Obituaries

Mar 11, 2020

Morris William Franklin was born to the parentage of Clarice and Morris E. Franklin on August 22, 1945 in Sherman, Texas. He was raised along with his three younger brothers on the North Side of Fort Worth. He graduated from Milton L. Kirkpatrick High School in 1963 where he blossomed as an outstanding Football and Track and Field athlete. His...

Mar 11, 2020

Lee B. Downs, beloved husband, father and brother, left Port on March 11. Lee spent his life in service to his country. After retiring from the US Navy, he aided his fellow Veterans as a VA Service Officer for over 40 years. Lee was a Life Member of many organizations such as the FRA, DAV, VFW, AMVETS and the American...

Mar 9, 2020

Marilyn L. Haseltine went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born in Haileyville, Oklahoma to Chester and Ruth Young. She was the last surviving, the baby girl of eight children. Preceded in death by her eldest son, Timothy Haseltine and husband of 63 years, Elwin Haseltine. She is survived...

Mar 6, 2020

Charles F. Courtney, 81, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. Gathering of Family and Friends: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday at the Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133. Charles was born to the parentage of Lee and Martha Courtney in Fort Worth, Texas on February 2, 1939. He was a machinist...

Feb 29, 2020

Joseph Duane Harwood, 63, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. Service: 12 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76133. Interment: 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211. Joseph was born on December 10, 1956 in Cherry...

Feb 24, 2020

Herschel Ottis Widmer, 92, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020, Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76133. Graveside Service: 1 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020, Florence Cemetery, 507B Story Ave, Florence, TX 76527. Herschel was born on Tuesday, June 21, 1927 in Georgetown, Texas...

Feb 22, 2020

Allen Joseph Massey passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Worth, TX on February 22, 2020 after a years long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. He died on his 87th birthday with his loved ones by his side. Allen was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 22, 1933 to Dr. Samuel and Mary Messey. Allen graduated at the top of...

Feb 22, 2020

Feb 20, 2020

Janelle Darlene Miller, 67, died Thursday, February 20, 2020. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Carter Metropolitan Christian Methodist Church, 4601 Wichita St., Fort Worth, TX 76119 Janelle was born in Fort Worth to the parentage of John H. and Frances M. Miller, on December 8, 1952. She attended the Fort Worth public schools and was...

Feb 18, 2020

Kara L. (Hostelka) Greene, 38, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Service: 1 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020, Marty Leonard Chapel, 3131 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Kara was born June 13, 1981 in Des Moines, Iowa to Sara Hostelka. Her greatest joy was being a mother to her 3 beautiful children, Caden 11, Judah 8, Mila 6....

Feb 16, 2020

William (Bill) Francis Naughton of Fort Worth was born September 9, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Rosanna Gillespie and Patrick Joseph Naughton and passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the age of 90. Bill graduated from Redemptorist Catholic high school in Kansas City, where he met the love of his life, Beatrice (Betty) Larraine Renner, and recently...

Feb 13, 2020

Mary Eileen Smith Eller passed away peacefully from Alzheimer's disease on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death. Born on November 1, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harold & Anne Smith and sister to the late Harvey Smith and Ray Smith....

Feb 11, 2020

David S Juarez was born on April 24, 1959 in Fort Worth, TX to Israel C. Juarez Sr and Valentina S. Juarez. He graduated from Trimble Tech High School and attended Tarrant County College. He was employed as an after school tutor with Fort Worth ISD. On February 11, 2020 the Lord called David home. He was loving husband to...

Feb 8, 2020

On Saturday February 8, 2020 LaDale Abor was called home to rest in the Arms of the Lord. He fought a good fight; and has finished his course. LaDale Abor was born April 15, 1984 to the late Cassandra Lynn Abor a loving mother. and father Maurice Mutcherson. He was a native of Fort Worth, Texas where he attended public...

Feb 8, 2020

James Lee Allen, Sr., 86, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. Service: 1 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2020, at the Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 1801 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104. James was born to the parentage of Aaron and Eliza Ann Allen, June 14, 1933, in Decatur, Alabama. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, in which he...

Feb 8, 2020

Margaret Mary Gauna, 64, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Visitation/Rosary: 7 - 8 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 Wildwood Ln, Grapevine, TX 76051. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2020, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Following Mass there will be a brief gathering at Jackie's Ham N...

Feb 8, 2020

Pat Manriquez, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Visitation: 5 pm – 7 pm Thursday, Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Ft. Worth. Service: 11 am Friday, Martin Thompson and Son Funeral Home. Pat was born on December 1st, 1940, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Raul and Frances Manriquez. Pat was a proud member, and...

Feb 5, 2020

Feb 4, 2020

Dorothy Eugenia Oliver, 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born on Friday September 9, 1927 in Lonoke, Arkansas to William and Edna Miller. Survivors: Son, Stephen Clay Oliver; and many cousins in Burleson, Texas.

Feb 4, 2020

Barry James Fall, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2020 in Fort Worth. Service: Saturday, February 22, 2 pm at the Vineyard at Crosswalk Church, 4600 Wheeler St, Ft Worth. Barry was born on June 14, 1954 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gertrude and James Otis Fall. He moved to Phoenix when he was 10 years old, and graduated from...