Billie Jean Conner, 84, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018.
Interment: Springtown Cemetery under the direction of White’s Funeral Home.
Billie was born March 28, 1934 in Springtown to Jessie and Della Lou Knighten. She married the love of her life, Moya Conner, and they shared over 60 happy years together. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Moya Conner, in October of 2016.
Survivors include children, Pamela Carter, Michael Conner and wife, Debbie, Rickey Conner and wife, Lavern, and Jamie Conner and wife, Carol; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
The Azle News,
April 18, 2018 Edition

Dolores “Lori” Schlaepfer Gibbs was born on Oct. 5, 1955 in Oxnard, California. She entered Heaven’s gates on April 10, 2018.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., April 21, 2018 at White’s Azle Funeral Home.
A loving mother and home-maker, Lori was an excellent cook and such a talented artist. She was a longtime resident of Azle and she loved her family and friends with all her heart. Lori was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Jean Schlaepfer and siblings, David Schlapfer, Denise Fry and Danny Schlaepfer.
Lori is survived by her loving daughter, Tammy Schultz and husband, Chuck, grandchildren, Brittney Brott, Cameron Schultz, Hunter Schultz and great-grandchildren, Kenzi and Haizlee; loving sisters, Donna Souza from Oxnard, California and Diana Drake from Volcano, Hawaii; and former husbands, Jim Jaecks and Tony Gibbs; also loved by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

The Azle News,
April 18, 2018 Edition

Dinnie Lynn Rice, 58, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home in Azle, Texas.
Services are pending, but will be held at the First Baptist Church of Azle where Dinnie was a longtime member.
Dinnie was born Aug. 22, 1959 in Corbin, Kentucky to Lucille Eagle and adopted by M.L. and Mary Sue Rice, his grandparents.
He is survived by his long-time companion of three years, Tracy Bean.
Survivors include his children, Gerald Bean, Crystal Ingram, Tim and Jason Rice, Kevin, Charles, and Tony; five grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Pat Clifton; sister Mary Nell Dornan; and his beloved dog Bella. He will be loved and missed by all

The Azle News,
April 18, 2018 Edition

Arthur Lang went home to be with his Lord Thursday, April 19 after a lengthy illness.
Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 27, at First United Methodist Church, 200 Church Street, Azle.
Lang was born on Sept. 12, 1929 in Austin, Texas.
Arthur was preceded in death by his mother, Parlee Price; father Arthur W. Lang; and his son, Arthur (Artie) W. Lang III.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene; his son, Gregory Lang and wife Leslie; grand-children Christopher and Joshua; his sister, Betty Eyre; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The Azle News,
April 25, 2018 Edition

Dinnie Lynn Rice, 58, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home in Azle, Texas.
Services will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Azle where Dinnie attended.
Dinnie was born Aug. 22, 1959 in Corbin, Kentucky to Lucille Eagle and adopted by M.L. and Mary Sue Rice, his grandparents.
He is survived by his long-time companion of 31 years, Tracy Bean.
Survivors include children, Gerald Bean, Crystal Ingram, Tim and Jason Rice; brothers Kevin, Charles, and Tony; sister Mary Nell Dornan; five grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Pat Clifton; and his beloved dog Bella. He was loved and will be missed by all.
The Azle News,
April 25, 2018 Edition

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Rider a beloved daddy, granddaddy, brother, son, and friend passed away Monday, April 16, 2018.
A celebration of life will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in Biggers Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Jeff’s name to Hope Center for Autism, www.hopecenter4autism.org.
Jeff was born Sept. 16, 1958 in Fort Worth to the late Joe and Jean Rider. He was the president of Joe Rider Propane in Azle. Jeff will be remembered by those who love him as loving, kind, funny and joyful.
Survivors include daughters, Melissa Henson and her husband, Shawn and Michelle Bower and her husband, Josh; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Jody Rider; sister, Judy Manor; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, co-workers, and friends.

The Azle News,
April 25, 2018 Edition

Logan Tyler Hooser, 19, loving son, brother to Bryson, grandson, nephew, and cousin passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Ash Creek Baptist Church.
Logan was born Dec. 20, 1998 in Fort Worth to Cody and Amy Hooser. He was a lifelong resident of Azle.
Logan loved and was a master of music, he believed it was a window to your soul. He was our little professor and became an expert at everything he loved or was interested in. He loved Bass fishing, his therapy pets, family and all of his friends. But most of all he loved his momma, daddy, brother, and Ginga.
Logan was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Dale and Ginger Eversole and Lionel and Dorothy Slobodien; grandfathers, Jerry Hooser and Brent Seiber.
Survivors include parents, Cody and Amy; brother, Bryson Hooser; grandparents, Rick and Nicki Osborne and Barbara Seiber; aunt, Staci Auxier and husband, Andy and their daughter, Sophie; aunt, Sommer Osborne and her daughter, Rylee; special great-aunt, Lisa Brothers and husband, Jeremy and their children, Ethan and Emily; and numerous other loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Special thanks to everyone that held our hands and went above and beyond in helping us through our grief.

