Obituaries

Oct 8, 2019

Nathan Earl Mathews, born in Denton, TX on October 13, 1943, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 around 5:50 a.m. after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and lung cancer.

He loved the simple things in life. Jesus, his family, music, cars, football, dominos, chicken fried steak, golf, and of course his little...

Oct 6, 2019

Richard M Dalby, beloved husband, dad and grandpa was received into the arms of his Heavenly Father in the early morning hours of October 6, 2019.  He was a retired Bell Helicopter associate, an avid Rangers baseball fan and a devout Christian.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Joy Dalby; son, Ricky Dalby and wife...

Oct 2, 2019

Earl D. Griffin, age 89, was called from this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. He died peacefully of natural causes.

Funeral: There will only be a brief graveside service on Tuesday, October 8 at 2 PM at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale, Texas.

He was born on January 18, 1930 to Douglas "Ray"...

Oct 1, 2019

H. Mark Giles, 77, passed from this life into eternal life on October 1, 2019 in Arlington, Texas.

Mark was born on October 8, 1941 in Flint, Michigan to Herbert and Maria (Taeckens) Giles and was the second oldest of four children. He attended St. Michael’s Catholic School and excelled in mathematics. Mark served for four years...

Oct 1, 2019

Phyllis Irene Gravatt, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in Arlington, TX. Irene was born on April 25, 1927 in Greenville, Missouri, the daughter of  Phillip and Edna Joplin. She graduated from Elsinore High School in Elsinore, Missouri in May of 1943. On November 17, 1944, Irene married the love of her life, Vernon Lee...

Sep 28, 2019

Charles “Charlie” Thomas Whisenant

Charlie went to be with the Lord on Saturday 9/28/2019 at the young age of 36.  Born May 20, 1983 in Oregon City, Oregon.  He lived many places but found his home in Arlington, Texas.

He left behind his 3 children, Shyanne 9, Summer 5 and Markus 3 all in Arlington. ...

Sep 26, 2019

Robert Eugene “Gene” Miller walked into the loving arms of Jesus on September 26, 2019 after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving wife Sheri and beloved daughter Vivian.  He was born December 27, 1930 in West Frankfurt, Illinois to Clyde and Mildred Miller.

He grew up on his family farm in Illinois. After moving...

Sep 21, 2019

Jo Rene Snider, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019.  She was born on August 7, 1933 in Mansfield, Texas to Marvin J. Huey and Mattie (Redmon) Huey.  She loved to play bingo, cooking, and sewing.  Jo Rene was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Snider; parents; daughter, Lawanna Hamilton; son, Darrell Snider; and step son, J.D....

Sep 20, 2019

Loyd Frankin Cook was born February 18, 1924, the second child of James Curtis Cook and Laura Jane Cherry Cook. He married Beverley Faye Dove on February 8, 1952, and they were married 67 years. Loyd and Beverley became the parents of 6 children. There were also 6 spouses, twenty grandchildren and eleven (going on twelve) great-grandchildren.

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Sep 16, 2019

Tommy Harmon Smith went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2019.  He was born on December 31, 1948 in Weatherford to Donald Smith and Martha Ann Turner Smith.  Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Don.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Jeanne Smith;  and their treasured family, DeeAnn Smith...

Sep 14, 2019

Deborah (Debbie) King of Arlington, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2019, with her children Mitchell and Mandi King by her side.

Debbie was born March 12, 1956, in Alpha, New Jersey, to Don Abner and Vivian Vealey. She was a cashier at Kroger’s in Arlington, Texas.

Survivors include son Mitchell King of Kansas City,...

Sep 14, 2019

Frank Anthony Cruz, Jr, known by family and friends as “Tony” was granted his angel wings on September 14, 2019 at the young age of 45.  In his final days he was surrounded by family and friends that Tony had touched in some way throughout his memorable life.

A native of San Antonio, Tony attended St. Mary’s...

Sep 11, 2019

George “Pete” Wesley Worthington- 76, of Arlington, TX passed away Wednesday September 11th, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale, TX on Saturday September 21st @ 10am.

Pete was born on February 22nd, 1943 in Longview, TX to RG & Jocie Worthington. He resided with his wife Karen in...

Sep 9, 2019

Merlyn Deray Eckles passed on to "Fiddlers Green" on September 9th, 2019, aged 84 years.  Born on a farm near Quiby, Iowa during the Depression Era Merle knew hard work from a very early age and this ethic  set the standard for his life.  A man of incredibly varied experience, in his younger years Merle had been a longshoreman,...

Sep 6, 2019

Leta Ray Dixson, of Crowley, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.  She was born on February 9, 1930 in Emory, Texas to Archie A Neal and Essie Mae (Oler) Neal.  She loved to quilt and was a dedicated follower of Christ.  Leta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lamuel McKay; daughter, Linda Johnson Graves; and husband, Walter Dixson....

Sep 1, 2019

After a long and fulfilling life, Winifred Mae Kaczor passed away peacefully at her Arlington home on September 1, 2019 at the age of 103. She was born on December 10, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois.  After retiring from Allied Van Lines she and her husband relocated to Arlington Texas in 1995.  She was affectionately known as Winnie to her...

Aug 31, 2019

Mom’s name is Betty Jo Glover McBroom, but everyone who knew her called her “Jody.”  She was born in 1929 to Laura and Bill Glover of Happy, Texas. Mom was a proud Happy Cowboy. The photos I have included were Jody as a Happy Cowboy and one of her first pictures after she married my Dad.  Have you ever...

Aug 30, 2019

Frances G. Cantero, of Venus, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019.  She was born on December 16, 1936 in Edna, Texas to Cruz Montes and Joe Garza Sr.  Frances was a fearless woman who grew up in the Texas countryside and moved to the DFW suburbs to start her family.  She was preceded in death by her parents Cruz...

Aug 28, 2019

Ayva Grace Macaulay lived on August 28, 2019.  Her life was tiny and filled with love.  Ayva loved music and kept her tiny hands next to her face.  Her life left an impact and mark on so many who knew and loved her.

Ayva is survived by her parents, Derek and Mandy Macaulay; sister, Kaylee; grandparents, Noelle...

Aug 25, 2019

Guadalupe G. Cruz (Julie) 86, of Fort Worth Tx passed away Sunday morning August 25, 2019, dementia.

Visitation will be held at 6p.m-8p.m Thursday the 29th at Emerald Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Burial will follow...