J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Home

Stella Lee Irwin, 72, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother left us to be with her Lord and Savior July 28, 2023. Lee was born April 28, 1951, to Tommy and Evaughn Bowermon. She graduated from Pampa High School in 1969, where she was head cheerleader. She went on to study at Texas Tech University where she met her husband of 48 years, James Irwin. James and Lee raised three children and Lee dedicated her life to being a stay-at-home wife and mom. She never missed an opportunity or event to support her family. She was at every birthday party, sporting event, dance recital, and banquet. Her dedication to her husband and children was unwavering. She was an "unpaid" employee of Irwin...

Peggy Louise Christison, age 79, of Grapevine, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, surrounded by love. Peggy was born October 23, 1943, to Elden and Louise Lacer in Henderson, Kentucky. She grew up as the oldest of seven children. Twenty years later, on August 2, 1963, she married the love of her life Elbridge Ray Christison; together they had two sons. Peggy had a career in Allstate Insurance working as a Facility Administrator. When she wasn't working she enjoyed bowling, drag racing in the Women's Division, and playing poker with her brothers and sisters. She volunteered in the church she attended, Lonesome Dove Church, as well as GRACE where she became the Volunteer of the Year....

A visitation for Rita will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at J.E. Foust and Son Funeral Home, 523 S Main St., Grapevine, TX. A funeral mass will occur Friday, March 24, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at White's Chapel, 185 S White Chapel Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092.

Deborah Dianne Armstrong passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2023. Debbie was born November 19th, 1950 to Nadine and Coy Smith in Clarksville, Texas. She spent most of her young life in the metroplex, eventually marrying the love of her life Don Armstrong on February 26th, 1982. Together they had a daughter Dani and remained longtime residents of Grapevine, Texas. Debbie had a great sense of humor and was strongly devoted to her family and generous to her friends. She loved to travel and was always planning the "next" adventure. Her humor and outgoing personality aided in her success in real estate for 32 years. Her passion was connecting people with the perfect home. She remained...

Tommie Jean Staton Cochron, was born September 12, 1928 in Abilene, Texas to Velma Anne Eoff Daniels Staton and Thomas Ovis Staton. Her home-going was on December 27, 2022. She graduated from Hills School of Business in OKC, OK and married Hugh Cochron when she was 18 years old. They were married for 50 years, until his passing in 1997. She spent memorable times on her grandparents' horse ranch near Snyder and developed a life-long passion for riding. She worked in the law offices of Blanton, Dedrick, McMahon, McKim and Roy Bell for many years and also taught swimming to special needs children and elderly adults. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Eastern...

Barbara Hilburn Randolph passed on September 23rd, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Barbara was born on May 13, 1945 to Efford Haynes Hilburn and Annie Belle Hilburn in New Orleans, LA. She lived in the Gentilly area of New Orleans all her childhood and attended John McDonough public schools. Barbara was an accomplished baton twirler and led countless Mardi Gras parades through The Quarter. After high school she attended Soule' Business College. In 1960 she met the love of her life, Bo, when his family moved into the house across the street from hers in New Orleans. As Bo would tell it, she was practicing her baton twirling in the front yard while wearing the...

Rick Louis Mai, 67, of Sunrise Beach, passed away on October 27, 2021. Rick was born in Tacoma Washington to Richard "Rich" and Ellen Mai on April 23, 1954. He married Jo Lene on August 28, 1982 in Dallas. He had a great passion for hunting, boating, flying and his construction equipment. He had a passion for "pushing dirt" as he would help make designs for houses and golf course. His greatest passion was for his family, he loved taking care of his mother and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was bigger than life and a rock to all that knew him. He will be remembered for his witty nicknames, his love for children and being a friend to all who knew him. Rick is...

