Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fort Worth, Texas & Surrounding Areas.

Joyce Ruth Cook

Joyce Ruth Cook

March 14, 2026

Joyce Ruth Cook was born January 17, 1939, to the parentage of the late Sterling and

Minnie Lee Menkins in Freestone County, Texas. She attended Kilpatrick High School

and started working in restaurants as a cook shortly afterwards. Joyce was known in

her community as Mrs. Cook the Candy Lady. She was a lifetime resident of the

Northside of Fort Worth living on Loving...

Darryl Dewayne Nelson, Jr.

Darryl Dewayne Nelson, Jr.

February 7, 2026

On December 31, 1984 in Fort Worth, Texas, Darryl J. Jones and Jacqueline Caroline Nelson became the proud parents to Darryl Dewayne Nelson Jr,  He was her third of her four sons and was a beloved son, brother, uncle, great uncle, nephew and cousin where received the nickname "DD".

He was always laid back and peaceful. His positive energy was contagious...