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In Loving Memory of Donald Melvin While, 95, who passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in the company of relatives at Dallas Methodist Hospital after suffering a stroke. He was born January 18, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA. Don had a distinguished career as an aeronautical engineer and senior scientist. Upon graduating from the University of Cincinnati, Don became employed at Chance Vought Aircraft. His early career included work as a structural designer of various fighter planes and missile programs. As a senior scientist for the Space Shuttle program, his team developed reinforced carbon-carbon, a heat-dissipating material used in the nose cap and wing leading edges, making re-entry...

Charles H. "Chuck" Willett was born in Dallas, Texas on April 11, 1943 and ascended to Heaven on September 3, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis J. Willett and Sue Anna Willett and his nephew Michael Lanier. He is survived by his two younger sisters, Kay Savage and Debbie Yancey, his brother-in-law Dorman Yancey, nephew John Savage and niece Holly Lanier, as well as numerous loving great nieces and nephews, first and second cousins. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home in Arlington TX. Funeral service: 10:00 am Friday, September 12 at First Methodist Church of Mansfield Texas. Graveside Service: 2:00 pm at...

Hugh R. Winberry, 88, of Arlington passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born March 4, 1937, in Denton Texas, to Walter and Lois Winberry, he was shaped by a childhood filled with love and devotion. Hugh proudly served in the Army National Guard and developed a lifelong passion for military history. He was also an avid football fan, treasuring Sunday afternoons watching games with family. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Peggy; sons Gary Don and Steven (Joyce); and granddaughter Nicole. Hugh devoted his life to nurturing and providing for his family, always creating a loving and supporting home. A viewing will be held Tuesday, August 26, from...

Jo Ann Kopp Jeske passed away peacefully in her home in Arlington, Texas on April 10, 2025. She was 88 years old. She is survived by her sons, Richard, Jr. (Jerri) and Tim (Kim); four grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) Jeske. Jo Ann grew up in Priddy, Texas, was a long-time educator in Arlington, enjoyed RV travels with her husband, and loved playing Bridge, Mah Jongg and other games with her friends and family. Her caring and loving spirit touched all who knew her and she will be dearly missed.

Donald Louis Schellbach, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away just before his 92nd birthday, on March 7, 2025. Graveside services will be held at the Dallas National Cemetery on March 28 at 1 pm. A former resident of Wichita Falls for 47-years, he is survived by his loving wife of 68-years, Jo Schellbach of Burleson, TX, daughter Traci Wyrick and husband Tim of Killeen, TX, son Craig Schellbach and wife Lucie of Burleson, TX, grandson Calvin Schellbach and wife Adrian of Oakland, FL, grandson Joseph Schellbach of Crowley, TX, and great-granddaughter Shea Schellbach of Oakland, FL. See full obituary at: ...

Jackie Tuggle, a beloved educator and devoted family woman, passed away peacefully. Born in 1950 in Grand Prairie, Texas, Jackie graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1968 and earned her master's degree in education from the University of North Texas. She dedicated her life to being an educator. She loved her students, being a classroom teacher, and eventually a principal for many years. Jackie was married to Charlie Tuggle for 47 years. Charlie preceded her in death in 2022, and Jackie's love for him remained strong until her final days. She is survived by her daughter, Tracie Newman; son-in-law, David Newman; and three grandchildren whom she fiercely loved, Liam, Autumn, and...

Price Warren Rushing passed away at the age of 52, on July 24, 2024 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born March 17, 1972 in Henretta, TX. He loved God, his family and many, many friends. His drive in life became "his" girls, Jennifer, Mikayla and Jillian. Price was so proud to watch his daughters growth and continual maturing every day. The thing that made him laugh the most was watching his daughters and wife with their quick-witted comebacks to each other during family talks. Price was a man that never wanted to live to work but work to live. He found joy in multiple hobbies throughout the years. About every two years being a new hobby. From smoking meat, cigars,...

