Lawrence Morris Cheesman
May 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lawrence Morris Cheesman
February 23, 1938 – May 23, 2025
Lawrence Morris Cheesman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old.
Born on February 23, 1938, in New York, New York, Lawrence was the beloved son of Hugh and Helen Cheesman. He grew...
Dennis Michael Gleason
May 22, 2025
With deep love and joyful remembrance, we share the passing of Dennis Michael Gleason, who left this world peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 73.
Dennis was born on September 23, 1951, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Thomas Michael Gleason and Rose Reznicek Gleason. He married the love of his life, Ginger Gleason, on August 16, 1975, and...
Billy Boliver
May 21, 2025
With deep love and a spirit of celebration for a life richly lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Billy Joe Boliver on May 21, 2025 at the age of 93. Born in April of 1932 in Hale Center Texas, Billy was a devoted husband, a loving father, a proud grandfather, and a decorated United States Army veteran.
Billy served his...
Lory Jay Absher
May 21, 2025
Dr. Lory Jay “L.J.” Absher September 16, 1946 – May 21, 2025
Dr. Lory Jay “L.J.” Absher, a brilliant and compassionate veterinarian whose dedication to animal care spanned more than five decades, passed away peacefully at home, into the arms of God, on May 21, 2025, at the age of 78.
Lory, known to many simply as “Doc,” was born on September...
Mary Jane Smith
May 18, 2025
Mary Jane Mechler Smith, age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1926, in Castroville, Texas, to Albert and Clara (Ehlinger) Mechler.
Mary was raised on the family farm in Castroville and later married Oscar J. Smith of Lytle, Texas, on March 29, 1946. She dedicated 30 years of service in product support...
Boyd Carrol Henry
May 15, 2025
Boyd Carrol Henry passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on November 18, 1943, in DeKalb, Texas, Boyd was raised in the small community where he was born, and where his parents owned a country store and pine tree farm. By the age of three, he was helping in the...
Heather Lynne Harrison
May 14, 2025
Heather Lynne Harrison, 37, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1987, in Arlington and spent her entire life in the community she loved, surrounded by family and friends who cherished her deeply.
Heather was a shining example of kindness, humor, strength, and selflessness. A faithful Christian, she lived a life devoted to...
Janine Lewis
May 13, 2025
Janine “JiJi” Lewis, 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 13, after a life well-lived. She went to sleep holding the hand of her beloved husband, Jack, and woke up in the arms of her beloved Savior Jesus.
Janine was born Apr. 28, 1946, to Leora and J.Z. Spain, in a house J.Z. built with his own two hands in Decatur, TX....
Mildred Leora Esposito
May 13, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of Mildred Leora Milam Esposito, who departed this life on May 13, 2025, at the remarkable age of 102. Born on January 17, 1923, in Denison, Texas, Mildred lived a long and inspiring life defined by compassion, resilience, and unwavering devotion to others.
A proud nurse by profession, Mildred...
John Bialas
May 12, 2025
John Henry Bialas, 78, of Mansfield Texas transitioned peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2025. Born October 22, 1946 in East Lansing, Michigan but growing up in Grand Rapids, John excelled at nearly everything he tried it would seem. This would eventually lead to a scholarship to play golf at Western Michigan for two years before enlisting in the...
Alma Jean Reed
May 11, 2025
“Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matthew 25:23
With hearts both heavy with sorrow and full of gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Alma Jean Reed, who was called home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025, at the age of 75, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Born...
Raymond "Rocky" Johnson
May 10, 2025
Raymond R. “Rocky” Johnson died May 10, 2025. He was born January 5, 1944 to Oscar and Eleanor Johnson in Rockford, Illinois. He came to Arlington, Texas in 1953. He was survived by his brother Roger Johnson, sister-in-law Sharon. Three nieces, Shannon Hassan from Boulder, Colorado. Lisa Ledyard from Arlington, Texas and Natalie Pickney from Miramar, Florida. Six great nieces...
Wanda Ann Marshall
May 10, 2025
Wanda Ann Marshall 1932 – 2025
Wanda Ann Marshall, 92, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025 after a short battle with lung disease.
Born at home in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in Dalworthington Gardens (Arlington), Wanda was the youngest of four in the Roberson family. She had a deep love for learning and thrived in school—she often said, “It was...
John Kincaid Anderson
May 9, 2025
John Kincaid Anderson, 72, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025. Born on December 31, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the beloved son of Austin Anderson and Mary Dodd Anderson. John’s warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.
A talented chef, John devoted his career to the culinary arts, primarily in the...
Keith Wendell Harris
May 9, 2025
Keith Wendell Harris was born July 22, 1938, in Hunt County, Texas, to Veta Threlkeld Harris and Kermit Will Harris, who both predeceased him. He was their first child, and everyone in the family called him Wendell. As America entered World War II, the family left behind cotton farming and moved to a duplex in Oak Cliff in Dallas, where...
William Pearl Love
May 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, William Pearl Love, who passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 87.
William honorably retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Arlington. His civilian career took him into...
Lavena Bedford Speier
May 5, 2025
Lavena “Shan” Speier passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 in Covington, Louisiana. Shan was born and raised in Weatherford, Texas. She attended Weatherford High School (WHS) where she played basketball and volleyball. Her Girls Volleyball Team, the 1953 District 4AA champions, were inducted into the WHS Hall of Fame in 2011. She attended Baylor University for a few years, but...
Kelly Aurora Malay
May 5, 2025
Kelly Aurora Malay, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. She was 54 years old.
Born on August 13, 1970, in Manchester, Connecticut, Kelly was the cherished daughter of Roger and Sandra Knowles. She grew up with her siblings Keith, Kevin, Barbra,...
Johnny Lamar McKissick
May 5, 2025
Johnny Lamar McKissick, September 4, 1930 - May 5, 2025
Johnny was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Burleigh and Pearl (Jordan) McKissick. He will be missed dearly, and remembered for so much—from the way he showed off his scrapbook from high school football days, to his unrivaled sweet tooth, to the way he connected so easily with everyone he met.
His life...