Obituaries
Alfredo Martinez Mondragon
Dec 15, 2024
Alfredo Martinez Mondragon, 62, passed away on December 15, 2024, peacefully in his home. Located in Mansfield, TX. He was born on October 30, 1962 in Acapulco, Guerrero to Celerino Martinez and Celia Mondragon.
Alfredo Martinez grew up in Acapulco, Guerrero. While managing working and his studies at the same time his father tragically died when he was 18 years old....
William Brantley Pelley
Dec 14, 2024
William Brantley Pelley, 75, passed away December 14, 2024 at Baylor Hospital. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on August 24, 1949, at St. Mary’s Hospital to Murnie and Lorena (Brantley) Pelley
In 1967, Bill graduated from McAlester High School. One week later, he enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly trained and worked as a Navy Corpsman and EENT...
Gerald Dean Mitchell
Dec 10, 2024
Gerald Dean Mitchell, 90, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Fort Worth, Tx. He was born on February 28, 1934, in Ladonia, Texas to Henderson and Lela Thomason Mitchell.
Gerald worked in construction most of his life and owned Southwest Sound Control based in Dallas until his retirement.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents H.D. and Lela Mitchell, brothers...
Dura Lee Blalock
Dec 7, 2024
Dura Lee (Elliott) Blalock, 91, of Kennedale passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Dura’s life will be at 11:00am Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. An interment will be immediately following at Granbury Cemetery. A Visitation will be Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Emerald Hills Funeral...
Ray Stafford Sr
Dec 6, 2024
Ray Stafford Sr., 85, passed away on December 6, 2024, at Community Healthcare of Texas in Fort Worth, TX. He was born on March 20, 1939, in Fort Worth, TX to Willis “Tobe” Wesley Sr and Elua Beatrice (Wingo) Stafford.
Ray grew up in Fort Worth. He graduated from Green B Trimble Tech High in Fort Worth in 1957. He attended...
Aurora Soria Zapata
Dec 2, 2024
Aurora Soria Zapata, 72, crossed the veil on, December 2, 2024 at her home in Arlington, Texas. She was born on March 11, 1952, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, México to Jesús and Aurora Perez Soria.
Aurora grew up in Dallas, Texas, where she met, then married Miguel Zapata in 1971. They were happily married for over 53 years and sealed as...
James Michael Kepper
Dec 1, 2024
James Michael Kepper, born on August 11, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2024, in Granbury, Texas. He lived a life filled with dedication, service, and love, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
A proud student of Burleson High School in Burleson, Texas, James went on to serve in the United States Navy, a...
Ida Annette Anderson
Nov 30, 2024
Ida Annette (Eason) Anderson, 89, passed away on 30 November 2024, at Medical City Arlington Hospital in Arlington, Texas. Annette was born on August 9, 1935, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to William Henry Jackson Eason and Bertha Nancy Estelle (Mizell) Eason.
Annette grew up living in various towns in North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida, but later moved to Fort Worth,...
Michael Blake
Nov 29, 2024
Michael (Mike) Joseph Blake passed away suddenly at his home in Burleson, Texas, on November 29, 2024.
Mike was born on September 12, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, as the only child of Gordon and Esther Blake. The family moved to Fort Worth where Mike attended school, graduating from Southwest High School in 1971. He then attended Texas Christian University, where...
Marion Keene
Nov 23, 2024
Marion Margareta Dohm Keene, 80, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.
Born on October 1, 1944, in Rommerz Neuhof, Hesse, Germany, Marion was the eldest of two children raised by her beloved parents, Margarete Huffer Gerner and Karl Gerner. She graduated from Schwanthaler School in Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt am Main,...
David Chris Warren
Nov 20, 2024
David Chris (Booker) Warren, 54, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at his home in Dallas, TX. He was born on February 25, 1970 in Cleburne, TX to Cornelious Warren Jr. and Ann Fantroy.
Booker grew up in Cleburne, TX and attended Cleburne high school, he also attended Remington college. He worked in several sales capacities most notably for Best...
Roger Dale Noel
Nov 19, 2024
Roger Dale Noel, 71, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2024 after complications during a medical procedure.
Roger was born on September 7, 1953 in Titusvile, Pennsylvania to Hank Ivan Noel and Ottie Faye Davis. After Roger graduated from high school, he went on to serve in the United States Air Force for 16 years, working on B-52s and...
Linda Joyce Haney
Nov 18, 2024
Linda Joyce Haney, born on January 6, 1944, in Stamford, Texas, was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her. She passed peacefully on November 18,2024, in Burleson, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering support for others.
For many years, Linda dedicated her life to caring for those in need, working as a...
Rev. Warren Lee Farr
Nov 12, 2024
Warren L. Farr, 89, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to his Lord Jesus on November 12, 2024.
