Obituaries

Martha Jane Schluter

Martha Jane Schluter

Jun 26, 2026

Martha Jane Schluter, age 83 of Mineral Wells, Tx relinquished her earthly body on June 26,2026. She was surrounded by her loving family while listening to music that she loved dancing to.

Jane was born on March 6, 1943 in Baird, Texas to Marie and Vaden Ross. The family then moved to Whitney, Tx where her and her only sibling Leon...

Angie Estelle Sitton

Angie Estelle Sitton

Jun 25, 2026

Angie Estelle Sitton, age 98, of Perrin, Texas passed away June 25, 2026. She left this life peacefully into the arms of Jesus with her loving and devoted daughters by her side.

Angie was born August 29, 1927 to Andrew Jefferson and Jimmie Alice Francis Webb in Price Chapel Community near Oran, Texas. She was born at home in the very...

Albert Merton Andrew

Albert Merton Andrew

Jun 22, 2026

Albert Merton “Andy” Andrew, 96, was born on September 6, 1929, in Newkirk, Oklahoma, to Loyd Austin and Ada Muriel Mae (Hoefer) Andrew, and passed away on June 22, 2026, in Mineral Wells, Texas. Andy called Nowata, Oklahoma his home while a child.

Andy married Coralie Jewel “Cork” Phillippe on January 1, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas and they were married 72...

Viron Wayne Rogers

Viron Wayne Rogers

Jun 21, 2026

Viron Wayne Rogers, age 73, passed away on June 21, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born on September 4, 1952, in Graham, Texas.

Wayne went to school in Denton and later graduated with his degree from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. He worked at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells, Martin Funeral...

John Henry Tatom

John Henry Tatom

Jun 21, 2026

Dr. John H. Tatom, M.D. passed on June 21, 2026 after a long and productive life.

Oh what a day August 10, 1933 must have been for Grover Hebron Tatom and mother to be Myrtle Williams Tatom as their first child was born. John Henry Tatom came into this world in Mannsville, Oklahoma and grew up in southern Oklahoma. One baby...

Regina Lee Pruitt

Regina Lee Pruitt

Jun 19, 2026

Regina Lee Pruitt, 58, passed away June 19, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born April 13, 1968 in Austin, Texas.

Regina was survived by her spouse, Bert Gene Hoffpauir; daughters, Jaylynn “Pumpkin” Pruitt-Merlene (Christopher Merlene) and Lisa Blankenship (Daniel Blankenship); her grandson, Jordyn “Peanut” Pruitt-Merlene; her father, Elmer Friedrich; mother, Linda (Hines) Scott; and her siblings, Connie Sanders and...

Elsie Mae Watkins

Elsie Mae Watkins

Jun 14, 2026

Elsie Mae Watkins, 81, passed away June 14, 2026 in Mineral Wells. She was born June 29, 1944, in Salesville, Tx, to Orlin Austin Axtell and Mattie Ruth (Hubbard) Axtell.

Elsie married John David Watkins on June 16, 1960 in Mineral Wells. She wrote short stories and poems. Elsie loved Elvis, reading, writing her many pen pals and friends and spending...

Janice Boyd

Janice Boyd

Jun 12, 2026

Janice Boyd, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend passed away after a short illness on June 12th, 2026. She was born on January 29th, 1951 in Atmore, Alabama. Janice was the cherished daughter of Cleo and Frances Blackmon.

Janice spent her early years in Atmore, Alabama where she was raised and surrounded by family and community. Later her family relocated to...

Peter Leslie Gram

Peter Leslie Gram

Jun 8, 2026

Peter Leslie “Pete” Gram, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 8, 2026, at Palo Pinto Nursing Center in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Pete was born on October 2, 1943, in Los Angeles, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Voneta Gram of West Point, Iowa; his beloved wife, Nancy Grazioli Gram of Mineral Wells, Texas;...

Renee Marie Braim Hanna

Renee Marie Braim Hanna

Jun 2, 2026

Renee Hanna was born on November 22, 1966 to Bob and George Ann Braim. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Renee passed away on June 2, 2026, due to a hard fought battle with cancer.

Renee was the type of woman and friend that you could always depend on. She loved to go camping and fishing, as...

