Wanda Kay Smith, 69, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away December 27, 2022. Wanda was born June 19, 1953, in Anchorage, Alaska to Harlin and Blanche Willis. She married Roger Smith in 1976. Wanda loved Roger and her daughter Angie so much. She never wanted material things, just her family and friends around her. She was one of the most selfless people you’ll ever meet. Wanda did for others, her whole life from fostering babies they had no placements for, to inviting foreign exchange students to their home to raising her sister. She loved her family so much. She also loved her church family. She was always there for everyone and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Wanda is survived by her daughter, Angela Johnston; her two grandchildren, Max, and Breonna Johnston; sister, Mary Lou Horne and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Smith, her dad and mom, Harlin and Blanche Willis and sister, Brenda Hollon. Wanda will live in our hearts forever.
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Ryan James Gillaspie, age 41 went to be with his Lord and Savor Monday, December 19, 2022, in Waco at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. Ryan had been battling Juvenile diabetes along with some other health issues for some time now and now he is finally resting in peace. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 31, 2022. at the Reconciled Church in Itasca with Pastor Arthur Mozon officiating. After the service there will be a dinner at the church for friends and family. Ryan was born February 23, 1981, in Cleburne, Texas to Colie Gillaspie and Kathy Weaver. His ancestry, family history, and genealogy were Cherokee Indian and Bohemian Nations, something Ryan was very proud of. He grew up in Itasca, where Ryan met the love of his life, Stephanie Savala at her Grandpa’s Tire Shop, there in Itasca. They were together for over 20 years, sharing and raising 2 beautiful children, Eli and Emily Gillaspie and Nicole Johnson from Wichita, KS. He loved just spending time with the kids teaching them things or in the shop. He spent over 25 years working with A&B Manis Company in Hillsboro. Ryan also liked trying new recipes/cooking, and sometimes it would be some of the oddest stuff too, he also enjoyed going fishing and playing his guitar. Ryan loved being a mechanic, I think it runs in the family and I am sure he learned a lot from his Uncle Billy. Then there was his brother, Casey, Ryan went from learning to be a mechanic to teaching his younger brother everything he knew, they loved this time together and they loved working on cars together. Like I said being a mechanic runs in the family and it will stay in the family forever. He loved so much, he would go out of his way to help anyone that was having an issue with their vehicle, it did not matter the time or how long he would be there either, he would be there. But then there would be Stephanie: Ryan omg your phone is always ringing, and he would be trying to diagnose people’s cars, Stephanie would call him the (Car Doctor) and she eventually learned to live with it. If you wanted to find him back in the day, it was more likely under the hood of a car or sitting inside the trunk where the motor was. Then there were the classic cars that he could not stop talking about, if he could of, he would have bought them all and restored them to their finest, but for sure driving way faster than they should too. Then there is the Bass Music group out of Ft. Worth he really loved hanging out with these guys, and playing music, they would be basing out so loud, it would make the people around them so mad. Ryan grew very close friendships with them, just like they were family. He is preceded in death by his father, Colie Gillaspie; grandparents, Joan and Delmar Gillaspie, and M.L. Grisham; godfather, Billy Warren AKA (Billy Wayne); uncle, Noland Laramore; and cousin, Travis Casey Cockerham. Ryan is survived by the love of his life, Stephanie Savala; children, Nicole, Eli, and Emily; mother, Kathy Weaver; stepfather, Raymond Weaver; grandparent, Doris Grisham; brother, Casey Gillaspie; sisters, Nena Gillaspie, Cecelia Gillaspie, and Tanar Frank; brother-in-law, Harlan Fowler of Marlow, Oklahoma; along with many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, many lifelong friends from the Hill County area that were like family, and one best friend