Obituaries

Aug 17, 2013

Teodor Mihailescu, 79, of Arlington passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 after a long and brave battle with lung cancer. He was born in March 1934, in Bucharest, Romania and is the youngest child of Mircea and Florica Mihailescu. He loved fishing, cross country, boxing, soccer, swimming, doing crossword puzzles and telling jokes. He loved classical music, playing the...

Aug 11, 2013

MANSFIELD -- Dorothy Helen Schaefer, 87, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, George H. Schaefer. Survivors: Daughters and their spouses, Brenda and...

Jul 27, 2013

Mr. Mercer was born on December 20, 1940 and passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Mr. Mercer was a resident of Arlington, Texas at the time of his passing.

Jul 18, 2013

ARLINGTON -- Brenda Joyce Keller, 69, of Arlington passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013. Service: 11 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. She was born Aug. 25, 1943, and was the eldest child of J.C. and Retha Wallace. She was preceded in death by her parents and her cousin, Cookie, sisters...

Jul 14, 2013

Richard Lee Swearingin, born March 17, in Carmi, Illinois to Robert Swearingin and Elsie Hutchison passed away at home on July 14, 2013. Richard was no stranger to adversity and dealt with his difficulties in his own way. He is remembered as a charismatic man who lived life, on life's terms. Richard is preceded in death by his father, Robert...

Jul 4, 2013

Laura E. Autrey passed from this life to the next on July 4th (Independence Day), 2013. She is finally free from the suffering and pain she experienced and is home with her Lord Jesus. Laura lived a full, beautiful life with family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and happiness. Laura Earp was born on February...

Jul 3, 2013

Doris (Williams) Neal Hickerson, 66, formerly of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Fort Worth.

Jul 3, 2013

Ann went to be with the Lord on July Third. She was born on June 13, 1937 in Montague, Tx to Harold (Bud) Fields and Dorothy Lloyd Fields. She graduated from Mansfield High School in May 1955. She attended college at TCU where she received an associate's degree and later attended California Baptist College. Ann worked her entire career as...

Jun 30, 2013

Juanita Watkins was called home to the arms of her Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2013, at the age of 80. She will be remembered as a prayer warrior and spiritual mother who touched many lives through her unwavering devotion to God. Juanita and Sterling Watkins were approaching their 50th wedding anniversary before his passing in 1998. She was a...

Jun 26, 2013

Daniel Wayne "Red" Archey -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Red" Daniel W. Archey, 73, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2013. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Rd. Kennedale. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 1, at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Proceded in death...

Jun 23, 2013

ARLINGTON -- Cynthia Jean Gunther, 45, of Arlington passed away peacefully at her home, to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She put her trust in God's will during her long, valiant battle with cancer. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Kennedale Sublett Road, Kennedale. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday,...

Jun 18, 2013

Kathleen L. Lockaby, born November 17, 1931, to Amon and Victoria Hanson in Seattle, WA, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2013 in Fort Worth at the age of 81. At the young age of 16, she was a member of their Seattle Opera Company where Kathy developed a love of music, singing and later dancing. Kathy was a loving...

Jun 13, 2013

Larry Wayne Huckabay, 63 passed away on June 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, TX. He was born to Wallace and Joyce Huckabay on June 13th, 1950. He was a Vietnam War veteran in the 18th Military Police Brigade. He earned a Bronze Star in April of 1971 for his heroic actions in ground combat. Larry was a loving father, devoted...

Jun 10, 2013

David Sanchez Martinez passed away Monday June 10, 2013. David is preceded in death by daughter Anna Marie; grand daughter Elaine; parents, Nina & Pilo; brothers, Rudy, Roy, and Ray; sisters, Gloria, Consuelo, Teresa, Faye, and Lisa Fauci. Survivors: wife, Mary; children, Christina and Melissa; son-in-law, John Moore; grandchildren, David, Brenna, Lesly, Nathan, Westley, Eddie, BrieAna, and Haley.

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Jun 9, 2013

Signe Brooks Edwards, born August 19, 1945 to Loren and Mary Ruth Hammack in San Antonio, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2013 in Arlington at the age of 67. Signe graduated from Westbury High School in Houston. Signe worked for Alcon Laboratories as well as Lockheed prior to retiring and enjoying life as a homemaker. Signe was a longtime...

Jun 6, 2013

-- Bonnie Nicholson passed away Thursday, June 6 2013. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home 500 Sublett Road, Kennadale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Bonnie was a loving wife, mom, nana, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved sewing; making dolls; spending time with her dogs, Mousey and Remie; playing with...

May 30, 2013

Regina Kaye Leck was a remarkable grandmother and wife, and that's putting it lightly. She was involved from birth helping support and raise her grandchildren. Gigi loved being part of their interest, from family cookouts to many sporting events. She enjoyed the simple things in life and looked at experiences in a light-hearted unique way. There isn't another person who...

May 30, 2013

Johnny Jackie Lee Ricketts, or "Rick" as his friends called him, was born September 20, 1952, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Lorene and Johnie Ricketts and lived there until the age of 22. In 1973 at the age of 21 he met and married the love of his life Patricia Ankrom. The following year they decided to move to Texas where...

May 29, 2013

Gary Welch Harris, 70, of Arlington passed away peacefully on May 29, 2013 at Medical Center of Arlington. He was born on October 13, 1942 in Madill, Oklahoma to his parents Comer and Etoyl. Gary was the first born of six children to his parents. He graduated from Madill High School with the class of 1961. Gary served in the...

May 29, 2013

Gary Welch Harris, 70, of Arlington passed away peacefully on May 29, 2013 at Medical Center of Arlington. He was born on October 13, 1942 in Madill, Oklahoma to his parents Comer and Etoyl. Gary was the first born of six children to his parents. He graduated from Madill High School with the class of 1961. Gary served in the...