Obituaries

LaVerne Kathleen Beaudoin Long

LaVerne Kathleen Beaudoin Long

Dec 13, 2025

LaVerne Kathleen Beaudoin Long passed away December 13, 2025. She was born March 14, 1939 to Arthur and Margaret Gauthier Beaudoin in Kingsford, Michigan.

LaVerne is survived by her children: Teresa (David) Chesnut, Danny (Toni) Long, Sandy (Mark) Boyd, and Christine (Mark) Chesnut, 7 grandchildren: Allen, Tonya, Nicole, Tabitha, Chris, Cory, and Ethan, 13 great-grandchildren: Wyatt, Maddox, Xander, Davy, Aubrey, Grayson,...

William Lee McMinn

William Lee McMinn

Dec 10, 2025

William Lee McMinn passed away December 10, 2025. He was born May 12, 1942 to Roland Oscar and Elizabeth Huddleston McMinn. William worked for DRS flying drones for the government.

Survivors include his three children, William Robert McMinn (Jeannie), Erik Lendy McMinn (GiGi), and Davis Lee McMinn (Sarah); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, and friends.

William was preceded in death by his wife,...

Kenda Lynette Arsenault Hill

Kenda Lynette Arsenault Hill

Dec 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kenda Lynette Arsenault, 73, who left us on December 9, 2025, in Mineral Wells, Texas. Kenda was surrounded by her loving family in her final weeks.

Kenda Lynette Phelps was born on December 10, 1951, to Sam and Shirley Phelps in Perryton, Texas. As the oldest of two children, she grew up with...

Barbara Richard

Barbara Richard

Nov 29, 2025

Barbara Richard, 55, of Mineral Wells, TX passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Barbara was born November 10, 1970 in Weatherford, TX to Robert and Bonnie Maples Richard.

She lived in Alaska for the last 39 years. She loved the outdoors, canning, farming and her two donkeys and two fainting goats. Her favorite hobby was sewing and quilting.

Barbara is survived...

Robert Loyd McClain

Robert Loyd McClain

Nov 28, 2025

Robert Loyd McClain passed away November 28, 2025 in El Paso, TX. He was born March 18, 1948 in Mineral Wells, TX.

Robert dedicated his whole life to aviation, demonstrating to his children that hard work and commitment is a noble trait to possess. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, sporting the gear and playfully teasing that his team is...

Emilia Kay Ortiz-Ramirez

Emilia Kay Ortiz-Ramirez

Nov 27, 2025

In her nine beautiful days on this earth, November 19, 2025 – November 27, 2025, Emilia Kay touched more hearts than many do in a lifetime. Her loving big brother chose her name, and her middle name was given in honor of Naomi Kay. Born with anencephaly, Emilia defied expectations and amazed us all with her strength, grace, and the...

Rickey Lehman

Rickey Lehman

Nov 25, 2025

Rickey “Rick” Allen Lehman passed away November 25, 2025 in Fort Worth, Tx. He was born January 30,1952 to Harry “Doc” and Frona Bateman Lehman. Rick was born and raised in Mineral Wells. After graduating from Mineral Wells High School, Rick went to Tarleton State University where he was in the ROTC program graduating in 1974.

Rick worked and later ran...

Margie Sue Elder

Margie Sue Elder

Nov 21, 2025

Margie Sue (Gray) Elder was born on July 31, 1947, and passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at her home in Mineral Wells.

Sue was born in Bellville, Texas to William (“Buddy”) and Clota Gray, and their family soon moved to Odessa, Texas, where she was raised. Sue graduated from Odessa High School and then attended Odessa College, where she...

Annis Kay Hudspeth

Annis Kay Hudspeth

Nov 18, 2025

With great sadness, Annis Kay Hudspeth, age 86, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born on February 2, 1939 in Jacksboro, TX to Glen and Edna Smith. Kay later married Allen V. Hudspeth, Jr. on May 14, 1971 at which time they chose to remain in Mineral Wells, TX to...

