Obituaries

Jun 16, 2014

William Dale Burgess, born in August 1945 to T.J. & Sarah Burgess in Clarksville, passed away on June 16, 2014. William was baptized in the Central Baptist Church of Mansfield. He spent a great deal of his time pursuing his passion for riding bulls at the Cowbell and later in Kennedale. He spent time working with his hands to make...

Jun 12, 2014

George “Bud” Wilson, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2014. Bud was born in Aitkin, MN in 1932. After graduating from high school in Windom, MN in 1950, Bud spent two years passionately working the railroad. After serving 26 years in the United States Air Force he achieved the rank of MSGT. After retiring,...

Jun 7, 2014

Colleen Kopps Larsen, born in April 1948 in Schenectady, New York, to John and Beatrice Kopps Sr., passed from this life into eternity at home surrounded by her loving family on June 7, 2014. Colleen grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Linton High School. She spent most of her life in the healthcare field and possessed a passion for...

Jun 3, 2014

May 17, 2014

Curtis McKinney (Kinney) Roseberry, founding owner & operator of Roseberry Construction Company from 1969-87, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 17, 2014. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. On Friday, May 23, 2014, at Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ in Arlington, viewing will begin at...

May 16, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Joanne Briggs,79, of Arlington, passed away peacefully Friday, May 16,2014. Service: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the DFW National Cemetery in Grand Prairie, Tx. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale, Tx.

May 11, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Ivy Irene Pittman, 91, passed away Sunday, May 11. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Emerald Hills funeral home, 500 Sublett Rd, Kennedale.. Graveside service will be private. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray. Ivy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grand mother. Survived by three children, Joan, Eddy,...

May 11, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Guadalupe Hernandez, 85, peacefully passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014. Service: 10 a.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with rosary at 7 p.m. at funeral home.

May 8, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Patricia Ann Byrom Baker Noe, age 67, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. A visitation will be held on Monday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Emerald Hills Funeral Home, 500 Kennedale Sublett Rd. Kennedale, A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home followed by interment in the Emerald...

May 5, 2014

Angela Marie (Pierce) Reinbold, 51, of Haslet, TX, died Monday May 5, 2014. Services will be held at Emerald Hills Funeral Home at 500 Kennedale Sublett Rd Kennedale, TX 76060. The viewing is on Tuesday evening, May 13, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Celebration of Life services will be on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm....

May 4, 2014

MANSFIELD -- Joe Don Patterson, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 4 at a local hospital. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Rd. Kennedale with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Survivors: Daneil J. Patterson, Chantell Patterson, Courtney, Jack Patterson, Chase Patterson, Jenna Patterson

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May 4, 2014

Edna Payne Tippie passed away peacefully at her residence Sunday May 4, 2014. She was born October 7, 1917 to James Franklin Payne and Lillian Beatrice Settle. Edna married the love of her life William V. Tippie, December 7, 1940 in Bosqueville, Texas. Pecedents: Edna is preceded in death by both parents; stepmother, Ruth Payne; brother, Clarence S. Payne, and...

May 2, 2014

Joetta was born on March 1928 in Fort Worth, TX to Joseph and Aline Woods. She married October 15, 1955 to Joe Andrew Wilkie of Fort Worth, TX. Joetta graduated from Polytechnic High school in Fort Worth, TX – class of 1945. Her early career included the Fort Worth Star-Telegram newspaper, the local gas company, and Western Electric. Joetta and...

Apr 28, 2014

Shirley Mae Crews (Ranneger) was born on September 6, 1939, to Charles J. & Phyllis M. Ranneger (Giacobetti) in Pittsburg, Kansas, and passed away on April 28, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. Shirley was half-German from her father's side and half-Italian from her mother's side. Shirley was very proud of her mixed heritage, and enjoyed sharing stories about her family with...

Apr 22, 2014

Lee S. Crozier, 86 of Mansfield,Passed away on April 22, 2014 peacefully at her residence of natural causes. Devoted Wife, loving mother, caring grandmother and precious great grandmother.She was born in Del Rio, Texas On September 9, 1927 to the late Frank and Ruby Schmidt. Lee graduated from Del Rio High School, and had a successful accountant career.She was married...

Apr 17, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Michael J McAuliffe passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014. Michael was a avid sports fan who loved to play golf. He had a tough exterior but a smile that would give away his soft heart. Gone, but never forgotten. He was preceded in death by his father, William McAuliffe; and sister, Kerry McCombs. Survivors: Mother, Margie McAuliffe; children,...

Apr 12, 2014

Douglas Howard Fabio, 59, of Arlington passed away at home Saturday. Doug was born in Miami, Florida to Owen & Grace Fabio in July 1954. He spent his childhood fishing with his dad and playing school sports. He received his masters in Health Administration and worked in Public Health throughout his life. Doug was an avid sports fan and passionately...

Apr 7, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Wallace Griffin passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, in Fort Worth. Service: Noon Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6300 Crawford Lane, Forest Hill. The family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, Kennedale. Memorials: May be made in Wallace's memory to Universal Health Services, Attention: John, 5651...

Apr 1, 2014

Ms. Adams was born on October 3, 1933 and passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Ms. Adams was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of her passing.

Apr 1, 2014

KELLER -- Bobo, aka Shirley Ann Batchelor Hughes Clements, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in February 1936 to Ab & Pearl Batchelor of Fort Worth. Bobo is remembered by her family as a loving and giving friend and mother. She was happiest when she was...