Obituaries

Mr. Clyde Keller

Mr. Clyde Keller

Apr 1, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Clyde Keller, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 W. Sublett Rd. Kennedale. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Clyde Keller was born in Van Texas on Sept. 18, 1931 to Clyde and Virgil Keller. Clyde was born...

Mrs. Deborah J Milam

Mrs. Deborah J Milam

Mar 27, 2014

Deborah J Milam, born in August 1953 to J.C. & Frances Gilley in Fort Worth, passed away on March 27, 2014. Deborah spent 28 years guiding mentally and physically handicapped people in providing services equivalent to their skill level to help them maintain a productive and normal life. Deborah was a kind person, her work spilled over into her family...

Mr. Michael Phelan

Mr. Michael Phelan

Mar 19, 2014

MANSFIELD -- Michael "Papa" Joseph Phelan, 70, of Mansfield, TX, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday, March 19. A viewing will be held from 2-6 pm Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mansfield, TX. Mass will be held at 6 pm followed by a Celebration of Life dinner at the church. He is...

Mr. Tech Brownlow

Mr. Tech Brownlow

Mar 18, 2014

Mr. Brownlow was born on November 19, 1950 and passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Mr. Brownlow was a resident of Arlington, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mr. John Garrett, Jr.

Mr. John Garrett, Jr.

Mar 13, 2014

FORT WORTH -- John Garrett Jr., born in May 1938, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. Graveside service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale. Visitation: The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday before the service inside the funeral home

Mrs. Evelyn Mcgreer

Mrs. Evelyn Mcgreer

Mar 13, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Evelyn L. McGreer, 90, of Arlington died Thursday, March 13, 2014. Graveside service: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hill Cemetery, the Rev. Bobby Bridges officiating. Visitation: 11 a.m. Wednesday, preceding the service, at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Evie's name to Samaritan's Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org/ Evelyn was born Dec. 22,...

Mr. Thomas D Corley

Mr. Thomas D Corley

Mar 10, 2014

Thomas Dowell Corley, 89, from Everman, TX peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Alice Marie Corley, and his four sons Ronald, John (Theo), James, and Robert (Debbie). Thomas had an abundance of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He was born on May 15, 1924. Thomas...

Mr Vilaros

Mr Vilaros

Feb 26, 2014

Hal Vilaros passed away on February 26,2014. Hal was born to Harold and Margaret on October 25, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hal was in the car wash industry all his adult life. He is preceded in death by his father Harold. Those left to cherish his memory are beloved wife of 49 years Lexi Nee Steele, mother Margaret Horn, four...

Mrs. Diamantina Lopez

Mrs. Diamantina Lopez

Feb 24, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Diamantina "Tina" Lopez, 75, of Fort Worth passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with a rosary starting at 7 p.m. Tina was born in Winters on Nov. 4, 1938, to Otto and Concepcion "Concha" Diaz. She...

Mr. J Pitts

Mr. J Pitts

Feb 13, 2014

Weldon J. Pitts, born December 1, 1930 to John L. & Lillian Pitts in Caddo Mills, Texas, was surrounded by his loving family when he was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on February 13, 2014. Weldon is a longtime resident of Fort Worth and served the city in the street department for over 28 years. He...

Mr. Raymond Wink Dickey

Mr. Raymond Wink Dickey

Feb 13, 2014

Raymond "Wink" Dickey passed away on February 13, 2014 in Arlington, Texas after a long illness. Wink was born on December 6, 1951 in Germantown, TN. He moved to Texas in 1989 to serve as the Executive Director for Dallas Habitat for Humanity. Wink also worked for Habitat affiliates in Memphis, Phoenix, and Austin. Wink was a visionary leader for...

Mr. David Brown

Mr. David Brown

Feb 9, 2014

David Lynn Brown, 58 of Kennedale, TX passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at a local hospital. David was born on December 12, 1955. He is survived by his daughter Michelle L. Galvan, son Mark L. Brown, Granddaughter Isabella (Bella) Galvan, sisters, Rolene Dress, Trisha Jordan and husband, Mark Jordan many more nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded...

Mrs. Margie Arms

Mrs. Margie Arms

Feb 2, 2014

BURLESON -- Margie Arms, passed away on February 2, 2014. Services: Funeral Service will be 10 am Saturday February 8, 2014 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday night. Margie was born in The United Kingdom to Earl and Margaret Benson. After living abroad, she moved back to the states with her family but continued to...

