Obituaries

Apr 23, 2026

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5

Billy Blair, 73, of Fort Worth, TX, passed away on April 23, 2026, passing on the spark of his light to all who

love him.

Billy was born...

Apr 22, 2026

Hue Quoc La, 77, passed away on April 22, 2026.

Hue was born on December 31, 1948, in Vietnam to Ngoc Van La and Buong Thi Pham. He proudly served his country as a Vietnam veteran and military police officer. During the Vietnam War, Hue endured more than ten years as...

Apr 20, 2026

Jerry Michael Dixon, 84, passed away on April 20, 2026.

Jerry was born on January 11, 1942, in McKinney, Texas to James V. Dixon and Velma Ellis. He was a dedicated educator who spent much of his career teaching and positively impacting the lives of many students through the PGA. Jerry...

Apr 12, 2026

Gloria Grace Penter Smith also known as "Momo" and "Great Grandmother" was born in Dallas, Texas on May 28, 1930, at Methodist Hospital. She passed into her heavenly reunion with family and friends on April 12, 2026. Her youth was spent in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas where she attended a parochial grade school. She graduated...

Apr 8, 2026

James "Jim" Ladner, 64, of Bedford, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2026. He was born on April 19, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Jack and Norma Ladner.

Jim graduated from W.T. White High School in Dallas, Texas, and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a Minor in Computer Science from...

Apr 7, 2026

Michael Earl Batchelder (also known as "Mike") passed away on April 7, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 86 years old. He was born June 4, 1939, in El Campo, Texas. Raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Michael later attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he met his first wife, Sharon Kay Boles. Michael and...

Apr 6, 2026

Anatalia Abella, 85, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026.

She was born on July 9, 1941, in the Philippines to Pedro and Clara. Anatalia lived a life centered around faith, family, and love.

Anatalia's legacy is one of devotion and care, and her memory...

Apr 6, 2026

Richard Lee Vardy, Jr., age 69, passed away on April 6, 2026. Born on January 20, 1957, in Dallas, Texas.  Richard spent his life rooted in the community he called home.  He grew up in Lubbock, Texas becoming a lifelong fan of the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

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Apr 3, 2026

Sally Strickland Palmer, 67, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2026.

Sally was born on March 16, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to Warren Franklin Strickland and Ida Ruth Strickland. She spent her life devoted to her family and home and was known for her gentle spirit, kindness, and the...

Apr 2, 2026

Robert Wayne Pennington, 63, flew home to God's celestial shore Thursday, April 2, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 11am-1pm, at the UA Local 100 in Mesquite, TX, where his loved ones will share memories and a meal and celebrate his life and what would have been his 64th birthday....

Mar 30, 2026

Norma Anne Cartwright, 81, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026.

Norma was born on May 27, 1944, in Lawrence, Michigan, to Paul and Adah Grant. She lived a life filled with love, creativity, and adventure, always finding joy in the simple moments and the people around her.

Mar 30, 2026

Clarence "Chuck" Cooper,101, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at his home in Joshua, Texas.

Born on December 22 in Weinert, TX to Will and Vesta, Chuck lived a life defined by kindness, loyalty and service to others. After graduating from Midwestern State University with a BS in Business/Marketing, he...

Mar 26, 2026

Joel Mark Gartenberg passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026 with his loving wife, Sally, by his side. He was born in the Bronx, New York, on April 19, 1942, to Claire and Irving Gartenberg. He attended public schools there until the family, which included Joel, sister Gail, and brother David, moved to Las Vegas, NV, in...

Mar 26, 2026

Susan Nelle Clark, 77, passed away in her home on March 26, 2026.  She was born on September 18, 1948, to the late Clinton M. Clark and Billie Elizabeth Kidd.  She was born and raised in Tarrant County, Texas.

Susan was a gifted and creative glassblower who turned her talent into...

Mar 25, 2026

Armando Z. Gutierrez, 71, passed away on March 25, 2026.

Armando was born on November 22, 1954, in Levelland, Texas, to Trinidad and Ophelia Gutierrez. A proud second-generation painter, he took great pride in his work and the craftsmanship he carried on through the years.

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Mar 24, 2026

Emilio Noy Estevez, 40, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on March 24, 2026.

Emilio was born on March 20, 1986, in Cuba to Emilio D. Estevez and Mercedes Noy Huerta. He made his home in Fort Worth, where he was known for his quiet strength and the love he had...

Mar 23, 2026

Christene (Watt) Tubbs was born on Thursday, July 31, 1934 in Van Zandt County, Texas. She would emerge as the fourth daughter born to Ms. Lucille Bateman. Christene made her exit into eternity on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the age of 91.

Christene would spend most of her childhood in...

Mar 22, 2026

John LeRoy Cochran Jr., 69, passed away on March 22, 2026.

Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, Rio Vista Cemetery, Rio Vista, Texas

John was born on March 10, 1957, in Newcastle, Pennsylvania, to John LeRoy Cochran Sr. and Teresa Zada Cochran. He...

Mar 21, 2026

Raul Rodriguez Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 79.

Born on August 8, 1946, in Laredo, Texas, to Rafael and Amelia Rodriguez, Raul lived a life rooted in love, strength, and dedication to his family. He spent the majority...

Mar 16, 2026

Conor Christopher Hull passed away on March 16th, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. An immense light of life taken from us unexpectedly, he will be missed by all who know and love him.

Conor was born on April 18th, 1995, in Flagstaff, Arizona to Bridget and Tod Hull, and older sister,...