ᐅ Texas Death Notices 2009-2025
Spear, Speanburg, Speaks, Margaret, Lucille, Ken, Katie, Kathy...

Margaret, Lucille, Ken, Katie, Kathy, Judy, Judith, Joshua, Joseph, John...

Database updated February 2025
Search Contact Info
Family Members, Relatives & Friends

▰ Margaret K Spear

Died July 24, … More Information
Margaret K Spear, born September 5, 1922 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 24, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. Margaret was 94.

▰ Lucille M (Moffitt) Spear

Died February 14, … More Information
Lucille M (Moffitt) Spear, of Texas, born in Beloit, Wisconsin, died on February 14, 2003. Lucille was 70.
Obituary published: February 15, 2003 in "Beloit D-N (WI)"

▰ Ken A Spear

Died June 02, … More Information
Ken A Spear, age 61 of Dallas, Texas, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home June 2, 2004.
Obituary published: June 03, 2004 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette (IA)"

▰ Katie Spear

Died February 16, … More Information
Katie Spear, of Andrews, Texas, passed away peacefully February 16, 2002. Katie was 78.
Obituary published: February 17, 2002 in "PlainviewDH"

▰ Kathy Ann Spear

Died October 16, … More Information
Kathy Ann Spear, born July 14, 1951 entered Heaven's gates on October 16, 2015 in Copperas Cove, Texas. Kathy was 64. Tags: #Melba #Welling #Copperas #High #Brown #Business #Salina #Kansas #Civil #Dallas #Jason #Dale #Lyle #Mandy #Spear #Becky #Michael #Kempner #Texas #Paul #Jeanie #Harrisburg #Illinois #Donna #Kalie #Stoney #Jeanette #Shirley #North #Crawford #Memorial #Life #Deacon #Cardona #Wesley #Florida #City #Kathy #Humane
Obituary: Kathy Ann Spear, 64, from Stoney Brook of Copperas Cove, went to be with Jesus on , 16, 2015 suddenly from heart failure. She was born on 14, 1951 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky to SGM Bernard E. and Melba Eileen Welling Gorrell. Kathy was a 1969 graduate of Copperas Cove High School. She attended the Brown Mackie Business in Salina, Kansas. Upon completion, she returned to Copperas Cove and began her Civil Service career at Ft. Hood. She retired in 2011 with 40 years of service.

Ms. Spear was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan who loved to wear her #82 Jason Witten jersey on game day. She was also a devoted NASCAR guru who could quote the pole standings for the season and where her beloved Dale Jr. was in the pack for every race.
Kathy was a proud 18 year breast cancer survivor.

Kathy married Lyle Spear in 1972 and they had one daughter, Mandy Kay Spear, who died in a car accident before her second birthday. She was later divorced and never remarried.

Kathy is survived by her sister, Becky Kirkland and husband Michael of Kempner, Texas and her brother, Paul (Buzz) Welling and wife Jeanie of Harrisburg, Illinois and brothers, Jim Welling and wife Donna and Tom (Bil) Welling all from Copperas Cove, Texas. She had 12 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews, and 4 great-great nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Her favorite was her grandniece, Kalie a long haired dachshund, that visited her at Stoney Brook.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, and sisters, Jeanette Freeman of Copperas Cove, Texas and Shirley Burgess of Dallas, North Carolina.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 -3:00 pm on 22, 2015 at Crawford Bowers in Copperas Cove. Her Memorial of Life Celebration will begin at 3:00 pm led by Deacon David Cardona from Wesley Chapel, Florida. There will be a private family burial at the Copperas Cove City on , 23,2015 where Kathy's ashes will be laid to rest next to her daughter.

Memorials may be sent to the Copperas Cove Humane Society.

▰ Kathy Ann Spear

Died October 16, … More Information
Kathy Ann Spear, born July 14, 1951 entered Heaven's gates on October 16, 2015 in Copperas Cove, Texas. Kathy was 64.
Family members and close friends: , Chris Riggs ( Prather ), Janet And Charles Sweatt, Polly Pittman, Jennifer Wiley & Steve Stephens, Sharon Cardona

▰ Judy Spear

Died November 15, … More Information
Judy Spear, born December 6, 1946 went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2014 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Judy was 67.

▰ Judith L Spear

Died August 04, … More Information
Judith L Spear, born September 6, 1943 entered eternal life August 4, 2016 in Covington, Texas. Judith was 72. Tags: #James
Obituary: Judith was born on 6, 1943 and passed away on , 4, 2016. Judith was a resident of Covington, Texas at the time of passing. Judith was married to James.