Roy Ned Patterson, Sr.

Roy Ned Patterson, Sr.

May 28, 2026

Roy Ned Patterson, Sr. passed away May 28, 2026 in Jacksboro. He was born December 20, 1937, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Levi and Jewel Patterson along with sisters, Maxine, Ramona, and Billie Jean; brothers, Clayton, Wendell, I.L., and Johnny.

Ned graduated from Mineral Wells High School and went on to serve in the National Guard. He was a member and...

Mary Dell Snell Clayton

Mary Dell Snell Clayton

May 25, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Dell Snell Clayton, who departed this world peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in the warm embrace of Weatherford, Texas, on June 9, 1948, Mary was a beacon of love and strength to all who knew her. Dell was the cherished daughter of Jesse and Mary...

Nancy Ruth Steel

Nancy Ruth Steel

May 25, 2026

Nancy Ruth Stephenson Steel, 89, of Mineral Wells, passed away in the early morning hours of May 25, 2026 at Medical City Weatherford, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.



She was born on September 2, 1936, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Esther and Harry Stephenson.



Nancy married the love of her life, Roberto Samaniego, on August 18, 1953. Together they had...

Patsy Paullett "Polly" Grimes

Patsy Paullett "Polly" Grimes

May 23, 2026

Patsy Paullett Grimes, 69, known to many as Paullett or Polly, passed from this world peacefully at her home in Garner on May 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born June 17, 1956, in Holbrook, Arizona, the second daughter of JP and Mary Jo Hodgson, younger sister of Carroll. Paullett grew up and lived in the small...

Kenneth Dale Anderson

Kenneth Dale Anderson

May 19, 2026

Kenneth Dale Anderson was born June 22, 1942 in Fort Worth to Karl Dale and Rhea (Blue) Anderson. He passed away May 19, 2026 at Baylor All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth, surrounded by his loving family, including his wife of 62 years Retta, his children and their spouses, and his grandchildren. Kenneth has a precious great grand, Abie, only...

Donald Lee Payne

Donald Lee Payne

May 18, 2026

Donald Lee Payne, 85, of Fort Worth, passed away in his home on May 18, 2026.

Donald lived a life marked by service, devotion, humor, and deep love for his family. A proud veteran of the Vietnam War, he served as a helicopter pilot. An experience that remained one of his greatest sources of pride. During his service he was awarded...

Imogene (Jean) Day Harrington

Imogene (Jean) Day Harrington

May 17, 2026

Imogene (Jean) Day Harrington passed away May 17, 2026 at home surrounded by her devoted family.

Jean was born September 7, 1928 in Moyers, Oklahoma. From a very young age, Jean started her career working alongside her parents, A.W. and Stella Day at the Southside Grocery Store. Jean graduated from Mineral Wells High School in 1946 and later graduated from secretarial...

Vicente Galindo

Vicente Galindo

May 16, 2026

Vicente Galindo passed away surrounded by the love of his family and the faith that guided his life on May 16, 2026.

He leaves behind his beloved mother, Carolina Galindo; and his siblings, Enid Silva, Antonio Galindo, Corinna Finau, Elizabeth Lea’aetoa, and George Galindo and wife, Melinda; along with numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Vicente devoted his life to...

Marvin "Jack" Adams

Marvin "Jack" Adams

May 16, 2026

Marvin Jack Adams, 88, passed away May 16, 2026. He was born March 15, 1938 in Jonesboro, Texas to Robert Archer and Winnie (Richardson) Adams.

Jack was a beer salesman for O/D Milwaukee Miller Distributing. He was a great communicator which helped make him successful in his career. Jack loved hunting and fishing and all animals including his farrett and his...

Beckie Jo Norum Reedy

Beckie Jo Norum Reedy

May 15, 2026

Beckie Jo Reedy, age 78, of Mineral Wells, Texas was born on January 3, 1948 in El Paso, Texas to Darrel Charles and Myrtle Ellen Norum. She passed away at home surrounded by family on May 15, 2026. 

Beckie was a Resident Manager for National Church Residences at multiple locations including Sandstone Foothills in Mineral Wells. She was a strong woman...