of 25 years Ali Soureshjani, of Mulvane, Kansas. Ryan- you are gone too soon, and you will be missed by so many; We Love You. Flower Delivery for Celebration of Life Service will be received at: 1409 HCR 4281, Hillsboro Texas 76645. Elida Graciela Medrano de Diaz, 75, of Fort Worth, formerly of Uvalde, died on Nov. 26, 2022, in a Fort Worth nursing facility. She was born on April 6, 1947, in Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico, to Hilda (Ramos) and Romulo Medrano. She married Benito Diaz on March 27, 1970, in Ocampo. They were a few months shy of celebrating 51 years of marriage upon his death on Jan. 14, 2021. The couple made their home in Mexico for several months after their marriage before moving to Hugo, Oklahoma. She moved to Uvalde in 1981, residing there until June of 2020 when she moved to Fort Worth. The family said she loved singing, music, and crocheting, and they described her as a talented seamstress. She is survived by four sons, Lesley Diaz and Jacky Diaz and wife, Audrey, all of Uvalde, Andy Diaz and wife, Veronica, of Fort Worth, and Eduardo Medrano and wife, Josefa “Pepa," of Mexico; and multiple brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Donald Benito Diaz. Our precious George Sellers went to be with the Lord this past Sunday morning on November 20, 2022. He was a mentor & great friend to me & a great love to my mom and I was proud to call him a stepdad. He was a school teacher and coach for Birdeville ISD for 30 years & his students adored him!!! He will be greatly missed by his family & friends and former students. He enjoyed Praising the Lord, Gaither music, Golf, Football and Avatar was his favorite movie. The memorial service will be Wednesday, Nov. 30th at 3pm at North Richland Hills Baptist Church, 6955 26 Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 and anyone who would like to say goodbye may attend. (No Reception) Asencion Duran Yáñez, falleció el 31 de Octubre del 2022, en sus últimos momentos fue rodeado por su amada familia. Originario de Nochistlán Zacatecas, nació el 23 de Noviembre de 1950. Por oficio fue filarmónico (trompetista de mariachi y cantante) entregado totalmente a la música mexicana. Fué precedido en fallecer por sus padres, Paulina Yañez Aguirre y Ángel Duran Ramírez. Dejando atrás para recordarlo su esposa, María Guadalupe Jiménez de Duran; sus hijas, Angelica, Araceli, Patricia y Griselda; y sus nietos, Alejandra, Alondra, Nohely, Ana Isabel, Jennice, Monserrat, Karim, Victor, Efrain, Vianney, Aaron y Zirany. El ahora está descansando en los brazos de nuestro señor Jesucrito. Su misa de Difunto tomará lugar a las 11:00am el Martes, 8 de Noviembre, 2022 en St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 7341 Glenview Dr. North Richland Hills, 76180. Su visitación comenzará a las 9:30am. George Charles Shust of Ft Worth, 67, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Texas Health Harris Hospital. He was born August 10, 1955, in Bronx, NY, the son of Paul and Julia (Gerlach) Shust where he grew up with a sister and 4 brothers. George graduated from Aviation High School class of 1973. Following graduation, he went on to have a career as an aircraft mechanic that spanned almost 50 years. In 1979, he would go on to marry, Myrna Vasquez and have a marriage that lasted almost 43 years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Michael and Alan. Surviving in addition to his wife, Myrna (Vasquez) Shust, are his daughters, Jennifer Monk and her husband, Bryan, of Cleburne; daughter, Kristina Green and her husband, Brandon of Northlake; six grandchildren, Olivia Hunt, Grayson Hunt, Elizabeth Hunt, Elias Monk, Claire Green, and Landon Green. A celebration of life will be held 5:00pm Wednesday, October 26 at Feragne Villa Event Venue, 755 Mid Cities Blvd, Hurst TX. John Randy Stoddard, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 18, 1953, in Dallas, TX. and his family moved to Irving in 1956. He spent the remainder of his life in Irving attending schools and working as a sheet metal worker at Heath Sign Company where he retired a few years ago. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Vera and John Stoddard. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Debbie; daughter, Brandi; granddaughter, Layla; sister, and brother in-law, Cathy Diane and Harold Wilcox. Now he is resting in the arms of Jesus. Jeffery Daniel Blankenship, 72, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was born September 24, 1949, in Longview, Texas to Robert and Laverne Blankenship where he grew up in with nine brothers and sisters. He served multiple tours in Vietnam, then went on multiple undisclosed missions for the United Nations and abroad. He served 20 plus years in the United States Air Force, a highly decorated Master Sargent and retired with Honors. He raised 5 children, one of which was adopted, and he treated as his own. He ensured the safety and wellbeing of each one of his children no matter what and his wife, Gerry, whom he loved very much from the moment they met till the day he died. Jeffery had a great sense of humor and loved margaritas and ice cream. He loved golf, fishing, bowling, and anything else that involved his family. He always stated his greatest accomplishment was his children and grandchildren and loved going to all the children’s functions and made sure to tell them that he wanted everyone to never ask what if or why. Jeffery was a kind soul who always found a way to help others in need. His children considered him the greatest man in our lives. He left a mark on the country he protected and the people who had the honor to meet him. He will live forever in our memories and our hearts. Jeffery is preceded in death by his parents, and stepmother, Edith; grandson, Eric; siblings, Glenn, Allen, Herman, Laura and Jimmy. He is survived by his loving wife, Gerry; children, Deana, Charlie, Ray, Thomas and Daniel; brother, Robert; sisters, Bertie, Sherry and Shirley; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will take place Monday, August 15, 2022, at 11:00am at Eventfully Yours Special Event Center, 7640 NE Loop 820, Suite 110, North Richland Hills, Tx 76180. Linda June Strahan, 72, passed away on a Saturday of July 23, 2022. She was born October 20, 1949, in Collin County, Texas to Kenneth and Joy Webb. She loved reading, spending time with her grandchildren and playing Pokémon go. One of her fondest hobbies were visiting cemeteries and researching her ancestry. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Joy Webb and brother, Ricky Webb. She is survived by her loving children, Lisa Strahan and Sam Strahan and wife, Sheri; grandchildren, David Strahan and wife, Brittany, Jennifer Limon and husband, Jose, Ashley Strahan and husband, Justin Coker, Andrew Strahan and wife, Savannah Esparza; great grandchildren, Josey Limon, Eddie Strahan, Millie Strahan, and Wyatt Strahan; sister, Wanda Hadden and husband, Dennis; brother, Jimmy Webb. A Celebration of Life will take place Friday, July 29, 2022, at 3:00 pm with a visitation prior at 2:00 pm followed by a reception for family to welcome guests at Eventfully Yours Special Event Center, 7640 NE Loop 820, Suite 110, North Richland Hills, Tx, 76180. Patricia Alexandra Scoggins, passed away on June 22, 2022, at 11:30 am surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father, James Richard Green and survived by her husband, Marrk Wisdom Scoggins; mother, Teresa De la Torre Green; daughter, Ryan Cruz Walker; son, Brenton Ary Dark; stepdaughter, Whitney Marie Scoggins; grandson, Cayden Wisdom Scoggins; granddaughter, Jayla Ross Washington; grandson, Dominic Sylvester-JayJay Walker; granddaughter, Kailey Ashton Dark; grandson, Donovan Loran Demonté Walker; sister, Kathleen Ann Fields and niece, Jessie Leanne Fields. Patricia graduated from Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, California in 1976. In 1977 she drove with her father and sister to their new home in Texas, where her mother later joined them. She earned her Bachelor of Accounting degree from Northlake College and retired as a bookkeeper in 2007. During retirement she loved making glass beads, chainmail bracelets and going to concerts. One of her favorite pass times was to spend time with her children and grandchildren, whom she was extremely proud of. Patricia was always laughing and joking, she was the life of the party. A memorial will be held at Feragne Villa Wedding and Event Center, 755 Mid-Cities Blvd Hurst, TX 76054 on Saturday July 16, 2022, at 10:30 am. There will be food and refreshments to follow immediately after the memorial. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made in her name to the Trinity GAP Rescue, https://trinitygaprescue.org/donations. |
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