Obituaries

Alfred Lester

Alfred Lester

Jul 4, 2015

Alfred Lester, 63, passed away July 4, 2015 in Fort Worth, TX. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, Fort Worth. Alfred was born January 11, 1952 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Clarence and Lillian Lester. While in Erie he worked for Erie Coke and Owens-Brockway. In 2003 he moved to Fort Worth where he retired from...

Ann Adkins

Ann Adkins

Jul 1, 2015

Ann Adkins, 73, passed away, July 1, 2015. Ann was born December 19, 1941 in Seymour, Texas to Frank and Alice Crawford. Survivors: Husband Johnny Adkins; sons, Grant, Mark, and Greg Adkins; brothers, Jay and Jack Crawford; grandchildren, Lyndsey, Alex, Annie, Julie, and Ruthie.

Jessie Horton

Jessie Horton

Jun 27, 2015

Jessie B. Horton, 90, of Aledo Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 27, 2015. Graveside Service: 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Brown Cemetery 1231 FM 1187 Aledo, Texas. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Fort Worth. Mrs. Horton was born June 2, 1925 in Cedar Hill...

Jimmie Brown

Jimmie Brown

Jun 25, 2015

Jimmie Howard Brown, 72 died Thursday, June 25, 2015. Memorial Service: 5 pm Friday, Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Ft. Worth. Jimmie was born December 10, 1942 in Fort Worth. he loved photography and was known as the "Picture Man, clear as drinking water". He was an active member of ? Survivors: Siblings, Tina F. Murphy,...

Jesse Bryant

Jesse Bryant

Jun 25, 2015

Jesse Paul Bryant, 27, passed away June 25, 2015. Memorial Mass: 2 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church 6150 Pershing Ave, Fort Worth. Survivors: Parents, David and Barbara; brother, Manuel; sisters, Kim, Tabatha, Stephanie and Lori.

Robert Flores

Robert Flores

Jun 23, 2015

Robert "Bob" Salas Flores, born April 27, 1927, to Manuel and Rosa Flores of Dexter, New Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 23, 2015. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 8, at 11:00 a.m. at his beloved San Mateo Catholic Church, where he volunteered for many years. Father Bob Strittmatter will officiate, and...

Larry Denton

Larry Denton

Jun 19, 2015

Larry Denton, 85, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, died June 19th, 2015 in Bedford, TX. Memorial Service: 6 pm, July 18th at the Kerrville First United Methodist Church. Larry was born in Collbran, CO, and grew up in Hotchkiss, CO. He lettered in four different sports at Hotchkiss High earning a total of 12 letters. He joined the Air...

Sherri Mccabe

Sherri Mccabe

Jun 18, 2015

Sherri McCabe 65, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015. Memorial service: Noon Saturday, June 27, at First Baptist Church of Euless, 1000 Airport Freeway. Sherri was born in Fort Worth on Aug. 3, 1949, to Robert and Jonnie Yanez. She loved kids and volunteered her time at elementary school beach club, church youth and CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate for children)....

Giovani Stephan Mejia Yanez

Giovani Stephan Mejia Yanez

Jun 15, 2015

Giovani Mejia Yanez, 16, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, Founders Chapel, First United Methodist Church, 422 Church St, Grapevine. Giovani loved painting, art and playing soccer. Survivors: Parents, Alfonso and Elsa Yanez Mejia; brothers, Jose Able Mejia, Isaac Mejia, Josue Oseas Mejia, and Elmer Mejia; sister, Brenda Liseth Mejia; grandmother, Maria Ernestina Arebalo viuda...

Richard Ulbrich

Richard Ulbrich

Jun 14, 2015

Richard Ulbrich, 60, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Memorial Service: 2 pm Wednesday, Marty Leonard Chapel, 3131 Sanquenet St., Ft. Worth. Richard was born on July 10, 1954 to Norbert and Phyllis Ulbrich. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a member of the Circuit Riders Club, devoted to prison ministry where he played his harmonica. Richard was preceded...

