Obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

Betty Sue Lemmond Swyers, 86, of Fort Worth, passed away January 7, 2022 with her family by her side. Raised by the late Frank Stanley Lemmond Sr., and the late Estella Hudson Lemmond of Marshall, Texas, she was a proud graduate of Lutcher Stark High School, Texas A&I University (BA English), and Texas Christian University (MS Educational Psychology). A longtime...

Jan 6, 2022

Arlene Swann Gray of Fort Worth, passed away on January 6, 2022. A service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions be made to the Go Fund Me account to assist with funeral expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/f/arlene-swann-grays-end-of-life-fund?qid=f91372bd44df24d955d23f91440700a2 Arlene was born on January...

Jan 5, 2022

Carla Ann Moore, 64, went to her Heavenly home on January 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, 4350 River Oaks Blvd., River Oaks, TX 76114. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Dallas Fort Worth National...

Jan 2, 2022

Linda Blackburn, recognized and beloved Texas artist, died of natural causes at her home in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 1, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Blackburn received a BFA in painting from the University of Texas at Austin in 1962, and an MA in painting from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1965. In Berkeley she married the artist...

Jan 1, 2022

Stella M. Vaughan Specks, 78, passed away, into the arm of Jesus, on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Chapel, 4350 River Oaks Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133. She...

Jan 1, 2022

On Saturday, January 1, 2022, Martha Louise (Burke) Carroll, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 90. Martha was born on August 3, 1931 in Jacksonville, TX to Clyde and Carrie (Morrison) Burke. After receiving her teaching degree from Texas Wesleyan, Martha taught Special Education and third grade in Corsicana and Fort Worth Texas....

Dec 28, 2021

Steven "Zipper" Craig Kleiman, 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133. Steven was born on May 3, 1955, in Bronx, New York to Melvin and Cybelle Kleiman. He was a generous and loving person. Steven was also...

Dec 27, 2021

Donnie Ray Batchelor age 75 went to be with the Lord our Savior in the early morning hours of Dec. 27,2021. There will be a memorial service held to celebrate his life and share memories on Jan. 25th, 2022 at The link 6750 Baker Blvd Richland Hills,Tx 76118 starting at 5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Donnie was born to Pearl...

Dec 22, 2021

Donald Norwood, 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Visitation: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022, Chapel of Fellowship Church, 2450 N Hwy 121. Grapevine, TX 76051.

Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Chapel of Fellowship Church....

Dec 21, 2021

Letha Gail Elliott-Hajek, born on May 27, 1954 passed away in Fort Worth, Texas on December 21, 2021.

Dec 13, 2021

Bruce Michael Gregory, 72, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on March 23, 1949 at Medina Memorial Hospital in Medina, NY, the son of Edmund and Beatrice (Shultz) Gregory. Bruce was a graduate of Colgate University and went on to receive an MBA from University of New York...

Dec 12, 2021

James Allen Potthoff of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021. He was surrounded by family as he approached his rest and received into the arms of his Savior. Jim was born on April 23, 1927, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to William and Ella Potthoff. He grew up in Otto, Texas, a tiny farming town of giant...

Dec 10, 2021

Frances Mae Frazier "Fran", aka Grandy, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and love on Dec. 10, 2021. She was born to Louis and Orelia Roberts in New Roads LA. She met the love of her life Alvin "Dad" in high school and their love story took flight after they graduated. Their love story spanned continents, distance,...

Dec 9, 2021

Dec 8, 2021

Carleton Edward Dunn was born on October 25, 1933 and passed away in Weatherford, Texas on December 8, 2021. Services will be held via Zoom on January 1, 2022. The video tribute will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. To join us via Zoom, please click the following link: https://zoom.us/join, enter Meeting I.D. #83518214986,...

Dec 4, 2021

John William Davis, Jr, age 67, passed away on December 4, 2021 after his battle with cancer. John was born on August 3, 1954 in Dallas, TX. He grew up in Alba, TX and graduated from Alba-Golden High School in 1972. After high school, John enlisted in the US Army and was a 6 year veteran with 4 years served...

Dec 4, 2021

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Darwin Huntsman, 65, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on December 4, 2021, with her daughter by her side. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1800 West Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76102. She was born on February 20, 1956 in Fort Worth, Texas to Edward Pierce Darwin and Frances Choat...

Dec 3, 2021

Deena Kay Patton-Salinas, age 57, passed away December 3, 2021, due to complications from Covid-19. She was born November 20, 1964, in Arlington, Texas to Harold and Jackie Patton. She eloped and married her longtime friend and love, Enrique Salinas, on April 20, 2001.

Deena loved people and was a dedicated...

Nov 30, 2021

Michael Lee Lyons, 54, passed away on November 30, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. Michael was born in Dallas, Texas, and was the oldest son of the late Edward Lee Lyons and Lynda Charlotte Allen. He was lucky enough to find his soulmate, Carolyn, who shared his passion for motorcycles and anything Harley Davidson. Michael was a true Dallas Cowboys...

Nov 30, 2021

LaNell Barron Doyle, 82, loving follower of Christ, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born to Frank and Minnie Barron near Edom, Texas. She met her husband of 60 years, Charles "Ed" Doyle, Jr., while attending Tyler Junior College where she received her associate degree in business. They married shortly after and lived in Austin while Ed completed...