Obituaries
Glen Ray Clayton, Sr
Jun 6, 2025
We are saddened to share that Glen Ray Clayton, a lifelong resident of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 12, 1951, Glen was a beloved husband, father, and friend who touched the lives of many in his community. He married Emma Evelyn “Dixie” Light on March 1, 1979...
Edward Lee Steely
Jun 4, 2025
Edward Lee Steely, loving brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and devoted dog parent, passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2025 at the age of 83 years young.
Ed was born January 28th, 1942 in Norman, Oklahoma to Edward Lee Steely, Sr. and Clara Mildred Bilyeu Steely. He and his older sister, JoAnn, grew up on the family farm in the ten-mile flats,...
Belinda Faye Whitehead Slobodien
Jun 3, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce that Belinda Faye Slobodien, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on February 23, 1956, in Modesto, CA, the daughter of John Wayne and Wanda Whitehead. Belinda brought warmth and kindness to everyone she met.
Belinda spent her life dedicated to her family. She...
Charlotte Louise Glidewell Fagan
May 30, 2025
Charlotte Louise Glidewell Fagan February 20, 1943 – May 30, 2025 (82 years)
Charlotte Louise Glidewell Fagan was born to Joe “Mac” Glidewell of Mineral Wells, Texas and Louise Harrington Argumaniz of Palo Pinto, Texas. She lived with her grandparents, Minnie Marie and John F. Harrington, on the Brazos River in Pleasant Valley, Palo Pinto, Texas, along with her brother, Joe...
James "Jim" Homer Brown
May 30, 2025
James "Jim" Homer Brown, 90, of Mineral Wells, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. Born in Malta, Illinois, on November 16, 1934, to William Homer and Lyla Brown.
He served two years in the United States Army. He married Patricia Smith and they had two sons. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his sons, Donald Brown and wife Vickey,...
Jerry Lee VanNatta
May 29, 2025
Jerry Lee VanNatta, 79, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Mineral Wells, TX. He was born on September 4, 1945, in Mineral Wells, where he spent his life serving his community and country.
Jerry graduated from Mineral Wells High School in 1963, and after working at City National Bank, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965. He proudly served...
Cynthia Ann Mittelstedt
May 28, 2025
Cynthia Ann Mittelstedt, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025. Born on January 29, 1956, in Portland, Oregon, to Russell and Jean Backus, Cindy was one of four siblings. Her childhood was filled with frequent moves as the daughter of a missionary and later, a pastor—experiences that helped shape her lifelong calling...
James Emroy Lankford
May 28, 2025
James Emroy Lankford , 88, passed away May 28, 2025. He was born June 16, 1936 the son of Rudy and Helen Forest Lankford. He enjoyed doing yard work and gardening.
James is survived by his children, Butch Lankford, Mark Douglas Lankford and wife Polly, Terry Sue Thomas and husband Charles; grandchildren, Caty and Matthew, Ashley and Brittany; great-grandchild, Logan; his...
Rodney Van York
May 27, 2025
Rodney Van York passed peacefully on May 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 31, 1958 in Stephenville, Texas.
He put up an incredible fight over the last 6–7 years — surviving heart attacks, strokes, and undergoing multiple procedures. These final years were nothing short of a God-sent miracle for those who just weren’t ready to let...
Patsy Clydene Harmon
May 27, 2025
Patsy Clydene Treadway Harmon, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 27, 2025, in her home in Mineral Wells, Texas.
“You were the sun, the matriarch. Everyone orbited around you, and you gave life. Occasionally eclipsed by pain or worries and Always Showing Up on time for others to feel your warmth. You were my best friend.”
Born on March...
Luis David Jimenez
May 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Luis David Jimenez, age 20, on May 24, 2025. Luis David was a beloved son, brother, and a friend to many. He was born on December 23, 2004 in Mineral Wells, Texas.
Luis was a joyful, optimistic and hard-working young man. Luis had a passion for horses ever since he was...
David Timothy Davis
May 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Timothy “Tim” Davis, a devoted father, faithful servant, and proud United States Marine, who departed this life on May 24, 2025 at the age of 74.
Born in Lipan, Texas on November 1, 1950, David, called Tim by his family and friends growing up, was raised in Thorp Spring, where he attended...
Jose Imanol Hernandez
May 23, 2025
Jose Imanol Hernández, 19, beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, uncle and loyal friend, passed away on May 23, 2025. He was born on January 12, 2006 in Mineral Wells Tx., the son of Estela Hernandez and Plácido Hernandez. He was blessed to be loved by many family and friends.
Jose grew up in Mineral Wells where he attended all schools and...
Mary Belle King
May 21, 2025
Mary Belle King, 91, passed peacefully on May 21, 2025. Born on July 2, 1933 in Blytheville Arkansas, Mary was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She was known for her warmth, wisdom and unwavering love for her family. Her kindness touched everyone she met, and her legacy will live on in the many lives she influenced.
She is...
David Lee Denson
May 20, 2025
David Lee Denson, 78, passed away surrounded by his family on May 20, 2025, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born on February 9, 1947, in Killeen, Texas.
David graduated from Killeen High School in 1965. He married his beloved wife, Darlene Funderburg, in July 1964, and together they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. David worked for TXU/Oncor before retiring.
He...
Robert "Bob" Oliver Hughes
May 18, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Oliver Hughes on May 18, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on March 24, 1940, in Gordon, Texas, to Ulys Hughes and Edna Hedburg. Bob served in the US Navy for 4 years after graduating high school. He later retired from the Water Plant in...
Zakary Bryan Reyes
May 16, 2025
Zakary Bryan Reyes passed away on May 16, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1999 in Mineral Wells, Texas.
Survivors include fiancé, Milagros Ybanez; son, Darian Reyes; step-daughter, Lilliana Jimenez; mother, Irez Reyes Cuero and husband Alex Cuero; brothers, Antonio Johnson and Abel Mizel; sister, Alecia Hardy.
He was preceded in death by his aunt, Misty Beasley Taylor; brother, Darius Reyes;...
Mary Evelyn Holland Putman
May 16, 2025
Mary Evelyn Holland Putman passed away on May 16, 2025 in Weatherford , TX. She was 81 years old.
Evelyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She worked for 34 years at Palo Pinto General Hospital, beginning in 1974 as an insurance clerk and retiring in 2008 as Health Information Management Director.
While Evelyn loved her work at PPGH,...
Debra Charisse Harrison
May 12, 2025
On Monday, May 12, 2025 our Lord peacefully welcomed His
beloved daughter Debra Charisse Harrison (age 71) to join Him
in His fields of paradise. Debra blessed the lives of family, friends,
strangers and acquaintances alike and contributed decades of
service at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where she was
a member of the Catholic Daughters. Through nursing, she
dedicated over 40 years pouring warmth,...
Corine Baker-Anders
May 12, 2025
Corine was born the youngest of eleven children to Leroy and Doris Baker in Mineral Wells, TX. She graduated from Mineral Wells High School. She had a passion for crocheting, knitting, cooking, and most of all, ministry. In 1982 Corine accepted the Lord as her Saviour at a tent revival at the young age of 15. She was appointed to...
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