Edwin Junior Baker, age 95, went home to be with the Lord and his wife, Shirley, on September 19, 2025. He was the third of 11 children born October 22, 1929, in Akron, Ohio to John and Ruth Baker.  Edwin and his family lived in Pomeroy, Ohio till he was 12 years old and then his family moved to Columbus, Ohio.  He joined the US Navy at the age of 17 and served five years during the Korean War.  Upon returning home, he met the love of his life, Shirley Smith, and married her for almost 70 years. Together they had four children, Trea, John, Tracy and Bradley.  His family grew to nine grandchildren in 13 great grandchildren.  He enjoyed a career with the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for 28 years. Edwin retired and moved with Shirley to Texas, where they lived the rest of their lives. He loved his family, music, woodworking, and traveling.

​He has survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and two sisters, Janet Hagerman and Donna Sabo.  He will be laid to rest in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery along with his wife Shirley.  Ed holds a special place in all his family’s hearts and will be deeply missed every day.

Janet Louise Randolph, age 84, went home to be with our Lord Tuesday, September 2, 2025.  She was born November 14, 1940, in Fort Worth, Texas to Earl and Lucille Miller.   Janet loved watching wrestling and Nascar racing. She spent a lot of time crocheting and loved her pets dearly.

Janet is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Deborah Roderick; granddaughter, Krystal Bley and sister, Sharon Ray.

​She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Leroy Randolph; son, David Henderson and wife, Mary; son, Larry Henderson and wife Mary; grandsons, Larry Henderson Jr, Sean Fisher and Brandon Bley; granddaughter, Amanda Ortiz; nine great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Roger Ray and her loving fur baby, Daisy.

Graveside Service will take place Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1:00pm at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas. 
In lieu of flowers, Janet asked for donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in her name.  
 

Mary Joyce “Pooh Bear” Edwards, age 70, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother joined Our Heavenly Father Monday, August 25, 2025. She was born in Burnet, Texas to Joyce Marie and Charles Sproules Lay Jr.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Barbara Snowden.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories and is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Elex Nunez; children, Timothy (Dawn), Justin (Brandy), Sterling Dorsett (Lauren), Teri Bonesteel (Andrew), Heather Perry (Jason) and Eliseo Nunez Jr.; grandchildren, Garrett (Barbara), Brooke (Bo), Ashton, Xander, Maddison, Drake (Katherine), Savannah, Roby (Michelle), Jeremy, Steven, Brandon, Jaden and Mikaela; great grandchildren, Paisley and Stetson; sisters, Linda Sue Kovar (Rick), Nancy Speers (Clarence) and Brenda “Bimbo” Page (Jack), and her brothers, Freddie Snowden and Charles “Bubba” Lay and many loving family and friends.

Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, September 20th from 12-4pm @ Twin Creeks Event Center, 12111 Twin Creek Rd., Manchaca, Texas 78652 with a lunch to be served.

Karen Jo Tamez, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born on August 26, 1954, to Gilda and Leland Hall, Karen was raised in Premont, Texas, alongside her beloved siblings Truman, Gary, Bill, Diane, and Kathy.  In the winter of 1973, Karen married Jose Tamez, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and dedication.  They were blessed with three children: Gilda in 1978, Monica in 1982, and Marcus in 1985.  Karen’s greatest joy was being a mother, and her children were the heart of her world.
She was devoted to her family and would do anything for them.  Though life presented many challenges, she faced each one with strength, grace, and a heart full of love.  She was known for her delicious homemade pastries, which will be fondly remembered by all who tasted them.  A talented artist, Karen generously shared her paintings with friends and family.  She also had a passion for writing poetry and was an avid reader, capable of finishing a 500-page book in a single day. Her kind and generous spirit touched many lives.  Karen led by example, teaching those around her to appreciate life’s blessings and to cherish loved ones.  She made friends wherever she went and was deeply loved in return.
Her faith was an important part of her life.  She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1983 and remained faithful to her beliefs.  She found comfort in the resurrection hope and trusted that one day she would be reunited with those she loved.  Although she did not want to leave her family behind, she held fast to the promise of seeing them again.

Karen was preceded in death by her beloved son, Marcus Tamez, her mother Gilda Rowe, and her father Leland Hall.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jose Tamez; her daughters, Monica Tamez and Gilda Seymour; her cherished grandchildren: Brendon, Brycen, and Isabella Reder, Emery Nance, Lilia Park-Tamez, and Jacey Park and her siblings, Truman Hall, Gary Hall, Bill Hall, Diann Fondren and Kathy Wehmeir-Davis.

Our family would like to express heartfelt thanks to everyone who was part of Karen’s life—those who prayed for her, asked about her, visited her, and loved her.  Your kindness and support meant the world to her and to us.  Karen will be deeply missed, but she lives on in the hearts of all who knew her.  We look forward to the day when we can embrace her once again. Revelation 21:3,4

Memorial service will be held on August 23rd at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on 2049 Willis Ln. Keller, Tx., 76248 at 3pm.  Please send any flowers or donations for the service to 5564 Kilmer Drive North Richland Hills, TX 76180.

Rhonda Gail Kleinman, 66, Passed peacefully from this world  in her sleep on July 6,2025. She leaves a legacy of joy and treasured love for her sons Josh and Herschel .