▰ Joshua H Spear

Died August 09, … More Information
Joshua H Spear, of Ft Worth, Texas, died on August 9, 2003. Joshua was 24.
Obituary published: August 10, 2003 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Joseph Wilbur Spear

Died November 11, … More Information
Joseph Wilbur Spear, of Maud, Texas, passed from this world into the next November 11, 2004. Joseph was 80.
Obituary published: November 12, 2004 in "Texarkana G"

▰ John S Spear

Died February 13, … More Information
John S Spear, born October 16, 1917 entered eternal life February 13, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. John was 95.
Family members and close friends: , Sue Clanton, Mary Wallace-maass, Lisa Rainey, Linda Clower, Hugh Dyer

▰ Jewell Octavia (Wilson) Spear

Died May 24, … More Information
Jewell Octavia (Wilson) Spear, age 86 of Baytown, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 1998.
Obituary published: May 25, 1998 in "Baytown Sun"

▰ Jesse Spear

Died December 22, … More Information
Jesse Spear, 72, of Splendora, Texas departed this life December 22, 1998.
Obituary published: December 23, 1998 in "Cleveland Advocate"

▰ James Thomas Spear

Died June 17, … More Information
James Thomas Spear, born November 25, 1938 went into the presence of the Lord on June 17, 2016 in Texas. James was 77. Tags: #Fort #Coleman #Ethel #Donald #Spear #Frances #Vanessa #James #Amber #Presley #Thomas #Aaron #Melanie #Derek #Brittany #Michael #Dakota #Dylan #Abigail #Eden #Moore #Service
Obituary: James Thomas Spear Sr., U.S. Navy, a loving husband and father, was born 25, 1938 in Fort Worth, TX and passed away 17, 2016. James had an unbreakable work ethic; he worked hard and did whatever it took to provide everything his family needed. He was preceded in death by: parents, Coleman and Ethel Spear; and brother, Donald Wayne Spear. Survivors: wife, Frances Valetta Spear; children, Vanessa Drennan, James Thomas Spear II, Amber Valetta Presley and husband Thomas, Aaron James Spear; grandchildren, Melanie Spear, Derek Spear, Brittany Martinez, Michael Hinch; great grandchildren, Dakota Presley, Dylan Presley, Abigail Martinez, Eden Spear. Visitation: Moore , 22, 2016 from 2-3 pm Service: Moore at 3 pm , 22, 2016.

▰ James Thomas Spear Sr

Died June 17, … More Information
James Thomas Spear Sr , born November 25, 1938 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 17, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. James was 77.
Family members and close friends: , Robert Rose, Kevin & Ellie Kraemer

▰ James Robert Spear

Died August 12, … More Information
James Robert Spear, born July 6, 1921 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 12, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. James was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Emily Sutton Remmert, Mary Ann And Jim Wilson, Doug Bazar

▰ James Bartley Spear

Died July 03, … More Information
James Bartley Spear, born November 26, 1936 went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2012 in Kingsville, Texas. James was 75.
Family members and close friends: , Larry & Sharon Horton, Bob Moore

▰ Jack L Spear

Died December 04, … More Information
Jack L Spear, age 74 of Corpus Christi, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on December 4, 1995.
Obituary published: December 05, 1995 in "Corpus Christi C-T"

▰ Helen (Stephenson) Spear

Died March 26, … More Information
Helen (Stephenson) Spear, age 83 of Amarillo, Texas, entered eternal life March 26, 1997.
Obituary published: March 27, 1997 in "Amarillo G-T"

▰ Harry Morgan Sr Spear

Died November 26, … More Information
Harry Morgan Sr Spear, age 99 of San Antonio, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on November 26, 2001.
Obituary published: November 27, 2001 in "San Antonio E-N"

▰ Gladys M Spear

Died July 23, … More Information
Gladys M Spear, 82, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2002 in San Antonio, Texas.
Obituary published: July 24, 2002 in "San Antonio E-N"

▰ Franklin Mack Spear

Died December 13, … More Information
Franklin Mack Spear, born November 6, 1936 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home December 13, 2007 in Austin, Texas. Franklin was 71.
Family members and close friends: , Pat Knezevich, Pat Lorenz, Louise Stoever, Lisa Chandler, Carl And Mary Ann Teeter

