Obituaries

Marian Jane Englert

Mar 5, 2025

Marian Jane Englert, of Godley Texas, formerly of Penfield, New York, passed away on March 5, 2025 at the age of 91 years.

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Valerie Orndorff

Mar 5, 2025

Valerie M. Orndorff, most beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, returned home to the Lord on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 9AM in North Richland Hills, Tex, in the loving presence of her family and Pastor Jay DeBeir of Peace Lutheran Church, who was delivering the Commendation of the Dying at the time of her passing. Her passing...

Steven Wayne Riley

Mar 5, 2025

Steven Wayne Riley, born on October 18, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Cleburne, Texas. A dedicated entrepreneur, Steven was known for his hard work and ambition, having owned and operated several businesses throughout his life. His determination and generosity left an indelible mark on all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Steven...

Jody Gonzales

Mar 5, 2025

Jody Gonzales, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his cherished family. Born on April 20, 1934, in Fort Stockton, Texas, Jody was a man whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Jody attended Butz Elementary, Stockton Junior High School, and Barber College, which laid the foundation...

Martha White Slover

Mar 4, 2025

Martha White Slover died peacefully on March 4, 2025, exactly one month shy of her 97th birthday at her residence at The Stayton in Fort Worth, Texas.

Martha was born April 4, 1928, to J. Ray and Evalena Sanders White of Keller, Texas.

Martha is survived by her son, Clifford R. Thompson and wife Lori. Stepchildren Kris Slover Niblett, Kim Slover Flynn,...

Rade "Rudy" Mladenovic

Mar 4, 2025

Rade (Rudy) Mladenovic, a beloved figure in both his personal and professional life, passed away

on March 4, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 66. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 26,

1958, he was the son of Serbian immigrants who instilled in him the values of hard work and

perseverance.

Rudy's journey was marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence that...

Willis Clay Cash

Mar 4, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Willis Clay Cash, who passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in O’Donnell, Texas, to T.M. Cash and Eula Mae Cash, Willis lived a life of faith, adventure, and service.

A proud graduate of Howard Payne University, Willis found purpose in both his...

Jimmy Jo Richardson

Mar 4, 2025

Jimmy Jo Richardson, 86, passed away on March 4, 2025, at home in Burleson, Texas. Born on August 19, 1938, in a house on Tabb St. in Burleson. He spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved.

Jimmy was a dedicated business owner throughout his life. After graduating from Burleson High School in 1946, he partnered with his brother...

John Seymour Hatch

Mar 3, 2025

John Seymour Hatch, born April 14, 1936, passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

John grew up on a farm in Granger, Ohio, and graduated from Highland High School. He attended Baldwin-Wallace College before serving two years in the U.S. Army in Schweinfurt, Germany. After returning to Medina,...

Judy A. Higdon

Mar 1, 2025

Judy Higdon

June 16, 1940 – March 1, 2025

Resident of Bedford, Texas

A Life of Love, Service, and Dedication

Judy Higdon, a devoted mother, community leader, and compassionate volunteer, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and unwavering dedication to helping others.

Born in La Crosse, WI, Judy spent her early years there before embarking on a journey that would take her...

Brit Sturdy

Mar 1, 2025

Brit M. Sturdy, 77, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on March 1, 2025.

Brit was born on October 21, 1947, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. After Brit graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965, he went to the Arkansas University in Fayetteville, Arkansas and majored in Education.  Brit taught history at Prairie Grove High School before joining the United States Air...

David Reyes

Mar 1, 2025

David G. Reyes

October 31, 1989 - March 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David G. Reyes, 35, of Fort Worth, who left us on March 1, 2025, in Dallas. David was born on October 31, 1989, to Antonio and Antonia Reyes in Fort Worth. He was a devoted family man who found joy in...

Elizabeth Moore

Feb 28, 2025

Elizabeth Katheryn Moore, 83, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 8, 1941, in New York to Jack and Mary Scheer.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Lucas Funeral Home in Keller.

Elizabeth had a passion...

Patricia "Patsy" Ruth Clanton

Feb 27, 2025

Hurst—Patsy Ruth Clanton, 92, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 10, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Rd. Hurst.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at St. John’s Catholic Church, 7341 Glenview Drive, North Richland Hills, TX.

Interment: Following the funeral on March 11, 2025 at Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery,...

Gloria E. Ongmanchi

Feb 27, 2025

Gloria Encinas Ongmanchi, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025.

She was born on March 4, 1931, in Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines, to Fausto Encinas and Francisca Fajardo. She spent her early years in Gubat, where she attended Gubat Central School and Gubat High School before continuing her education at Albay Normal School.

Gloria spent many years as a teacher at...

Virgie Lee Gresham

Feb 26, 2025

Virgie Lee Gresham, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Born on July 23, 1931, in Barlett, Texas, she graduated from Barlett High School in

1948 before marrying John F. Gresham and moving to Houston where they had four

children.

In the early 70’s the family moved to Burleson, where she lived until her passing.

During that time, she had an extensive career with Parker...

Marian Hetzler

Feb 26, 2025

Elizabeth “Marian” Hetzler passed away on February 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on December 17, 1946, to Thomas and Elizabeth Little in Los Angeles, California and grew up in Logansport, Indiana.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Keller, followed by burial...

Michael Earl Zufelt

Feb 25, 2025

Michael Earl Zufelt, a cherished resident of Burleson, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on December 14, 1949, in Globe, Arizona, to JoAnn and Warren Zufelt, Michael was shaped by his early years spent growing up in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

 Michael's life was defined by both service and dedication. He proudly served in the...

Tomas Castro

Feb 25, 2025

After living a full life on earth, Tomas Castro arrived at his heavenly home on February 25, 2025. He was 90 years old. He was born on November 2, 1934 in the small town of Wilcox, Texas (Burleson County) into the loving arms of Hilario and Herminia Castro.

There are many words that family and friends use to describe Tom, such...

Jan Poindexter

Feb 24, 2025

A beautiful, kind and graceful soul, Jaina Jan Poindexter passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 82. 

Jan was born July 29, 1942, to William Delmer and Zella La Nelle Johnston in Humbletown, Cisco, Texas. In her youth she was a bit of a tomboy and enjoyed playing basketball, softball and baseball, often hitting the ball further than...