Obituaries

Ruby Alene Veach

Ruby Alene Veach

Oct 13, 2021

Ruby Alene Veach passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was born August 24, 1931 in Comanche, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Dollie Hudson Riddles; husband, Jesse (Jay) Veach; daughters, Sharon Dilsaver, Carolyn Kay Veach King, and Joyce Veach Dunn; sons, Ralph Veach and David D. Veach; son-in-law, Terry Borden; 6 brothers; and 2...

Ross Edward McCoy

Ross Edward McCoy

Oct 12, 2021

As the new day’s dawn had broken, Ross McCoy finally surrendered to our Lord, after a long fight. His body was battered and broken, his spirit mighty and strong. And after a good fight the Lord decided Ross had had enough. Ross left with the Lord into His eternal care. On Tuesday morning October 12, 2021 after a month of...

Anna Kathryn Nolen

Anna Kathryn Nolen

Oct 12, 2021

Anna Kathryn Nolen, born August 11, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed from this life, surrounded by her family, and was received into the arms of her loving Savior on October 12, 2021. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

On November 9, 1973, Anna married the love of her life, Hayward Nolen, and they began their lives together,...

Robert Leon McKee

Robert Leon McKee

Oct 11, 2021

Robert Leon McKee, 75, passed away peacefully October 11, 2021. Robert was born January 22, 1946, in Mineral Wells, Texas to L.C. and Josephine (Nowak) McKee. He married Alena Ondrieck in April of 1980. After graduating from Graford High School, Robert went into the oil and gas industry, and then was elected Constable in 1994, where he served 16 years...

Carrol Ellen Rendon

Carrol Ellen Rendon

Oct 10, 2021

Carrol Ellen Rendon passed away October 10, 2021 in a Fort Worth hospital. She was born April 19, 1949 in El Paso, Texas.

Carrol was a member of the Mineral Wells Church of God and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to craft, quilt, crochet, sew, and make amazing cakes.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Darrel Charles...

Val Gene Gilbert

Val Gene Gilbert

Oct 10, 2021

Val Gene Gilbert passed away on October 10, 2021 from complications of dementia. He was born on December 28, 1935 to Rex and Dovie Wharton Gilbert.

He was a machinist and antique auto collector. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge of Model A’s with his friends and helping others any way he could.

 He is survived by his wife of 63...

M.R. "Bud" Henry

M.R. "Bud" Henry

Oct 9, 2021

Bud Henry was born December 5, 1948 in Weatherford, TX to Mervin and Mary Henry and passed away at home October 9, 2021.

Bud is survived by children, Becky Langston and husband Bill of Weatherford,  Chris Henry and wife Lisa of Mineral Wells, and Matthew Henry of Mineral Wells; grandchildren, Lance Thomas, Abbe Wyatt and John Henry all of Mineral...

Nelda Yvone Bishop Laurence

Nelda Yvone Bishop Laurence

Oct 9, 2021

Nelda Yvone Bishop Laurence passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. She was born October 4, 1934 in Paris, Texas, to John and Dessie Mae Willard Bishop.

Nelda was a devoted Baptist. She was in the Reeves County Hospital Auxiliary for many years and donated her time at the West of Pecos Museum. Nelda worked at the Security State Bank, later...

Robert Dee Allen

Robert Dee Allen

Oct 7, 2021

Robert Dee Allen, 67, of Brownwood passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born July 24, 1954 and was the son of Desley and Doris Marie Allen. Robert loved to hunt and fish. He worked at the 4-H Center on Lake Brownwood for over 10 years until his health declined.

Survivors include his sister, Renee Carlson and husband Norm...

Jimmy Ray Funderburg

Jimmy Ray Funderburg

Oct 4, 2021

Jimmy Ray Funderburg passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born February 5, 1963 in Mineral Wells. He worked as a pipeline inspector.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ray Funderburg and brother, James Funderburg.

