Obituaries

William "Bill" James Keeley

William "Bill" James Keeley

Aug 26, 2022

William James Keeley, 84, of Graford, Texas went to be with his loving Father on August 26th, 2022.  He passed peacefully in the home he shared with his beloved wife and dog.

William (Bill) was predeceased by his father, Harry Keeley, his mother, Margaret Keeley,  his brother, Harry, and sisters Margaret and Mary.  He is survived by his wife, Mary,...

Eddie Wayne Gibson

Eddie Wayne Gibson

Aug 18, 2022

Eddie Wayne Gibson passed away on August 18th, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 26th, 1938 to Dallas and Azilene Isbelle Gibson. Eddie graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1957 and went on to attend North Texas State University. He married Shirley Mason on June 24th, 1961 in the Perrin Methodist Church.

Eddie worked for Mitchell...

Ella Mae Folk

Ella Mae Folk

Aug 17, 2022

Ella Mae Folk, 94, went to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She was born April 27, 1928, the daughter of Mark and Ella Sewell Wilson, in Mineral Wells. Mae had a servant’s heart. She was known for helping others especially while working at Hilley’s/Eckerds. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death...

Floyd James Watkins

Floyd James Watkins

Aug 16, 2022

Floyd James Watkins, 64, passed away August 16, 2022. He was born May 27, 1958 in Conway, Arkansas. Floyd served in the US Army and the National Guard. He worked for CCA and Lindsay State Jail. Floyd was preceded in death by his wife, Pam Jackson Watkins; parents, Oscar Raymond Watkins and May Bell Bramlett Watkins; 5 sisters, Ella Louise,...

Patricia Sue Nissen

Patricia Sue Nissen

Aug 14, 2022

Patricia Sue Nissen passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 20, 1942, in Gordon, Texas, to Carl and Alma Black Craddock. Patricia lived in Garner for 30 years. She obtained her business degree and was the secretary to the CEO of Metro Airlines. An accomplishment Patricia was proud of was being...

Richard Wayne Watkins

Richard Wayne Watkins

Aug 14, 2022

Richard Wayne Watkins, 84, of Mineral Wells, Texas passed away to his Heavenly Home on August 14, 2022. He was born August 28, 1937, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, to Nicholas and Kathryn Miller Watkins.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow...

Laurann Mary Hinkson Gilley

Laurann Mary Hinkson Gilley

Aug 14, 2022

Laurann Mary Hinkson Gilley passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 in Fort Worth. She was born on December 6, 1947 at the Nazareth Hospital in Mineral Wells.

Laurann was a kind and compassionate soul. She never knew a stranger and welcomed everyone into her life. She had a huge heart and giving spirit. Laurann took in anyone who needed a...

Twila Nadeene Pruitt

Twila Nadeene Pruitt

Aug 9, 2022

Twila Nadeene Pruitt passed away at home, surrounded by her children, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was born June 8, 1947 to Martin and Elizabeth June Downs Barefoot. Twila was born in Gorman and raised in DeLeon. She married Troy Pruitt on September 5, 1964 and they lived in Mineral Wells for 56 years. Twila and Troy were foster...

William "Bill" Springer

William "Bill" Springer

Aug 3, 2022

William “Bill” Springer passed away August 3, 2022. He was born May 28, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Jay and Winifred Rachel Hayford Swartz. Bill was a truck driver for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Connie Springer; and sister, Carol Steen.

Survivors include his sons, David Morgan and wife Misty and Terry Hare and...

Janith Laveta Baggett

Janith Laveta Baggett

Jul 31, 2022

Janith “Jan” Baggett, 74, passed away July 31, 2022.

She was born August 21, 1947 in Jacksboro to JT and Veta Jeffrey. She later moved to Graford and married Joel “Ben” Baggett in 1978. Together they shared 7 children. Jan had jobs as a waitress and a housekeeper, but had an abundance of talents she put to use during her...

Mary Sally Mendoza

Mary Sally Mendoza

Jul 31, 2022

Mary Sally Mendoza passed away peacefully on the morning of July 31, 2022 in her home with her husband lying beside her. She was born on September 11, 1957 in Littlefield, Texas. The baby of four children born to the late David and Nora Davila Gonzales.

Sally married Ray Mendoza on July 22, 1972 and they just celebrated their 50th...

Charles Harvey Wakefield

Charles Harvey Wakefield

Jul 30, 2022

Charles Harvey Wakefield, 81, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born July 2, 1941, in Brownwood, Texas, to Charles Hamilton and Meriam Johnson Wakefield. Charles served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1964. He retired from Texas Power and Light after 25 years. Charles was preceded in death by his daughter, Lacy Wakefield Welborn.

Survivors include his wife, Linda...

Robert Howard

Robert Howard

Jul 30, 2022

Robert Lafayette Howard passed away July 30, 2022. He was born October 16, 1941 in Haynes, Arkansas. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, George and Florence Howard; his wife, Dara Howard; son, Rodney Williams; and his sister, Shirley Howard.Survivors include his kids, Shane Howard (Beatrice) of Mineral Wells, Tx and Elicia Howard (Chad Crites); daughter-in-law, Lisa Williams; his...

Karrie Kuhn Wilhoit

Karrie Kuhn Wilhoit

Jul 29, 2022

Long- time teacher and beloved wife and mother Karrie Kuhn Wilhoit passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the age of 57 after a long and courageous battle with a rare cancer called uveal melanoma. She was surrounded by loved ones who will honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest and cherishing her memory.

Karrie completed...

Christian Lee Tennyson

Christian Lee Tennyson

Jul 27, 2022

Christian Lee Tennyson sunrise June 29, 1949 and sunset July 27, 2022. She was born to the late Nelson and Lelia Buck in Macon, Mississippi. Christian was preceded in death by her sisters, Canery Smith and Ethel Noble and husband Ezra Noble; brother, Nelson Buck, Jr.; and ex-husband, Robert Tennyson, Sr.

Left to mourn her loss are her sons, Willie...

Stacie Simmons Hamscher

Stacie Simmons Hamscher

Jul 18, 2022

Stacie Michelle Simmons Hamscher, 38, of Santo, Tx unexpectedly went to her Heavenly Home on July 18, 2022. Stacie was a loving mother, daughter, Sister, Aunt, and so much more. The Love she had for her family will never be forgotten. She will be so very missed and loved by all who knew her.

Stacie was Born February 18, 1984,...