Obituaries
Shirley Whitaker
Jul 23, 2018
Shirley Whitaker, 78, of Grapevine passed away July 23rd in Grapevine. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Lucas Funeral Home in Grapevine; Funeral Service: Friday, 1:00 p.m., Covenant Church of Colleyville with burial to follow at Grapevine Cemetery. Mrs. Whitaker was preceded in death by her husband Delbert Whitaker. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Craig) Randolph and grandson Joe Randolph....
Donnis Martin Whitmire
Jul 22, 2018
Donnis Martin Whitmire passed away on July 22, 2018. Funeral: 10:00 am Friday, July 27, 2018 at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Visitation: Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Private burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Scottish Rite Children's Hospital. Donnis is survived by her husband, Frank Whitmire; daughters,...
Raymond Karl Neal
Jul 21, 2018
Raymond K. Neal passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, July 21, 2018. He was 94.75 years old and he filled every year with purpose, love, family, pride and respect. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 27, at Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home Chapel, 518 S.W. Johnson Avenue, Burleson, TX. 76028. Dr. Barry...
Chris Chappell
Jul 21, 2018
Christopher J. Chappell, passed away on July 21, 2018 at the age of 37. He will always be remembered as a loving and hard-working father, husband, son and friend to all who knew him. Chris was born on February 9, 1981 in St. Charles, Missouri to Francine Sloan and John Chappell. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Lybrand; daughter,...
Geneva "Sue" Smith
Jul 20, 2018
Geneva "Sue" Smith passed away on July 20, 2018. Funeral: 9:00 am, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Visitation: 6:00pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial: Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. She was preceded in death by brothers, Conard, Austin "Bob", Windell "Joe". Sue is survived by her husband, Alton Smith of 34...
John Studer
Jul 20, 2018
John Philip Studer, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a loving husband and father. Many will remember John for his contributions to the community, as owner-operator of Studer’s Food Market/Exxon (FM 1485 New Caney, Texas), Cub Scout Pack Leader and coach for little-league baseball and football, which emphasized his love of sports. What...
Sarah Betancourt De` Matos
Jul 19, 2018
Sarah Betancourt de` Matos Sarah entered into life May 14, 1939 in Luquillo, Puerto Rico and Entered into rest July 19, 2018. Thus, she attained the age of 79 years, 2 months and 3 days. She was preceded in death by her parents Vicente` Betancourt and Matilde Carrasquillo. She was married to Angel Matos and a resident of Euless, Texas....
Leroy Gafford
Jul 19, 2018
Leroy Gafford, 94, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at North Pointe Baptist Church. Burial: DFW National Cemetery 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Visitation: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Lucas Funeral Hurst. Leroy was born Dec. 25, 1923, in Elam, Texas to Leonard Gafford and Maybelle Davis Gafford. Leroy was...
Harry L. Johnson
Jul 19, 2018
Harry L. Johnson 53, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Crowley, TX. He was born June 15, 1965 to Harry R. Johnson and Deloris Johnson in Moline, IL. His favorite pastime was being on the Texas waterways fishing with friends and family. Harry had an infectious smile and enjoyed laughing also playing video games with family. He was...
Jeremy Todd Rhoden
Jul 18, 2018
Jeremy Todd Rhoden, 45, of Burleson passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Monday at Turning Point Church in Fort Worth. Interment: Cope Cemetery. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield. Jeremy served with the Fort Worth Police Department for 22 years with...
Dorothy Waldrop
Jul 18, 2018
Dorothy Waldrop, 99, of Fort Worth passed away July 18th in Fort Worth. Funeral Service: Saturday, 10:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 500 W. Bonds Ranch Road, Haslet with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Graveside Service: Monday, 3:00 p.m., Llano Cemetery in Amarillo. Mrs. Waldrop was born October 16, 1918 in Oklahoma to Herbert and Susie...
Janice Gayle Newton
Jul 18, 2018
Janice Gayle Newton passed away on July 18, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral: 10:00 am Monday at College Hill Church of Christ, 7447 N. College Circle, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180. Burial will follow at Bourland Cemetery in Keller. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sunday at Lucas Funeral Home in Keller, Texas. Janice was born in Pauls Valley,...
Gilbert Cosby Garner
Jul 16, 2018
Gilbert Cosby Garner was born on December 21, 1932, in Roanoke, Texas to Genas and Girtha Garner. He passed away at his home in Emory, Texas on July 16, 2018. He was 85 years of age. Gilbert was preceded in passing by his son, Steven Cosby Garner; and his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years,...
Phillip "Wayne" Maddux
Jul 16, 2018
Phillip "Wayne" Maddux passed away on July 16, 2018. Service: 2:00 pm Friday, July 27, 2018 at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Burial: 11:00 am Saturday July 28, 2018 at Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, Oklahoma. Surviving siblings: Bedford Maddux, Norma Standerfer and brother in law James “Babe” Standerfer, Wilma Tucker and brother in law Tom Tucker, Dale Maddux and sister in law...
Merna Lynn Mann
Jul 16, 2018
Merna Lynn Mann, 78, of Burleson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July, 16, 2018. Merna was born in Teague, Texas on October 10, 1939. She graduated from Teague High school in 1958 then attended Sam Houston State University. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas then her Master's Degree from Texas...
Jeffrey Anthony Lathrop
Jul 15, 2018
GRAPEVINE – Jeffrey Lathrop, 63, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018. Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Colleyville, TX. Memorials: Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, which Jeff supported for over 30 years of his life. Click the link to make a donation :...
Ronald L. Jacobs
Jul 14, 2018
Ronald Lee Jacobs, 82, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 in North Richland Hills, TX. Ron was born February 18, 1936 in Lacona, Iowa to Robert and Juanita Jacobs. He attended Simpson College where he met Nancy Goodwin. They married in 1959 and had one daughter. Ron served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1960 and was stationed most...
Susan Hillin-Armoni Godbold
Jul 14, 2018
Godbold, Susan Hillin-Armoni, Phd. Susan passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. Born March 11, 1949, Susan was the loving wife of William D. Godbold, daughter of the late Neyland B. and Jewel Hillin and mother of the late Jeffrey Scott Jones, mother of Kristen Jones (Robin) and grandmother of Kayton and Brayden. Susan deeply loved her family, friends and her...
Marlene Ann Ryden
Jul 12, 2018
Marlene Roeper Ryden, 80. Left this life and crossed over the rainbow July 12, 2018. Marlene was born Jan. 13, 1938 to Harry & Dorothy Roeper in Michigan City, she spent her early years in Hammond and graduated from Hammond High School in 1956. She was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis and proudly served and enjoyed a 31 year career...
Sims Ivy Buttram
Jul 12, 2018
Sims Ivy Buttram, age 95, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, July 12, 2018. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh K. Buttram on January 5, 1923 in Hillsboro, TX. He was preceded in death by brothers, James K. Buttram, George A. Buttram and Hugh O. Buttram. He married the love of his life,...
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