Obituaries

Sep 5, 2026

Brigitte Martha Berta Allen

July 9,1 936— September 5, 2026

Brigitte M. Allen, was born Brigitte Martha Berta Neumann on July 9,1936, in Berlin, Germany and was called home to her Heavenly Father on September 5, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family and friends. Her days were spent working at the Listening Eye School and...

Sep 4, 2026

Barbara Jean Bolin McHenry was born September 21, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, along with her twin sister Beverly, to Francis and Agnes Bolin. Barbara graduated from Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, in 1960. She worked as a nursing assistant until, at the age of 19, she moved to Whittler, California.

She received her nurses training at Rio Hondo College. Later,...

Sep 1, 2026

John Calvin Whitmire, 75, passed away quietly on September 1, 2026, in the presence of his son Jason. John was born on February 3, 1951, in Weatherford, TX to Vernon and Johnny Whitmire.

John graduated from Aledo High School in 1969 with many football and basketball awards. He leaves behind children Amanda and Matt Prudden, Candice and Max Ayala, Jason and...

Aug 24, 2026

Arthur Jerry Dyck, 82, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1943, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to Mamie and Curtis Dyck.

Jerry will be remembered for his generosity and love of family, friends and country. He graduated from Northwestern State University in 1965 and entered the

U. S. Navy in 1966. Jerry attended graduate school earning...

Aug 23, 2026

Jonathan Rodriguez, 37, from Benbrook Texas, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1988, in Fort Worth to Rene and Irma Rodriguez. Jonathan graduated from South Hills High School in 2007, and stayed close to his Fort Worth roots all his life.

Jonathan was fun, loving, kindhearted and never met a stranger. He was always willing...

Aug 22, 2026

Early Life:

Ery Timothy Adams was born in Dallas, Texas March 22, 1947. He was the second of three sons born to Joe and Gladys Adams. He grew up in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, Texas which was a post WW11 neighborhood. Tim and his brothers – Joe and Paul – learned hard chores which included helping their mother plant...

Aug 21, 2026

Patsy R (Bunch) Keefer was born January 29th, 1934. Patsy graduated from Holdenville High School in 1952 and soon met and married Wayne Keefer on October 1st, 1952, after his return from the War.

They eventually moved to Texas and joined Tower Baptist Church and eventually First Baptist Church of White Settlement where they remained members for decades.

Patsy and Wayne were...

Aug 18, 2026

Obituary for Helen Marie Blake

Helen Marie (Geick) Blake, 92, passed away peacefully on August 18th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Helen was born on September 25, 1933, in Nyack, New York. In 1956, Helen moved to Miami, Florida to accept a job as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines. There she met the love of her life, James...

Aug 16, 2026

Aug 14, 2026

In Loving Memory of San Juan Ramirez

May 23, 1977 – August 14, 2026

San Juan Ramirez, 49, passed away on August 14, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, friendships, and more than a few Dallas Cowboys heartbreaks.

He leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Wendy Ramirez, whom he adored deeply and loved with all of his heart. Simply put,...

Aug 12, 2026

After 81 years, Mary Elizabeth Dumke closed her eyes for the final time on August 12, 2026, in the comfort of her own home. Mary was born June 13, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Vern L. Smith and Mary E. Minor. She met her future husband, William ‘Bill’ A. Dumke, while still in high school dreaming of the days,...

Aug 10, 2026

Albert Lawrence Biggs, 94, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1931, in Handley, Texas, to Mendozia Mitchell and Hershel R. Biggs.

Albert was a man with a curious mind and an extraordinary ability to figure things out. He was largely self-taught and lived by the philosophy that he “didn’t know it couldn’t be done.”...

Aug 7, 2026

Sergeant Christophor John Wilding, born December 2, 1967, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2026. A true Marine till the end. Chris fought a great fight. When the doctors would say, “I’m sorry, but...,” Chris would say, “Hold my beer,” and he would come home once again.

Chris served in the Army Reserve from 1984 to 1986,...

Aug 7, 2026

John Maurice Smith Jr. passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Wellington, Texas on September 17, 1941, from parents John Maurice Smith Sr. and Jeanette Smith. John spent his early years on the farm and carried those lessons throughout his life. He graduated high school at Amarillo High in Amarillo, Texas and then joined...

Aug 6, 2026

D.R. (Tom) Polster

August 16, 1941 – August 6, 2026

We are heartbroken to share that Delmer Richard “Tom” Polster, 84, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 6 in Benbrook, Texas, from cardiac arrest while doing what he loved—working in the yard and helping a neighbor.

Tom was born on August 16, 1941, in Olney, Texas. Raised on a farm, he learned...

Aug 3, 2026

Thomas Edward Dingman, affectionately known by many as ‘Tom” passed away on August 3, 2026.

Tom was born on December 15, 1937, in Paris, Texas to Archie Edward and Florence Dingman. Tom and his parents moved to Fort Worth, Texas when he was an infant and settled in the Lake Worth area. He grew up working alongside his father in their...

Jul 31, 2026

Bruce Aaron Arthurs, 64, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2026, in Fort Worth. He was born on November 24, 1961, in Tarrant County to Martha Jean (Scribner) Arthurs and Clell E. Arthurs. He was a 1979 graduate of Western Hills High School and attended the University of Texas at Arlington.

Bruce was a man of faith. He loved the Lord,...

Jul 22, 2026

Roberto Rodriguez, born on November 13, 1990, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Joshua, Texas. At the age of 35, Roberto left this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Robert was a devoted father who found his greatest joy in being a dad to his beloved daughter, Scarlett....

Jul 16, 2026

Barbara Patnoude Strasser, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away at her home on July 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 7, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Barbara was the cherished daughter of Justice and Lucille Patnoude.

Barbara shared a remarkable life with her late husband, Jack C. Strasser, whom she married on April...

Jul 10, 2026

Patrick Allen Reeves, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 49.

Patrick was born on January 12, 1977. He lived life with a spirit that was truly larger than life, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His strength, humor, generosity, and unwavering love for his family defined the man...