Warren served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He graduated from West Virginia State College, West Virginia, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanic Arts and went on to acquire his Masters of Arts Degree in Education and Human Development...
Isaias Coronado
Nov 10, 2024
Isaias Coronado 19, passed away on November 10th 2024 at His favorite city San Antonio, Texas. He was born on May 02, 2005 in Gastonia North Carolina to Linda Carolina Guevara and Guadalupe Coronado Jr.
Isaias grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth Texas in 2023. After high school he attended College...
William "Bill" Charles Barnett
Nov 7, 2024
On November 7, 2024, William "Bill" Barnett was reunited with his loving wife, Linda.
Bill Passed away at his home in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 80. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1943.
He enjoyed working as a Design Engineer for Chaparral Steel until his retirement.
Bill was an avid reader who loved spending time with his...
Roger Kevin Conley
Nov 7, 2024
Roger Kevin Conley, born on February 7, 1960, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of 64. He will be remembered as a devoted family man, a respected Navy Lieutenant, and a courageous individual who faced life’s challenges with dignity and grace.
Kevin's military service is a testament to his dedication and commitment to his...
Wanda Irene Rountree
Nov 6, 2024
Wanda Irene Waldrop Rountree, 87, passed away on November 6, 2024, at Medical Center of Arlington in Arlington, Texas. She was born on October 02, 1937, in Decatur, Texas to Samuel Otis and Viva Mae Waldrop.
Wanda grew up in Decatur, Texas. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1956. After high school she went to work for General Dynamics in...
Phillip Terry Graham
Nov 4, 2024
Phillip was born on June 25, 1947 in Paris, Texas. He lived most of his life in Arlington and Kennedale. He passed away on November 4, 2024 at Town Hall Estates in Arlington.
He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1965, with the first graduating class.
He served in the Army and worked at the family business, Arlington Printers, Inc.
Phillip loved...
Wilson Charles Geckler
Oct 26, 2024
Wilson Charles Geckler, 82, better known as "Bill", passed away on the afternoon of October 26, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1942 in Canton, Ohio. Bill is survived by his sister Carol Geckler, son Robert "Bobby" (Karen) Geckler, daughter Keli (Craig) Wiman, three grandchildren (Kristi, Stacey, Dawson), and one great-grandchild (Paislee). He was preceded in death by his...
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Alfredo Martinez Mondragon
Dec 15, 2024
Alfredo Martinez Mondragon, 62, passed away on December 15, 2024, peacefully in his home. Located in Mansfield, TX. He was born on October 30, 1962 in Acapulco, Guerrero to Celerino Martinez and Celia Mondragon.
Alfredo Martinez grew up in Acapulco, Guerrero. While managing working and his studies at the same time his father tragically died when he was 18 years old....
William Brantley Pelley
Dec 14, 2024
William Brantley Pelley, 75, passed away December 14, 2024 at Baylor Hospital. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on August 24, 1949, at St. Mary’s Hospital to Murnie and Lorena (Brantley) Pelley
In 1967, Bill graduated from McAlester High School. One week later, he enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly trained and worked as a Navy Corpsman and EENT...
Gerald Dean Mitchell
Dec 10, 2024
Gerald Dean Mitchell, 90, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Fort Worth, Tx. He was born on February 28, 1934, in Ladonia, Texas to Henderson and Lela Thomason Mitchell.
Gerald worked in construction most of his life and owned Southwest Sound Control based in Dallas until his retirement.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents H.D. and Lela Mitchell, brothers...
Dura Lee Blalock
Dec 7, 2024
Dura Lee (Elliott) Blalock, 91, of Kennedale passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Dura’s life will be at 11:00am Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. An interment will be immediately following at Granbury Cemetery. A Visitation will be Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Emerald Hills Funeral...
Ray Stafford Sr
Dec 6, 2024
Ray Stafford Sr., 85, passed away on December 6, 2024, at Community Healthcare of Texas in Fort Worth, TX. He was born on March 20, 1939, in Fort Worth, TX to Willis “Tobe” Wesley Sr and Elua Beatrice (Wingo) Stafford.
Ray grew up in Fort Worth. He graduated from Green B Trimble Tech High in Fort Worth in 1957. He attended...
Aurora Soria Zapata
Dec 2, 2024
Aurora Soria Zapata, 72, crossed the veil on, December 2, 2024 at her home in Arlington, Texas. She was born on March 11, 1952, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, México to Jesús and Aurora Perez Soria.
Aurora grew up in Dallas, Texas, where she met, then married Miguel Zapata in 1971. They were happily married for over 53 years and sealed as...
