Obituaries

Cecil Gann

Cecil Gann

May 3, 2020

Cecil Gann, 81, passed away May 3, 2020 at his home in Lone Camp. He was born June 9, 1938 at Fortune Bend the son of John W. and Bonnie M. Storm Gann. He married Darlene Lasley on December 2, 1959 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. There will be a private family graveside service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made...

Leonard Rhea Griffin

Leonard Rhea Griffin

May 2, 2020

Leonard Rhea Griffin left this earthly world on Saturday, May 2, 2020.

Leonard, also referred to as “Winkles”, was born June 2, 1939 to Forest Sullivan Griffin and Grace Selena Glover. Even though he will be dearly missed by his loved ones, he now rests in peace.

He is survived by his sons, Patrick Griffin and Michael Griffin and wife...

Dexter Anthony Cross, Jr.

Dexter Anthony Cross, Jr.

May 1, 2020

My sweet, precious, amazing and loving son Dexter Anthony Cross, Jr. “Aka Ac3 Montana” went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 1st, 2020.  Dexter was born on March 3rd, 1996, in Mineral Wells, to Amy Smith and Dexter Cross, Sr.

My son I will miss you and love you every day of my life. You touched...

Ann Edwards

Ann Edwards

Apr 26, 2020

Ann Edwards, 83, passed away April 26, 2020 at her home in Santo. She was born January 11, 1937 in Sinton the daughter of T. H. and Hazel Vern Hampton McSpedden. She married Don C. Edwards on September 27, 1962 at Cooper Creek Baptist Church in Denton. She was a longtime resident of Santo and a member of the First...

Clara Jo Pound

Clara Jo Pound

Apr 23, 2020

Clara Jo Pound was called to our Lord after a long illness on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Brownwood, Tx, the daughter of Josephine Gonzales and Joe Gonzales. Clara was adopted by her paternal grandparents, Fidencio and Susie Ornelas Gonzales. She lived most of her life in Mineral Wells.

Clara is...

Linda Lorraine Mayo

Linda Lorraine Mayo

Apr 23, 2020

Linda Lorraine Mayo passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020. She was born June 24, 1946 in Riverside, California. Her religious affiliation was Protestant.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Charley Nielsen and Juanita Grace Rutherford; son, Richard Lee David Mayo; sister, Darlene Louise Nielsen; brothers, Charles Wayne Nielsen and Steve Nielsen.

She is survived by her son, John...

Lera Elizabeth Price

Lera Elizabeth Price

Apr 22, 2020

Lera Elizabeth Price passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at a local nursing home. She was born October 24, 1933 in Olton, Texas, to I.B. and Jewell Morton Holt. Lera was a member of Southside Church of Christ, the Texas Retired Teachers Association, and the China Painting Club. She taught at Mineral Wells High School for 36 years. During that...

Charles Wayne Nielsen

Charles Wayne Nielsen

Apr 22, 2020

Charles Wayne Nielsen passed away April 22, 2020. He was born January 3, 1956, in Compton, California. Charles lived in Whitt, Tx the last 29 years. His religious affiliation was Protestant.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charley Nielsen and Juanita Grace Rutherford; sisters, Darlene Louise Nielsen and Linda Mayo; and brother, Steve Nielsen.

Survivors include his son,...

Doris Charlene Massie Alcorn

Doris Charlene Massie Alcorn

Apr 21, 2020

Doris Charlene Massie Alcorn, 87, passed away April 21, 2020 in Mineral Wells. She was born May 8, 1932 in Graford the daughter of William Thomas and Hattie Lucile Hall Massie. She married the love of her life Billy Alcorn Sr. on April 17, 1953 in Mineral Wells and they celeberated 61 years of marriage before he preceded her in...

Anna Belle Cotton

Anna Belle Cotton

Apr 19, 2020

Anna Belle Cotton passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at a local hospital. She was born March 18, 1925 in Mangum, Oklahoma. Anna was member of Rock Creek Road Baptist Church. She taught for 35 years in the Whitt and Perrin School Districts. She was a great mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a dedicated teacher who will be greatly missed.