▰ Frances Valetta Spear

Died August 29, … More Information
Frances Valetta Spear, born February 14, 1943 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 29, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. Frances was 77.
Family members and close friends: , Angela Johnson, James Spear, Joseph Harris

▰ Flossie Oliver Spear

Died January 13, … More Information
Flossie Oliver Spear, of New Boston, Texas, passed from this world into the next January 13, 1999. Flossie was 90.
Obituary published: January 14, 1999 in "Texarkana G"

▰ Flossie Olive Spear

Died January 15, … More Information
Flossie Olive Spear, age 90 of New Boston, Texas, departed this life Sunday January 15, 1999.
Obituary published: January 16, 1999 in "Texarkana G"

▰ Flossie Olive Spear

Died January 12, … More Information
Flossie Olive Spear, 90, of New Boston, Texas, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 12, 1999.
Obituary published: January 13, 1999 in "Texarkana G"

▰ Elizabeth (Spear) Spear

Died January 12, … More Information
Elizabeth (Spear) Spear, of Texas, born in Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2005. Elizabeth was 38.
Obituary published: January 13, 2005 in "Minneapolis S-T (MN)"

▰ Dorothea Jean (Dawson) Spear

Died October 08, … More Information
Dorothea Jean (Dawson) Spear, age 75 of Texas, born in Cleveland, Ohio, entered Heaven's gates on October 8, 1998.
Obituary published: October 09, 1998 in "Lake County T (OH)"

▰ Donna & Helen Spear

Died November 21, … More Information
Donna & Helen Spear, born August 11, 1941 died November 21, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. DONNA was 70.

▰ Danny Spear

Died November 16, … More Information
Danny Spear, born November 5, 1956 entered into eternal rest November 16, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. Danny was 62.

▰ Cora (Conner) Spear

Died April 27, … More Information
Cora (Conner) Spear, 65 of Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, April 27, 2004.
Obituary published: April 28, 2004 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Cora (Conner) Spear

Died April 28, … More Information
On April 28, 2004, Cora (Conner) Spear, 65, of Texas left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: April 29, 2004 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Clifton Jr Spear

Died May 26, … More Information
Clifton Jr Spear, of Texarkana, Texas, passed from this world into the next May 26, 2002. Clifton was 51.
Obituary published: May 27, 2002 in "Texarkana G"

▰ Clayton Mack Spear

Died September 11, … More Information
Clayton Mack Spear, age 55 of San Antonio, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 11, 2001.
Obituary published: September 12, 2001 in "San Antonio E-N"

▰ Clara Spear

Died November 06, … More Information
Clara Spear, age 93 of McKinney, Texas, entered eternal life November 6, 2009.
Obituary published: November 07, 2009 in "DemGaz (AR)"

▰ Charles Edward "Chuck" Spear

Died October 09, … More Information
Charles Edward "Chuck" Spear, of Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on October 9, 1998. Charles was 75.
Obituary published: October 10, 1998 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Calley Spear

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Billy Maefield Spear

Died February 17, … More Information
Billy Maefield Spear, born January 20, 1923 went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2017 in Abilene, Texas. Billy was 94.

▰ Billy Maefield Spear

Died February 17, … More Information
Billy Maefield Spear, born January 20, 1923 entered into eternal rest February 17, 2017 in Abilene, Texas. Billy was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Wanda Stayton, Greg Hardegree, Pam Clements, Debbie Hicks

▰ Beaty A Sr Spear

Died June 26, … More Information
Beaty A Sr Spear, of San Antonio, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on June 26, 1999. Beaty was 88.
Obituary published: June 27, 1999 in "San Antonio E-N"

▰ Arline Rose Spear

Died September 01, … More Information
Arline Rose Spear, born February 21, 1919 joined the Lord September 1, 2015 in Katy, Texas. Arline was 96. Tags: #Charline #Philip #Curtis #Katarina #Rhys #Houston #Ashleigh #Joshua #Austin #Lexis #Skylee #Fredericksburg #Lavern #Andrew #Bernard #Sandy #Florida #Ingersoll #Painted #Mocksville #Rose #Grove #Bath #Arline
Obituary: Arline Rose (Merrill) Spear, 96, formerly of Mocksville, NC, died on 1, 2015 in Houston, TX. She was born in Bath, NY on 21, 1919 and Married Charles Howard Spear on 3, 1942.

She is survived by her daughter, Charline Howells and husband, Philip, a grandson, Curtis Howells and two great grandchildren, Katarina and Rhys of Houston and a granddaughter, Ashleigh Contos and husband, Joshua, and three great grandchildren, Austin, Lexis and Skylee, of Fredericksburg, VA. She is also survived by two cousins, Lavern Hahnke and partner, Andrew and Bernard Hahnke and wife, Sandy of Florida.

Mrs. Spear worked as a secretary for Ingersoll Rand in both Painted Post, NY and Mocksville, NC until she retired in 1984. In her golden years she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, needle crafts and playing the piano. She will be remembered for her amazing sense of humor and her ability to make and keep good friends. She loved to tell her stories and was a good audience for others to share theirs. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Arline Rose Spear will be cremated and her ashes interred at her family plot at Grove in Bath, NY with no funeral and no memorial services per her wishes. Memorial contributions in Arline's name would be appreciated to a charity of your choosing.

▰ Arline Rose Merrill Spear

Died September 01, … More Information
Arline Rose Merrill Spear, born February 21, 1919 passed away peacefully September 1, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Arline was 96.
Family members and close friends: , Julie Roper, Rachel Wagner

▰ Archer T "Tommy" Spear

Died November 24, … More Information
Archer T "Tommy" Spear, age 82 of Weatherford, Texas, joined the Lord November 24, 2003.
Obituary published: November 25, 2003 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ David Louis Speanburg

Died February 10, … More Information
David Louis Speanburg, born March 29, 1943 died February 10, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas. David was 68. Tags: #Moore #Road #Arlington #Texas #Tannersville #York #David #Flossie #Elwood #Lori #Timothy #Richard #John #Speanburg #Holly #Michael #Karen #Edward
Obituary: ARLINGTON- David L. Speanburg went home with Christ on 10, 2012 at the age of 68 with his family by his side. There will be a celebration of his life on 23, 2012 from 10:00am-11: 30am at Moore Bowen , 4216 S. Bowen Road, Arlington, Texas. David was born 29, 1943 in Tannersville, New York and moved to Texas over 30 years ago. In Texas he was able to watch his children grow and succeed to raise families of their own. As a retired machinist, David loved watching his grandchildren play sports, visiting at family gatherings, and telling stories. David was preceded in death by his parents, Flossie and Elwood Speanburg; daughter, Lori; brothers, Timothy, Richard; and sister, Flossie. David was survived by his son, John David Speanburg; daughter, Holly Wise (Nathan); sons, John Speanburg (Joni), Michael Speanburg (Roseanne); daughter, Karen Gullatt (Stephen); brothers, Jim Speanburg (Joy), Edward Speanburg; and 15 grandchildren. David will forever be in their hearts and will be deeply missed. Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

▰ William T W T Dub Speaks

Died August 29, … More Information
William T W T Dub Speaks, age 71 of Texas, born in DeQueen, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest August 29, 2004.
Obituary published: August 30, 2004 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Ricks O Speaks

Died September 25, … More Information
Ricks O Speaks, 65, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 1999 in San Antonio, Texas.
Obituary published: September 26, 1999 in "San Antonio E-N"

▰ Phillis L Speaks

Died August 04, … More Information
Phillis L Speaks, born January 20, 1936 gained her wings on August 4, 2015 in Blossom, Texas. Phillis was 79.

▰ Melvin Edgar [Sparks] Speaks

Died September 18, … More Information
Melvin Edgar [Sparks] Speaks, of Texas, born in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, went into the presence of the Lord on September 18, 2004. Melvin was 77.
Obituary published: September 19, 2004 in "Dallas M-N"

▰ Maude Speaks

Died February 03, … More Information
Maude Speaks, born April 4, 1926 joined the Lord February 3, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. Maude was 89.

▰ Jaymon Yale Speaks

Died March 03, … More Information
Jaymon Yale Speaks, born November 28, 1989 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 3, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Jaymon was 29.
Page ... 1886 ...

RootsWeb is a free genealogy community that uses online forums, mailing lists, and other resources to help people research their family history. Founded in 1993 by Brian Leverich and Karen Isaacson as the Roots Surname List, it is the oldest free online community genealogy research website.
Cyndi's List has been a trusted genealogy research site for more than 25 years. Cyndi's List is free for everyone to use and it is meant to be your starting point when researching online.

Search Contact Info
Family Members, Relatives & Friends

Information may include (when available): known aliases or other names, marital status, birth date and age, family members or cohabitants, arrest or conviction history, association with business, work history, professional or business licenses, property records, tax records, litigation history, driver records, and even political party affiliation.