Obituaries

Charles Edward Powell, Jr

Charles Edward Powell, Jr

Jun 12, 2021

Charles Edward Powell, Jr. left this earth for his heavenly home, which was promised to him in God's word, on June 12, 2021, at his residence in Eastland, Tx. John 14:1-3 - 1 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so,...

LaJuana Jolly Cavness

LaJuana Jolly Cavness

Jun 11, 2021

LaJuana Jolly Cavness passed away at her home in Mineral Wells on June 11, 2021, at the age of 84. LaJuana (Lou, LJ) was born on November 6, 1936, in Austin, Texas, and was the daughter of Estelle and Walter Jolly. She attended Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, and married Leslie Ward (Les, Buddy) Cavness on November 5,...

Virginia "Ginger" Stanford

Virginia "Ginger" Stanford

Jun 7, 2021

Virginia “Ginger” Ann Stanford, 60, of Mineral Wells, Texas finished her earthly race well in her home surrounded by family on June 7, 2021. 

She was born in Mineral Wells, Texas on September 24, 1960 to Bill Garland Tyner of Mineral Wells, TX and Doris Jean Stevens of Clyde, TX. She graduated the Barbazon School of Modeling in 1979...

James "Jimmy" Delk

James "Jimmy" Delk

Jun 3, 2021

James “Jimmy” Delk passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home in Pleasanton, TX. He was born August 16, 1955, in Kennett, MO the son of James Woodrow and Dorothy Mae Ross Delk. His parents; brother, Charles Delk; son-in-law, Jason Fortenberry; and niece, Amanda Delk preceded him in death.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Debbie Delk; daughters, Christine...

Tommy Alan Blissitte

Tommy Alan Blissitte

Jun 3, 2021

Tommy Alan Blissitte, 64, of Mineral Wells passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Services were held 2:00 pm Sunday, June 13th at First Baptist Church Mineral Wells. There was no visitation or graveside services.

Tommy was born on August 1, 1956 to Grace Josephine and Tommy Ralph Blissittte in Dallas, Texas. He lived in Lancaster until he graduated from...

Newassa Ware

Newassa Ware

May 31, 2021

Newassa Johnson Ware passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. She was born February 5, 1931 in Big Springs, Texas to Harlan and Louise Castleman Johnson. Newassa married Gorman Ware March 12, 1970. She was the first woman dispatcher for Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers in 1958. Newassa was preceded in death by her son, Gary Ware; her parents,...

Troy Pruitt

Troy Pruitt

May 27, 2021

Troy Pruitt was born on August 07,1940. Throughout the years Troy met hislove of his life, and his life long companion, Twila Pruitt. Troy served theUnited States Navy for 4 years. Together Troy and Twila made an amazing

life together, and brought together a beautiful family.Troy Pruitt departed this life on May 27th,2021.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Twila...

Wade Alan Kenyon

Wade Alan Kenyon

May 25, 2021

Wade Alan Kenyon passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Mineral Wells. He was born March 10, 1966, in Amarillo, Texas. Wade grew up in Bridgeport and was a member of the First Baptist Church there and served in the United States Army. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his children, Coady Kenyon...

James "Jim" Grimm

James "Jim" Grimm

May 18, 2021

James A. “Jim” Grimm died in Willow Park, Texas at the age of 87 on May 18, 2021.  He was born October 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Clarence and Edith McCullough Grimm. He was a resident of Quaill District and Berkley Hill, Ross Township. He graduated from the former West View High School (WVHS ‘51) and received...

Maxine McMinn

Maxine McMinn

May 15, 2021

Maxine McMinn passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born December 13, 1924 in Mineral Wells. Maxine attended the Sturdivant school where she met her husband Loye McMinn at an early age. They were just shy of celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary when he passed in 2011. Maxine retired from HEB and the Nueces County as Deputy Clerk. She...