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Nancy Ann Wilkinson of Dalworthington Gardens, Texas, sadly left our lives too soon at the age of 59. She fought a terrible disease for 6 years that slowly took her beautiful mind and body. She passed peacefully at home. Nancy grew up in Arlington, Texas. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1983. After high school she attended college at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, then transferred to the University of Texas in Arlington where she was a member of ZTA Sorority and earned a bachelor's degree in accounting. After graduation in 1987 she began work for the Texas State Comptrollers Office as an Auditor; in 1990 she began working for...

Ruben Sanchez Lopez, 71, passed away in his sleep on June 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9, 1952 in Colonia Agricola La Popular 13 de Marzo Gomez Palacio in Durango, Mexico. During his time in Mexico, he obtained a law degree and performed pro bono work to help many in need. This work eventually led him to the US on his 31st birthday in 1983. He dedicated his life to serving God, spreading the gospel, and serving others, fervently praying for them in their time of need. He was a brother in Christ and a friend to many. Ruben was also a skilled electrician, poet, and singer, but mostly took pride in his children's accomplishments, being present at their...

Lucile Gracy Harmon, mother and educator, died Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Lucile was born on December 24, 1927, in Austin, Texas to David Caldwell Gracy (who owned and operated Gracy Title Company) and Alice Tillar Duggan Gracy. She was a great, great niece of Major George Washington Littlefield, rancher, banker, Austin civic leader, Regent and benefactor to the University of Texas. She grew up riding horses on her uncle's farm in North Austin, now known as Gracy Woods. While attending Austin High School, she competed English saddle on three gated show horses. After High School graduation in 1945, she went on to Christian College in Columbus, MS where she graduated...

Edward Tyson Morton, Jr., died on March 1, 2024, at an area hospital in Mansfield, Texas at the age of 80. Ed (or Ted as he was called in the family) was born on June 12, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, the only child of Edward and Jeanette Morton. He lived in Philadelphia and Ashland, Kentucky before graduating from high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University-Fort Wayne before accepting his first position at IU- South Bend, where he obtained a Master's Degree in Counseling. He then began a 40 year career in higher education, concluding with 30 years as Assistant Dean of Science for Student Affairs and Health Professions Advisor at the University of Texas at...

Dr. Vasant Krishna Prabhu was born on May 13, 1937 in Kumta, India. He passed on December 4, 2023 in Plano, Texas. In 1958, Dr. Prabhu received his Bachelor of Science degree from Karnatak University. He also received a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Science in 1962, a Master of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963, and a Doctor of Science also from M.I.T. in 1966. He was the recipient of the Alfred Hay Gold medal from the Indian Institute of Science (1961) and the Centennial Medal of IEEE (1984). Dr. Prabhu was at AT&T Bell Laboratories in Holmdel, New Jersey for 25 years. At Bell Labs, Prabhu was part of the team...

Daniel Neil Zaugg, 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on November 8, 2023. Dan was the sixth of nine children, born on October 28, 1944, in Rodman, Iowa, to Cornelius and Mary Zaugg. After serving in the Navy for 3 years, Dan earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State. Dan married Rosemary Ulses of Bancroft, Iowa, on September 10, 1966. They were married for 48 years before Rosemary's passing in 2015. Dan and Rosemary moved to Ft Worth, Texas, in 1969 when Dan began his career at General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin. After 37 years with Lockheed Martin, Dan retired in 2006. In 1997 Dan and Rosemary moved to Weatherford, Texas, to...

William "Bill" Tatum, 71, passed away Sept. 14, 2023. He was born on Jan. 28, 1952 in Ft Worth. Bill graduated from Crowley High School and received a business degree from North Texas State University and worked for 50 years for Trinity River Authority (TRA). Bill is survived by his wife of 17 years, Wendy Tatum, children Kevin (Jean) Tatum, Shane (Christin) Tatum; sister Candy (Buddy) Begarney; extended family and fur babies. His friends join the family in mourning the loss of this unforgettable man.

