Obituaries
Byrl Dean Whatley
Aug 20, 2023
Byrl Dean Whatley, age 76, of Hurst, TX passed away peacefully on August, 20th 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 21, 1947 in Paducah, TX to Olen and Muzette Whatley and was the “middle” child. He graduated from Arlington High School before joining the U. S. Navy where he met the love of his life Rosa....
Melanie Patricia Bond Burris
Aug 20, 2023
Melanie Bond Burris, went to be with the Lord on August 20th, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, daughter and friend to all that knew and loved her. She was born on April 22, 1992, in Abilene, Texas to Calvin and Cindy Bond. Melanie was a very loving and giving person. Melanie...
Gayle Sorenson
Aug 19, 2023
Leona Gayle Carder Sorenson was born on July 26, 1942 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. She passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 Gayle grew up on the family farm in Paoli, Oklahoma. She was the third of six children born to Earl and Gennie Carder. Gayle attended and graduated from Saint Anthony School of Nursing in 1963. She joined the Air...
Mary Lucille Castor Newton
Aug 19, 2023
Mary Castor Newton passed away peacefully August 19, 2023. Mary was born July 17, 1935 in Fort Worth. In 1957, she married Jerrell Newton and they shared 66 years together. Together, they raised two daughters, Cheryl and Susie in Keller, Texas. Mary was a member of Justin Methodist Church in Justin, Texas and she was a member at Shady Oaks...
Caroline June Carroll
Aug 18, 2023
Caroline June Carroll was born in Xenia, Ohio at home in the Bluebird Restaurant on June 23, 1931. Caroline peacefully passed away at home with loved ones on August 18, 2023. Caroline is preceded in death by her husband Donald Allen Carroll Sr. and her daughter, Linda Carroll Lenander (grand-children DeeDee and Chad). She is survived by her daughters: Bonnie...
Charles Monroe Kelsch
Aug 17, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles (Chuck) Kelsch, 77, of Keller. Chuck left this world on Thursday, August 17, 2023, and entered God’s Kingdom peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family. Born on Friday, August 9, 1946, Chuck led a life filled with adventures, achievements, and so much love. He attended Carroll Senior High...
Erik Adriaan Chon Chilson
Aug 17, 2023
Erik Adriaan Chon Chilson, aged 27 of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on August 17th, 2023. Erik was born on January 29th, 1996 at Fort Hood, Texas to loving parents Myong and James Chilson. He grew up with his brother, Kevin, in the Metroplex, and graduated from Saginaw High School. Erik had a love of the outdoors his entire life,...
R.D. Russell
Aug 16, 2023
Robert Doyle Russell, resident of Fort Worth, formerly of Granbury, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Brookdale Tanglewood Oak at the age of 90 years. Robert Doyle Russell was born in Glen Rose, Texas to John Robert and Hattie Russell. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the US Army. He received an honorable...
Stanley Walter Zagorski
Aug 16, 2023
Stanley Zagorski, 76, of Bedford, Tx passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023 Stanley was born November 16, 1946 in Buffalo, NY. Visitation will be held Saturday August 19, 9:00am at Lucas Funeral Home Hurst. Service will follow at 10:00am. Stanley made many friends wherever he went. He worked for American Airlines for 35 years. Stanley is preceded by his...
Jasper Nathaniel De Jonge
Aug 16, 2023
Jasper Nathaniel De Jonge passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on August 16, 2023 following an extended illness in Fort Worth, TX. He will always be remembered as a loving friend and colleague to all that knew and loved him. Jasper was born in Limlair Village, Berbice, Guyana on January 25, 1943 to Claudius De Jonge and Nancy...
Kathleen Mary Newsome
Aug 15, 2023
Kathleen Mary Newsome, a beloved resident of Fort Worth, Texas, gracefully departed from this world on August 15, 2023 in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 73. Born on June 16, 1950 in Waco, Texas. Left to cherish the memories of Kate is her husband, Ernest Lynn Newsome. Kate's love extended to her children, Jami Rebecca Hahn (Newsome) and husband...
Janis Marie Meyer
Aug 15, 2023
Janis Marie Meyer, 85, of Austin, TX passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 3, 1938 in Hearne, TX to Julia and Jeff Starkey. Janis met her husband, Kirby Meyer, while working at Texas A&M University. They were married on July 3, 1957, and were happily married for 56 years. She...
Susan Darlene Petruska
Aug 14, 2023
Susan Darlene Petruska of Keller, TX, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in Bedford, TX. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, sister, friend and colleague to all that knew and loved her. She was born on Thursday, June 15, 1950 in Detroit, MI to Dennis and Maxine Petruska. She is survived by her son James Teeter;...
Robert John "Bob" Rittmueller
Aug 13, 2023
Robert John "Bob" Rittmueller, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 13th, 2023, at his residence in Haslet, TX. Bob was welcomed into this world on November 30, 1946, in Melrose Park, IL, by Adolph Henry and Alma Olga (Voigt) Rittmueller. Bob's life journey, colored by his vibrant personality and steadfast dedication to family, was one filled...
Nam Thien Nguyen
Aug 13, 2023
Nam Nguyen, 28, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away unexpectedly on August 13th in a tragic accident. Nam began painting figures when he was twelve years old on plastic green army men with Dollar store paints until his aunt gifted him a first set of Citadel Miniatures and paint. He painted his first commission army of Chaos Space Marines when...
Edwardo Pina
Aug 12, 2023
Edwardo Pina passed to Heaven on Aug 12, 2023, peacefully at home in Grapevine, Texas. Edwardo Pina was born on July 31, 1972. Eddie worked at Grand Brook Memory Care for 15 years. He was a dedicated employee. He really loved and was passionate about his work. Edward was a proud husband who loved his family beyond measure. He goes...
Jacob (Tripp) Boyd Rivers Iii
Aug 12, 2023
Jacob Boyd Rivers III, known to everyone as Tripp, passed away on August 12th, 2023, at the age of 64, in Chicago, IL due to a sudden cardiovascular event. Tripp had just celebrated his son’s wedding and was surrounded by family, friends, laughs and love. Right before his time of passing he had proclaimed to everyone around him it was...
Philip Louis Vest
Aug 11, 2023
Philip Louis Vest, 62, of Argyle, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2023. He was born Dec. 16, 1960 in Alice, Texas to Lou and Margaret Vest. He attended high school in Mandeville, LA and then graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in finance. He spent a career in the finance industry starting out in banking. He...
Terri Lynn Tomassi
Aug 11, 2023
Terri Lynn Tomassi, aged 57, passed away at her home in Fort Worth on August 11, 2023. Terri was born on July 4, 1966, to Tommy Tomassi and Beverly (Mancuso) Soteros in Albuquerque, NM. She graduated from South Grand Prairie High School and enjoyed working in the motorsports industry for many years. She was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, traveling to...
Nina Beth Fair
Aug 11, 2023
Nina Beth Drummond Fair, of Covington, Texas passed away August 11, 2023, at the Grandview Nursing Home where she had been a resident for over seven years. She was 92 years old, born on September 4, 1930. She was the older of two children born to W.W. Drummond and Beulah Wilson Drummond in Edinburg, Texas. When she was five, her...
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