Obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

David Louis "Cricket" Oakley, 50, was taken home Monday, January 30, 2023.

Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133.

He was born on Wednesday, January 3, 1973, in Allegan, Michigan. David faced many challenges in his...

Jan 26, 2023

Jan 24, 2023

Brandy Elizabeth Blockwood, 44, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

She was born on Monday, November 13, 1978 in Dallas, Texas the daughter of Bennie and Bobbie Wright.

Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at Bethlehem Baptist Church 1188 W Broad St, Mansfield, TX 76063.

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Jan 16, 2023

Carol Owen was born March 7, 1940, in Anona, Texas to James and Dixie Moore. She married Howard Owen on November 26. 1977 in Loving, New Mexico. She went to her heavenly home on January 16, 2023, in Weatherford, Texas.

A service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24th, at the Lone Camp...

Jan 14, 2023

Bishop Allen Kline passed away on January 14, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 20.

Bishop was born in Fort Hood, Texas, on November 4, 2002, to Effie Sue Bates and Danny Kelly.

He is preceded in death by his fiancé, Madison Lake; his grandparents, Jimmy Lee Godard and Sandra...

Jan 13, 2023

Thomas (Tim) Barbour Stewart passed away on Jan. 13, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 77.

Tim was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on Oct. 20, 1945, to Samuel Hall Stewart and Mary Barbour Stewart. He graduated from McMurry University in Abilene with a business degree, served in the Army in Vietnam from 1968-69, and...

Jan 11, 2023

Donthony Dewayne Davis, 42, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2023.

Wake: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133.

Donthony was born April 26, 1980, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the parentage of Jerry and Katrina Davis....

Jan 8, 2023

Our beloved Carolla Jean Dillard passed away at the age of 69 on January 8th, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Bill Dillard of 48 years, two daughters, Amber and her husband Jeremy Walker and Amy, and her husband Micheal Caffey, along with her adoring grandchildren, Aubree, Ainsley, Rhett and Avyn, brother Paul Buthman with children Erin and...

Jan 8, 2023

Mary Jane Matthews, daughter of Raymond and Rosemary Knapp, was born in Little Rock Arkansas on July 12, 1951, and departed this life on January 8, 2023, at the age of 71, in Denton Texas. Over the last 10 years, she appreciated the support, love and prayers from her family and friends while struggling with Multiple System Atrophy.

Jan 7, 2023

Paul Gordon Johnson Jr. "Pete" was surrounded by his loving family in his home when he went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 7, 2023.

Pete was born on July 19, 1964 to Paul Johnson Sr. and Ann Benton while his Dad was stationed in Okinawa Japan. During his childhood years they traveled....

Jan 7, 2023

Joel Thomas Johnson was born on December 27, 1966, to Victoria Blogg and Bill Johnson in Joliet, Illinois. After battling many health issues for five years, Joel left us on January 7, 2023, at home with his mom and life partner by his side.

Joel relocated to Texas in November of 1979 with his family....

Jan 6, 2023

On Friday January 6th heaven gained an angel. At 69 years old, Nancy Thielmann Marcks peacefully entered heaven's gates.

She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will live on continuously in all of our hearts forever and always.

She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Jan 6, 2023

Isaac Clayton Giddens Jr. died on January 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. "Clay," as he was known by his friends and family, was born on March 2, 1955, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Wanda Jane and Isaac Clayton Giddens Sr. The first of five children, Clay was the ultimate son and big brother, giving plenty of support to...

Jan 6, 2023

Cheryl Jane Moore, 77, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.

Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Memory Gardens of the Valley, 5600 Mineral Wells Hwy., Weatherford, Texas 76088.

She was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1945, in San Diego, California to Wyman and Gloria Davis.

Jan 4, 2023

Lila Ruth Nelson Williams, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

She was born in Hockley County, Texas, on November 6, 1937, to Joseph Lee Nelson and Angie (Paris) Nelson.

In 1958, Lila married L.F. Williams and resided in Tahoka, Texas, for most of her adult life. She was...

Jan 4, 2023

Johnny Joe Froese, Jr., 73, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Service: 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133.

He was born on Wednesday April 6, 1949, in Moline, Kansas to Johnny...

Jan 3, 2023

Maudie Mandalene Farris, 85, of Gibtown, Texas passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with Esophageal Cancer.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday January 9, 2023 at the Gibtown Cemetery, 7511 FM 2210, Poolville, TX 76487.

Maudie was born to Johnny Brown and...

Jan 2, 2023

Brian Lee Rogers was born on November 5, 1971, in Fort Worth, Texas. He passed away on January 2, 2023, after a short illness.

Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023, Martin Thompson & Son Chapel, 6009 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133.

He was a proud father, and lover...

Jan 2, 2023

David Manning Smith, 73, passed away January 2, 2023.

He was born on Thursday, June 23, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Dr. Stanley Charles Smith and Mildred Bagley Smith. David was a 1967 graduate of Paschal High School and a 1971 graduate of TCU.

After graduating with a...

Jan 1, 2023

On January 1, 2023, John Edward Acker passed away in the very early hours of the morning at 86 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Ann McMichael Acker, his daughter Juanita Nickols (Bruce), and Anna Acker Kamasaki (Jeff). He is also survived by his five grandchildren: Phillip Nickols (Susanna Case Nickols), Steven...