Obituaries

Ernestine Laverne Turpin

Ernestine Laverne Turpin

Sep 15, 2025

Ernestine Laverne Turpin, 84, went to Heaven on September 15, 2025 in Weatherford TX.

Ernestine was born September 30, 1940, in Kirbyville TX. She was the daughter of Elmer and Mildred Wilson Adams. As the first in her family to graduate from high school, Ernestine graduated from Baytown High School in 1959. She married John Turpin on May 14,1966, at Southside...

Marvin "Phil" Philip Meyers

Marvin "Phil" Philip Meyers

Sep 13, 2025

Phil Meyers, who was born in Mineral Wells, passed on September 13, 2025, with his children at his side. He defied the odds and his behavior and lived to be ninety years old. He is the son of Frank and Buena Meyers.

He worked at his father's car dealership, drove a cattle truck, and operated a cedar posts yard. He officed...

Rachel Clara Bryan

Rachel Clara Bryan

Sep 11, 2025

Rachel C. Bryan, age 86 of Graford, Texas died Tuesday September 11, 2025, at Mineral Wells Hospital. Rachel was born September 9, 1939, in Princeton, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Celia (DePauw) DeSkeere. She married Cephas Bryan May 16, 1959, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Princeton Illinois. In their 66 years of marriage, she traveled and lived in...

Eusebio Uribe

Eusebio Uribe

Sep 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Eucebio Uribe (aka Nucebio) who left this world on 10 September 2025 at the age of 94. He was born in Bennett, Texas, he was a devoted husband to Sally Madrigal Uribe and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was also a proud Veteran who served...

Ronald Eugene "Gene" Johnson

Ronald Eugene "Gene" Johnson

Sep 10, 2025

Ronald E Johnson

Ron (Gene) Johnson went home to meet the Lord on September 10, 2025 in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born May 8, 1951 in Bath, South Dakota.

Gene served his country in the United States Army during the VietNam War. He married his childhood sweetheart and was blessed with 4 wonderful children. Gene was a beloved Husband, Father and...

Allen Valloy Hudspeth, Jr

Allen Valloy Hudspeth, Jr

Sep 8, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Allen V. Hudspeth, Jr., 84. He passed peacefully on September 8, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was born April 17, 1941 in Rio Grande City, Tx.

The family moved to Mineral Wells. During his teenage years, he was a lifeguard at the Baker Hotel. After graduating from Mineral Wells High...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Nicole Clarkson Walker

Jacqueline "Jackie" Nicole Clarkson Walker

Sep 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Jackie Nicole Clarkson/Walker announces her passing on September 7, 2025, at 44. She was born on October 11, 1980, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Linda Bentley and David Clarkson.

Jackie was so much to so many people, an amazing and devoted wife to Jeremy Walker, a devoted mother to Alex Clarkson, Jeremy...

Gerald Dee Andress

Gerald Dee Andress

Sep 7, 2025

Gerald Dee Andress passed away September 7, 2025 in Burleson, Texas. He was born October 6, 1937. in Mineral Wells, Texas where he grew up and graduated from Mineral Wells High School.

As a young boy Gerald enjoyed spending a lot of time on his family’s farm helping with chores and eating his mother’s and grandmother’s meals. As he got older,...

Aleta Claudine Glover Brooks

Aleta Claudine Glover Brooks

Sep 4, 2025

Aleta Claudine Glover Brooks was born on December 2, 1933, alongside her twin sister, Oneta, in Gordon, Texas, to Claude and Willie Mae Harrington Glover. She passed away at the age of 91 on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Visitation will be held at the Baum Carlock Bumgardner annex in Mineral Wells from 6-8 PM on Monday, September...

Christopher Douglas Knight

Christopher Douglas Knight

Sep 4, 2025

Christopher Douglas Knight, of Mineral Wells, Texas, was born on May 23, 1977, and passed away on September 3, 2025, at the age of 48.

He was a lifelong resident of Mineral Wells, and growing up he enjoyed vacationing on the Coast in Port Aransas and fishing with family and friends. His love for fishing lived on throughout his life.

