Obituaries
Robert Lee Hemphill
Mar 17, 2024
Robert Lee Hemphill went to be with his Lord and Savior in heaven on March 17, 2024. He joined the love of his life, Linda Loretta Hemphill, there.
Robert was born June 5, 1943 to Robert Lee Hemphill and Elizabeth Rogers Hemphill who preceded him in death. Robert had many friends and loved ones including nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
Robert loved...
Edith Sonora Hopkins
Mar 13, 2024
Edith Sonora Hopkins, age 79, passed away March 13, 2024 at the Mineral Wells Care Center. Sonora was born May 17, 1944 in Gordon, Texas to Ike and Barbara Watkins. They moved to Mineral Wells in June of 1945 and has been a resident of Mineral Wells her entire life. On June 12, 1965 she married the love of...
Billy Earl Van Deren Sr.
Mar 12, 2024
Billy Earl Van Deren, Senior Chief Legalman, U.S. Navy, passed away March 12, 2024 at his home in Millsap, TX at the age of 78. He was born in Denison, TX to Billie Bradshaw Van Deren and Sarah Elizabeth (Darby) Van Deren on April 20, 1945. He is survived by his wife, Heather Thomas Van Deren of Millsap; son, Charles Van Deren of Paris, TX; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Gillett of Mineral Wells, TX and Paula Van Deren Abeyta (husband...
Margaret Strong
Mar 11, 2024
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22 from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. at Baum Carlock Bumgardner Funeral Home 302 W. Hubbard St Mineral Wells, TX. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 at St Mark Lutheran Church 1201 SE 25th Ave, Mineral Wells, TX with interment immediately after at Woodland Park Cemetery HWY 281...
Jeannine Merrifield
Mar 7, 2024
Jeannine Merrifield passed peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
She is survived by her husband, Edmon of Graford, daughters Jeannifer Whitaker of Whitney and Julie Barnes (Jerry Martin) of China Spring; sister Lisa Bowden (John) of Centerton, AR and step-daughters Lori Sewell and Leah Matkin of Gainesville and step-son Bobby Cotton (Brandee) of Van;...
Roy Donald Wright
Mar 7, 2024
Roy Donald Wright (Don), stepped gently into heaven on March 7, 2024 at Mineral Wells Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born December 23, 1931, in Athens Texas, the eldest son of J. Roy Wright and Hester L. Bailey Wright.
Don attended Mineral Wells High School and has good memories as a member of the Marching Band. He has always worked...
Mary Jane Gilley
Mar 6, 2024
Mary Jane Gilley, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. Born to Jack and Doris McFadden on April 3, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, Mary Jane's life was characterized by her fierce honesty, resilience, and dedication to her family.
Mary Jane was preceded in death by brothers Marvin, Tommy, Bobby, and Richard McFadden, and her sister, Jackie Moore. Though they...
Koa Lynn Taylor
Feb 27, 2024
Sweet little “Warrior” baby Koa Lynn Taylor was born on February 24, 2024 and peacefully left this earth in his parent’s loving arms on February 27, 2024. Koa was diagnosed with severe Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) at his 22-week anatomy scan and was not a candidate for surgery upon birth. Koa’s name means ‘Warrior’, which is exactly what he...
Bettie Carolyn Gresham
Feb 27, 2024
Bettie Carolyn Gresham passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on May 15, 1938, to her loving parents Jimmy and Leta Nevil.
Bettie was born, raised, and graduated in Millsap. She was known for her warm smile and kind heart, worked as an agent in the insurance industry. She was dedicated to her work...
Diogenes Enrique Villa, Jr
Feb 25, 2024
Rev. D. Enrique Villa Jr. was born in Colombia S.A. on December 17, 1946. His early life was that of a missionary family’s life. At age 16, Enrique began his ministry to Mexico and other Latin America countries traveling many miles to speak and preach. But his main focus throughout his life and ministry was as an Apostle to the...
Geneva "Genny" Tarkenton
Feb 23, 2024
Geneva “Genny” Tarkenton passed away February 23, 2024 at the age of 92. Genny was born in Abernathy, Texas but considered herself a proud local resident living out the last 58 years of her life in Mineral Wells.
She leaves behind a bright history. Genny had a passion for the growth and development of Mineral Wells and was active in many...
Raymond D Sherley
Feb 22, 2024
Raymond Dale Sherley, 73, passed away in Mineral Wells, Tx on February 22,2024. He was born February 9,1951 in Lubbock, Tx to James and Laura (Myers) Sherley. The family moved to Mineral Wells, Tx in 1966. He served in the United States Army from 1969 - 1971 as an M.P. and returned home to Mineral Wells after the end of...
Dorothy Sue Long
Feb 22, 2024
Dorothy Sue Gatlin Long passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024 at her longtime homestead on Possum Kingdom Lake where she lived since 1949. She was born May 27th 1935 to the late Leon and Dora Gatlin of Jacksboro, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jakie Lincoln Long.
Dorothy spent her life in Palo...
Johnny Youngblood
Feb 21, 2024
Johnny Heath Youngblood passed from this earthly life on February 21, 2024, at his home in Santo, Texas. Born to James and Elda Fowler Youngblood on July 16, 1971, Johnny was a cherished member of the Palo Pinto County community throughout his 52 years.
A proud graduate of Santo High School in 1989, Johnny furthered his education at Tarleton State University,...
Patricia Coylene Bruchey
Feb 21, 2024
Patricia (Pat) Coylene Bruchey passed away at her home in Mineral Wells, Texas on February 21, 2024 at the age of eighty-three. She was the wife of Stuart Bruchey, Sr. They shared sixty-four years of marriage together.
Pat was born in Athens, Texas, she was the daughter of Joseph Coy and Mary Witherspoon. She graduated from the Blinn College...
Drury Sam Cosby
Feb 20, 2024
Drury Sam Cosby of Graford passed away February 20, 2024 at the age of 83. Sam was born on March 13, 1940 in Aledo, Texas. He spent his adult life driving a truck and enjoyed traveling with his wife Marie. Sam was proceeded in death by his wife Marie; father, Drew Cosby; mother, Nell Oneil; and 11 siblings.
He is survived...
Dr. Barry Lee Beaty, D.O.
Feb 19, 2024
Dr. Barry L. Beaty, D.O. was born on July 11, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Army Chief Warrant Officer Lester C. Beaty and Lucille Clancey Beaty. He went peacefully into the presence of his Lord on February 19th, 2024. Dr. Beaty grew up in a military home and lived in many places. He lived in Germany, Japan, Ethiopia, and...
John David Coats
Feb 18, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John David Coats, a cherished educator and beloved teacher, who peacefully departed from this world on February 18, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on May 23, 1945, in Lubbock, Texas, to Birdie C Coats and Ruth Knight Coats, John was the youngest of six children, blessed with a loving family...
Sue Wiggins
Feb 18, 2024
Kelly “Sue” Wiggins ,84, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Sue was born on May 3, 1939 to J. B. Parker and Tommie Florene Wolfe Parker in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
She graduated from Millsap High School where she met the love of her life Monty Ray Wiggins. They were married on September 20, 1957.
Sue worked most...
Diego Chavira
Feb 17, 2024
Diego Chavira, 66, passed away February 17,2024 in Mineral Wells. He was born on September 30, 1957 to Alvino and Maria Chavira.
Diego was a long-time resident of Mineral Wells and worked many years in the oil and water well services. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing in his spare time.
Survivors include his children and spouse, Sylvia Chavira, Diego Chavira...
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