Obituaries

Wayne David Thompson

Wayne David Thompson

Mar 2, 2026

Wayne David Thompson was born January 28, 1947 at the Nazareth Hospital in Mineral Wells, Texas to W.D. Thompson and Julia Meyers. He passed away March 2, 2026 at Palo Pinto General Hospital in Mineral Wells. David resided in Mineral Wells, being raised by his grandparents, Joe and Dear Meyers. He spent his younger years hunting, fishing and working on...

Gary Clifford Smith

Gary Clifford Smith

Mar 1, 2026

Gary Clifford Smith, 70, of Millsap, Texas passed away March 1, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 6, 1955 in Bakersfield, California.

Gary was a maintenance technician for Quick Wash for 35 years at the main base in Fort Worth, as well as the locations in Abilene, and Sweetwater. He spent his spare time working on...

Mary Margaret Marsh

Mary Margaret Marsh

Feb 24, 2026

Mary Margaret Marsh, lovingly known as “Mickey,” passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on September 8, 1944, in Mineral Wells, Texas, where she grew up and spent her entire life surrounded by the people she loved most.

Mary was the daughter of Margaret Ethel (Walker) Sparks and Curtis Sparks. She shared her life...

Shirley Jean Seay

Shirley Jean Seay

Feb 23, 2026

Shirley Jean Shelton Seay, age 90, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 27, with Shirley lying in state at Baum Carlock Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 28, at the First Baptist Church of Mineral Wells. Interment will follow...

Richard "Buddy" Edward Moore

Richard "Buddy" Edward Moore

Feb 22, 2026

Buddy Moore, born November 25, 1955, passed on February 22, 2026.

Survived by his beloved spouse Essie, daughters Hannah Moore, Tessica Wright, Andrea Cave and spouse Keith, son Sean Langton and spouse Leann, sisters Terry Moore, Linda Gail Hunsinger, Marilyn Elliston and Darlene Wright, many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lorene Moore.

Buddy started his 44 years...

Gary Dean Allen

Gary Dean Allen

Feb 22, 2026

Gary Dean Allen, born January 13, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 surrounded by family. He was 75 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents Hawley Allen and Katherine Allen, his big sister, Linda Henley and husband Jim, son Michael and granddaughter Autumn Allen.

He leaves his wife, Linda Allen, daughters, Amanda...

Charlsie Jarrelline Blocker

Charlsie Jarrelline Blocker

Feb 21, 2026

Charlsie Jerrelline Blocker (Sparks) age 80, a lifelong resident of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Charlsie was born in Mineral Wells, Texas, on August 29, 1945, the only daughter of Jerrell Weston Sparks and Deronda Chenault Sparks (Dee). She spent her life serving her community, building lasting friendships, and sharing kindness wherever she went.

Charlsie attended...

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Sanderson

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Sanderson

Feb 20, 2026

Virginia “Ginny” Lee (Swartz) Sanderson, 87, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. 

Funeral services will be held on March 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Baum-Carlock Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells.

Born February 17, 1939, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Ginny and her mother moved to the family farm in Wisconsin when her father went to serve during WWII. This is...

Jaime Ferretiz

Jaime Ferretiz

Feb 16, 2026

Jaime Ferretiz, 46, passed away February 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 6, 1979 in Palacios, TX, the son of Antonio and Sulema Rocha Ferretiz.

Jaime had a beautiful heart; the life of any room he walked into. He would have stories for days if you brought up a subject he read about, watched recently,...

Timothy Joe Trevino

Timothy Joe Trevino

Feb 16, 2026

Tim Trevino, “Timmy,” the beloved son of Alejandro and Guadalupe Trevino of Mineral Wells, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 58. Tim proudly served his community as a Police Officer for the Weatherford Police Department for many years, dedicating himself to protecting and helping others. His commitment to service reflected the steady, dependable nature that defined...

Roy Lee Jones

Roy Lee Jones

Feb 14, 2026

Roy Lee Jones was born on June 12, 1950, in Plainview, Texas, to his parents Paul and Ila Faye Jones. He grew up alongside his siblings, Joe Paul and Oida Anders, forming bonds that shaped his early life and stayed with him throughout the years.

Roy served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1970, spending part of...

William Paul Hannon

William Paul Hannon

Feb 12, 2026

Paul Hannon, age 58, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away on February 12, 2026.

Paul was the kind of man who filled a room the moment he walked into it. He had a big personality, a quick wit, and a voice that was often heard before he was seen—whether he was talking smack, telling a story, or breaking into song just...

Edna May Royer

Edna May Royer

Feb 6, 2026

Edna May Royer, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on February 6, 2026, surrounded by the loved ones she cherished so deeply.

May was born on November 12, 1964, to Goldie Helen Walker and John Ashby. She was a nurse who loved with her whole heart. May had a passion for genealogy, was never shy, and was...

Stormy Mullins

Stormy Mullins

Feb 6, 2026

Stormy Mullins

Stormy Mullins, a lifelong horseman, educator, and respected leader in the rodeo and Mustang communities, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy that reaches far beyond the arena gate.

Born in Glendale, California, and raised in Burleson, Texas, Stormy grew up rooted in the values, grit, and quiet strength that would define his life. A cowboy in the truest sense—never...

Arvey Lynn Powell

Arvey Lynn Powell

Feb 6, 2026

Arvey Lynn Powell went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 6, 2026. A resident of Weatherford, Texas, he was born on November 27, 1956, in Spur, Texas, to Arvey Wilse and Della Marie Powell. He was raised in Jacksboro, Texas, where he met his wife, LaDonna Rhone, and the high school sweethearts soon began a marriage...

Weldon "Dean" White

Weldon "Dean" White

Feb 5, 2026

Weldon “Dean” White went home to his eternal home in Heaven on February 5, 2026.

Dean was born on April 10, 1950, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Weldon Winfred and Cleo Goldene White. Known as “Boonie” until his fifth birthday—when his parents finally put his name on his birth certificate—Dean spent his childhood and teenage years in Amarillo, Texas. He often said...

Paul Gregory Marth

Paul Gregory Marth

Feb 3, 2026

Paul Gregory Marth departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born on July 11,1981 to Richard and Kimberly Marth in Fort Worth, Texas.

Paul graduated from Colleyville High School. After graduation, he joined the Navy in September 1999 and served until 2003. He was stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. He then furthered his education at the University of North...

James Derrell Brown

James Derrell Brown

Feb 3, 2026

James Derrell Brown, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Graford, Texas.

James was born on January 24, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas, to JD Brown and Noma Hurley Brown, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up in Fort Worth, attended Fort Worth Public Schools, and...

George Edward Pierce

George Edward Pierce

Feb 2, 2026

George Edward Pierce, age 70, passed away February 2, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1955. Eddie was married to Linda Pierce of Mineral Wells for 31 years.

Eddie has five beautiful children that he dearly loved: Joey (Emily) Pierce, Ginger Hull, Mitzi (Barry) Benton, DeeDee (Kip) Hooks, and Robyn (Todd) Greene.

Grandchildren include Damion (Nicole), Donnie, Lauren (Justin), Hunter, Blair...

Mary Helen Stermer

Mary Helen Stermer

Jan 29, 2026

Mary Helen Stermer, beloved daughter of Albert and Jewel Scott, passed away January 29, 2026 at the age of 94. Mary came from a large and loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles Stermer, brother Lawrence Scott (Betty), sister Vivien Elder (JC), twin sister Martha Ellen Nelson (Jack) and sister Betty Jo Hickey. Her...