Local Obituaries for Families in Arlington and Hubbard, TX
Patricia Ann Shelton
Aug 19, 2025
Patricia Ann Shelton
January 03, 1943 – August 19, 2025
Patricia Ann Shelton, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in McPherson, Kansas, the beloved daughter of Walter and Ruby Sorenson.
Patricia’s life was guided by deep love for her family and devotion to others. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she taught elementary grades for both...
James M. "Jimmy" Birdwell
Aug 18, 2025
James M. (Jimmy) Birdwell entered the presence of his Lord and Savior August 18, 2025, at the age of 75 years. A native of Carthage Texas Jimmy was born April 4, 1950, to James Bertice and Mary Frances (Davis) Birdwell. He received new life in Christ in 1959 while attending Macedonia Baptist Church. Jimmy attended Carthage schools, graduating with the...
Duane Victor Keilstrup
Aug 18, 2025
With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Duane Victor Keilstrup, a devoted husband, cherished father, beloved grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, scholar, and faithful servant of God. Duane passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, just days shy of his 90th birthday. He leaves behind a legacy of wisdom, compassion, and enduring faith that...
Michael Avery Connor
Aug 17, 2025
Michael "Mike" Avery ConnorApril 1, 1958 - August 17, 2025
The world just got a little quieter and a whole lot less interesting with the passing of Mike Connor, who left us on August 17, 2025 at the age of 67. Spirited, ornery, and funny to the very end, he was a one of a kind character who lived life on...
Barbara A. Burzynski
Aug 17, 2025
Barbara Anne Burzynski was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She passed away at the age of 91, on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Medical City Arlington from sepsis due to a perforated colon. We are grateful it was not a prolonged illness. She is in a beautiful place now with Jesus, her beloved husband, and friends and family who...
Daisy Kotwal
Aug 16, 2025
Daisy Ruth "Jenni" Kotwal was born on July 28, 1936 in east Texas. We lost her beautiful soul on August 16, 2025 to a long battle with Alzheimer's.
She was raised on a farm by her grandparents, momma and papa Bowers where she learned the love of country and "All" things nature. She relished the many days she rode her horse, Maude, to...
Ida Caroline Smith
Aug 16, 2025
Ida Caroline Smith was born on January 12, 1930 in Slippery Rock, PA to William and Caroline Smith. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from Meadville City Hospital, School of Nursing in Meadville, PA in 1951.
Ida met George Duane Smith during her nursing school years and they were married on March 31, 1951. They were married for 68 years, 8...
Elaine Frances Sleiminger
Aug 15, 2025
Elaine Frances Yetter Sleiminger, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in Arlington, TX, at the home of her daughter, on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was 97 spunky years old. Elaine was born on December 4, 1927, to Charles and Blanche (Roy) Yetter, in Lower Merion Township, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia.
Elaine attended Lower Merion High School in...
Anna Sue Hawkins
Aug 15, 2025
Anna “Sue" Hawkins passed peacefully and went home to be with our Savior on August 15, 2025, as her two daughters were holding her hands. She was two months shy of her 91st birthday.
Sue was born to Hattie Hester (Wilson) and Joseph R. Wood on October 26, 1934, in Red Boiling Springs, TN. She eloped with her high school sweetheart,...
Carolyn "LaVon" Link
Aug 14, 2025
Carolyn LaVon Link, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the age of 83, in McKinney, Texas. She was born on January 1, 1942, in Goose Creek, Texas, to Eldon B. Little and Adnah Arian Stone. LaVon’s life was marked by devotion to her family, faith, and the many communities she touched.
LaVon...
James Charles Arber
Aug 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of James C. Arber, 75, announces his passing on August 11, 2025, at Arlington Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.
James was raised in Mansfield, Texas, where he graduated from Mansfield High School in 1968. In 1971, he answered the call to serve his country in the United States Navy.
He was stationed at...
Brian David Rolfes
Aug 11, 2025
Brian David Rolfes passed away on August 11, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 58. Born on October 21, 1966, in Ohio to Anna B. (Murphy) and Joseph W. Rolfes, Brian lived a life defined by devotion—to his faith, his family, and his calling to educate and protect others.
Brian met the love of his life, Dori, while attending...
John "Truman" Robinson
Aug 10, 2025
John Truman Robinson, known to many simply as Truman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and proud veteran, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by family, at the age of 79.
Born on August 14, 1945, in Cleburne, Texas, Truman was the son of Hubert and Gladys Laverne Robinson. He grew up in nearby Alvarado, where he developed...
Suzanne Taylor Stephens-Parker
Aug 9, 2025
Suzanne Taylor Stephens-Parker, 83, peacefully entered the arms of Jesus Christ her Savior on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Arlington. Born Jacque Sue Corporon in Paola County, Kansas, she was the oldest of the six children of Lewis Corporon and Helen Corporon.
“Suzi,” as she was affectionately called, spent her earliest childhood years in Independence, Kansas, followed by a few years...
Shelly Frances Russell
Aug 8, 2025
Shelly Frances Fincannon Sopic Russell, 63, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, in Roanoke, Texas. Born to Homer and Carol Fincannon, Shelly lived a full and vibrant life marked by her love for family, her adventurous spirit, and her passion for cars.
An avid drag racer and car enthusiast, she found joy and purpose both behind the...
Kay Agee
Aug 8, 2025
Wanda Kay Agee, beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and lifelong community nurturer, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 86.
Born December 2, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kay—who never went by Wanda—was the cherished only child of Elsa Sophia and Charles Victor Snavely. Raised by her mother with grace, strength, and unshakable love, Kay spent...
Robert "Bob" Lee Schimmel
Aug 8, 2025
R.L. "Bob" Schimmel, 92, of Dalworthington Gardens, TX died peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 8, 2025. Bob was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 16, 1932 to Claude and Myrtle Mae Schimmel who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Patrick Schimmel and his brother, Lester Schimmel.
The Schimmel family moved to...
Haley Elaine Ligon
Aug 7, 2025
Haley Elaine Ligon, age 39, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1985, in Grand Prairie, Texas. Haley grew up in Arlington and graduated from Martin High School.
Her parents adored their blue-eyed, blonde-haired angel — the little girl who insisted on pantyhose and pretty dresses just to sit with her...
