Obituaries
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...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gregory Scott Tanner
May 15, 2026
Gregory "Scott" Tanner, 66, of Mineral Wells, Tx passed away on Friday May 15th, 2026 in Ft. Worth, Tx.
Scott was born the 7th of 8 siblings on September 5, 1959 to Yvonne (Steel) Tanner and Edward Brady Tanner. He was raised in Jacksboro, Tx and graduated with the class of 1978.
After graduating high school, Scott began a lifelong career in...
Rosa Lightsey
May 14, 2026
Rosa Virginia Stacks Lightsey, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on September 15, 1932, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to William David Stacks and Hattie Mae Sturdivant Stacks.
Rosa was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Lloyd Lightsey, and her daughters, Wanda Faye Lightsey Kyees and Brenda...
Johnny Angelo Andreatta
May 14, 2026
Johnny Angelo Andreatta, a devoted rancher, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Weatherford, Texas. Born on November 10, 1943, in Santa Barbara, California, to John and Mary Reck Andreatta.
Johnny spent his life nurturing the land and cultivating a spirit of kindness and warmth that left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Known for his gentle nature...
Ernestine Stevenson
May 14, 2026
Ernestine Stevenson, born on April 20, 1933 at her home near Childress Texas. She married James C Stevenson Jr. on March 14, 1953 and we're blessed with two Sons. They were both teachers in Mineral Wells starting in 1958 and continued their careers with MWISD until retirement. Ernestine decided to return to the classroom several times over the next few...
Ronnie Lee Berkins
May 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Ronnie Lee Berkins, who passed away May 13, 2026. He was born July 25, 1962 in Quincy, Florida.
Our brother carried silent pain throughout much of his life, quietly battling serious mental health challenges with a strength many people never saw. Behind every smile was someone fighting for peace, understanding, and wholeness. Despite the weight...
Henry L. Smith Sr.
May 12, 2026
Henry L. Smith Sr. was born on June 7th, 1930, in Neches, Texas to Herman Smith and Ruby Stevenson as their only child. In his early years, he moved with his mother to Fort Worth, Texas,where he later graduated from IM Terrell High School in 1947. That same year, he joined the Army. While in the Army he wasstationed in...
Thomas Raymond Roberts
May 10, 2026
Thomas Raymond Roberts, born on November 19, 1947, in Swedesboro, New Jersey, the only child of Harry Thomas Roberts and Anna Mary Zane Roberts was suddenly called to serve at the Lord’s side on May 10, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Thomas lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and a gentle spirit that touched all who had the privilege...
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