Lucia “Lucy” Acevedo was born 10.14.1945 in Mirando City, Texas. She fought a good fight yet God wanted her more this day, September 17, 2023. “Lucy”  married Alvaro Acevedo and moved to Alvarado to begin their life of new beginnings.  She and Alvaro had three children, Alvaro Jr., Mario & Belinda. She proudly protected and bragged about them immensely. Each one her world and made sure she did anything an everything for. She became a beautician for many...

Rickey Lynn Fields , 70, of Granbury, TX sadly left us on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Rickey is survived by his loving bride of 52 years, Ginger Fields. Survived by daughter Dana and son in law Brad Moss, son, Tom Fields and Aleasha Dugan, and Brodie McBeath and his wife, Kristen with two great granddaughters Kamryn and Landry and soon to be great grandson. Also including, Paw Paw's only granddaughter Brittanie McBeath, grandson Hunter Fields and Taylor Worthington, grandson Ryan Fields...

Willie (Bill) Mae Newsom passed away on August 28, 2023, she was born on March 16, 1921 to Thomas and Eva Williams in Robertson County, Texas. She was one of 6 children and grew up in Grandview, Texas. She married W T Dub Newsom in 1940 and they lived in Smithville, TX until 1952 and then moved to Fort Worth, TX. They have 2 children William Thomas born March 18, 1944 and Jerry Lee born April 26, 1942. Willie Mae was a art lover she taught art classes after she retired, she was an avid hiker...

Olen Michael Smith Sr. went to his forever home on September 7, 2023. Olen was born on May 18, 1949 to James & Nell Smith in Cleburne, Texas. Olen served 15 years in the Army, he served in Vietnam and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 9299 in Alvarado, TX. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Stoney Pointe Fire Department and the Alvarado, Joshua and Venus Fire Department. He met the love of his life, Loutrisha Ann Wilson in junior high and they married in 1968 and they have 3...

Billy Wayne Welborn passed away on September 12, 2023. He was born on February 20, 1938 in Fort Worth, Texas to John & Hattie Mae Welborn. He is preceded in death by parents, wife Gail Welborn, In-laws, Elmer Myrtle Leeth, brother -in-law, Dale Leeth, sister-in-law, Wanda Leeth and daughter-in-law, Candy Welborn and eight brothers and sisters. Billy worked for the city of Fort Worth for 25 years. He liked to camp and spend time with his family at Lake Whitney. Billy and Gail enjoyed...

William Audie Jones passed away on September 15, 2023. WIlliam was born on August 3, 1944 to Cecil and Mary Lou Jones in Miami, Florida.  William served his country in the Air Force from 1961-1966. He worked for Southwestern Bell. William was a resident of Cleburne, Texas. He is survived by daughter Michele Lee Jones.

Emilia Valdez Hernandez April 4, 1938 - September 10, 2023 Emilia Valdez Hernandez was born on April 4th, 1938 in Zaragoza Coahuila Mexico to Jose Inez Valdez and Petra Fraga. She was the fifth oldest of twelve children. She married Refugio Noriega Hernandez in 1957 in Zaragoza and soon after welcomed their first child, Rosa Elia. In 1969 Emilia, Refugio and their 7 kids migrated to the US and settled in West Texas. Emilia became a proud Texan, learning to make the best pecan pie and...

LaJuana "Sue" Bannister went to her forever home, peacefully on September 2, 2023. Sue was born on February 9, 1938 in Teague Texas to Walter and Agnes Wilson. She was the middle child of 3 children. When she was 3 yrs old Walter moved the family to California, she was around faced girl with curly hair that her mom would style in ringlettes and when they would go out she would often be mistaken for Shirley Temple. When they moved back to Texas later, they lived in Irving where she...

Larry Nicholas LaFarnara was born January 20th, 1949 in Batavia, New York. He went to be with the Lord on August 11th, 2023 due to complications from a stroke. He is the son of Eva Mae Peterson and Pasquale LaFarnara. Surviving is his wife, Lovana LaFarnara (Sami) of 48 years, 3 daughters Dawn Michelle Bevers, Angelisa McNeil, Melissa Holt and 1 son Billy Michael Ary. He had 3 sisters Jolene Sisseck, Shelly Norvell, and Cheryl Ann Loverdi and 1 brother Pat LaFarnara. He had many...

Jackie Carl Watson passed away on August 9, 2023. Jackie was born on November 29, 1948 to James and Goldie Watson in Odessa, Texas. Jackie met Jo in 1983, she was the love of his life, they celebrated 39 years together. Jackie joined the Army and served his country in the Vietnam War. They lived in Cleburne and then moved to Alvarado in 1992. He attended Turning Point Church in Burleson, Texas. He loved the Nascar Races and seeing all of his friends at the VFW in Alvarado. Jackie is...