Obituaries

Jul 27, 2019

Lavinia Gail Williams, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. She was born on March 15, 1932 in Prosper, Texas to Cleo Cleveland Robertson and Ida Mae (Perdue) Robertson. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Byron (Cindy)Williams and Jonna (Jeff)Young; grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Aimee and...

Jul 26, 2019

David Allen Cowen, of Fort Worth, surrounded by loving family passed away Friday, July 26, 2019. He was born on April 4, 1960 in Fort Worth, Texas to Edward Barney Cowen Jr. and Marjorie Ann (Kemper) Cowen.  He loved to ride motorcycles and go fishing and camping.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Cowen Jr.; and...

Jul 25, 2019

Matthew Bern Ehlert, 47, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, after a valiant and long-fought battle with liver cancer. He was born Oct. 26, 1971, in Rock Island, Illinois, to David and Susan Ehlert of Buchanan, Michigan. Matt was known for his kind heart, a listening ear and the warmth he showed to everyone he encountered.

Matt...

Jul 24, 2019

James Carmen Pratt was born in Arlington, Texas, as the only child to Carmen and Nina Pratt on September 1, 1946.  After graduating from Kennedale High School in 1965, he attended Weatherford Junior College in Weatherford, Texas and Navarro Junior College in Corsicana, Texas.  While in college, he was drafted by the Army where he proudly served in Germany...

Jul 19, 2019

Calvin Morton Bell of Hill County, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. He was born on January 24, 1940 in Fort Worth, Texas to Calvin Albert Bell and Mary Aline Wirsing Bell. Calvin married Rose Mary Self Bell on April 21, 1959.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister,...

Jul 17, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Roy Alfred Swanson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 10, 2019

Bradley (Brad) Wayne Smith, 38, of Garland, Texas went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on July 10, 2019.  Brad was born May 28, 1981 in Dallas, Texas and was raised in Arlington, Texas.

He graduated Martin High School, Arlington, Texas in 2000 where he played football and was a member of the track...

Jul 5, 2019

Howard Joseph Lay, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019.  He was born on April 30, 1958 in Wichita Falls, Texas to LeRoy Joseph Lay and Bettie Ann (Odom) Lay.  Joe married Denise (Melchiori) Lay on March 30, 1985.  He was a professional and avid golfer at Wichita Falls Country Club, a successful appliance salesman for many years,...

Jul 4, 2019

In Loving Memory:

Jimmy L. Hilton of Rendon, TX passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Mena, AR to Cliff and Ozie Hilton.

Jim was a Korean War Veteran. He married Martha Hilton in 1952, and had 3 daughters and 1 son together....

Jul 3, 2019

Rafael Becerra, 72 passed away peacefully at his home on July 3, 2019. He was born April 17, 1947. He is survived by his wife Maria Becerra and four children Rafael Jr., Alfonso, Teresa and Lorena. 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. The family prefers to have...

Jun 29, 2019

On Saturday, June 29, 2019, Karrey Ann Turner, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 57.

Karrey was born on December 25, 1961 in Torrance, CA to Ralph and Betty Standridge. She spent most of her career as an administrative assistant in primary education. On September 23, 1989, she married Richard Lee Turner. They...

Jun 27, 2019

Ralph Herman Urlage passed away peacefully in Ft Worth, TX, on June 27, 2019.  He was born in 1929 in Norwood, Ohio, to Rose and Charles Urlage.  Ralph served in the Navy and Air Force, spending over 20 years serving our country, having been stationed in Spain, Germany and Thailand.  After leaving the service, Ralph went on to hold engineering roles at LTV and Lockheed Martin as...

Jun 24, 2019

Kenneth Kelley, 80, passed away on June 24, 2019.  He served for 22 years in the armed forces and was a Viet Nam veteran.  He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kelley.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alice Kelley and his children, Deby Herrera, Chantel (Randy) Chambers, and Todd (Krystal)...

Jun 21, 2019

Jack Newton Bass, of Burleson, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019.  He was born on September 9, 1933 in Fort Worth, Texas to James Newton Bass and Lillie Ann (Culwell) Bass.  He loved to work with wood.  Jack was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Frances Bass; brother, Roy Bass; and sister, Ellen Goforth.

Those...

Jun 4, 2019

Jacqueline Lea Kuykendall Grahm transitioned from this world Tuesday, June 4, 2019, with her son and members of her immediate family at her bedside. Our hearts are broken. Our solace rests in knowing she is at peace and was joyfully welcomed by loved ones on the other side.  A native of Fort Worth, Jacqueline was born Sept. 14, 1952,...

Jun 4, 2019

Richard Darrell Rains (Clunker) born May 20, 1962, passed away June 4, 2019 at the age of 57 years in Benbrook, Texas. Darrell was preceded in death by parents Bertram and Joyce Rains. He is survived by sisters Katherine Skrnich of Salpulpa, OK, and Linda Rains of Waco, TX; brothers Bertram Rains, his wife Debbie of Port Arthur, TX, and...

Jun 3, 2019

Mercedes Prima Everest, of Arlington, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019.  She was born on September 24, 1942 in Michoacan Mexico to Camilo Gama and Conrada (Luz) Gama.  She married Tommy Everest on March 23, 1966.  Mercedes loved to garden and loved her family.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to cherish her...

Jun 2, 2019

Stanley Michael Pytel, of Kennedale, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019.  He was born on January 24, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas to Joseph Michael Pytel and Olga Ruth (Brown) Pytel.  He loved to hunt, fish, play pool, and watch sports.  Stanley was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joseph Tyler Pytel; brothers, Dennis Pytel and Raymond Pytel;...

May 24, 2019

James (Jim) Ray Smith, of Kennedale, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019.  He was born on March 21, 1932 in Richardson, Texas to John Samuel Smith and Leta Mae (Hamilton) Smith.  Jim served in the United States Navy serving in the Korean War.  He married the love of his life Mary L. (Bedford) Smith in 1954, and they...

May 21, 2019

Bobby Kanehl departed this earth on May 21 to enter the gates of Heaven.  Born on August 15, 1933, in Arp, Texas, to Ted and Jimmie Green Kanehl, he grew up in Kilgore, TX.

He served in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Boxer, during the Korean Conflict.  It was a time in his...