Obituaries

Wanda Janice Bell

Wanda Janice Bell

Aug 3, 2026

Wanda Janice Bell, 85, of Mineral Wells, passed away August 3, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1941 in Mineral Wells, to Virgil and Ethel Cox.

Wanda married Jim Bell in 1966, and they were married 34 years until his passing in 1999.

She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to live on through her family, which includes...

Mary Jane Dunaway

Mary Jane Dunaway

Aug 1, 2026

Mary Jane Dunaway was born on October 15, 1927 in Natty Flat, Texas to William and Sarah Pilkington. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Jane was born on a farm and was the youngest of eight siblings. As a young woman, she worked as a telephone operator before marrying...

Sherina La'Chane Hardeman

Sherina La'Chane Hardeman

Jul 28, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sherina La'Chane Graves Hardeman

Sherina La'Chane Graves Hardeman, 58, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026.

Sherina was born on June 13, 1968, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Phillis M. Jones Graves and Willie Curtis Graves.

Sherina lived life with joy and a beautiful spirit. She had a way of lighting up every room she...

Billie Maxine Rotenberry

Billie Maxine Rotenberry

Jul 28, 2026

Billie Maxine Rotenberry, 100, of Mineral Wells, Texas passed on July 28, 2026. She was born January 15, 1926 to Ace Andrew and Mary Edna (Davis) Roberts. She married Wayne Lee Rotenberry on June 18, 1941 in Houston, Texas. She attended Southside Church of Christ in Mineral Wells.

Her joy was being a homemaker and working alongside her husband taking care...

Juan Alberto Vargas

Juan Alberto Vargas

Jul 27, 2026

Juan Alberto Vargas, affectionately known as “Indio” by many throughout the local motorcycle community, passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 56. 

Born on November 14, 1969, in Durango, Durango, Mexico, Juan spent nearly his entire life in Mineral Wells, Texas. He graduated from Mineral Wells High School and built a life centered around family, friendship, and serving...

JoAnn Helterbran Peaden

JoAnn Helterbran Peaden

Jul 26, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of JoAnn Helterbran Peaden, who entered eternal rest on July 26, 2026, in Mineral Wells, Texas, at the age of 72.

JoAnn was born on June 20, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Robert and Lola Helterbran. As the daughter of an Army family, she spent much of her childhood moving from place to place...

Roberto "El Pato" Castellanos Garza

Roberto "El Pato" Castellanos Garza

Jul 24, 2026

Roberto “El Pato” Castellanos, 83, of Mineral Wells, TX, passed away peacefully at his home on July 24,2026. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Roberto lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a gentle spirit that left an imprint on everyone who knew him.

Born October 19, 1942, in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico to...

Jennifer Jane Riggs Pope

Jennifer Jane Riggs Pope

Jul 23, 2026

Jennifer Jane (Riggs) Pope, 56, of Mineral Wells, Texas, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 23, 2026. Though our hearts are broken by her passing, we rejoice knowing she has been made whole and is forever at peace.

Jennifer was born on June 20, 1970, in Weatherford, Texas, to Becky and Robert Riggs. She graduated from Millsap...

Paula Shreve

Paula Shreve

Jul 20, 2026

Paula Shreve passed away July 20, 2026. She was born September 24, 1932 in Runge, Texas, to Martin Oballe and Juanita Adame Oballe. 

A Rosary will be held 6 p.m., July 23, 2026 at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home with visitation following till 8 p.m. Mass will be 10 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with burial...

Michael Rhea Crites

Michael Rhea Crites

Jul 14, 2026

Michael Rhea Crites passed away July 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 1, 1950 in Littlefield, Texas, the son of Dee Low and Rachael Elizabeth (Tidrow) Crites.

Michael was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp after serving during the Vietnam War.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Racheal Elizabeth Crites; brother, Gary...

Marvin Dale Hoskins

Marvin Dale Hoskins

Jul 12, 2026

With deep love we announce the passing of Marvin Dale Hoskins, a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Marvin was born on December 13, 1939 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Daniel and Ethel Hoskins. He passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2026.

Marvin proudly served his country for twenty years, including one tour in Vietnam. After his service, he worked as...

Donald Wayne Dahlhauser

Donald Wayne Dahlhauser

Jul 11, 2026

Donald Wayne Dahlhauser passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 24, 1957, to Matthew and June (Anderson) Dahlhauser.



Donald was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose greatest joy was the time he spent with those he loved. He had a lifelong passion...

Sharon Ray Laycock McKinley

Sharon Ray Laycock McKinley

Jul 9, 2026

Sharon Ray Laycock McKinley, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.

Born on December 3, 1943, Sharon was a longtime member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Mineral Wells, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Artie Ray and F. Scott Laycock, and her great-grandson, Davey.

During her final weeks, Sharon was blessed with visits from her daughters...

Keith E. Wilson

Keith E. Wilson

Jul 8, 2026

Keith Earlin Wilson, 70, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2026. A memorial service celebrating Keith’s life will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Keith was born on December 26, 1955, in Pahokee, Florida, to Betty Dene Cogdill Wilson and Earlin Homer Wilson. At a young...

Judy Kay Wampler

Judy Kay Wampler

Jul 8, 2026

Judy Kay Wampler, 74, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.

Judy was born in Jacksboro, Texas, February 26, 1952. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, warmth, and unwavering love touched everyone who knew her.

On December 19, 1969, Judy married the love of...

Linda Kay Klingensmith

Linda Kay Klingensmith

Jul 7, 2026

Linda Fisher Klingensmith, 78, passed away on July 7, 2026 in Lubbock, TX. 

Linda was born on April 9, 1948, in Morgan Mill to David and Louise Fisher. She grew up in Morgan Mill and was a standout basketball player during her high school years. 

In 1967, Linda began her career with Mepco/Electra, later Philips, where she worked faithfully until 1991. She...

Margaret Estelle Hiller

Margaret Estelle Hiller

Jul 2, 2026

Margaret Estelle Hiller, known to most as Peg, 73, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, with her son Matthew by her side.

Margaret was born on March 22, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Sadie and Joe Martin. As the child of a military family, she lived in many places, including Japan, before...

Maurice Rashad Cyphers

Maurice Rashad Cyphers

Jul 1, 2026

Maurice Rashad Cyphers passed away July 1, 2026 in Fort Worth, Tx. He was born September 25, 1997 in Pineville, LA.

Maurice graduated from Mineral Wells High School and completed college courses in technology. He worked as a surveyor in developing a data center.

Survivors include his children: Uriah, Yumi, Xyon, Kamari, and Kiyomi; his siblings: Tramika, Kequan, Jay, and Damarion; mother-in-law...

Marvine Marie Francies

Marvine Marie Francies

Jul 1, 2026

Marvine Marie Francies went home to be with her Lord and Savior and the love of her life, Joe, on July 1, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on June 18, 1932, in the quaint town of Kress, Texas, Marvine was a woman of remarkable spirit and unwavering devotion, whose presence was a source of comfort and joy to...

Jeff Bridgeman

Jeff Bridgeman

Jun 29, 2026

Gordon Jeffrey “Jeff” Bridgeman, 63, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Jeff was born on July 27, 1962, in Tacoma, Washington, to Gordon T. Bridgeman and Dora Lee Nicholson. Over the years, he built a life centered on family, friendship, hard work, and generosity.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Tanya Bridgeman, his children Tanner Bridgeman and...