Obituaries

Aug 11, 2016

Crystal Fay Nicholson, age 39, of Kennedale, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul Dee and Ida Faye Waldrep and Gussie and Guy Nicholson and her son, Joseph Anthony Benke. She is survived by her husband of 17 years Joel Benke; children, Hunter and Taylor Benke; mother, Jo Ann Nicholson;...

Aug 10, 2016

GRANBURY -- Michael Lynn Pittman, 69, of Granbury passed away peacefully at home after a long illness Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Friends for Animals in Acton, Texas or Make a Wish...

Aug 2, 2016

GRAND PRAIRIE -- Karen Ann Fry, 65, of Grand Prairie passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Karen was a wonderful wife and mother. She loved her family and enjoyed helping people. She was a member of...

Aug 1, 2016

Jul 29, 2016

Joe Edward Thomason, 89, of North Richland Hills passed away Friday, July 29, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 3 p.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Joe was born Jan. 29, 1927, to Lucy Jane Thomason and Welch Milton Thomason in...

Jul 28, 2016

ARLINGTON -- Keith Andrew Houston, 56, of Arlington passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Life Fellowship Church in Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday evening at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Keith was a loving husband, son, father, uncle, who had three passions...

Jul 28, 2016

MABANK -- Paul David Hunt, 77, of Mabank passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Funeral Home Chapel with a visitation an hour prior to service. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park.

Jul 28, 2016

BURLESON -- John Hilton Evartt, 90, of Burleson passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Laurel Land Memorial Park. John served his country faithfully in World War II retiring as a chief petty officer in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Evartt, and six siblings. Survivors: John is...

Jul 27, 2016

CROWLEY -- Opal Pauline Myatt, 91, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Opal was a very loving wife and mother. She was very passionate about volunteering her time. Over the years she volunteered at...

Jul 26, 2016

RENDON -- Juanda Thomasson Flories, 73, of Rendon passed away at home July 26, 2016. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Everman Church of Christ. Interment: Everman Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Community Hospice. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Fosters Home for Children...

Jul 21, 2016

EVERMAN -- Esther Pompa Pena, 97, 0f Everman passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Pena; Children; Gloria Pena Caballero, Julian Pena, Ruben Pena, George Pena, Mary Pena, Consuelo Pena....

Jul 20, 2016

ARLINGTON -- Brandi Rayne Shelton, 20, 0f Arlington passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Funeral Service: 3 p.m. Sunday in Emerald Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 1-3 p.m. prior to service. Brandi was a beautiful young woman who touched so many lives in her short time on this earth. She was known for her vibrant personality that left a stamp...

Jul 13, 2016

Jul 10, 2016

FORT WORTH -- Franklin D. Schmalried, 82, of Fort Worth was called home on Sunday July 10,2016. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Frank was born in Fort Worth on February 22,1934, and grew up in Northside. Frank was the 4th...

Jul 10, 2016

Lucille Ellen Everitt Mann, 97, of Fort Worth passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Lucille was born in Gap, Tx on March 8, 1919. She has a large and loving family that loved her very much. Lucille is preceded in death...

Jul 1, 2016

William Lee "Willie" Lanier, 89, of Bedford passed away, Friday, July 1, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park.  Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Willie was born March 25, 1927 to Oscar Wilbur Lanier and Mary Ester in Dade...

Jun 17, 2016

William Ron “Bill” Eckley, 41, of Arlington passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. Bill was a very loving husband and father, who will be missed by all his loving family and friends. Survivors: Bill is survived by his wife, Rachel Eckley of Arlington, TX; son, Adam Eckley of Arlington, TX; father, William Eckley of Springtown, TX, mother, Tina Simcox of...

Jun 13, 2016

Conceicao "Connie" Moniz, 84, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016. Funeral Service: 3 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2016 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Preceded in death by her husband, Laurindo Moniz. Connie is survived by her sons; Joe Moniz and wife Debra, Graciano Moniz and...

Jun 11, 2016

Alexandra Steele Vilaros, 72, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Lexi is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Hal; parents, Spero and Lucille Steele; grandmother, Marge Placheta. Survivors: sons, Louis Vilaros and...

Jun 10, 2016

Emma Pearl Lewis, 81, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Everman. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Burl, and daughter, Ruthie Lewis. Survivors: Son, Lester Lewis and wife, Louise; daughters, Jeanne Burks and...