Obituaries

Aug 24, 2014

Joyce Faye Carter, 78, passed away in her home on Sunday, August 24, 2014.   Pastor Dennis Erwin will be officiating.  Joyce was born on February 7, 1936, to Elmer and Ruby (Lane) Garrison in Blooming Grove, Texas. She grew up in Ennis, Texas.  On February 14, 1953, she married Kenneth Wade Carter, and they made their home in Arlington, Texas. She was...

Aug 23, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Raymon Earl Peppers, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Raymon was born Aug. 17, 1926, to John F. and Annie Peppers in Sherwood. Raymon proudly...

Aug 19, 2014

Brenda Gale Rhue was a cherished wife, mother, nana, sister, cousin, aunt, and endeared friend. She was sunshine, sweet as candy, and fresh air to all those she embraced. Brenda fought bravely an ugly expensive battle with cancer that took her prematurely away from us all. We are thankful that she is free from the ugly battle of this life....

Aug 10, 2014

Laverne White, born in July 1953 to Richard & Estelle Westbrook, passed away peacefully into Heaven on August 10, 2014. Laverne Westbrook White met her husband, Thomas G. White during her teenage years. Four years later, right out of high school the two married and began a love that lasted 41 years. Laverne & Tommy grew together as a family...

Aug 9, 2014

He Saves Some Souls He Takes Some Lives We Sit Around and Wonder Why We Wipe Our Tears As We Cry, We Never Want to Say Goodbye None of us Can Wait For the Day When We All Leave and Make Our Way Even Though There is Pain In Our Hearts We Know Where You Are Sitting and Laughing With...

Jul 30, 2014

Lela Ray, born in March 1930 to Delbert & Lela Hardin in San Antonio passed peacefully from this world into the arms of the Lord on July 30, 2014. Lela shared twenty years as a loving wife to Walter Nelson until his passing in 1968. She found comfort in family and remarried Larry G. Ray and enjoyed twenty more years...

Jul 28, 2014

Jul 26, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Brittany Diane Hala, 25, went to see Jesus on Saturday, July 26, 2014.  The first words she spoke were to Jesus.  She participated in both the Texas Rangers Miracle League and Special Olympics.  Brittany was happiest when surrounded by family and she loved special occasions.  Brittany especially enjoyed attending church and driving with her mom and dad.  She will be dearly missed by...

Jul 11, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Joe A. Wilkie, born in August 1921 to Grover and Lillie Wilkie, passed away in the late hours of Friday, July 11, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Joetta Woods Wilkie,...

Jul 7, 2014

Timothy W Stark, 64, of Arlington passed away in his home Monday July 7, 2014. He was born July 28, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas and is preceded in death by parents Earl Stark and Valentine Hodge. Tim was employed with Bell Helicopter as a licensed professional engineer for 40 years. He also was a life member of American Mensa....

Jul 6, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Opal Evelyn Patterson passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the age of 90 at a local nursing home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Worth Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: Memorial tributes will be equally...

Jul 6, 2014

Martha L Morgan, 88, of Mansfield passed away Sunday July 6, 2014. Service: 10 a.m. Thursday July 10, 2014 at Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale, Texas. Survivors: Martha is survived by her Son, Tom Bennett and wife Sara; Grandchildren, Wendy Jones and husband Barry, Todd Bennett and wife Christie, Randy Morgan, and Rusty Morgan; Great Grandchildren, Ashley Jones, Brandon...

Jul 2, 2014

Violet Ruth Moon, born in December 1927 to Thomas and Elizabeth Paul in Palestine, was received into the arms of the Lord on July 2, 2014. Violet's family remembers her as a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, all of her siblings, husband, Ira J. Moon, granddaughters, Charity D....

Jun 26, 2014

Jun 24, 2014

David L. Brinkley, born in June of 1953, passed away on June 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to remember him include: daughter, Jessica Jatzek and husband Rich; sisters, Cathy Kennedy and husband Paul, Cindy Brinkley and husband Jim; brother, Matthew Brinkley and wife Mel, grandchildren, Seth, Sara & Sadie Sloan; numerous neices, nephews,...

Jun 22, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Maurine Clark, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Maurine was a faithful Christian woman who loved the Texas Rangers. She had an eye for beautiful flowers, loved bowling and reading many books. Maurine was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Jun 22, 2014

Graveside Service for Buddy will be at 1:30 pm Saturday June 28, 2014 at Brazos Point Cemetery. To arrive at the Brazos Point Cemetery, from Highway 174 between Morgan and Kimball Bridge over the Brazos River,take Hwy 56 N to Brazos Point, 9 miles.  The cemetery is north of the church. Clifford Charles Cryer, more affectionately known as Buddy or Pappy...

Jun 20, 2014

MANSFIELD -- Kerry Douglas Graham, 66, of Mansfield passed away June 20, 2014. He was born November 6, 1947 in Arizona. Doug served in the Army and retired from AAFES after 30 years. He was also very involved in the Antique Mall of Mansfield as a dealer. Memorials: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Humane Society...

Jun 18, 2014

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Nelda L. Riley, 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Nelda is preceded in death by her husband Roy Riley. Survivors: She leaves to cherish daughters, Kathryn Read, Carolyn Herring, and Ruth Reed; Son, Dennis Riley; 7 gran children, and...

Jun 17, 2014

Winnie Joyce Frost Chamberlain, born in January 1925 to Clarence & Alma Frost in Pisque Ridge, Texas passed away on June 17, 2014. Winnie graduated from Richland High School. She was an avid 42 player and is remembered as the life of the party. She enjoyed painting landscapes and scenery. In her early adult life she worked as a mail...