Obituaries
William "Rocky" Ruel Roper
Jan 25, 2024
William "Rocky" Ruel Roper, Jr., went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. Rocky served our country in the US Navy where he competed and conquered the ring as a Golden Gloves boxer, In the early 80’s he became a police officer for the Haltom City Police Department,...
Elbert Roy Jester
Jan 25, 2024
Elbert Roy “Jes” Jester, 87 years old, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 25, 2024. Jes was born in Galveston, Texas on December 8, 1936 to Roy and Opal Jester. He was proud of being “born on the island” and vacationed there frequently throughout the years. Jes graduated from Ball High School in 1955 and joined the...
Patricia Juanita Griffith
Jan 25, 2024
Patricia will have a funeral service at Bright-Holland Funeral Home in Paris, Texas on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Stephan Michael Mcmullen
Jan 25, 2024
Stephan Michael Ray McMullen, aged 35 of North Richland Hills, passed away on January 25, 2024. He was born on April 11, 1988 in Greenock, Scotland to loving parents Ronald McMullen and Laura (Raman) McMullen. Stephan was born to military parents and lived in Hawaii, Colorado, and Illinois. He attended school in Vernon Hills, Illinois and was a freshman at...
Donald Gene Sheffield
Jan 25, 2024
Donald Gene Sheffield, 51, of Euless, Texas, peacefully passed away on the morning of Thursday, January 25, after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Don was born on December 26, 1972, to Patsy McComis and Mike Sheffield, Sr., in the bustling city of Santiago, Chile. After Don graduated from Crockett High School (Austin) in 1991, he pursued a degree...
Javad Varshochi-Monfared
Jan 24, 2024
Javad Varshochi-Monfared, "J.V. was born on April 22, 1960 in Tehran, Iran to Soltan Shaheer and Taghi Varshochi-Monfared He passed away on January 24, 2024 in Tehran, Iran at the age of 63 years old in the hospital surrounded by his extended family. Javad's parents moved from the city of Tabriz to the capital city of Tehran shortly before his...
Walter Allen Blessing
Jan 23, 2024
A Tribute to W. A. “Dub” Blessing Walter Allen Blessing, “Daddy” to one, “Allen” to family and “Dub” to friends, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at The Carlyle Rehabilitation Center in Southlake, Texas. He was 89 years and 1 day old. He was a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, great uncle, great-great uncle, teacher and friend to many. He was...
Walter Allen Blessing
Jan 23, 2024
Walter Blessing of Southlake, Texas passed away on Jan 23, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Janice Elaine Chumley
Jan 23, 2024
Janice Elaine Chumley was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 20, 1942 to John and Juanita Waller. She passed in peace on January 23, 2024. A graduate of Seasgraves High School, Janice graduated 4th in the class of 1960. Most fondly remembered as a homemaker and mother, Janice also worked in various positions in retail, administration, sales and management....
Douglas Vernon Woodard
Jan 23, 2024
Douglas V. Woodard, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. Born in Seattle, Washington to Clyde and Elizabeth Woodard, graduated from Lake Washington High School in 1978 and later moved to the Dallas area to pursue his career. Doug was the proud father of Katie and Zak who were his pride and joy. Business travel from Houston...
Dewitt Lee Cogburn
Jan 23, 2024
Dewitt Lee Cogburn Entered Into Eternal Rest Tuesday January 23, 2024 Grandpa Lee was born April 17, 1939, the son of George Lee Cogburn and Mildred Gregory Smith. He was an old cowboy. His joys in life were watching his kids and grandkids grow, lake days, lottery tickets and Marlboro Lights. He passed peacefully at home with close family by...
Wallace Rhea Napier
Jan 22, 2024
Wallace Rhea Napier April 6, 1934 – January 22, 2024 Wallace (Wally) Napier was born in Bulan, Kentucky on April 06, 1934. He grew up assisting his father in their rural community grocery store. After graduating high school, Wallace attended Eastern Kentucky State College. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1956 while teaching cabinet construction. After graduation, he...
Laray Bray
Jan 22, 2024
In Memory of LaRay Eugene Bray It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished uncle, LaRay (Ray) Bray. He peacefully departed this world on January 22nd at his home in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 54. Ray Bray, born on April 25, 1969, in Sidney, Nebraska, brought immense joy and...
Glenn Weston Bush
Jan 22, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Glenn Weston Bush, a beloved father, grandfather and brother, who peacefully departed from this world on January 22, 2024. Born on February 4, 1943, in Stockton, California, to Albert and Palma Bush. Glenn served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. Glenn's service to...
Carole Florence Rubin
Jan 22, 2024
Carole Rubin, of North Richland Hills, TX, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 in Dallas, TX. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, friend and colleague to all that knew and loved her. She was born on Monday, December 20, 1943 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Sarah and George Rubin. Carole enjoyed walking with friends, musical theatre,...
James Frost
Jan 21, 2024
James Frost, of Addison Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his close family at the age of 55, on January 21st, 2024 at 10:40 a.m. Jamie fought a very short battle with liver cancer and during this battle he remained fiercely optimistic as he did in his life in general. Even when he felt his worst, he was still positive,...
Elizabeth Anne Hardy
Jan 21, 2024
Elizabeth “Anne” Hardy, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at a local hospital with her family by her side. Anne was born to Lyman and Betty (Swift) York in Sherman, Texas. She was one of three siblings. She graduated from Van Alstyne High School in 1969 and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Texas Christian University in...
Frank Mills Shallene
Jan 21, 2024
Frank Mills Shallene, 84, of Colleyville, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1939, in Oahu, Hawaii. Frank was a proud man who loved his family dearly. He had a strong passion for skeet shooting and bird hunting, often participating in these activities with his friends. Frank was known for his tinkering skills and...
David Ray Farley
Jan 20, 2024
David Ray Farley, age 70, passed away at his home in Joshua, Texas on January 20, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of The Uprising Church where he enjoyed praising the Lord. Psalms 103: 1-5 NLT Let all that I am praise The Lord, with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name....
James A. Jones
Jan 20, 2024
James A. Jones, of Hurst, Texas, passed away on January 20, 2024 at the age of 81. James was preceded in death by his parents, Bertie Wright Jones and Aaron Arlington Jones, as well as his sister Anna Ford. He is survived by his wife, Mavis Cheetham Jones; his children, Christie Jones, Aaron Jones, Katie Woolbright and her husband Paul;...
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