Obituaries

Sep 28, 2026

Donna Jean Zak, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer and kidney failure. She was born on December 3, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Dinah and Samuel Meta.

Donna met the love of her life, Leonard Zak, while they were still in high school. They immediately fell in love, and...

Sep 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Our Sweet Baby Boy

With broken hearts, we share the passing of our beloved baby, Miles Jeremiah Stayner, who was born on August 18th and gained his angel wings on September 27th, 2026.

Miles was the deeply treasured and beloved son of Annie and Arimani Stayner. He is also remembered by his grandparents, Susan Stayner, Monty Stayner Sr.,...

Sep 23, 2026

Dennis was born July 3, 1974, and entered eternal rest surrounded by the love of a family he cherished deeply on September 23, 2026.

Dennis was the loving husband of Angelle Brady Buschbaum, his high school sweetheart and partner in life. Dennis and Angelle spent 35 years loving one another and building a beautiful life together, raising their three children and...

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

Frankie Louise Robinson Sorenson passed away on September 1, 2026 at her home with her son Tony and wife Sheila, having lived a full life of love and devotion. Frankie was a quintessential woman of West Texas of her generation-young to marry, young to become a mother, devoted to family and friends, and an always present rock within the stream...

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 28, 2026

Gary Douglas Knight, 66, of Willow Park, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday August 28, 2026.

Gary was born in Fort Wayne, IN on September 1, 1959. After spending his childhood in Omaha, NE and St. Louis, MO, Gary spent the majority of his career with Walmart, planting new store locations across TX, NM, MO, and CO....

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...