Meagan Hays

Meagan Hays

Jun 13, 2015

Meagan Ranae Hays, 18, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Memorial Service: 3 pm Friday, The Creek Church, 4901 N Main St, Ft. Worth. Meagan was born on June 1, 1997 in Arlington to Jackie and Kimberly Hays. She was a 2015 graduate of Boswell High School, where she danced on the Pure Gold Dance Team. Meagan loved dancing,...

Carol Sullivan

Carol Sullivan

Jun 10, 2015

Carol Jo Sullivan, 69, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211. Carol was born on March 21, 1946 in El Dorado, KS to Bob and Evelyn Sammons. She worked for 20 years as a cashier for Krogers. Carol enjoyed embroidering quilts and playing computer...

Grace Goldsmith

Grace Goldsmith

Jun 8, 2015

Grace Cavenaugh Goldsmith left this life on Monday, June 8, at the age of ninety-five. Service: A service of worship in her memory will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2 pm in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, led by her ministers and the Chaplain of Trinity Terrace Retirement Center. Following the service a reception will...

Laneta Goodrum

Laneta Goodrum

Jun 5, 2015

Laneta Lee Goodrum, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. Laneta was born on May 19, 1950 in Ada, Oklahoma to Forrest and Kathleen Angelley. She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids and friends. Laneta enjoyed cooking, watching movies, collecting perfume, pens, and anything Betty Boop. She will be greatly missed by all...

Melva Tiger

Melva Tiger

May 31, 2015

Melva Dean Tiger, 68, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Memorial Service: 2:30 pm Saturday, Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Ft. Worth. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you visit her GoFundMe page, to help with expenses. http://www.gofundme.com/vv9ykc?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=sharing_image&utm_campaign=invite_n Melva was born on August 19, 1946 in Ardmore, OK to Elmer and Loretta...

Bonnie Freeman

Bonnie Freeman

May 30, 2015

Bonnie L. Freeman, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Service: 11 am Friday, Greater Sweethome Missionary Baptist Church, 7312 Forest Hill Dr, Ft. Worth; Visitation: 6 pm to 8 pm Thursday, Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Ft. Worth. Bonnie was born on February 28, 1952 in Mexia to Merkley and Ozella Freeman. Survivors: Children, Sonya...

Marilyn Oliver

Marilyn Oliver

May 27, 2015

Marilyn Blaser Oliver, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Service: 11 a.m. Monday, Chapel of First Baptist Church, 1000 W Airport Fwy, Euless. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Interment: Bear Creek Cemetery, Euless. Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association. www.alz.org/northcentraltexas/in_my_community_donate.asp Marilyn was born on August 18, 1935...

Nellie Crawford

Nellie Crawford

May 26, 2015

Nellie Anding Crawford, 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Nellie was born on February 12, 1938 in McComb, MS to Eugene and Mamie Anding. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister and friend. Nellie enjoyed her pets, gardening, and collecting antique bottles. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Nellie was preceded in death...

Jimmy Bettes

Jimmy Bettes

May 25, 2015

Jimmy Bettes Jr. passed away May 25, 2015. Gathering of Friends: 1 p.m to 3 p.m. Saturday at Martin Thompson & Son 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Ft. Worth. Jimmy was born June 6, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas to James and Wanda Bettes. He graduated from O.D. Wyatt High School in 1969. Jimmy loved fishing, hunting, playing golf and photography. Jimmy...

Yu-Zhen Dou

Yu-Zhen Dou

May 24, 2015

Yu-Zhen Pan Dou died peacefully at her Fort Worth home on Sunday, May 24, 2015 after a long illness, surrounded by family members. She was 90. Memorial Gathering: Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 10:30 AM, Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Fort Worth, TX. Yu-Zhen was born into the family of a prominent banker in Shanghai, China...