Christopher is...

Linda Gail Yowell

Linda Gail Yowell

Sep 3, 2025

What feels like goodbye for us is a beautiful reunion for them. Our beloved Nana, Linda Yowell, was reunited with her one true love on September 3, 2025. While we grieve with heavy hearts, we find comfort in knowing that her longing has ended, and that she and Papa are together once more.

Nana’s gentle nature and love touched all who...

Duane Wilson Adams

Duane Wilson Adams

Sep 3, 2025

Duane Wilson Adams, 78, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1947, in Weatherford, Texas, to Fred Wilson Adams and Theslie Woods Adams.

Duane is survived by his loving and caring wife, Sue Anne Adams; his children, Patrick Wilson Adams (Dawn) Douglas John St. Cyr (Jason), Roger Brian Bauer (Amie), and Amy...

Nancy Helen Brouwer

Nancy Helen Brouwer

Sep 3, 2025

Nancy Brouwer, 78, was born March 21st, 1947 in Fayetteville, Arkansas and passed away September 3rd, 2025 in Weatherford, Texas.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Bill Brouwer; her little sister, Beth Chance; and by her parents, William E. Duffer and Virginia Fairless.

Survivors include her son, Ralph Smith; stepsons, Fred Brouwer, Paul Brouwer, Terry Brouwer, David...

Annette Cottrell

Annette Cottrell

Sep 1, 2025

Annette  Cottrell passed away September 1, 2025 in a local nursing home. She was born April 29, 1949, in Dawson, Texas, the daughter of Robert and Georgia (Simmons) Cottrell. 

She is survived by her son, Brian Cottrell.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Anita Dee Hueber

Anita Dee Hueber

Sep 1, 2025

Heaven received the sweetest, most beautiful angel that God put on earth on September 1, 2025. Anita Dee (Pedersen) Hueber passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She left a heritage of loving her family and her God.

Anita was born June 12, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana. As she got older, she worked as a model. She married Howard Arnett Hueber,...

Vida Mae Ray

Vida Mae Ray

Aug 31, 2025

Vida Mae Taborn Ray, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Mineral Wells, Texas, surrounded by her loving brother and children.

Born on May 25, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, Vida was born to Theresa Holland Taborn and James Taborn Sr. After the passing of her mother shortly after her birth, Vida and her siblings were lovingly raised in Mineral Wells...

Richard Henry O'Toole

Richard Henry O'Toole

Aug 24, 2025

Richard Henry O'Toole, 86, passed away on August 24, 2025. He was born in Bronx, NY on April 17, 1939 to James O'Toole and Josephine Horner O'Toole both deceased.

Richard is survived by his son, Richard O’Toole of Upham ND and his wife Helen; daughter, Deana O’Toole of Santo Tx. His grandchildren: Michael O’Toole and wife Kayla, and Melinda Brunsell all...

Linda Jean McDonell

Linda Jean McDonell

Aug 19, 2025

Linda Jean Martin McDonell passed away on August 19, 2025 in a Fort Worth hospital. She was born on April 12, 1941 in Mineral Wells, TX to Harold Dee Martin and Adelle Wilkinson Martin.

Linda graduated from Mineral Wells High School in 1959, and later married Donald “Mac” McDonell on December 10, 1971. She graduated from University Nevada Reno in 1999,...

Carl Stanley Walston

Carl Stanley Walston

Aug 17, 2025

Carl Stanley Walston was born on December 15,1934 near Kilgore, Texas to Betty Jane and Charley Edmund Walston. Carl went to be with his Lord and previously departed family and friends on August 17, 2025.

Carl was referred to as “Sonny” by his parents and sisters and therefore became “Uncle Sonny” to all the Walston relatives throughout his life. He started...

Dealva Michelle Laajaj

Dealva Michelle Laajaj

Aug 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dealva Michelle Laajaj, who left us peacefully on August 13, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on October 20, 1959, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Dealva was a caring nurse and a devoted mother and wife.

Dealva spent her life serving others through her work in the medical field, and...