Visitation: September 12, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, 4216 South Bowen Road, Arlington, TX 76016. Funeral Service: September 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Committal Service: September 13, 2023 at 1:15 PM at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211.

Jimmie (Jim) Dale Nixon, 84 of Arlington passed away May 15, 2023. He was born August 25, 1938 in Vernon, Texas, to George & Martha Nixon. Jim is survived by his wife Alyce; sons Kreg (Jenifer), Kobe (Leah), Kier (Dusty), Kas (Beka), and daughter Kesa Robson (Craig); granddaughters Taylor, Maci, Tori, Kamri & Chase; great granddaughters Vail & Violet; sister Beverly; brother David; nephews Eric and Kyle, and niece Audrey. A graveside service will be held in Vernon, Texas, sometime in June. For more information please contact a family member. Arrangements entrusted to Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, Arlington.

James E. Elkins departed this life on April 24, 2023 and went to be in the presence of his heavenly Father and Lord, whom he served in this life since he was 13 years old. He was born on January 1, 1947 to John and Pearl Elkins in Baytown, Texas. James lost his father at the age of 4 and his mother at 15. He lived with his uncle and aunt until he finished high school. He graduated from R. L. Lee High School in Baytown. He received his bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He became a Certificed Public Accountant in Texas and remained licensed until his death. He was employed in...

Mrs. Kathleen Kennedy Mazanti passed from this world to her Heavenly home on Saturday, April 15, 2023, after a brief illness. Mrs. Mazanti was born in Janesville, Wisconsin, to the late William and Elizabeth Lewis Kennedy. She graduated from Pine Bluff (Arkansas) High School in 1960 and was married to Vincent (Van) Mazanti, also of Pine Bluff. Kathleen was a loving wife, mother, "Mawzan," and "Mimi," with an easy laugh, a quick wit, and a gentle soul. She loved reading, cooking, and creating art, particularly with stained glass, sterling silver jewelry, and pen and ink drawings. Kathleen began her professional life upon high school graduation as a stewardess for Braniff Airlines. After...

Raymond F. Hamann Jr. Born May 8, 1939 in Syracuse, NY of parents Raymond Hamann and Jennie Sienkiewicz passed away on Sunday, March 12 at age 83 at his home in Arlington, Texas. Survived by his adoring wife Susan Hamann, twin brothers, Dick and Bob Hamann, sisters, Patty Gass and Debbie Hamann, of Syracuse, NY and son, Scott Hamann, Garland, TX. Step sons Eric Alberts and Tristan Williams and step daughter Marcia Ruby. Ray served in the US Army in Mineral Wells, TX. Worked in pipe sales and estimates until retirement. Ray loved Texas and the western culture. Always social and a proud member of the Elks Lodge, Arlington Senior Golf Association, open for a discussion of sports and golf with...

Audrey Fay Ruggeberg, age 87, of Arlington, TX, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4400 W. Arkansas Lane, Arlington, TX. She will be interred with her husband at DFW National Cemetery at 10:15 am, Thursday, February 9, 2023. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, 4216 S. Bowen Rd., Arlington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation, the American Lung Association, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, or a charity of your choice. Audrey was born at home on September 3, 1935, in...

Gerald "Jeff" Warner, 72, of Arlington, Texas passed away Monday January 16th of 2023. Jeff was born on May 17, 1950, to the late Sherl Warner and Lenora Starkey Warner in Clarksburg, WV. He graduated from Tyler County High School in 1968. Anyone who knew Jeff knew how much he loved his family, how kind he was and how he always made sure to take care of everyone before himself. He loved working on cars (especially the classics) and was a proud owner of his dream car 1956 Plymouth Belvedere. Jeff is survived by his two brother Richard Warner (Lily) of Houston, Texas and Daniel "Deke" Warner of Alma, WV, wife Sue Warner of Arlington, Texas, two daughters Stacy Warner (Nicholas) of Arlington,...