Obituaries

If asked to describe herself, Darla might have said that she was just a simple Texas country girl. Those who knew her best would know that was an incomplete answer. There are many, many pieces that made up the mosaic called Darla Riley.

Helen Jean Kelm, 87, passed away on Aug. 4, 2026, in Denton.

Roger Dale Kelm, 83, passed away on July 28, 2026, in Denton. He was born in 1942 in Hamilton to Leeman and Leona (Braun) Kelm.

Doug Calhoun, 86, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026. Graveside services were held Saturday August 8, 2026, at Live Oak Cemetery.

Cheyenne Nickole Beeman, 29, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2026, at Seton Medical Center in Harker Heights. A memorial service at Rock House Cemetery will be announced at a later date.

Dudley Quinton Kelm, 74, of Katy, passed away peaceful-ly on July 11, 2026. Services will be held at St John Lutheran Church in Ham-ilton at 1 p.m.

James Allen Kruse, 91, went peacefully home with his wife, Hertha, by his side on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Funeral services were held on July 13, 2026, at Riley Funeral Home.

Joseph Allen Booth, lovingly known as “Pappy,” “Happy,” “Joe Cool,” and “JoJo” passed away on July 3, 2026, in Brownwood, at the age of 60. Joseph was born on February 21, 1966, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Betty Snell and James Booth.

James Lyle Kenton (Jim), age 84, died peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 10, at Riley Funeral Home in Hamilton, at 11 a.m., with viewing at 10 a.m.