Tena Marie Leggett

Tena Marie Leggett

May 9, 2021

Tena Marie Leggett passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born May 29, 1960 in San Bernardino, California to Nolan and Imagene Lillard Griffith. Tena will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her husband, Albert Leggett; children, Johanna Cantrell and husband Jonathan and Jeffrey Griffith; grandchildren, Holly Box, Peggy Gabriel, Dava Cantrell and Jonalynd...

Joe Earl Baker

Joe Earl Baker

May 5, 2021

Joe Earl Baker passed away May 5, 2021. He was born October 7, 1952 in Mineral Wells. Joe was a longtime Disc Jockey and a member of Cowtown Society of Western Music. On the CSWM Facebook page they stated, “He was a great promoter of Western Swing and Western Music Artists and he worked hard for so many years to...

Charles A. Coleman

Charles A. Coleman

May 4, 2021

Charles Adrian Coleman passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021 in Mineral Wells, Texas after 92 years filled with love, family, adventure and laughter. Charles was born on December 27, 1928 in Splendora, Texas, where he lived until he joined the U.S. Navy in 1947. He returned to East Texas with an honorable discharge, where he met Betty Berryman, whom...

Roger Lee Hensley

Roger Lee Hensley

May 2, 2021

Roger Lee Hensley passed from this life to his Heavenly home on May 2, 2021, at the age of 66. Born on February 10, 1955, he was the eldest child of Robert Lee and Delores Jean Casler Hensley. He was a hard worker and worked most of his life. As a young boy he started with helping his maternal grandparents...

Mark David Hoskins

Mark David Hoskins

Apr 29, 2021

Mark David Hoskins, age 59, was born in Groton, Massachusetts on August 1, 1961 and died in Mineral Wells, Texas on April 29, 2021.

He was a graduate of Arkansas State University and a lifetime fan of Razorback football. He served honorably as a Lieutenant 1st class in the U.S. Armed Forces. His military service was his proudest accomplishment in...

Michelle Lee Rhodes

Michelle Lee Rhodes

Apr 26, 2021

Michelle Lee Rhodes passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born May 3, 1972 in Anderson, Indiana. Michelle was a nurse and volunteered for the PPVFD. She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband, Gary E. Rhodes; daughters, Ashley Little and husband David, Anjyla Wilson, Paige Wagner, Samantha Saige, and Jaclyn Saige; grandchildren, Mykael, Tristian, DJ, Isabella, Jaden,...

Kenneth Ross Bullock

Kenneth Ross Bullock

Apr 20, 2021

Kenneth (Kenny) Ross Bullock, of Mineral Wells, TX. was born June 6, 1947 in Amherst, TX., the son of Thomas Gale and Floy Idella Bullock. He passed this earth on April 20th after a long battle with pancreatic cancer at the age 73, at his home near Mineral Wells, TX. Kenny leaves behind his loving wife, Suzie, his son David...

Clara Bernice Hestilow

Clara Bernice Hestilow

Apr 19, 2021

Clara Bernice Hestilow, 87, passed away April 19, 2021 at her home in Mineral Wells. She was born August 11, 1933 in Perrin the daughter of Wilburn B. and Mary Alice Hughes Baker. She married Carl Hestilow on April 28, 1951 in Mineral Wells. Graveside services will be 10 AM Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Strudivant Cemetery. Clara will be...

Jacqueline Yvette Taylor-Presley

Jacqueline Yvette Taylor-Presley

Apr 16, 2021

Jacqueline Yvette Taylor Presley, at the age of 59, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 in Fort Worth. She was born November 22,1961 in Mineral Wells, Texas, the daughter of Jack and Dorothy Mae Taylor. She and Gene Presley were united in holy matrimony in 1998 at New Jerusalem Church by the late Bishop Floyd. She attended Mineral Wells High...

Caron Shifflett

Caron Shifflett

Apr 15, 2021

Caron was born on May 21, 1949 to Jack and Lavell McCoy in Mineral Wells. She peacefully gained her wings to heaven at 6:05 am on Thursday April 15, 2021 at her home, which was Palo Pinto Nursing and Rehab where she had been a resident for the last 6 years. She fought a 4 year battle on dialysis with...