Obituaries

Lila Mae Salazaar

Lila Mae Salazaar

Dec 30, 2025

Lila Mae Salazar, age 94, of Corinth, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Lake Worth, Texas. Lila was born in Bowie, Texas on May 25, 1931, to Robert and Lillian (Parham) Fidler. She grew up in the Perrin and Mineral Wells area. While married to Adam Salazar, they made their home in Dallas, Texas and were...

James Lynn Scarborough

James Lynn Scarborough

Dec 30, 2025

James Lynn Scarborough, 78, of Mineral Wells, passed away on December 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of deep love for his family, steadfast faith in Jesus, contagious joy, and genuine compassion for others. James was born on May 7, 1947, in Orange, Texas, to Cecil Scarborough and Faye Goss Scarborough. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Doretha Mae Youngblood

Doretha Mae Youngblood

Dec 28, 2025

After a long journey with dementia, Doretha “Dot” Mae Youngblood, age 84, of Mineral Wells, TX passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2025.

Born on October 30, 1941 in Beeville, TX to Walter Leon Wright and Lola Mae Jemison Wright, Dot lived a life rich in quiet grace and profound connection. Her family was the heart of her world—she...

Cephas William Bryan

Cephas William Bryan

Dec 25, 2025

Cephas W. Bryan, age 86, of Graford, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Medical City Weatherford Hospital.

Cephas was born December 17, 1939, in Princeton, Illinois, the son of Finley and Mary (Tobin) Bryan. He spent his school years in San Bernardino, California, and his summers in New Bedford, Illinois.

Cephas enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1957....

Brenda Merle Dahse Smock

Brenda Merle Dahse Smock

Dec 25, 2025

Brenda Merle Smock, age 75, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at 12:25 a.m. at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma in late June of 2025 and faced her illness with remarkable strength and determination until the end.

A Celebration of Life honoring Brenda...

Mary Lynn Seibert

Mary Lynn Seibert

Dec 23, 2025

Mary Lynn Seibert passed away December 23, 2025. She was born April 20, 1947, to Ralph Spurgeon Seibert Jr. and Anna Margaret Clifford Seibert in Cranford, New Jersey. Mary Lynn is survived by her brother Ralph “Raf” Spurgeon Seibert III and wife Sue Seibert, nieces Katherine Banner, Carolyn Banner, and Christina Smith, seven great nieces and nephews, and six great-great...

William Carl Berry

William Carl Berry

Dec 22, 2025

William Carl Berry passed away December 20,2025 at the age of 78. He was born in Mineral Wells, Tx on March 6,1947 to Pat and Willie Berry.

He was preceded in death by his parents Pat and Willie, and his two sisters Gloria Wright and Susan Beaman.

A Celebration of Life will be held January 10,2026 at 11:00am at Central United Methodist...

Michael Bosley

Michael Bosley

Dec 18, 2025

Michael Bosley, born August 29, 1957, in Plattsburgh, New York, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Mineral Wells, Texas. Michael lived life his own way. He was strong-willed, sometimes rough around the edges—but those who truly knew him understood how deeply he cared in his own way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Bosley, as...

Stacy Ruth Kissinger

Stacy Ruth Kissinger

Dec 17, 2025

Stacy Ruth “Saucy” Kissinger, 59, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 16, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas. Stacy lived a life defined by passion, perseverance, and an unshakeable spirit that inspired all who knew her. 

A proud graduate of Arlington High School, Stacy excelled in everything she...

LaVerne Kathleen Beaudoin Long

LaVerne Kathleen Beaudoin Long

Dec 13, 2025

LaVerne Kathleen Beaudoin Long passed away December 13, 2025. She was born March 14, 1939 to Arthur and Margaret Gauthier Beaudoin in Kingsford, Michigan.

LaVerne is survived by her children: Teresa (David) Chesnut, Danny (Toni) Long, Sandy (Mark) Boyd, and Christine (Mark) Chesnut, 7 grandchildren: Allen, Tonya, Nicole, Tabitha, Chris, Cory, and Ethan, 13 great-grandchildren: Wyatt, Maddox, Xander, Davy, Aubrey, Grayson,...