Mrs. E. Parisher

Mrs. E. Parisher

Jan 31, 2014

Janell Coats Parisher, loving wife of Bill Parisher, joined our Heavenly Father on January 31, 2014 after a long illness. Funeral Service is 2 pm Wednesday February 5, 2014. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Janell was retired after 25 years of service to Tarrant County. She loved and was...

Mr. Jones

Mr. Jones

Jan 31, 2014

Edward R. Jones, passed away January 31, 2014 at home in Fort Worth. Edward loved to read his bible and made good use of any excuse he could find to go fishing. He is preceded in death by two siblings; his loving wife, Carolyn S. Jones; and son Michael L. Jones. Those left to remember him include sisters; Betty J...

Mr Leon Day

Mr Leon Day

Jan 28, 2014

Mr Day was born on March 10, 1951 and passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Mr Day was a resident of Joshua, Texas at the time of his passing.

Ms. Judy Davis

Ms. Judy Davis

Jan 26, 2014

Judy Davis passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. Judy was born in November 1946 to O.B and Edna Davis in Grandview. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Audrey and Carolyn. Survivors: Her siblings, Edna Brown, Martha Smith, O.B.Davis, and Herbert Davis and wife, Linda; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Ms. Prather Burgess

Ms. Prather Burgess

Jan 18, 2014

Lisa Prather Burgess, born in January 1961 to Floyd and Mary Prather in Fort Worth, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Lisa was a graduate of O.D Wyatt High School. She was the joy of her family, always laughing and joking around. She never met a stranger and was always willing to help family and friends alike. Lisa will join...

Mrs. Johnnie Moore

Mrs. Johnnie Moore

Jan 10, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Johnnie K. Moore of Arlington passed away Friday January 10, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband Loren Moore. Survivors: daughters Susan Barker, Angela Moore; Granddaughters Amanda McKee, Ginger Smith; Son-in-law Carl Smith; Great Grandchildren, Chivona McKee, Dennis McKee, Nathan Smith, and Katherine Smith.

Mr. Wendell Cribbs

Mr. Wendell Cribbs

Jan 10, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Wendell Willard Cribbs, born in October 1929 to Willard and Bertha Cribbs in Sayer, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully January 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caregivers. Wendell served four years in the United States Air Force. He retired from Bell Helicopter Textron after 36 years of service as a manager in the...

Mr. Clyde Keller

Mr. Clyde Keller

Apr 1, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Clyde Keller, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 W. Sublett Rd. Kennedale. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Clyde Keller was born in Van Texas on Sept. 18, 1931 to Clyde and Virgil Keller. Clyde was born...

Mrs. Deborah J Milam

Mrs. Deborah J Milam

Mar 27, 2014

Deborah J Milam, born in August 1953 to J.C. & Frances Gilley in Fort Worth, passed away on March 27, 2014. Deborah spent 28 years guiding mentally and physically handicapped people in providing services equivalent to their skill level to help them maintain a productive and normal life. Deborah was a kind person, her work spilled over into her family...

Mr. Michael Phelan

Mr. Michael Phelan

Mar 19, 2014

MANSFIELD -- Michael "Papa" Joseph Phelan, 70, of Mansfield, TX, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday, March 19. A viewing will be held from 2-6 pm Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mansfield, TX. Mass will be held at 6 pm followed by a Celebration of Life dinner at the church. He is...

Mr. Tech Brownlow

Mr. Tech Brownlow

Mar 18, 2014

Mr. Brownlow was born on November 19, 1950 and passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Mr. Brownlow was a resident of Arlington, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mr. John Garrett, Jr.

Mr. John Garrett, Jr.

Mar 13, 2014

FORT WORTH -- John Garrett Jr., born in May 1938, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. Graveside service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale. Visitation: The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday before the service inside the funeral home

Mrs. Evelyn Mcgreer

Mrs. Evelyn Mcgreer

Mar 13, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Evelyn L. McGreer, 90, of Arlington died Thursday, March 13, 2014. Graveside service: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hill Cemetery, the Rev. Bobby Bridges officiating. Visitation: 11 a.m. Wednesday, preceding the service, at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Evie's name to Samaritan's Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org/ Evelyn was born Dec. 22,...

Mr. Thomas D Corley

Mr. Thomas D Corley

Mar 10, 2014

Thomas Dowell Corley, 89, from Everman, TX peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Alice Marie Corley, and his four sons Ronald, John (Theo), James, and Robert (Debbie). Thomas had an abundance of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He was born on May 15, 1924. Thomas...