The Azle News,
May 2, 2018 Edition

Leroy Culpepper, 73, a man of many hats, husband, brother, father, grandfather, great- grandfather and friend; who will always lovingly be remembered to all as Doodle, passed away peacefully at home with his family surrounding him on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2018 at Wise County Cowboy Church in Decatur with burial in Cumby Cemetery in Chico. Family received friends 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Bro. Jeff Tacket officiated. Pallbearers included David Marshall, Les Haralson Sr., Calvin Davis, Jody Davis, Mikey Barton, and Johnny Paul Barton.
Doodle was born on Sept. 28, 1944 to Luther Culpepper and Delia (Smith) Culpepper Gaither in Fort Worth, Texas. He was united in marriage to Nancy (Hicks) Culpepper on March 25, 1973 in Oklahoma. He was a member of the Wise County Cowboy Church in Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Culpepper; his mother, Delia (Smith) Culpepper Gaither; his sister Sue Marshall.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Nancy (Hicks) Culpepper of Chico; his daughter Missy Dickinson and husband Dan of Springtown; his grandchildren, Lexe Jones and husband Nathan of Chico and Makenzi Harris of Fort Worth; his great- grandchild and the light of his life, Cooper Scott Jones; his sisters, Evelyn Culpepper of Gainesville and Margaret Ann Haralson and husband Odis of Azle; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

The Azle News,
May 2, 2018 Edition

Born April 27, 1927, Lula Evelyn Hobbs joined her husband, Bob, and daughter, Janice, in Heaven on April 30, 2018. Just three days after celebrating her 91st birthday, Evelyn passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Janice Ellis of Cedar Creek Lake, Texas; parents Robert and Mae McAnally; and sister, Jo Colley.
Evelyn is survived by her sisters, Doris Parker and Betty Strongbow; son, Robert Alvin Hobbs, Jr., and his wife, Darlia; son, Gary Hobbs; and son-in-law, Terry Ellis; grandchildren, Randy Hobbs, Tammy Maas and her husband Harry, James Ellis and his wife Kary, Chris Hobbs, and Cass Neill; great-grandchildren, Marc Alcorn, Kristyl Fleck, JT Middleton, Logan Maas, Brenna King, Justin Hobbs, Nathaniel Lee, Han Maas, Jaedyn Hobbs, Zack Neill, Danny Maas, Ashlyn Hobbs, and Connor Ellis;and great-great-granddaughter Maya Hobbs.

The Azle News,
May 9, 2018 Edition

Robert William (Bob) Jungman, 67, died peacefully in his Azle, Texas home on May 5, 2018.
He was a USMC. veteran of The Vietnam War.
Bob was born on April 7, 1951 in San Angelo, Texas to Edgar and Ireene Jungman. He made friends everywhere he went and will be missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Ireene Jungman and his brother Stephen Jungman.
He is survived by his daughters, Heather and Rebecca; sons; Gregory, and Eric; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The Azle News,
May 16, 2018 Edition

Debbie Cantrell Green was born Dec. 20, 1959 in Fort Worth and passed away April 4, 2018 in her home in Marion, North Carolina.
Please join the family for a Celebration of her Life Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 1-4 p.m. at Shady Grove Park Pavilion in Azle, Texas. They will share memories and a meal.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests bringing a covered dish.
Debbie was preceded in death by her son Nicholas Glenn Harr.
She is survived her husband, Terry Green, of North Carolina, and many Azle family members and friends.

The Azle News,
May 16, 2018 Edition

Steven Luther Holtman beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and nephew, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018.
Steve was a funny guy who lived life to the fullest and loved spending time with his many families from all over. He was a true fisherman of people and fish, leaving his hooks in everyone he met because he truly made a profound impact on them and never asked for nor expected anything from anyone. He hasn’t left, just gone fishin’.
Steve is survived by his loving wife, Audra; his children, Luke and Luci; his mother, Ming; his siblings, Paul, Jeannie, Jo Ann and David.