James Michael Kepper
Dec 1, 2024
James Michael Kepper, born on August 11, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2024, in Granbury, Texas. He lived a life filled with dedication, service, and love, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
A proud student of Burleson High School in Burleson, Texas, James went on to serve in the United States Navy, a...
Ida Annette Anderson
Nov 30, 2024
Ida Annette (Eason) Anderson, 89, passed away on 30 November 2024, at Medical City Arlington Hospital in Arlington, Texas. Annette was born on August 9, 1935, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to William Henry Jackson Eason and Bertha Nancy Estelle (Mizell) Eason.
Annette grew up living in various towns in North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida, but later moved to Fort Worth,...
Michael Blake
Nov 29, 2024
Michael (Mike) Joseph Blake passed away suddenly at his home in Burleson, Texas, on November 29, 2024.
Mike was born on September 12, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, as the only child of Gordon and Esther Blake. The family moved to Fort Worth where Mike attended school, graduating from Southwest High School in 1971. He then attended Texas Christian University, where...
Marion Keene
Nov 23, 2024
Marion Margareta Dohm Keene, 80, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.
Born on October 1, 1944, in Rommerz Neuhof, Hesse, Germany, Marion was the eldest of two children raised by her beloved parents, Margarete Huffer Gerner and Karl Gerner. She graduated from Schwanthaler School in Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt am Main,...
David Chris Warren
Nov 20, 2024
David Chris (Booker) Warren, 54, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at his home in Dallas, TX. He was born on February 25, 1970 in Cleburne, TX to Cornelious Warren Jr. and Ann Fantroy.
Booker grew up in Cleburne, TX and attended Cleburne high school, he also attended Remington college. He worked in several sales capacities most notably for Best...
Roger Dale Noel
Nov 19, 2024
Roger Dale Noel, 71, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2024 after complications during a medical procedure.
Roger was born on September 7, 1953 in Titusvile, Pennsylvania to Hank Ivan Noel and Ottie Faye Davis. After Roger graduated from high school, he went on to serve in the United States Air Force for 16 years, working on B-52s and...
Linda Joyce Haney
Nov 18, 2024
Linda Joyce Haney, born on January 6, 1944, in Stamford, Texas, was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her. She passed peacefully on November 18,2024, in Burleson, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering support for others.
For many years, Linda dedicated her life to caring for those in need, working as a...
Rev. Warren Lee Farr
Nov 12, 2024
Warren L. Farr, 89, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to his Lord Jesus on November 12, 2024.
Warren served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He graduated from West Virginia State College, West Virginia, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanic Arts and went on to acquire his Masters of Arts Degree in Education and Human Development...
Isaias Coronado
Nov 10, 2024
Isaias Coronado 19, passed away on November 10th 2024 at His favorite city San Antonio, Texas. He was born on May 02, 2005 in Gastonia North Carolina to Linda Carolina Guevara and Guadalupe Coronado Jr.
Isaias grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth Texas in 2023. After high school he attended College...
William "Bill" Charles Barnett
Nov 7, 2024
On November 7, 2024, William "Bill" Barnett was reunited with his loving wife, Linda.
Bill Passed away at his home in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 80. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1943.
He enjoyed working as a Design Engineer for Chaparral Steel until his retirement.
Bill was an avid reader who loved spending time with his...
Roger Kevin Conley
Nov 7, 2024
Roger Kevin Conley, born on February 7, 1960, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of 64. He will be remembered as a devoted family man, a respected Navy Lieutenant, and a courageous individual who faced life’s challenges with dignity and grace.
Kevin's military service is a testament to his dedication and commitment to his...
Wanda Irene Rountree
Nov 6, 2024
Wanda Irene Waldrop Rountree, 87, passed away on November 6, 2024, at Medical Center of Arlington in Arlington, Texas. She was born on October 02, 1937, in Decatur, Texas to Samuel Otis and Viva Mae Waldrop.
Wanda grew up in Decatur, Texas. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1956. After high school she went to work for General Dynamics in...
Phillip Terry Graham
Nov 4, 2024
Phillip was born on June 25, 1947 in Paris, Texas. He lived most of his life in Arlington and Kennedale. He passed away on November 4, 2024 at Town Hall Estates in Arlington.
He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1965, with the first graduating class.
He served in the Army and worked at the family business, Arlington Printers, Inc.
Phillip loved...
Wilson Charles Geckler
Oct 26, 2024
Wilson Charles Geckler, 82, better known as "Bill", passed away on the afternoon of October 26, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1942 in Canton, Ohio. Bill is survived by his sister Carol Geckler, son Robert "Bobby" (Karen) Geckler, daughter Keli (Craig) Wiman, three grandchildren (Kristi, Stacey, Dawson), and one great-grandchild (Paislee). He was preceded in death by his...
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