who had the privilege of knowing her to join...
Rick Edward Vail
Mar 7, 2024
Richland Hills, TX - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, and great-uncle, Rick Edward Vail. Rick passed at the age of 67 on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He will be dearly missed. Rick was born on April 3, 1956 in Wichita, KS to Maurice and Loretta Vail. When he was...
Alma Iris Leos
Mar 7, 2024
Alma Iris Leos, 63, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on March 7, 2024. Alma ‘Momo’ was known for the love and pride she showed for family. She cared deeply for her children and grandchildren. Momo will be remembered for her strong, determined, and outspoken nature. She will always be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is...
Martha Ann Cantrell
Mar 6, 2024
Martha Cantrell, 83, of Keller, Texas, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, of a long term illness. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Cantrell, her brother, James Newberry and his wife Martha, stepchildren Chris Cantrell and his wife Jerri, of Waco, Glynnis Cantrell Gaines and her husband Steve, of Robinson, Heather Cantrell Patton and her husband Shannon, of Houston,...
James Anderson Crawford
Mar 6, 2024
James Anderson Crawford, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home peacefully surrounded by his family. Services for James Crawford will be held at Lucas Funeral Home Chapel in Grapevine. Visitation: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Funeral Service: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interment will follow services at Lonesome Dove Cemetery Southlake Pallbearers: Dan Vaughn, Van Vaughn, Brandon Murphy,...
Stetson James Mckinzie
Mar 6, 2024
On February 8, 2024, at 10:30 PM, Stetson James, came into the world at 24 weeks gestation and weighing one pound, 7.3 ounces. Stetson came to us a fighter and gave it his all. On March 6, 2024, Stetson left us to be with the Lord. During his short little life, he stole everyone's hearts and brought great joy to...
Noel Gustav Ehresmann
Mar 5, 2024
Noel Gustav Ehresmann, 89, of Euless, Texas, beloved father, grandfather, and friend died on March 5, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. A memorial will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst, Texas at 2:00 pm. Interment will be at a later date at the Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Noel was born on October...
Joe S. Flowers
Mar 4, 2024
"In Loving Memory Joe Storey Flowers 1947-2024 Joe Flowers passed away after an extended lease on life, thanks to helpful and talented cardiologists; he was the guy joking with the nurses and entertaining the techs. Joe was born in Paris, Texas, to educators Herbert Davidson Flowers and Juanita Ann Storey — a proud member of the Choctaw Tribe of Oklahoma....
Zion D. Purvis
Mar 4, 2024
Zion Davon Purvis, age 25, born December 31, 1998, in Waterloo, Iowa to his mother Janelda Dudley and father Grant Purvis. He lived a life that celebrated love, dedication, and service. Zion, a cherished member of the United States Army, honed his strength both in the gym, which he loved, and in the service of his country. His dedication to...
Kathryn Ann Clifton
Mar 4, 2024
Kathryn Ann Clifton, a cherished resident of Arlington, passed away at her home on March 4, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on February 5, 1955, Kathryn spent her formative years in Arlington, attending Sam Houston High School. She dedicated many years to working alongside her father, Bob Deavers, at Accurate Weld, where she displayed a strong work ethic...
John Thornton Griffin Jr
Mar 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Thornton Griffin Jr., of Crowley, TX, who peacefully departed this world at the age of 93 on March 3, 2024, at his home. John was a true Texan cowboy at heart, reminiscing about the days when Fort Worth's streets were just dirt roads. His life was a tapestry...
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