Rick Louis Mai, 67, of Sunrise Beach, passed away on October 27, 2021. Rick was born in Tacoma Washington to Richard "Rich" and Ellen Mai on April 23, 1954. He married Jo Lene on August 28, 1982 in Dallas. He had a great passion for hunting, boating, flying and his construction equipment. He had a passion for "pushing dirt" as he would help make designs for houses and golf course. His greatest passion was for his family, he loved taking care of his mother and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was bigger than life and a rock to all that knew him. He will be remembered for his witty nicknames, his love for children and being a friend to all who knew him. Rick is...

After 88 years with beloved family and friends, Evangeline Franks Williams went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, the 29th of September 2021. She was born on August 8, 1933 in Stockman, Texas, the oldest child of John Thomas "Hoy" and Adele Powdrill Franks. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Reverend Raye Williams, her brother, Richard Franks, and her daughter, Ramecia Hair. She is survived by her children: sons, George Keith Williams and wife Nora, John Williams and wife Darcy, and William Hair; and daughter, Melissa Raye Williams and husband Jose Ocasio. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Stephanie Williams, Mark Williams and Jason Hair, her sister Mary...

It is with great sadness that the family of Ouida Faye De Friese of Haltom City, Texas announces her passing on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the age of 80 years. Ouida was born on September 27, 1940, in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Trimble Technical High School in 1959. On May 1, 1959, she married Levi Preston De Friese, Jr, most know him as Bill. They lovingly celebrated their 62nd anniversary this past May. Ouida was preceded in death by her devoted parents, Lucille Faye Miller and C. T Miller. She is survived by her loving husband, Levi Preston De Friese (Bill) of Haltom City, Texas; her children, Preston and his wife Debra of Haltom City, TX, daughter Deena Ward and her husband...

Betty Jean Loges, 89, was born February 1, 1932 and passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 peacefully at home with family. Betty is survived by her husband of 70 years, Wayne Loges; son Mark; daughter in law Bunny and husband Tim Long; grandchildren Amanda Edwards and Kimberly Cairns and husband Matt; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Gary; parents Tim and Cora Tillery; and eleven siblings, Ermel, Henry, Ina, Cleo, Bill, Tommy, Clarence, Jerrell, James, Charles, W.C. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, family member, and friend to many. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, but most of all God and family. One of her favorite things to do...

Susann Mary Eller, 77, passed away August 4, 2021. Susann was born in Tyler, Texas on October 4, 1943 to the late William and Euna Zelma Susen. She was a graduate of Midwestern University with a Masters in History. She was an educator for 25 years and retired from teaching at Irving High School. She continued to serve as a substitute teacher in Weatherford, Burleson, Aledo, TX and Ft. Walton Beach, FL. schools. She worked as a supervisor of student teachers at Tarleton State University. She spent her life caring and serving others through her volunteer work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and at Meals on Wheels, Harvest House and Aledo Children's Advocates. She was an active...

Stanley Chapman Grubbs, age 66, of Temple, TX (formerly of North Richland Hills, TX) passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Born August 31, 1954 in Montgomery, AL, to Charles Rogers and Marialyce Chapman Grubbs, Stan graduated from Irving High School in 1972, attended UTA and transferred to UT Austin where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon. He worked for Boeing, EFW, Frac Tec and Baylor Scott White. Stan was preceded in death by his loving wife of 38 years, Deborah Stewart Grubbs, and his father. He is survived by his mother of Dothan, AL, his son Stewart Grubbs, daughter Sabrina Grubbs Hurley (Sean) and his precious grandchildren Leo Hurley and Luke Hurley who will miss their...

Edward Parmer Baer, age 76, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. Ed was born December 10, 1944. He was preceded in death by his wife of 18 years, Alice Baer. He is survived by his partner of 27 years, Margaret Davis; son Tony Baer and his wife Margaret Barry; son Eric Baer and his wife Angie Baer; and grandchildren Kate Baer and Evelyn Baer. A memorial will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 22, at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, Texas. The memorial will be livestreamed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ed's honor to the Punching Out Parkinson's program at the University of Hard Knocks gym in Fort Worth, Texas.