Obituaries

Jun 28, 2019

Elaine Hardin Strowd, 72, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. Service: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Burleson Recreation Center, 550 N.W. Summercrest, Burleson, TX 76028. Elaine was born January 6, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas to Arvis Hoyle Hardin and Sibyl Rogers Hardin. She enjoyed crocheting, painting, sewing, playing games and crafting. Elaine was a proud mother, grandmother, and...

Jun 26, 2019

Learene Johnson, 70, she went home to be with the lord on June 26, 2019. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Greater St. Stephen First Baptist Church, 3728 E Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76105. Learene was born in Pittsburg, Texas to Fines Everson and Alma Everson. She attended public school in Pittsburg. Learene later moved to Fort...

Jun 25, 2019

Jun 22, 2019

Everleen Wiggins began her life on April 14, 1935, to the union of Wilbert and Mae Ella Wiggins in Palestine, Texas. At a early age she accepted Christ. Visitation: 12 – 4 p.m. with the family present from 6 – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, Thompson & Son, 6009 Wedgwood Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76133. Service: 12 noon Friday,...

Jun 20, 2019

Tina A. Williams (Granny to us all) , February 1, 1933 - June 20, 2019 Service: A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held , Saturday, June 22nd from 4-5pm, Trademark Church, Office Building Classroom, 7101 Trail Lake Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76133 Granny passed from this earth peacefully, to be with our Heavenly Father, in the early morning...

Jun 16, 2019

Jimmy Ward Watkins, 72, was born April 11, 1947, to the parentage of Jacob Ward Watkins and Opal Adell Watkins in Crowville, Louisiana. Service: 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019, Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76133. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Walter Lee Watkins of Natchez, Mississippi, Fred Willy...

Jun 16, 2019

Mary Lou Herring, a spirited cocktail of a woman – curious, creative, one-of-a-kind -- sailed a long arc from a farm in Ava, Missouri, to interior design and art, family and friends, in Fort Worth, where she died on June 16, 2019, at age 91. She'd arrived on Sept. 23, 1927, as Mary Lou Malloy, fourth daughter and fifth child...

Jun 16, 2019

Jerry Donavan Dodson of Fort Worth, TX passed away peacefully on Father's Day, June 16, 2019 in the presence of those who loved him the most. Services will be held at The Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211 on July 19th at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers you may choose to make patriotic...

Jun 15, 2019

Willie Mae "Punty" Hosey was born April 20, 1927 in Victoria, Texas. She peacefully fell asleep in death on June 15, 2019 surrounded by family members. A loving mother, grandmother and homemaker, she was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends. Her beautiful smile captivated us all. In her youth, she enjoyed playing the piano, playing...

Jun 15, 2019

Joy Elaine Clopine, 66, of Haslet, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2019.She was born to parents Milo Harmon and Iva Maxine Harmon, on January 4, 1953 in Jerome, Idaho. She graduated from Schuyler Central High School in 1971. She went on to study Primary Education at University of Nebraska in Omaha and graduated with BA in Education. Joy worked...

Jun 14, 2019

Doris Bratton Knapp, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, June 14th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Saturday June 2019 at The Westmore Senior Living, 25 Leonard Trail, Westworth Village, TX 76114. Memorials: In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Doris was born February 18th, 1933 in Arrowrock, Missouri, the...

Jun 13, 2019

Richard Montano Rodriguez, 77 years, of Everman, passed away on Thursday June 13, 2019 at his residence. Rosary will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Martin Thompson & Son Funeral Home 6009 Wedgwood Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76133 Church services will be on June 18, 2019 at 10AM at St. Andrews 3312 Dryden...

Jun 13, 2019

Stephen C. Williams, left this so called life, and went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 13, 2019. He left here peacefully. Pops was reunited on this day with his Father, his paternal and maternal grandparents. It was a day they were all celebrating up at heavens gate. Stephen was born on September 10, 1956 in Fort Worth, TX....

Jun 10, 2019

Our beloved mother, Susan Marie Parks, born May 2nd 1959, passed away peacefully on June 10th 2019. Celebration of Life: 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Rush Creek Church 2350 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76017. She loved the high desert landscape and the mountains and decided that she would be interred there after she was given...

Jun 10, 2019

Angela Rita Vadala Olsen, 67, of Arlington, Texas, past on to Dance with the Lord, on June 10, 2019. Angela, the daughter of Pasqualina Gangemi Vadala and Joseph Vadala, was born in Staten Island, New York and raised in Bloomfield, New Jersey. She graduated from Our Lady of All Souls School, East Orange, NJ 1965, Bloomfield Senior High in 1969,...

Jun 9, 2019

SHANK'S MEMORIAL Memorial with Military Honors for Capt. Carroll Jones "Shank" Shanklin (WWII B-17 pilot and Texas International Airlines Pilot) Date: Friday, July 26, 2019 @ 10:30 am Place: DFW National Veteran's Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 Shank --Blue Skies and Tailwinds Forever!! 11-14-1921 to 06-09-2019, 97 Years Old

Jun 9, 2019

On Sunday, June 9, 2019, Beverly Anne Robinson, chose to move into her next existential experience. The multitudes of family, friends, and students who were fortunate enough to have shared a portion of this last iteration of "Anne," will miss her horribly. Anne was born on May 4, 1941 in El Paso, Texas with all of her moons in Taurus....

Jun 9, 2019

Patricia Ann Lehr, 61, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Visitation: 10 am – 11 am Friday, Heritage of Faith Christian Center, 10350 Old Cleburne Crowley Junction, Crowley. Service: 11 am Friday, Heritage of Faith Christian Center. Interment: Crowley Cemetery. Patricia was born on January 21, 1958 in Fort Worth to Fred and Helen Sineath. She had a heart...

Jun 4, 2019

Mattie Mae Mayfield was born to late Jim and Mattie Ware on November 9, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas. She leaves to cherish her lovely memories; one brother, James H. Ware; one son, Artimus Mayfield, Jr.; four grandchildren, Jayla Moore Serenity Moore Zy'rie Mayfield Ay'mya Mayfield. Service: 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019, One Hope One Vision Baptist Church, 2932...

Jun 4, 2019

Nell Ann Watley was born to Bernell Thompson, Sr. and Clordine Thompson, April 6, 1955 in Athens, Texas. She passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2019. She is survived by: her mother, Clordine "Fat Mama" Thompson; three sons, Jerry Paul Jr., and wife Dawn, Bennie Watley and wife Stephanie, Ondre Watley and wife Kayla; two sisters, Lisa and Gloria Thompson;...