Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Arlington and Hubbard, TX

Aaron Andre Brooks, Sr.

Aaron Andre Brooks, Sr.

Jan 1, 2026

Aaron Andre Brooks, Sr., passed away on January 1, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was 42 years old.

Aaron was born on August 13, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mark Hendricks and Sheryl Brooks. He was a proud graduate of Paul Robeson High School in Chicago and later went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy,...

James Arlin Hutto

James Arlin Hutto

Jan 1, 2026

James “Jim” Arlin Hutto, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Arlington, Texas, just days before his 85th birthday.

Jim was born on January 4, 1941, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Cecil Everett Hutto and Arthurine Allen Hutto. He spent his early childhood in Barbers Hill before moving to Baytown, Texas, during his high school years. He graduated...

Opal Janell Smith

Opal Janell Smith

Dec 30, 2025

Opal Janell Smith, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. She was born on April 18, 1948, in Kentucky and lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Janell grew up in West Virginia as one of nine children, where she learned early the importance...

Brittany Dawn Walker

Brittany Dawn Walker

Dec 27, 2025

Brittany Dawn Walker was one of those rare souls whose presence filled every space with light. She was vibrant, fearless, and endlessly curious—someone whose laughter could brighten even the heaviest day. Her intelligence was extraordinary; She loved to learn, to explore, and to share that love of knowledge with others. But perhaps the truest measure of her heart was in...

Edna Joan Miller

Edna Joan Miller

Dec 25, 2025

Joan Clark Miller was born in Gonzales, Texas to John Spencer Clark and Edna Lord Clark on May 20,1937 and passed away peacefully in her home on December 25, 2025. Joan grew up in the smalltown of Cheapside, Texas, in a cherished family home that had sheltered generations before her and will continue to shelter generations after. A gifted student,...

Neil Ellis

Neil Ellis

Dec 25, 2025

Roy “Neil” Ellis, 77, peacefully passed away in Arlington, Texas on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 in the company of his wife after a prolonged journey with dementia.

Neil was born on February 8, 1948 in Houston, Texas. He grew up in Sour Lake, Texas, and graduated from Hardin-Jefferson High School in 1966. He went on to play football at and...

Robert Clayton Conn

Robert Clayton Conn

Dec 25, 2025

Robert Clayton Conn, 83, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 25 after a period of declining health.

Robert was born on February 7, 1942, in Tyler, Texas, to Sam and Dean Conn of Mexia, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Sherilyn, and by his sisters, Beverly and Sammie.

He is survived by his sons,...

Kimberly Ann Smith

Kimberly Ann Smith

Dec 24, 2025

Kimberly Ann Smith, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at her home in Arlington, Texas, surrounded by those she loved most.

Born on April 29, 1964, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Troy Eugene Bowman and Margarett Ann Bowman, Kimberly was raised in Arlington, Texas, where she built lifelong roots and relationships. She...

Ricky Lew Dill

Ricky Lew Dill

Dec 23, 2025

Ricky Lew Dill was born on September 18th,1943 to Lewis and Winona Dill in Gorman, TX. His early childhood was spent in Necessity, TX outside of Breckenridge with his extended maternal family of Satterwhites and Langfords. Like scores of other rural families in the early 1950’s, however, Ricky’s family moved to the Dallas/Ft Worth area, eventually settling in Arlington.

As a...

Doland Carlton Maner

Doland Carlton Maner

Dec 23, 2025

With reverence, gratitude, and deep faith, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Doland Carlton Maner—a man whose century-long journey was marked by service, love, leadership, and an unwavering devotion to God and community.

Doland Carlton Maner was born on August 7, 1922, in Decatur, Alabama, to Emery Guindoland Maner and Annie Pearl Earwood. At the age of seven, his...

Matthew Sawyer "Matt" Blanton, Jr.

Matthew Sawyer "Matt" Blanton, Jr.

Dec 23, 2025

Matthew Sawyer Blanton, Jr., was born on June 15, 1941, in Fort Worth, Texas. He passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, after a life defined by leadership, hard work, and devotion to his family.

A celebration of life will be held at 11am on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Rush Creek Christian Church, 2401 SW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, Texas...

Juanita Mae Carney

Juanita Mae Carney

Dec 23, 2025

Juanita Mae Carney, lovingly known to many as “Nita,” passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on December 23, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on August 30, 1940, in Howe, Texas, Grayson County, Juanita lived a life defined by faith, family, and a generous heart that touched countless lives.

She was born to Hulen Virginia Morris and Thelma...

Jane Orlean Wallace

Jane Orlean Wallace

Dec 23, 2025

Jane Orlean Wallace, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted servant of both faith and family, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100. Born on August 23, 1925, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jane lived a full and vibrant life marked by love, laughter, service, and unwavering faith in God.

Jane was a devout Christian who grew...

Roberta Mae Brouse

Roberta Mae Brouse

Dec 22, 2025

Roberta Mae Hill Brouse, affectionately known as “Susie,” passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at the home of her granddaughter, Tiffany Brooks-Smith.

Susie was born on July 28, 1922. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Herman Brouse; her Grandson Rusty Thomas Brouse, her parents, Harold M. Hill and Jesse Syrinda Brundige; and her siblings, Katherine, Delores...

Torin Willis

Torin Willis

Dec 22, 2025

Torin Dequan Willis passed away peacefully at his home in Arlington, Texas, on December 22, 2025, at the age of 47.

Torin was born on May 26, 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1983, his family moved to Abilene, Texas, and later settled in Arlington in 1992—a place that would remain home for the rest of his life.

In the summer of 2000,...

Barbara Kay Zang

Barbara Kay Zang

Dec 21, 2025

Barbara Kay Zang, a cherished, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 21, 2025. Barb was lovingly raised by Francis Euard and Gladys Smith Euard. Born on January 22, 1943 in Kewanee Illinois, Barb was the embodiment of a Matriarch. She was caring, selfless, and a shining light that was truly...

Eleanor Lynn Bratton

Eleanor Lynn Bratton

Dec 21, 2025

Eleanor Lynn Bratton, lovingly known as Lynn, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on December 21, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas, at the age of 87. She was born on March 16, 1938, in Pampa, Texas, to Jewel Tracy Cary and Leta Irene Gillham, who preceded her in death, along with her beloved siblings Glen Cary, Dale...

Michael McWilliams

Michael McWilliams

Dec 20, 2025

Michael Ronald McWilliams, 85, passed away on Saturday December 20th.

Michael was born in Los Angelas California in 1940. He served in the Air Force and the Army National Guard. He loved his country and was very proud of the time he served. Most of his working life was dedicated to Commercial Real Estate where he maintained Broker’s Licenses in four...

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