She was a one-of-a-kind woman who lived life on her own terms and never apologized for it. She was strong-willed, deeply loving, and, let's be honest, just the tiniest bit stubborn.  She was the kind of person who could intimidate you and love you to pieces in the same breath. If you earned her love, you had it for life, and no one knew that love better than her children.  She had an interest in baking, she liked to dance to the oldies, the Bee Gees, Moody Blues, She danced like no one was watching. She was really into “Gone With The Wind”. She had a collection of interesting  memorabilia from the movie.

She leaves behind her children; Josh Kemp and Herschel Kleinman Her Mother; Yvonne Grantham. Her legacy continues through her Nieces ; Frances Howell, Christal Howell ,Heather Lee Howell and Amber Howell,  Nephew;   Travis Howell Sister-In-Law;  Heather Burn Howell and Shelia Howell, along with a host of other family and friends.  She was preceded in death by, her father; Charles Howell, brothers Rick and James Howell.

She taught us all how to be strong, loyal, how to love fiercely, and how to fight for what matters to us. We will miss her stubbornness, her warm hugs, and her fierce determination to make everything exactly the way she wants it. The world is a little quieter now, but heaven's about to get a whole lot livelier.  Rest easy, Rhonda. Give your father and brothers a kiss and bear hug for us all. Enjoy your reunion dinner and games together. And please, don't boss the angels around too much.
    
​A Celebration of life will take place Saturday, July 26,2025 at 2:00pm at Nueva Esperanza Church, formally Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, 4034 W Pioneer Dr, Irving, Tx 75061.  Flowers for service may be delivered directly to church for her service from 12-1:30 pm.

​David Eugene Pitts, born on December 15, 1967, in Fort Worth, TX passed peacefully with his wife at his side, to his Heavenly home on July 10, 2025, after suffering over 23 years through complications resulting from Kidney failure with dialysis.

Join us for a memorial service to celebrate and remember David Eugene Pitts life on Saturday, July 26 at 2 PM at Journey Church, 4309 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034

David was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Mires Pitts and Gene Pitts, and lived his entire life in Fort Worth, TX.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie; brother, Randy Pitts, and his aunt and uncle Lane and Nancy Huneycutt. He will be missed by many close friends he cherished like family.

David's quiet strength and love will live on through the many memories he and Debbie shared. He medically retired from supervising in truck driving with Boise Cascade after working with Werner.  There are no words that can express how grateful and blessed we are to our neighbors who supported us through many hospitalizations through the past several years. Also, a heartfelt thank you to the Community Hospice team of staff for their deeply caring attention to David's care his final week.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund at give.kidneyfund.org or Community Hospice of Texas at chot.org

Charles David Lawson passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2025, at 42 years old. David was born on November 28,1982 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a proud Comanche Nation Citizen and enjoyed learning what he could about his heritage. 
 
He was dedicated to his pharmacy technician career and served many patients and customers in his 22 years of service. He always put his patients first no matter where he worked. David took pride in his work and serving others through his shining compassion for all human beings. He loved to travel and enjoyed seeing new things, exploring nature, and exploring the world.  David enjoyed being in the sun and loved the sunny days and the warmth of the sun on his skin. 
 
David was a proud father; he loved spending time with his son and being with him. He was also a thoughtful grandson, son and nephew, he was a fun and caring human being. David was so many things to all of us especially goofy, he could get a chuckle out of anyone. 
 
David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Daniel Robinson and Ella Mae Lawson. 
 
He leaves behind several family members who will miss him greatly: Mary F. Robinson (mom); David Young Lawson, Robin Lawson, John Lawson, Dylan David Lawson, Rhonda Robinson Smith, Rodney Robinson, Renee Robinson, Wendy Rackley, Christopher White, Elizabeth Len Lawson Roland, Scott Roland, Nita Rios, Toni Rios and Mark Rios.  Along with several other family members and loving friends.
 
Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00pm Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Messiah Baptist Church, 7101 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills, 76118.  Funeral Service: 11:00am Friday, July 18, 2025, at Messiah Baptist Church.  Graveside Service: 2:30pm Friday following service at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, Texas.
 
 

​Veliazar “Velia” Santana Valadez, 71, was born on March 4, 1954, at Municipio de San Buena Ventura, Coahuila, Mexico. She was proud of becoming an American Citizen and lived most of her life in Fort Worth, Texas. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Velia was self-sacrificing, loving, caring, kind, and was loved by everyone who knew her. She was always giving to others, even putting others before herself. Velia served her church ever since her early years with her cooking, cleaning, driving many who needed transportation, and offering prayers even in her late years. She was a wonderful woman of God and will be dearly missed.

She leaves behind her adoring husband, Gary Valadez; daughters, Claudette Portales and husband, Sergio, Cristina Alvarado and husband, Joseph; 5 grandchildren, Nathaniel Portales, Victorio Portales, Solomon Portales, Shiloh Alvarado, and Hannah Alvarado; siblings, Hilda Santana Figueroa, Rebecca Santana Diaz, Maria Magdalena Santana Garza and Sara Santana Flores.

Velia was proceeded in death by her parents, Josefa Garcia Santana and Jose Santana Martinez; siblings, Virginia Santana, Pedro Santana, Romeo Santana, Elias Santana, Luz Angelica Santana Aguillon and Daniel Santana.

​Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 11:00am with visitation to begin prior at 10:00am at Refuge Church, 2101 N Riverside Dr., Fort Worth, Tx 76111. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth.