Obituaries

Feb 11, 2025

Today we would like to announce the passing of Gary Lee Spesard on Feb 11, 2025. Gary married his wife Bari and began to build a wonderful and amazing life with 5 children and many friends along the way.

His professional career started as part of the engineering department at CASH...

Feb 8, 2025

THE LIFE JOURNEY OF PERRY JAMES BARKER

Celebrating and honoring the Life Journey of Mr. Perry James Barker.

Perry Barker was born on March 2, 1960, in Fort Worth, Texas.

He graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1979. Perry was described as...

Feb 5, 2025

Mira Kirk Pace Nelson passed away on February 5, 2025, in McKinney, Texas. She was born April 16, 1935, in Brighton, Colorado to Hartsel Wesley Pace and Mazie Fern Mosier Pace.

Funeral services will be held at South Hills Christian Church, 3200 Bilglade Road, Fort Worth, Texas on February 16, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. Burial...

Feb 3, 2025

Beverly Jean Henson Hanks was born in Canyon, TX on February 24, 1940, to Virgil and Ruth (Wiggs) Henson. She passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 84. Beverly attended West Texas Demonstration School for many years and in addition to learning the basic subjects, she mastered sewing and cooking skills. She graduated from Canyon High...

Feb 2, 2025

Thomas Marlin Moore entered this world August 19th, 1944 in Horton, Kansas. He grew up on a farm with his younger brother David. When speaking of his childhood, he recalled that punishment for misbehaving often involved his having to pull invasive 7-feet tall sunflowers from endless rows of cornstalks. He graduated from high school in Troy, Kansas in 1962,...

Jan 31, 2025

Doris Hunt passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at the age of 76 in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on February 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, located at 6009 Wedgwood Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76133.

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Jan 30, 2025

Barbara Janis Riess (Gaston), a loving mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on 30 January 2025, at the age of 76, in Burleson, TX.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a beacon of strength, energy, and kindness to all who knew her.

She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love to...

Jan 29, 2025

Alice Marie Brown, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

She was born on Sunday, October 2, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Service: 11:00 AM Saturday, February 8, 2025, Greater Worth Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2108 Mckinley Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76164.

Interment: Skyvue Memorial Gardens,...

Jan 25, 2025

Gerald Eugene Day, the son of John and Lila day born on February 10, 1954, passed away January 25, 2025.

Gerald was well known for his sharp dress and hard work ethics. Gerald attended Poly High School and graduated in 1971. Gerald was named best dressed. He attended and graduated from TCU where majored in...

Jan 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Danny Deaver passed away on January 23, 2025 in Fort Worth. No doubt he would have had something wry and funny to say about that, but he leaves a gap in the hearts and memories of his family and friends.

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Jan 22, 2025

Patti Ruth Davis Collins was born on June 30, 1933, in Terrell, Texas, to Leamon Davis Sr. and Pearl Waggoner Davis. She attended Burnett High School in Terrell, where she graduated with honors in 1951. A talented athlete, Patti excelled in basketball, track, and cheerleading.

Before becoming a devoted wife and mother, Patti attended Prairie...

Jan 22, 2025

Robert George Sears, 67, of Watauga, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 9, 1957, in Odessa, Texas, to George and Wilma Sears, Robert's life was defined by hard work, loyalty, and an unwavering love for his family.

For over 47 years, Robert built a...

Jan 18, 2025

Lucky Pearson, born on October 3, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert H Pearson. Lucky is survived by his mother, Dell Ward; his son, P.J. Pearson, and his girlfriend, Candace Jones; his daughter, Monette Pearson Ball, and their mother, Niki Moralez; and his beloved...

Jan 16, 2025

Samuel Hernandez died on January 16th, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Sam was born in Dallas, Texas, on June 5th, 1955, to Julia Duque Hernandez and B. Hernandez. He moved to Fort Worth in 1972 and married Patricia (Patsy) Hernandez on May 29th, 1973.

Samuel is survived by his...

Jan 12, 2025

Brooke Allison Southern, 36, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on January 12, 2025.

Brooke was known for her immense heart and infectious laugh. She was a loving and devoted mother to her two sons, who were the absolute center of her world. Family meant everything to her, and she made it a priority to...

Jan 12, 2025

Fern Frost, age 99, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on January 12, 2025.

Fern was born on July 5, 1925 in Kerens, Texas to Ora and Winston Montgomery. After graduating high school, she moved to the DFW area. She married J W "Bill" Frost on August 2, 1957 in Fort Worth. She retired from...

Jan 10, 2025

Charles Yaws, a devoted family man, proud patriot, lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, and animal lover, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on January 3, 1972, in Dallas Texas, he lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering loyalty to the people and passions that shaped his days.

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Jan 10, 2025

Scotty Gene Grizzle, 70, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on May 3, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Scotty Monroe Grizzle and Jackie Joy Grizzle. Scotty is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Grizzle; beloved sister, Katharine Scott; sons, Rob Grizzle and Eric Grizzle; as well as a large, loving...

Jan 8, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Robert (Bob) Dorren York on January 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Dover, Ohio, Bob was the devoted husband of Geraldine Iva York, sharing 68 golden years of love and partnership.

"His children lovingly remember him: his daughter, Melodie Lynn (York); his son-in-law,...

Jan 6, 2025

Our precious Mama, stepmother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen Faye Jeffers Sowards, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. She was 93.

Helen was the shining light of our family. Her natural optimism and comedic talent never failed to bring smiles to our faces. In 1951, she married her first love, Buddy Jeffers, in Ferris, Texas....