Ms. Estella W. Felton departed this life March 13, 2026, at 11:50 am, at Green Valley Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in North Richland Hills, Texas. Ms. Estella was born October 9, 1932, to the late Alex Williams and Lizzie Smith both of Winnsboro, Louisiana. Ms. Estella was the only child born of this union.  

Ms. Estella married the late James Childs in 1948 and to that union was bore one child, David Lee Childs who preceded her in death.  In 1962 Ms. Estella married Jacob Brown Sr. together to the union, there were nine children joined. Jacob Brown Jr., Larry Brown, John Brown, Linda J. Buchanan, Charles Ray Brown, Claude Brown, Alvin Brown, David Childs and Dorthea Brown Anderson. It was filled with much love, and many chores and mostly remembered were the many wonderful meals prepared by Ms. Estella, she was known for her wonderful biscuits, salmon croquettes, peach cobblers, and that wonderful fried chicken and fish these were only a few of the dishes that Mom cooked that made us smile and very happy.  After the homegoing of Mr. Jacob Brown Sr. Ms. Estella married the late Robert Lee Felton.  Ms. Estella gave her life to Christ in August of 1986 at The House of Faith Church of God in Christ, in Monroe Louisiana where she was baptized and was a faithful member.  Ms. Estella moved to North Richland Hills, Texas in 1996 after the death of Mr. Felton. She stayed with her daughter Dorthea Brown-Anderson and her two grandsons David A. Anderson and Robert  A. Anderson.  Ms. Estella, her daughter and six great grandchildren joined First Baptist Church Smithfield in North Richland Hills now under the leadership of Pastor Danny Smith she was faithful until the end.

She leaves to cherish her memories three daughters, Linda Jean Buchanan (Frank) of Houston Texas, Naomi Wade (Jamie) of Port Arthur, Texas, Dorthea Brown-Anderson, North Richland Hills, and one son John A. Brown (Ann) of Buffalo, New York. There are also many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mom is no longer enclosed within a body of flesh and blood. She has been set free, free to rejoice and praise her Savior, Jesus Christ without limitations and restraints. Please don’t mourn for her but rejoice with her she is present with her Lord and King, Jesus Christ.

Hallelujah, Praise God, she is free at last, Thank you Jesus.

Homegoing Services for Estella W. Felton are Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am at First Baptist Church Smithfield, 7912 Main Street, North Richland Hills, Texas 76182 with Pastor, Danny Smith officiating.

​Mary Claudette Livingston, 64, of Justin, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Port Arthur, Texas.
 
Mary was a gifted cook and baker who filled her home with the comforting smells of warm meals and fresh-baked treats, always made with love for her family. She could sing with the best of them and had a voice that lit up any room. Tough as nails, she didn’t take any nonsense—but she would do anything for the people she loved. Her door was always open, and she welcomed family members in and out of her home whenever they needed a safe place to land.
 
Mary is survived by the love of her life, her ex-husband, Kevin Livingston, whom she loved until the very end, and his mother, Bonita Holbeck.  She is also survived by her daughter, Patricia Kocurek and son-in-law, Jimmy Kocurek, who cared for her faithfully until her last breath; her son, Tony Warner; her stepson, Joseph Novelli and his husband, Leonard Novelli; her siblings, Tommy, Billy, Joann, and Michelle and many grandchildren.  Those grandchildren include, Jorden Tomplait, Brooke Warner, Tony Warner Jr., Caroline Bruner, Kayla, Jason, Daniel Gomez, Cpl. Julia Kocurek (USMC—whom Mary was so very proud of), Jennifer Kocurek, Johanna Kocurek and James Kocurek III.
 
She also cherished several nieces and nephews she proudly claimed as her own: Vanessa, Kelly, Stacy, Tommy, Kathrine, and little Brad.
 
Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Jerry Bria, her stepfather, Billy Bria, her father, Claude Warner Sr., her siblings, Debra Kay and Claude Warner Jr., and her niece, Magan Ann and Chelsea Mckella. 
 
The family has chosen to forgo a traditional service. Lasting Impressions will handle her cremation with dignity.  In lieu of flowers, donations to assist with final arrangements are appreciated and may be sent to 1920 Copper Mountain, Justin, TX 76247.
 
Mary’s warm kitchen, her beautiful voice, her strength, and her endless love for her family will be remembered forever. She will be deeply missed.
 
2 Timothy 4:7
 
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
 
 
 

​Felipe De Jesus Montemayor, 63, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026.  He was born September 18, 1962, in Laredo, Texas to Jesus and Maria Montemayor.
 
A Celebration of Life will take place Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00am at Lamb of God Church, 3615 Maurice St., Fort Worth, Texas 76111 with Pastor, Victor Sullivan officiating.  The family will welcome guests for a gathering following the service.
 
His is preceded in death by his father, Jesus Montemayor Sr.; paternal grandparents, Modestro and Maria Rodriguez Montemayor; maternal grandparents, Pablo and Clara Arreola Garcia; sister, Martha Gloria Montemayor; niece, Loriann Leija; nephew, Gabriel Jose Ramos; great-nephew, Jonah Anthony Montemayor; great-niece, Gabriella Garcia and several Tia's & Tio's.
 
Felipe is survived by his loving mother, Maria Garcia Montemayor; sister, Maria "Chave" and husband, Miguel Rios, sister, Angie and husband, Manuel Sanchez, brother, Carlos Montemayor, sister, Carlotta and husband, Raymond Leija, brother, Jose "Pepe" and Teresa Montemayor, brother, Jesus and Letty Montemayor Jr., sister, Guadalupe "Lupe" and Andrew Garcia; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
 

Harvey "Buddy" Besaw, age 65, passed away February 19, 2026.  Services will be held on Sunday, March 15th at 5pm at the Grace Community Fellowship, 7650 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, Texas 76054.