Obituaries

Vernon Hobart McKimmey

Vernon Hobart McKimmey

Dec 31, 2023

Vernon Hobart McKimmey, Jr. was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, September 16, 1934. At the age of 89, on December 31, 2023, he passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his daughter and son-in-law and his son and daughter-in-law at Palo Pinto General Hospital. 

Vernon was born to Vernon and Pearl McKimmey. He lived in Oklahoma,...

Bonnie Jo Rucker

Bonnie Jo Rucker

Dec 31, 2023

Bonnie Jo Harris Rucker was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Hilltop Nursing Center in Weatherford, Texas.

Bonnie was born February 11, 1933 to Jeff Albert and Myrtle Sarah Harris in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Bonnie was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. There was never any doubt how much she loved all her kids, grandkids,...

Wyvan Dale Walker

Wyvan Dale Walker

Dec 27, 2023

Wyvan Dale Walker, beloved husband, father, and papaw passed away on December 27, 2023.  He was born in Dumas, Texas on December 10, 1949, but raised in Wetumka, Oklahoma.  Wyvan was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force and served as a Medic at Carswell Air Force Base where he met his wife, Denise.  After retiring from the...

Gary Ross Nickols

Gary Ross Nickols

Dec 25, 2023

Gary Ross Nickols was born in La Harpe, Illinois to Orve R. Nickols and Bonnie L. Bolton. He was raised in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Tx and later in life lived many years in Parker County, Tx.

In 1971, Gary joined the US Army at Fort Polk, LA during the Vietnam Era. He took great pride in being in...

Lloyd Don Holloway

Lloyd Don Holloway

Dec 21, 2023

Lloyd Don Holloway, beloved husband, father, brother and Papa passed away December 21, 2023. He was born January 9, 1947. Lloyd was a hunter, a fisherman, a gambler, a golfer, and a hell of a good friend. 

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janice Holloway; brother, JR Holloway and wife Alice; his children, Byron Holloway and wife Beth, Kimberly Power...

Judy LaVelle Clary Roemer

Judy LaVelle Clary Roemer

Dec 21, 2023

 

Judy LaVelle (Clary) Roemer passed away peacefully in her home on December 21, 2023. She was a genuine and steadfast presence in the lives of her loved ones, always there for her family with a no-nonsense approach to life that was only outdone by her love and care for her family.

 Judy, one of ten siblings, is survived by...

Sonia Colleen Panther

Sonia Colleen Panther

Dec 21, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Sonia Colleen Panther

Sonia, a beloved mother, daughter, and sister, passed away on December 21, 2023 in Mineral Wells, Texas. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and cherished memories.

Sonia was born on October 10, 1972 to Alfred Wayne and Sherry Smith Robertson in Mineral Wells, Texas. She spent her younger years in...

John Dewitt Johns

John Dewitt Johns

Dec 20, 2023

John Dewitt Johns, beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, and pilot, passed away on December 20, 2023, in Sierra Vista, AZ. He was born on October 8, 1931, in Sapulpa, OK, to John and Doris Johns. John was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving as a pilot in the Army and retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3.

John...

Linda Faye Butler

Linda Faye Butler

Dec 16, 2023

Linda Faye Walton Butler May 3, 1945-December 16, 2023  

We start this wonderful story of Linda’s life with her father, Walter Berry Walton. The Oil Boom in Southern Arkansas during the late 1930’s sounded like a lucrative job opportunity for him. While near El Dorado, he met and married Louise Atkins. After moving back to Mineral Wells, they were...

Shirley Anne Ellis

Shirley Anne Ellis

Dec 15, 2023

Shirley Anne Ellis departed this earth on Friday, December 15th and is now at peace.  She was born in Brunswick, Georgia on February 24th, 1936, the daughter of Herbert Harris and Willie Dan Wheeler Bryan. She is now at rest with her husband, Wes Ellis.

Shirley was a true Georgia Peach and Southern Belle.  When she was born, the family...