The Azle News,
May 16, 2018 Edition

Brenda Sue Brock Thompson, 72, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 10, 2018 at home, surrounded by those that loved her. Brenda’s Farewell Party will be held, 11 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Lighthouse Country Cowboy Church, 6409 S. FM 730, Azle.
Brenda was born Sept. 9, 1945 in Freeport to Richard Brock and Mary Sue Giddens Arnold.
She is preceded in death by her parents, step-father, William “Bill” Arnold, brothers, Bobby and Richard “Dickie” Brock, daughter, Stacy Vincent and grandson, Justin Lawrence.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Tommy Thompson; daughter, Jodi Corbell and husband, Chad; brother, Archie Brock and wife, Lavonne; granddaughter, Lauren Vincent; great- grandsons, Kip and Kade Carter; and adopted family, Brad and Danielle Davis, Jackson Sheffield and Sheridan and Corbyn Koiner.

The Azle News,
May 16, 2018 Edition

Stella Parson 59, a 23-year resident of Azle, Texas passed away May 17, 2018.
Services will be held in the chapel at Azleland Memorial Park and Cemetery 850 North Cardinal Road Azle, Texas 76020. The viewing will be Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday, May 25, 2018 at 10 a.m. with a morning viewing from 9-10 a.m.
Stella is survived by her husband Sonny Parson; daughters Charlotte, Jo Ann, Stephanie, Sonya, and Kara and their husbands; and twelve grandchildren.

The Azle News,
May 23, 2018 Edition

Dr. Paul R. Farmer, resident of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2018 at the age of 58-years-old.
The memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 12:55 pm at Lighthouse Fellowship located at 7200 Robertson Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76135
In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted for the Lighthouse Fellowship Youth Ministry in Paul’s memory. Gifts can be made via check, or online at lfwired.org.
Paul was born Aug. 26, 1959 and raised in Richmond, Texas and graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in 1977. He continued the long-standing family tradition of attending Baylor University, earning his undergraduate degree in 1981 while he lettered in baseball. He then graduated Baylor College of Dentistry in 1987.
Paul had his own dental practice for 29 years in Azle. He was a member of Lighthouse Fellowship in Fort Worth and brought countless people closer to the Lord through prayer and random acts of kindness. He was also part of the Azle Rotary, and Chamber of Commerce, as well as a volunteer at The Refuge. Paul spent his days spreading the gospel to all who would listen, golfing, hunting and making memories with his close family.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Marylin Farmer.
He was a gift to us all and will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Kelli Farmer, his eldest son, Reid and wife, Michal, and youngest son, Chase, and his daughter, Mackenzi. He’ll also be missed by his brother, Bryce, and wife, Dianne, and sister, Elaine, and husband, Bill, in addition to several nieces and nephews and family members.

The Azle News 
May 30, 2018 Edition

Deanna Jean Stilley, born Feb. 9, 1943, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father at the age of 75.
A funeral service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, 3100 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, Texas on May 31, 2018 at 1p.m.
She joined her father, Byrel Dean Eason, mother, Mildred Agnus Lytle and brother, Byrel Dean Eason, Jr. in heaven, Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched. For nothing loved is ever lost.
Deanna is survived by her son, Jerry Don Mathis Jr. and his wife Tressa Mathis; two grandchildren, Cherae Michelle Mathis and Jerry Don Mathis III; five great-grandchildren, who she loved dearly, Cason, Kailee, Mattix, Richard and Brealynn; brother Donald Keith Eason and his wife Nancy Eason; nephew Donald Dean Eason and loving companion Shari Henson; as well as a host of many other relatives and friends.

The Azle News
May 30, 2018 Edition

“Dickie” Glaze, 68, loving father and brother, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2018 after his long and hard fought battle with cancer.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday June 9, 2018 at Ash Creek Baptist Church, located at 300 S. Stewart Street, Azle, Texas. Family visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 10 a.m. A private family burial will be at Bethel Cemetery in Decatur, Texas, where he will be laid to rest next to his infant daughter. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Azle Hornet Booster Club
Dickie was born April 13, 1950 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, to “Rich” and Leota Glaze. He was a pillar of the Azle community where he resided for 65 years, and was a graduate of the Azle High Class of 1969.
Dickie was a very skilled carpenter by trade, and took part in the building of many homes in and around the Azle area where his craftsmanship still stands strong today. He also worked many years for the Azle Independent School District in the Athletic Department. After retirement, he was very active in the Azle Hornet Booster Club.
Dickie met and married the love of his life, Becky Dickey in 1970. Although they divorced after 16 years of marriage and four children, Becky remained his lifelong friend and cared for him during his illness.
He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Traci Sue Glaze; his parents James Richard Glaze and Leota Elizabeth Carter Glaze; and brother, Jimmie Don Glaze.
Dickie is survived by his sister, Carolyn Sue Smith and her husband, Max Smith of Azle, Texas; children, Lori Glaze Scroggins of Stockdale, Texas, Amy Glaze Suddeath of Azle, Texas, and Brent Glaze of Decatur, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren who will dearly miss their “Candyman”; along with a multitude of relatives, friends and the Azle Hornet Community.
Funeral Services provided by Biggers Funeral Home, Lake Worth, Texas.