William Lee McMinn

William Lee McMinn

Dec 10, 2025

William Lee McMinn passed away December 10, 2025. He was born May 12, 1942 to Roland Oscar and Elizabeth Huddleston McMinn. William worked for DRS flying drones for the government.

Survivors include his three children, William Robert McMinn (Jeannie), Erik Lendy McMinn (GiGi), and Davis Lee McMinn (Sarah); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, and friends.

William was preceded in death by his wife,...

Kenda Lynette Arsenault Hill

Kenda Lynette Arsenault Hill

Dec 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kenda Lynette Arsenault, 73, who left us on December 9, 2025, in Mineral Wells, Texas. Kenda was surrounded by her loving family in her final weeks.

Kenda Lynette Phelps was born on December 10, 1951, to Sam and Shirley Phelps in Perryton, Texas. As the oldest of two children, she grew up with...

Barbara Richard

Barbara Richard

Nov 29, 2025

Barbara Richard, 55, of Mineral Wells, TX passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Barbara was born November 10, 1970 in Weatherford, TX to Robert and Bonnie Maples Richard.

She lived in Alaska for the last 39 years. She loved the outdoors, canning, farming and her two donkeys and two fainting goats. Her favorite hobby was sewing and quilting.

Barbara is survived...

Robert Loyd McClain

Robert Loyd McClain

Nov 28, 2025

Robert Loyd McClain passed away November 28, 2025 in El Paso, TX. He was born March 18, 1948 in Mineral Wells, TX.

Robert dedicated his whole life to aviation, demonstrating to his children that hard work and commitment is a noble trait to possess. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, sporting the gear and playfully teasing that his team is...

Emilia Kay Ortiz-Ramirez

Emilia Kay Ortiz-Ramirez

Nov 27, 2025

In her nine beautiful days on this earth, November 19, 2025 – November 27, 2025, Emilia Kay touched more hearts than many do in a lifetime. Her loving big brother chose her name, and her middle name was given in honor of Naomi Kay. Born with anencephaly, Emilia defied expectations and amazed us all with her strength, grace, and the...

Rickey Lehman

Rickey Lehman

Nov 25, 2025

Rickey “Rick” Allen Lehman passed away November 25, 2025 in Fort Worth, Tx. He was born January 30,1952 to Harry “Doc” and Frona Bateman Lehman. Rick was born and raised in Mineral Wells. After graduating from Mineral Wells High School, Rick went to Tarleton State University where he was in the ROTC program graduating in 1974.

Rick worked and later ran...

Margie Sue Elder

Margie Sue Elder

Nov 21, 2025

Margie Sue (Gray) Elder was born on July 31, 1947, and passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at her home in Mineral Wells.

Sue was born in Bellville, Texas to William (“Buddy”) and Clota Gray, and their family soon moved to Odessa, Texas, where she was raised. Sue graduated from Odessa High School and then attended Odessa College, where she...

Annis Kay Hudspeth

Annis Kay Hudspeth

Nov 18, 2025

With great sadness, Annis Kay Hudspeth, age 86, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born on February 2, 1939 in Jacksboro, TX to Glen and Edna Smith. Kay later married Allen V. Hudspeth, Jr. on May 14, 1971 at which time they chose to remain in Mineral Wells, TX to...

Charles Kenneth Long

Charles Kenneth Long

Nov 17, 2025

Charles Kenneth (Ken) Long, age 89, went to be with the LORD on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Ken was born May 2, 1936 in Patillo, TX to Tim Long and Velma Allen Long. He grew up in Patillo and Santo, TX. He attended school in Santo until the last semester of his senior year. He then moved to Boyd, TX to...

Diane Grant

Diane Grant

Nov 16, 2025

Diane King Grant passed away November 16, 2025. She was born November 23, 1949 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm Thursday, December 4 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2025 at Cityview Community Church. Interment will follow at Woodland Park Cemetery.

Diane was survived by her sister, Claudette Frye; children, Nolen Grant, Jr.,...