Charles Henry Clary

Charles Henry Clary

Dec 15, 2023

Charles Henry Clary beloved husband, brother, papa, and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior December 15, 2023. Charles was born in Lipan, Texas on January 22, 1933 to Doc and Flossie (White) Clary. He was the 2nd oldest of 10 children. Charles made his home in Millsap with his loving wife of 40 years, Patricia.

Charles left...

Carolyn Morris

Carolyn Morris

Dec 14, 2023

Carolyn “Mim” Morris, 69 and 3 years of Mineral Wells, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Medical City Fort Worth. She was born June 28, 1951 in Mineral Wells.

Survivors include her children, Melissa (Clay) Alexander, Cody Morris, and bonus son Cody Hamrick; grandchildren, Ayden Morris, Ricky Alexander, and Addisyn Alexander; great-granddaughter, Hadleigh Alexander; sister, Patsy Cox; sister-in-law and...

Roy Lee Gann

Roy Lee Gann

Dec 11, 2023

Roy Lee Gann, 75, of Mineral Wells passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born July 20, 1948 in Mineral Wells. His hobbies were fishing and camping but his passion was raising his pigeon. He loved spending time with his family and will be missed by all.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Vearon and Dorothy Nowak...

Michael Edward Holland

Michael Edward Holland

Dec 9, 2023

 

Michael Edward “Mike” Holland, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born July 8, 1935, in Butte, Montana, to Peggy Stevens Holland and Alphonsus Holland.

Mike grew up in Butte and attended Central High School. In 1952, soon after his 17th birthday, Mike convinced his mother to sign papers to allow...

Calvin Wayne Light

Calvin Wayne Light

Dec 5, 2023

Calvin Light was born December 16, 1947 in Mineral Wells to CD and Francis Light. He passed away Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023, at 12:45 from issues of kidney failure.

Calvin is survived by brother, Carl Light of Cisco; sister, Joyce Taylor of Ballew Springs community; and daughter, Melissa Light of Mineral Wells.

He grew up in the Bennett community...

Betty Jean Coleman

Betty Jean Coleman

Dec 4, 2023

Betty Jean Berryman Coleman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on December 4, 2023, in Granbury, Texas from complications of aspiration pneumonia, one month shy of her 93rd birthday.  Betty was born on January 6, 1931, in Brookeland, Texas to Grover and Bertie Meadows Berryman.  She was raised in east Texas where she met her husband, Charles Coleman,...

Lela Ann Reeder

Lela Ann Reeder

Dec 4, 2023

 

Lela Reeder, age 68, passed away on December 4, 2023.

Lela was born in Mineral Wells, TX to Joseph Tanner and Roberta Tanner. Lela married Jimmy Reeder of on June 14, 1975 in Mineral Wells, Texas at the Eleventh Avenue Church where they met for the second time. The first time they met was at Lee Junior High in...

Johnny Lee "J.L." McKee

Johnny Lee "J.L." McKee

Dec 4, 2023

Johnny Lee McKee, Sr. was reunited with his bride on December 4, 2023. He was born May 22, 1940 in Graford, Texas to L.C. and Josephine (Nowak) McKee. Johnny married Dolores Lowhorn on December 6, 1963 and the legacy began. “J.L.” was a jack of all trades and a master of them all. Although you could always find him either...

Sherry Jeanne Crabtree

Sherry Jeanne Crabtree

Dec 3, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Sherry Jeanne Crabtree, age 80, announces her passing on Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by her family at Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care Center, Willow Park, Texas.

Sherry was born December 17, 1942, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Iris and Clifford Sanders.  Sherry graduated high school in Ft. Worth, Texas, at Polytechnic...

Carl David Delk

Carl David Delk

Dec 2, 2023

Carl David Delk, 63, of Mineral Wells, gained his wings on Saturday, December 2, 2023, after a brave battle with cancer.

David was married to the love of his life, Tina, for 45 years, and together they raised two daughters. His work as a heavy equipment operator kept them traveling for years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...