The Azle News,
June 6, 2018 Edition

Robert was born June 15, 1944 in Grinnell, Iowa to Charles and Bernice (Haynes) Mayo. Robert passed away on May 26, 2018 with his loving wife Eva and daughter, Dawn, by his side.
Funeral arrangements for Bob are being handled by Hatfield’s Funeral Home lo-cated at 830 South Hwy. 92. Viewing will be held at Hat-field’s Funeral Home June 8, 2018 from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at Village Meadows Baptist Church located at 1407 El Camino Real on June 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations on behalf of Robert Mayo to Village Meadows Baptist Church Sonshiners Sr. Group.
Bob had 3 brothers – Paul, Don, and Roger and one sister Delores. Bob attended high school in Grinnell, Iowa and was an Iowa State Champion Wrestler. Bob received a wres-tling scholarship to attend col-lege. However, after one year of college he found his true calling in professional rodeo.
Bob was a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for nearly 15 years, competing in Bareback Bronco riding events During his time in the professional rodeo circuit, Bob amassed a number of wins and had some of his best years between 1966 and 1971 and finished 3rd in the Nation-al Finals Rodeo in ‘67 and ‘68. In 2011, Bob was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame along with his brother Paul. Bob lived most of his life in various parts of Texas before finally settling just outside of Dallas-Fort Worth where he lived for 25 years.
In 2017 Bob and his wife, Eva, moved to Sierra Vista, Arizona where he spent the remainder of his life surrounded by family and new friends he and Eva had made.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Delores.
Bob leaves behind his loving wife Eva; brothers Paul, Don and Roger Mayo; children Tim (Jill) Eastep, Tom (Vanessa) Eastep, Terry Eastep, Mary (Gus) Gilstrap, Dawn (Randy) Wilson, Beau (Laura) Mayo, and Leslie (Tammy) Mayo; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

The Azle News,
June 6, 2018 Edition

King David Cox Jr., 82, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 with his family by his side.
David was born March 28, 1936 in Blum, Texas to his parents, King Ivy and Kind-ness Ann Cox.
He married the love of his life, Jeanette Lester when she was only 16.
Survivors: Wife of 60 plus years, Jeanette Cox; sons, Da-vid and wife Jana, Darrell, Darrin and wife Summer; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Linda; brothers, Tommy and Melton; along with many other family members.

The Azle News,
June 6, 2018 Edition

Elder Frankie Lee Baker, 96, died at the Cityview Care Center on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
Funeral was held Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens.
Frank was born Dec. 11, 1921, in Jack County to Ollie May Belle Miller and Jeptha Jackson Baker.
He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was a pious, gentle man who devoted his life to his family, God and church.
Frank served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he learned the electrical trade. When he returned to civilian life he was employed by Global Consolidated Air-craft (Lockheed/Martin) where he retired after 42 years.
He married Nancy Sue Bryan on May 20, 1950, and had three daughters. He lived in Azle until 2014.
Frank was an ordained Min-ister of the Primitive Baptist Denomination. He served as Pastor at several churches in Texas and continued to preach into his late eighties. He was very active with his church, his congregation and the local church singing camp, Harmony Hill, in Azle. He was an avid reader of all religions. He taught himself how to read Latin and Greek, so as, to better understand the bible. He wanted to have a better understanding of all religions, so he could have respect and compassion for other’s beliefs.
He also loved to garden and was also a true handyman, who could repair just about anything. He loved to tinker and always had a project or two.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Baker; daughter, Shirley Ray who died at birth; and his loving wife, Nancy.
Survivors include his daughters, Carol Walden and husband, Jerry of Springtown, Texas and Pamela Neeper and husband, Eddie of Burleson, Texas; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three nieces; and many friends and relatives that will miss his kind and caring words.

The Azle News,
June 6, 2018 Edition