Obituaries

James Emroy Lankford

James Emroy Lankford

May 28, 2025

James Emroy Lankford , 88, passed away May 28, 2025. He was born June 16, 1936 the son of Rudy and Helen Forest Lankford. He enjoyed doing yard work and gardening.

James is survived by his children, Butch Lankford, Mark Douglas Lankford and wife Polly, Terry Sue Thomas and husband Charles; grandchildren, Caty and Matthew, Ashley and Brittany; great-grandchild, Logan; his...

Rodney Van York

Rodney Van York

May 27, 2025

Rodney Van York passed peacefully on May 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 31, 1958 in Stephenville, Texas.

He put up an incredible fight over the last 6–7 years — surviving heart attacks, strokes, and undergoing multiple procedures. These final years were nothing short of a God-sent miracle for those who just weren’t ready to let...

Patsy Clydene Harmon

Patsy Clydene Harmon

May 27, 2025

Patsy Clydene Treadway Harmon, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 27, 2025, in her home in Mineral Wells, Texas.

“You were the sun, the matriarch. Everyone orbited around you, and you gave life. Occasionally eclipsed by pain or worries and Always Showing Up on time for others to feel your warmth. You were my best friend.”

Born on March...

Luis David Jimenez

Luis David Jimenez

May 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Luis David Jimenez, age 20, on May 24, 2025. Luis David was a beloved son, brother, and a friend to many. He was born on December 23, 2004 in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Luis was a joyful, optimistic and hard-working young man. Luis had a passion for horses ever since he was...

David Timothy Davis

David Timothy Davis

May 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Timothy “Tim” Davis, a devoted father, faithful servant, and proud United States Marine, who departed this life on May 24, 2025 at the age of 74.

Born in Lipan, Texas on November 1, 1950, David, called Tim by his family and friends growing up, was raised in Thorp Spring, where he attended...

Jose Imanol Hernandez

Jose Imanol Hernandez

May 23, 2025

Jose Imanol Hernández, 19, beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, uncle and loyal friend, passed away on May 23, 2025. He was born on January 12, 2006 in Mineral Wells Tx., the son of Estela Hernandez and Plácido Hernandez. He was blessed to be loved by many family and friends.

Jose grew up in Mineral Wells where he attended all schools and...

Mary Belle King

Mary Belle King

May 21, 2025

Mary Belle King, 91, passed peacefully on May 21, 2025. Born on July 2, 1933 in Blytheville Arkansas, Mary was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She was known for her warmth, wisdom and unwavering love for her family. Her kindness touched everyone she met, and her legacy will live on in the many lives she influenced.

She is...

David Lee Denson

David Lee Denson

May 20, 2025

David Lee Denson, 78, passed away surrounded by his family on May 20, 2025, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born on February 9, 1947, in Killeen, Texas.

David graduated from Killeen High School in 1965. He married his beloved wife, Darlene Funderburg, in July 1964, and together they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. David worked for TXU/Oncor before retiring.

He...

Robert "Bob" Oliver Hughes

Robert "Bob" Oliver Hughes

May 18, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Oliver Hughes on May 18, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on March 24, 1940, in Gordon, Texas, to Ulys Hughes and Edna Hedburg. Bob served in the US Navy for 4 years after graduating high school. He later retired from the Water Plant in...

Zakary Bryan Reyes

Zakary Bryan Reyes

May 16, 2025

Zakary Bryan Reyes passed away on May 16, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1999 in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Survivors include fiancé, Milagros Ybanez; son, Darian Reyes; step-daughter, Lilliana Jimenez; mother, Irez Reyes Cuero and husband Alex Cuero; brothers, Antonio Johnson and Abel Mizel; sister, Alecia Hardy.

He was preceded in death by his aunt, Misty Beasley Taylor; brother, Darius Reyes;...

Mary Evelyn Holland Putman

Mary Evelyn Holland Putman

May 16, 2025

Mary Evelyn Holland Putman passed away on May 16, 2025 in Weatherford , TX. She was 81 years old.

Evelyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She worked for 34 years at Palo Pinto General Hospital, beginning in 1974 as an insurance clerk and retiring in 2008 as Health Information Management Director.

While Evelyn loved her work at PPGH,...

Debra Charisse Harrison

Debra Charisse Harrison

May 12, 2025

On Monday, May 12, 2025 our Lord peacefully welcomed His

beloved daughter Debra Charisse Harrison (age 71) to join Him

in His fields of paradise. Debra blessed the lives of family, friends,

strangers and acquaintances alike and contributed decades of

service at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where she was

a member of the Catholic Daughters. Through nursing, she

dedicated over 40 years pouring warmth,...

Corine Baker-Anders

Corine Baker-Anders

May 12, 2025

Corine was born the youngest of eleven children to Leroy and Doris Baker in Mineral Wells, TX. She graduated from Mineral Wells High School. She had a passion for crocheting, knitting, cooking, and most of all, ministry. In 1982 Corine accepted the Lord as her Saviour at a tent revival at the young age of 15. She was appointed to...

James Truman Dudley

James Truman Dudley

May 12, 2025

James Truman Dudley Sr., 80, passed away on May 12, 2025, in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Weatherford, Texas to Elmer and Estelle Dudley.

James was known for his kind heart and helpful nature. He touched lives with everyday kindness. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.

James was a beloved father, grandfather,...

James "Jim" David Addison

James "Jim" David Addison

May 10, 2025

James "Jim" David Addison, 57, of Lipan, Texas, passed away on May 10, 2025. Born during a snowstorm on December 11, 1967, in Amarillo, Texas, Jim brought the same bold energy into life that the storm did on the day he arrived.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Cynthia (Cindy) Kay Addison; Daughter, Katie Lynn Addison and...

Dorothy Mae Sommerfeld

Dorothy Mae Sommerfeld

May 10, 2025

Dorothy Mae Sommerfeld passed away May 10, 2025 in Mineral Wells, Texas after a long and useful life. She was 100 years old.

Dorothy was born in Hamilton County, Texas on November 24, 1924.

In addition to raising her children, beginning in 1967 she had a long career with the Head Start Program. She began as a part-time substitute teacher, and soon...

Kenneth Claude Scott

Kenneth Claude Scott

May 10, 2025

Kenneth Claude Scott, 82, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Park Cemetery, Mineral Wells, Texas, 10 a.m., Friday, May 16, 2025.

Kenneth was born, April 15,1943, in the Nazareth Hospital in Mineral Wells, Texas....

Terry Garland Shires

Terry Garland Shires

May 6, 2025

Terry Garland Shires passed away from this earth on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025. He was born November 21, 1957. Other than when Terry was in the US Army, he was a lifelong resident of Mineral Wells.

Terry was in the oilfield business for years before entering into the nursery business. He owned and operated Terry’s Plants for approximately 40 years. He...

Wanda Lou Thomas

Wanda Lou Thomas

May 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, our family would like everyone to know of the passing of our mom and GranGran, Wanda Tidwell Thomas, on May 4, 2025. She was born September 6, 1936.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Dewitt and Pearl Bea Tidwell and by her brother, Larry Phariss.

Survivors include her daughters: Gina Kaska and Joni Bethel (husband John...

Sandra Ruth Long

Sandra Ruth Long

May 2, 2025

Sandra Ruth Long, 85, went to be with Jesus on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Sandra was born September 3, 1939, in Mineral Wells, TX to Earl Hunter Shands and Viola Wilamet Anderson Shands. Sandra was a graduate of Mineral Wells High School. She married Kenneth Long on September 16, 1955. Together they raised four children in the nurture and admonition of...