Aubrey Dewayne Hinson was born September 8, 1941, in Dallas, Texas to A.D. and Louise (Sain) Hinson. He was the oldest of two sons and shared his childhood with his brother, Jerry Hinson. Aubrey began school in 1949 in Union Bower, Texas, a suburb of Irving, where his family lived near the Trinity River on Highway 183, close to where the first Dallas Cowboys Stadium was later built. Because of his father’s work, Aubrey attended several different schools during his early years. In the ...

January 28, 1936 – March 1, 2026 Mary “Helen” Doucet, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Born on January 28, 1936, in Ville Platte, Louisiana, Helen was raised with the strong values of faith, family, and hard work that remained the foundation of her life. She later made her home in Alvarado, Texas, where she became a longtime and cherished member of the community. In February 1956, she married the love of her life, Allen Doucet, beginning a devoted ...

Juanita Faye (Smith) Snider passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Grandview, TX. Juanita was born in Turnersville, TX, on January 4, 1933, to George E. Smith and Alice A. Clover Smith. She married A.E. Snider on February 3, 1951, in Fort Worth, TX. She lived a long life marked by faith, family, and devotion to those she loved. Juanita is survived by her son, Roger Snider and wife, Peggy; and daughter, Donna Howard; sister, Elwanda Barcroft and husband, Doyle; and brother-in-law, ...

Amalio Ramirez, born on January 5, 1961, in Pacula, Hidalgo, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of Lucio Ramirez Silos and Mercedes Salinas Trejo and spent his early years growing up in Pacula, Hidalgo, where he built the foundation of the strong, hardworking, and devoted man he would become. Amalio had a deep love for planting and caring for flowers. He found peace and joy in tending to his garden, nurturing life with patience and dedication. His love ...

Wanda Joy Easterly, 92, of Alvarado, Texas, passed away on February 9, 2026. Wanda was born on September 16, 1933, in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, to Raymond Henry Williams and Bessie Manilla Mays. She grew up in Midlothian, Texas, where she formed lifelong values of faith, family, and hard work. She was united in marriage to Billy Dean Easterly, and together they built a life rooted in love and devotion. Wanda worked for many years as a key punch operator, a role that reflected her ...

Tonji Rhea Smith, age 66, passed away on February 9, 2026. She was born on September 14, 1959, in McKinney, Texas, where she was also raised. Tonji was the daughter of the late Van Herman Taylor and Patsy Ruth (McCleskey) Taylor. She grew up in Cedar Hill and dedicated her life to her family and home. On January 18, 1992, Tonji married the love of her life, Mike Smith. Together they shared many years of marriage filled with love, family, and cherished memories. Tonji was a devoted ...

Mrs. Mary Earnestine Strength Baze, age 84, of Graham, Texas, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in a nursing care facility in Graham, Texas. Mrs. Baze was born in Waxahachie, Texas, on May 1, 1941, daughter of John Strength and Esther Stubblefield Strength.  She married Joseph "Bud" Baze on November 22, 1956.  They were married 56 years before Bud passed away in 2013, and pastored several churches in Texas and Oklahoma. Mrs. Baze was a devoted wife, mother, and ...

John Sosa Jr., age 91, passed away at his home in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday, February 2, 2026. John was born in Dallas, Texas, to John Sosa Sr. and Ygnacia Montez. He grew up during a time when segregation was a harsh and painful reality—when there were restrooms he was forbidden to use, water fountains he could not drink from, and seats on the bus he was not allowed to occupy simply because he was Mexican American. He carried those memories throughout his life, not with ...

Mary Lois Marbut, 84, of Alvarado, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1941, in Grandview, Texas, to Bennie and Mozelle Duckett. Mary grew up in Grandview and later married the love of her life, Doyle Wayne Marbut, in 1956. The couple had just celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary, a remarkable testament to their enduring love and devotion. Shortly after their marriage, Mary lived in Hawaii while Doyle served in the United States Army. After two years, ...

Valerie Juanita Kirkland, age 63, passed away on January 28, 2026.  She was born on April 3, 1962, in west Texas, in Brownfield, and was raised in Alvarado, Texas.  She graduated from Alvarado High School with the Class of 1980.  Valerie was the beloved daughter of Charlie Juanita (Liles) Kirkland and Kenneth Wayne Kirkland.  She was preceded in death by her parents and niece, Amanda Kirkland.  She is survived by her brother, Donald Kirkland and wife Terry, and ...