Jimmy is survived by his mother, Wilma Wiley; brother Jerry Funderburg and wife Kathy;

his sisters, Judy Barnett and husband Eddie...

Troy Melton Pate

Troy Melton Pate

Oct 3, 2021

We say a sorrowful, yet buoyant farewell (as we know where he eternally resides), to an adored husband, attentive father, treasured grandfather, precious great-grandfather and to many, a lifelong friend, and the oldest mount and member of the Palo Pinto Sherriff's Posse, Troy Melton Pate. 

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Palo Pinto...

Judy Irene Wheeler

Judy Irene Wheeler

Oct 3, 2021

Judy Irene Wheeler (Poe), 71 of Santo, Texas passed Sunday October 3, 2021, at Palo Pinto General Hospital.

The Family will greet friends and relatives from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday October 7, 2021, at the Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Funeral Service will be held at Palo Pinto County Cowboy Church in Santo, Texas at...

Jacqueline Gore Crawford

Jacqueline Gore Crawford

Oct 2, 2021

Jacqueline Gore Crawford went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Mineral Wells, Texas, October 20, 1925, she would become the only child to Warren Hoffman Gore and Cora Martin Gore. Except for her parent’s brief stay in west Texas, Jacqueline would grow up and graduate from Lipan High School in 1943. She would...

Tammy Kay Simmons

Tammy Kay Simmons

Oct 2, 2021

Tammy Kay Simmons, 55, of Santo, Tx went to her Heavenly Home on October 2, 2021. Tammy was an amazing wife, mom, and nana. The love she had for her Grandkids will never be forgotten. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her. 

Tammy was born on April 25, 1966 to John Wayne and Ivy Ruth...

Erlinda Gaeta Ortiz

Erlinda Gaeta Ortiz

Oct 1, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Erlinda Gaeta Ortiz our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on October 1, 2021. 

 

She left us while sleeping at her home in Millsap, Texas.  She was 95 years old.

 

Born in Eastland, Texas on March 23, 1926 she married Martin Ortiz on...

Buddy Joe Williams

Buddy Joe Williams

Sep 29, 2021

Buddy Joe Williams (The Domino King), 70 passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 12:26 a.m., in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Buddy was born to J.B. and Gladis Williams (Rader) on June 18, 1951, in Breckenridge, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers John, Kenny, and Billy Williams, and his sister Teresa Dunlap.

He is survived...

Virginia Gonzales

Virginia Gonzales

Sep 29, 2021

Virginia Gonzales, age 60, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2021 at Medical City of Fort Worth Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia was born in Mineral Wells, Texas on May 17, 1961, born to Marcus Ornelas Gonzales and Aurora “Aline” Nunez Gonzales.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Jeremy San Miguel.

She is survived...

John "Shotgun" Manly Vaughan

John "Shotgun" Manly Vaughan

Sep 28, 2021

John Manly “Shotgun” Vaughan, 93, of Mineral Wells, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  Services will be Monday, October 4, 2021, 10:30am, Woodland Park Cemetery, 2600 Hwy 281 South, Mineral Wells. Visitation will precede the service 9:45am at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church, 302 NW 6th Street, Mineral Wells, Texas...

Billy "Bill" Row McGuire

Billy "Bill" Row McGuire

Sep 28, 2021

Billy “Bill” Row McGuire was born on 08 September, 1933 to Floyd and Alice Blackburn McGuire, Sr. in Haskell County, Texas.  He passed on 28 September 2021 at his home in Mineral Wells, Texas.  He attended Mattson School, graduating from Weinert Rural High School in 1952. Bill lettered multiple years in several sports including football, basketball, track, softball, volleyball and...

Deborah Lynn Meeks

Deborah Lynn Meeks

Sep 27, 2021

Deborah Lynn Huffaker Meeks, age 63, passed away September 27, 2021 at Baylor All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth.  Debbie was one to always put up a strong fight but lost her cancer battle.  She was diagnosed in February 2020 and went through lengthy treatments and operations all to try and live a little longer for her loved ones.   

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