Obituaries
Rick A. Keeling
Nov 6, 2017
Rick A. Keeling, 63, was born November 21, 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away November 6, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. Preceded in death by father & mother Gregory & Ada Keeling; sister, Billie Keeling; and son Gregory Keeling. Survived by wife of 29 years Linda Keeling; brother, Paul & wife Debra Keeling; sisters, Elizabeth Huntsman, Barbara Chapman &...
Stephen J. Livens
Nov 6, 2017
Stephen J. Livens passed away on November 6, 2017 at his home in Grapevine. He was 63 years of age. Service: A Liturgy of the Word service will be held at 10:00 am Friday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bedford. Visitation: The family will greet guests from 6:30 to 7:30 pm Thursday with a 7:30 pm Rosary at Lucas...
Joan Tressler Depaola
Nov 4, 2017
Joan Tressler DePaola, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Visitation: Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 6-8 pm at Lucas Funeral Home 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Funeral Mass: Friday, November 10 at 10:00am at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St., Ft. Worth. Burial 12:30pm at Dallas – Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek...
Bob Butterfield
Nov 3, 2017
Dad, Grandpa, Friend. Bob was born in Austin, Texas, to Bob and Betty Butterfield. His family lived overseas in Turkey for two years while his dad was in the Air Force. He enjoyed telling stories of his time in Turkey, including his antics as a mischievous young boy. His family returned and settled in Denison, Tx., where he finished school....
Reda M. Praytor
Nov 3, 2017
Reda M. Ballew Praytor, 96 of Hurst passed away November 3rd in Hurst. Visitation: Tuesday; 6-8 p.m., Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst; Funeral Service: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Lucas Funeral Chapel in Hurst with burial to follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville. Mrs. Praytor was born January 24, 1921 in Oak Grove, TX to James and Callie Ballew....
Michael Scott Hartzler
Nov 2, 2017
Mike Scott Hartzler (a.k.a. Hudda, Pappa )left this life on November 2nd, and as he did he left every single one of us with a life time of cherished memories. Mike lived a full and vibrant life. He touched the lives of friends and family masterfully. Mike was a memory maker and even a better story teller. Mike lived his...
Mark Alan Flora
Nov 1, 2017
In Memory… Mark Alan Flora of Grapevine, Texas passed away with his family at his side on November 1, 2017 at the age of 56. Services: Visitation to be held on November 6, 2017 from 6 to 8pm at Lucas Funeral Home in Grapevine. The celebration of life will be held on November 7, 2017 at 1pm at First United...
Paula Faye Wagner
Oct 30, 2017
Paula Faye Wagner, age 57, passed away, Monday, October 30, 2017. Survivors: husband, Steven Wagner; sons, Kyle and his wife Mickie Wagner, Matthew Wagner; daughter, Beth and her husband Shaun Cross; grandchildren, Maryn Elizabeth Alice Cross, Bryan Hunter Taylor, Logan Chase Dyer, and Austin Collin Franks; brothers, Edward Simmons, Stanley Simmons, Terry Simmons, and Roger Dale Simmons; sisters, Peggy Crenshaw,...
Ruth Newton Barkley
Oct 30, 2017
Ruth Newton Barkley, age 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Monday, October 30, 2017. Funeral is November 4 at 10:00 am at Lucas Funeral Home, Grapevine, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, November 3, 5:00-7:00 pm. Ruth, or Nana, as she was fondly known to most, was born in Midlothian, Texas on December 7, 1930 to R.H. and...
Francis Iris Chapin
Oct 30, 2017
Francis Iris Chapin, age 77, passed away, Monday, October 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Chapin; parents, Harry and Myrtle May Podlich; brother, Walter Podlich. Survivors: sons, Dan and his wife Andrea Tremor, and Gordon Chapin; grandchildren, Alex and Austin Vestal, Lauren and Danielle Chapin, Chapin, Anabelle and Camille Tremor; brother, Clayton and his wife...
Margaret Louise Lavely
Oct 29, 2017
Margaret Louise (Daily) Lavely, age 77, went to be with the lord on October 29, 2017 in Burleson, Texas. Margaret was born October 1, 1940 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edward and Ruth Daily. Margaret was a resident of Burleson, Texas for forty years and was a retired secretary after serving an extended time with State Farm Insurance. Margaret...
Alexis Jean Rhoads
Oct 29, 2017
Mrs. Alexis Jean Rhoads passed away on October 29, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. She was 38 years of age. Visitation: The family will greet guests from 4 to 8 pm Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Lucas Funeral Home in Grapevine, Texas. Funeral Service: A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Bethel Church Presbyterian...
Frances "Louise" Mcmurtrey
Oct 28, 2017
Frances Louise McMurtrey, 93, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Keller. Graveside Service: 11:00 am Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Whites Chapel Cemetery, Southlake. Visitation: 6-8pm, Wednesday, November 1, at Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Louise, Granny to many, was born on March 23, 1924 in Grapevine. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing. Louise was active...
Howard Bruce Stephens Sr.
Oct 28, 2017
Howard B. Stephens, 96, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. Service: 2:30 pm Thursday, Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Howard was born Aug. 25, 1921, in Millsap, Texas. He and Wilma Womack were married Feb. 1, 1942, they were inseparable for over 73 years. Howard was a WWII veteran, Army Air Force, retired Southwestern Bell Telephone after 44 years. They...
David Velazquez
Oct 28, 2017
Reverend David Velázquez, 85 years old, minister of Light to Salvation church (Luz de Salvación) for 22 years in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico passed away October 28, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas surrounded with family. He was a dedicated minister,an excellent heavy machinery operator, a great cook, a soldier to our country and the best father to his family. He...
David Velazquez
Oct 28, 2017
David Velazquez, 85, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. Visitation will be Sunday, November 4th from 12 - 2pm Funeral Services will follow visitation at 2pm. David will be sent to his final resting place at the National Cemetery in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Scott B. Krauza
Oct 27, 2017
Scott B. Krauza, 62 of Bedford passed away October 27th in Dallas. Memorial Service: Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at Lucas Funeral Chapel in Hurst. Mr. Krauza was born March 14, 1955 In Utica, NY to Stanley and Stella Krauza. He worked for American Airlines and enjoyed music, travel, crossword puzzles and reading. He was a member of Oasis Community Church, along...
Susan Virginia Nance
Oct 27, 2017
Susan Virginia Nance died on October 27, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born on January 6, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. Susie, as her friends and family knew her, was preceded in death by her mother, Viola J. Gilmore. She is survived by her husband, Donald Lynn Nance, her father, Robert Gilmore and his wife, Sandy, her older brother...