Obituaries
Sterling Wallace Steves
May 31, 2020
Sterling Wallace Steves, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, attorney, civic leader and wine authority who often challenged the legal and political establishment, died peacefully May 30, 2020 with family in Fort Worth. The Funeral will be with close friends and family outside the Burk family home on Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 PM. Memorials: The John Peter Smith Foundation Sterling Steves...
Thomas Duane Cotten
May 29, 2020
"Thomas Duane Cotten, "Tommy" born July 14, 1947 passed from this life May 29, 2020 of natural causes. Tommy never met a person he didn't like. He was a friend to all and one that you could count on. Raised on the west side of Fort Worth, he attended South Hi Mount, Stripling and graduated from Arlington Heights High School....
Reather Mae Barrett
May 28, 2020
Reather Mae Roberts Barrett was born on March 6,1935 in Ennis, Texas of Ellis County to the parentage of Smith and Mary Hurnes Roberts. Her father affectionately nicknamed her "Doll Baby" because she was his precious doll. As a child her parents relocated to Fort Worth, Texas. She attended the Historic I. M. Terrell High School class of 1953. She...
David Lee Phillips
May 27, 2020
David Lee Phillips, 35, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Celebration of Life: 10 am Friday, Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home. David was born on February 19, 1985 in Fairfax, VA to Becky and Roger. He was a 2003 graduate of Saginaw High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Multiply Disciplinary Studies from Texas Tech University...
Doris M. Edwards
May 26, 2020
Doris M. Edwards, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Services: A visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with a service starting at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2020 at Cathedral of Faith, 3500 House Anderson Rd., Euless, TX 76040. Interment: 2 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2020 at Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas,...
Lawrence Andrew Norton
May 23, 2020
Larry "Leaky" Norton, 49, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Larry was born on August 20, 1970. He loved to ride his motorcycle, skydiving, and his salt water aquarium. He was a member of The House of NAM. Larry was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew...
James Charles Benson
May 22, 2020
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep." -Robert Frost James "Jim" Charles Benson, 74, of Whitney, was born on March 7, 1946, in Sherburn, Minnesota, and passed away on May 22, 2020. Jim was the sixth of nine children, born...
Charles Joseph Spohn
May 22, 2020
Charles Joseph Spohn, 77, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. Funeral Mass: 11 am Wednesday, St Joseph Catholic Church, 1927 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be given to the Autism Nutrition Research Center. Charles was born on February 3, 1943 in Richmond, Minnesota to Ben and Marcella Spohn. He loved sports, especially the...
Lui Saafi Sr.
May 20, 2020
Lui Saafi, 57, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Gathering of Family and Friends: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2020 at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76133. Lui Saafi was born on August 4, 1962 on the island of Tonga. His family migrated to the United States in 1975...
Kendard Fern Mize
May 20, 2020
Ken Mize went home to heaven on May 20, 2020. Born in Fisher County, he is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Alice, their two children, Kendard Mize II and Sondra & Roger Lehman, and two grandchildren - Brian & Miranda Lehman that he adored. Ken could talk to anyone (and often did). He was born with a...
Alexis Lexi White
May 18, 2020
Alexis "Lexi" White passed away on May 18th, 2020 surrounded by love and family after a year long battle with a brain tumor. Lexi was born January 19, 2000, in Farmington, New Mexico to parents Kimberly and Jeffrey White. She is the youngest of five sisters. Lexi was a passionate animal lover and due to her youngest child status, as...
Robert James Gauldin
May 11, 2020
Robert James Gauldin, 46, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020. Robert was born to the parentage of Hazle Marie Sweeney and David Gauldin in Fort Worth, Texas on November 16, 1973. He is survived by: Mother, Hazle Marie Williams; son, Jacob James Gauldin; sister, Pamela Williams-Wooten; and other family and dear friends.
Don Wesley Ellison
May 10, 2020
Don was born April 21, 1941, in Wesley, Texas. The son of R.C. and Margie Ellison. He attended Texas Christian University for two years and completed his desired education at UNT. Mr. Ellison retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 44 years. To this day, no one really understands what he did professionally. That included his immediate supervisors. However, his lovely...
Morris Valley
May 10, 2020
Morris Valley was born December 10, 1935 to Edmo Sr. and Viola (Byrd) Valley in Colfax, LA. Morris passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 84 years in Keller, TX while visiting with his son. Morris moved to Michigan in the late 60's. He retired from Grey Iron Plant General Motors Corp. with over 25 years...
Donavon Glenn Schmidt
May 8, 2020
Donavon Glenn Schmidt, 70, of DeCordova Bend Estates ended his battle with cancer in the comfort of his home on Friday, May 8, 2020. Donavon was born on March 12, 1950 to Gilbert and Velma Schmidt in Temple, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Helen; his sons, Nathan, Brian and Jordan; his stepdaughter, Stephanie; his stepson, Grayson; his brother,...
Kenneth Thomas Proctor
May 8, 2020
Kenneth Thomas Proctor, 77, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Thompson's Chapel, 4350 River Oaks Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76114. Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Thompson's Chapel, 4350 River Oaks Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76114. *Due to the Coronavirus, we will be limited to a...
Odell Johnson Jr.
May 8, 2020
Odell Johnson, Jr., 74, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Greater Friendly Temple Church of God in Christ, 1745 E. Davis Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, Superintendent R.C. Williams, pastor. Visitation: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76133. Interment: Dallas Fort Worth...
Royal King Valley
May 5, 2020
Baby Royal King Valley, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas, alongside his loving parents, father, Morris Valley and mother, Kamisha Renee Valley. His time here was short, but his memory will last for an eternity. On an Angel's Wings you were taken away, But in our hearts you will always stay. We will hear your...
Creamer Hickman Jr
May 5, 2020
Creamer Hickman Jr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2020, Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 8301 Mansfield Hwy, Arlington, TX 76001. Creamer was born on May 23, 1932 in Bremond, Texas.
Rose Marie Lang
May 5, 2020
Rose Marie Lang, 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, after a long battle. Celebration of Life: A memorial service will be 10 am Friday, Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, and available on Facebook live on Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Hom facebook page, facebook.com/thompsonfuneralhome. Rose was born on March 30, 1944 in Lithuania to Pranas and Adele...
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