Mr Vilaros

Mr Vilaros

Feb 26, 2014

Hal Vilaros passed away on February 26,2014. Hal was born to Harold and Margaret on October 25, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hal was in the car wash industry all his adult life. He is preceded in death by his father Harold. Those left to cherish his memory are beloved wife of 49 years Lexi Nee Steele, mother Margaret Horn, four...

Mrs. Diamantina Lopez

Mrs. Diamantina Lopez

Feb 24, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Diamantina "Tina" Lopez, 75, of Fort Worth passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with a rosary starting at 7 p.m. Tina was born in Winters on Nov. 4, 1938, to Otto and Concepcion "Concha" Diaz. She...

Mr. J Pitts

Mr. J Pitts

Feb 13, 2014

Weldon J. Pitts, born December 1, 1930 to John L. & Lillian Pitts in Caddo Mills, Texas, was surrounded by his loving family when he was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on February 13, 2014. Weldon is a longtime resident of Fort Worth and served the city in the street department for over 28 years. He...

Mr. Raymond Wink Dickey

Mr. Raymond Wink Dickey

Feb 13, 2014

Raymond "Wink" Dickey passed away on February 13, 2014 in Arlington, Texas after a long illness. Wink was born on December 6, 1951 in Germantown, TN. He moved to Texas in 1989 to serve as the Executive Director for Dallas Habitat for Humanity. Wink also worked for Habitat affiliates in Memphis, Phoenix, and Austin. Wink was a visionary leader for...

Mr. David Brown

Mr. David Brown

Feb 9, 2014

David Lynn Brown, 58 of Kennedale, TX passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at a local hospital. David was born on December 12, 1955. He is survived by his daughter Michelle L. Galvan, son Mark L. Brown, Granddaughter Isabella (Bella) Galvan, sisters, Rolene Dress, Trisha Jordan and husband, Mark Jordan many more nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded...

Mrs. Margie Arms

Mrs. Margie Arms

Feb 2, 2014

BURLESON -- Margie Arms, passed away on February 2, 2014. Services: Funeral Service will be 10 am Saturday February 8, 2014 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday night. Margie was born in The United Kingdom to Earl and Margaret Benson. After living abroad, she moved back to the states with her family but continued to...

Mrs. E. Parisher

Mrs. E. Parisher

Jan 31, 2014

Janell Coats Parisher, loving wife of Bill Parisher, joined our Heavenly Father on January 31, 2014 after a long illness. Funeral Service is 2 pm Wednesday February 5, 2014. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Janell was retired after 25 years of service to Tarrant County. She loved and was...

Mr. Jones

Mr. Jones

Jan 31, 2014

Edward R. Jones, passed away January 31, 2014 at home in Fort Worth. Edward loved to read his bible and made good use of any excuse he could find to go fishing. He is preceded in death by two siblings; his loving wife, Carolyn S. Jones; and son Michael L. Jones. Those left to remember him include sisters; Betty J...

Mr Leon Day

Mr Leon Day

Jan 28, 2014

Mr Day was born on March 10, 1951 and passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Mr Day was a resident of Joshua, Texas at the time of his passing.

Ms. Judy Davis

Ms. Judy Davis

Jan 26, 2014

Judy Davis passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. Judy was born in November 1946 to O.B and Edna Davis in Grandview. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Audrey and Carolyn. Survivors: Her siblings, Edna Brown, Martha Smith, O.B.Davis, and Herbert Davis and wife, Linda; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Ms. Prather Burgess

Ms. Prather Burgess

Jan 18, 2014

Lisa Prather Burgess, born in January 1961 to Floyd and Mary Prather in Fort Worth, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Lisa was a graduate of O.D Wyatt High School. She was the joy of her family, always laughing and joking around. She never met a stranger and was always willing to help family and friends alike. Lisa will join...

Mrs. Johnnie Moore

Mrs. Johnnie Moore

Jan 10, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Johnnie K. Moore of Arlington passed away Friday January 10, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband Loren Moore. Survivors: daughters Susan Barker, Angela Moore; Granddaughters Amanda McKee, Ginger Smith; Son-in-law Carl Smith; Great Grandchildren, Chivona McKee, Dennis McKee, Nathan Smith, and Katherine Smith.

Mr. Wendell Cribbs

Mr. Wendell Cribbs

Jan 10, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Wendell Willard Cribbs, born in October 1929 to Willard and Bertha Cribbs in Sayer, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully January 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caregivers. Wendell served four years in the United States Air Force. He retired from Bell Helicopter Textron after 36 years of service as a manager in the...