Obituaries

Keith E. Wilson

Keith E. Wilson

Jul 8, 2026

Keith Earlin Wilson, 70, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2026. A memorial service celebrating Keith’s life will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Keith was born on December 26, 1955, in Pahokee, Florida, to Betty Dene Cogdill Wilson and Earlin Homer Wilson. At a young...

Judy Kay Wampler

Judy Kay Wampler

Jul 8, 2026

Judy Kay Wampler, 74, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.

Judy was born in Jacksboro, Texas, February 26, 1952. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, warmth, and unwavering love touched everyone who knew her.

On December 19, 1969, Judy married the love of...

Linda Kay Klingensmith

Linda Kay Klingensmith

Jul 7, 2026

Linda Fisher Klingensmith, 78, passed away on July 7, 2026 in Lubbock, TX. 

Linda was born on April 9, 1948, in Morgan Mill to David and Louise Fisher. She grew up in Morgan Mill and was a standout basketball player during her high school years. 

In 1967, Linda began her career with Mepco/Electra, later Philips, where she worked faithfully until 1991. She...

Margaret Estelle Hiller

Margaret Estelle Hiller

Jul 2, 2026

Margaret Estelle Hiller, known to most as Peg, 73, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, with her son Matthew by her side.

Margaret was born on March 22, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Sadie and Joe Martin. As the child of a military family, she lived in many places, including Japan, before...

Maurice Rashad Cyphers

Maurice Rashad Cyphers

Jul 1, 2026

Maurice Rashad Cyphers passed away July 1, 2026 in Fort Worth, Tx. He was born September 25, 1997 in Pineville, LA.

Maurice graduated from Mineral Wells High School and completed college courses in technology. He worked as a surveyor in developing a data center.

Survivors include his children: Uriah, Yumi, Xyon, Kamari, and Kiyomi; his siblings: Tramika, Kequan, Jay, and Damarion; mother-in-law...

Marvine Marie Francies

Marvine Marie Francies

Jul 1, 2026

Marvine Marie Francies went home to be with her Lord and Savior and the love of her life, Joe, on July 1, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on June 18, 1932, in the quaint town of Kress, Texas, Marvine was a woman of remarkable spirit and unwavering devotion, whose presence was a source of comfort and joy to...

Jeff Bridgeman

Jeff Bridgeman

Jun 29, 2026

Gordon Jeffrey “Jeff” Bridgeman, 63, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Jeff was born on July 27, 1962, in Tacoma, Washington, to Gordon T. Bridgeman and Dora Lee Nicholson. Over the years, he built a life centered on family, friendship, hard work, and generosity.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Tanya Bridgeman, his children Tanner Bridgeman and...

Martha Jane Schluter

Martha Jane Schluter

Jun 26, 2026

Martha Jane Schluter, age 83 of Mineral Wells, Tx relinquished her earthly body on June 26,2026. She was surrounded by her loving family while listening to music that she loved dancing to.

Jane was born on March 6, 1943 in Baird, Texas to Marie and Vaden Ross. The family then moved to Whitney, Tx where her and her only sibling Leon...

David Wayne Dyess

David Wayne Dyess

Jun 25, 2026

David Wayne Dyess, 55, passed away June 25, 2026 at his home. He was born November 16, 1970 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Gail Dyess and wife, Dyanne Crossland. 

Survivors include his father, James Dyess; sister Amber King (Danny); his brother, Eric Dyess (Luz) and their families.

Angie Estelle Sitton

Angie Estelle Sitton

Jun 25, 2026

Angie Estelle Sitton, age 98, of Perrin, Texas passed away June 25, 2026. She left this life peacefully into the arms of Jesus with her loving and devoted daughters by her side.

Angie was born August 29, 1927 to Andrew Jefferson and Jimmie Alice Francis Webb in Price Chapel Community near Oran, Texas. She was born at home in the very...

Albert Merton Andrew

Albert Merton Andrew

Jun 22, 2026

Albert Merton “Andy” Andrew, 96, was born on September 6, 1929, in Newkirk, Oklahoma, to Loyd Austin and Ada Muriel Mae (Hoefer) Andrew, and passed away on June 22, 2026, in Mineral Wells, Texas. Andy called Nowata, Oklahoma his home while a child.

Andy married Coralie Jewel “Cork” Phillippe on January 1, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas and they were married 72...

Viron Wayne Rogers

Viron Wayne Rogers

Jun 21, 2026

Viron Wayne Rogers, age 73, passed away on June 21, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born on September 4, 1952, in Graham, Texas.

Wayne went to school in Denton and later graduated with his degree from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. He worked at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells, Martin Funeral...

John Henry Tatom

John Henry Tatom

Jun 21, 2026

Dr. John H. Tatom, M.D. passed on June 21, 2026 after a long and productive life.

Oh what a day August 10, 1933 must have been for Grover Hebron Tatom and mother to be Myrtle Williams Tatom as their first child was born. John Henry Tatom came into this world in Mannsville, Oklahoma and grew up in southern Oklahoma. One baby...

Danny Lee Ford

Danny Lee Ford

Jun 20, 2026

In loving memory of Danny Lee Ford, who peacefully departed this world on June 20, 2026, at the age of 72, surrounded by the love of his cherished family. Born on March 7, 1954, in Limestone, Maine, Danny was a beacon of warmth and kindness, whose life was a testament to love, resilience, and a relentless passion for creativity.

Danny was...

Regina Lee Pruitt

Regina Lee Pruitt

Jun 19, 2026

Regina Lee Pruitt, 58, passed away June 19, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born April 13, 1968 in Austin, Texas.

Regina was survived by her spouse, Bert Gene Hoffpauir; daughters, Jaylynn “Pumpkin” Pruitt-Merlene (Christopher Merlene) and Lisa Blankenship (Daniel Blankenship); her grandson, Jordyn “Peanut” Pruitt-Merlene; her father, Elmer Friedrich; mother, Linda (Hines) Scott; and her siblings, Connie Sanders and...

Elsie Mae Watkins

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...

Janice Boyd

Janice Boyd

Jun 12, 2026

Janice Boyd, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend passed away after a short illness on June 12th, 2026. She was born on January 29th, 1951 in Atmore, Alabama. Janice was the cherished daughter of Cleo and Frances Blackmon.

Janice spent her early years in Atmore, Alabama where she was raised and surrounded by family and community. Later her family relocated to...

Peter Leslie Gram

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

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.

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...