Charles Kenneth Long

Charles Kenneth Long

Nov 17, 2025

Charles Kenneth (Ken) Long, age 89, went to be with the LORD on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Ken was born May 2, 1936 in Patillo, TX to Tim Long and Velma Allen Long. He grew up in Patillo and Santo, TX. He attended school in Santo until the last semester of his senior year. He then moved to Boyd, TX to...

Diane Grant

Diane Grant

Nov 16, 2025

Diane King Grant passed away November 16, 2025. She was born November 23, 1949 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm Thursday, December 4 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2025 at Cityview Community Church. Interment will follow at Woodland Park Cemetery.

Diane was survived by her sister, Claudette Frye; children, Nolen Grant, Jr.,...

Richard Dickey DeLaughter

Richard Dickey DeLaughter

Nov 15, 2025

Richard “Dickey” DeLaughter, 80, of Graford, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15th, 2025.

Richard was born April 7, 1945, in Laredo Texas, and raised in Texarkana Texas by his parents William “Bill” DeLaughter and Darlene Brunson DeLaughter. Richard graduated from Texas High School in Texarkana, TX and thenwent on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University...

Marilyn Jeanne Spears

Marilyn Jeanne Spears

Nov 15, 2025

Marilyn Jeanne Morgenberger Spears, 91, was born in Medina, New York in 1934. She passed away in Weatherford, Texas on November 15, 2025.

Marilyn spent her childhood in Medina and then traveled to Houston, TX where she met and married her husband of over 50 years, Johnnie Spears. Together they raised 2 daughters.

Marilyn enjoyed many things, including reading and traveling. In...

Angela Gaye Robinson

Angela Gaye Robinson

Nov 13, 2025

Angela “Angie” Gaye Robinson, 55, of Mineral Wells, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Born on May 21, 1970, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Angie was lovingly adopted by Barbara and Harold White, who welcomed her into their home and hearts. 

Angie was devoted to her family, especially her sons, Michael and Tommy. She...

Nedra Lea Boetz

Nedra Lea Boetz

Nov 11, 2025

Nedra Lea Boetz, 79, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Born on August 2, 1946, she was the beloved daughter of Howard Clay and Catherine Raines, and stepdaughter of Clark Rains, all of whom preceded her in death.

A devoted mother, Nedra is survived by her son Brian Boetz and daughter-in-law Sara Boetz of Weatherford, Texas. She...

Darla Jo Alford

Darla Jo Alford

Nov 6, 2025

Darla Jo Alford (Hutchens) went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born on March 5, 1963, in Livermore, California but grew up in Seymour, Texas and then finally settled down in Mineral Wells, Texas where she spent her life surrounded by family, faith, and friends. 

Darla was a devoted wife,...

Betty Johnson Cook

Betty Johnson Cook

Nov 6, 2025

Betty Johnson Cook, 91, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, lovingly cared for by her daughter Jennifer and devoted caregivers. She was born on July 22, 1934, in Evergreen, Alabama, the oldest of Cecil ‘Jack’ Johnson and Jeanne King Johnson Ward. She lived a full and faithful life devoted to her family, her faith, and...

Delmer Dwayne Lindley

Delmer Dwayne Lindley

Nov 6, 2025

Delmer Dwayne Lindley passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Born September 12, 1940, in Eliasville, Texas, to Delmer Lindley and Helen McPherson.

Dwayne was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He married Leta Lindley on March 20, 1980, and they made their residence on the Brazos River at Pleasant Valley. His favorite title was...

George Merrill Utley

George Merrill Utley

Nov 5, 2025

George Merrill Utley, 65, passed away November 5, 2025 peacefully in his sleep in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born September 5, 1960 the son of Robert V. Utley and Mildred Chandler Utley in Milan, Tennessee. George worked in the electric power savings industry in Petaluma, California, the mortgage brokerage industry in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the telecommunications equipment...

Doris Nell Wagnon Hall

Doris Nell Wagnon Hall

Nov 4, 2025

Doris Nell Wagnon Hall, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on September 26, 1935, in Graford, Texas, Doris lived a life full of love, creativity, and devotion. After graduating from Graford High School, Doris furthered her education at the Abilene Business School. She dedicated herself to being...