Anna...

Stephen Don Garland

Stephen Don Garland

Apr 19, 2020

Stephen Don Garland, known to all as Stevie Don, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the age of 61.  Steve was born to Don and Nina (Watson) Garland on September 14, 1958 in Mineral Wells where he lived most of his life. He was a hard worker and retired from Lockheed after many years. Stevie Don was kind, loving,...

Florencia Argueta Greenhalgh

Florencia Argueta Greenhalgh

Apr 17, 2020

Florencia Argueta Greenhalgh passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 in a Denton hospital. She was born November 23, 1959 in Canto El Tecomatal, San Miguel, El Salvador. Florencia lived in El Salvador, Guatemala, and the United States. She has developed friendships that are now all over the world. Florencia was a member of the Nuevo Empezar Church. She was employed...

Claud Dean Fidler

Claud Dean Fidler

Apr 17, 2020

Claud Dean Fidler was a strong man of faith. He had great love for his wife, his family, working hard, serving others, fishing, and simply being outdoors. Claud passed from this earth into the arms of his Father on Friday, April 17, at home surrounded by his wife and four sons.  He was born on September 9, 1928, in Wichita...

Gary Don Davis

Gary Don Davis

Apr 17, 2020

On April 17, 2020 we lost our husband, father, papa, great Papa , uncle, friend and brother, Gary Don Davis.

He was the brisket making, BBQ sauce crafting, farmers market mastering, drum playing, motorcycle riding, ice cream loving, never giving up on the mullet life and music loving man! Gary never met a stranger; he always found a friend at...

Mary Lou Storey

Mary Lou Storey

Apr 17, 2020

Mary Lou Storey passed away Friday, April 17th, in a local nursing home.

She was born on February 4th, 1925, in Sudan, TX to Vesta Ann Nolen and George Ernest Norris.  She had two older sisters (Evelyn Aliene and Willadean Othell), and one younger brother (Tony Dale).  She attended 13 different schools while growing up, eventually settling in Abilene, TX. ...

Mildred Dawn Crowe

Mildred Dawn Crowe

Apr 15, 2020

Mildred Dawn Crowe, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in a local nursing home. She was born April 8, 1939 in Union Town, Pennsylvania. Mildred married James E. Crowe on May 25, 1957. They were lifelong members of North Oak Church of Christ. Mildred was a skilled seamstress. She was preceded in death by...

Roy R.L. Landers

Roy R.L. Landers

Apr 11, 2020

Roy Leonard “RL” Landers, Jr. passed away on April 11, 2020, at Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care Center in Willow Park, TX. He was 91.

Roy was born on August 28, 1928, to Roy L. Landers, Sr. and Frances Whitlock Landers in Deport, Texas. Roy joined the Marines in 1946, first serving in WW2, then getting called up from the...

Betty Lou Kendrick

Betty Lou Kendrick

Apr 10, 2020

Betty Lou Kendrick, 86, loving wife, mother and friend passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 in Mineral Wells. The daughter of John Egnor and Susie (Berry) Egnor, Betty was born March 6, 1934 in Beckley, West Virginia.

Betty was survived by sons Ricky and David; sister, Patty; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Betty remained independently active in her...

Edward "Ed" L. Pilkington

Edward "Ed" L. Pilkington

Apr 9, 2020

Edward “Ed” L. Pilkington passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at a Plano hospital. He was born June 11, 1946 in Mineral Wells. He married Ila Bagley on April 8, 1965. Ed was a good husband, father, grandfather and friend who loved his family. He enjoyed talking about his high school football days, the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. Ed...

Stephen "Steve" Richards

Stephen "Steve" Richards

Apr 8, 2020

Stephen Eugene Richards, 61, of Mineral Wells, departed this life on April 8, 2020 in Fort Worth.

 

Steve was born on April 2, 1959, in Muleshoe, Texas, to parents Alvin Andrew Richards and Melba Jean Richards. He graduated from Sudan High School in 1977, where he was All-District in football. He was married to the love of his life,...