Obituaries

Mrs. Ella Allen

Mrs. Ella Allen

Sep 12, 2013

Mary Ella Allen, 62, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. She was born to Melvin and Lynn Adams in March 1951 in San Antonio. Mary graduated from Sam Houston High School in Arlington in 1969. She married Robert Allen in November 1969. They share a daughter, Melissa, who was born in 1983. She worked as...

Ms. Swindle

Ms. Swindle

Sep 9, 2013

Patsy Darlene Swindle, born June 1945 in Ranger, passed away peacefully September 9, 2013 at the age of 68 in Denton. Patsy grew up in Ranger and graduated from Ranger High School. She was said by many to be the most beautiful and spirited cheerleader to go through Ranger High. She enjoyed people and always was willing to share a...

Mrs. Annie Pechal

Mrs. Annie Pechal

Sep 4, 2013

Mrs. Pechal was born on October 7, 1915 and passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Mrs. Pechal was a resident of Granbury, Texas at the time of her passing.

Mr. Alvino Garza , Jr.

Mr. Alvino Garza , Jr.

Sep 4, 2013

Alvino Garza Jr. (Baby), of Winnsboro, born in January 1926 to Alvino & Elvira Garza in Kerrville, passed away September 4th at the age of 76. Alvino grew up in Kerrville where he met and married his wife Delia. He made his living as an owner operator of AG Trucking, and retired in 1999 to enjoy his golden years with...

Mrs. Rowell

Mrs. Rowell

Sep 4, 2013

KENNEDALE--Joy Dale (Bellamy) McKay-Rowell, 75 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 surrounded by loving family & friends. Joy was one of three children born to Angus and Ruth Bellamy. She was educated in various schools and went on to work many years in the insurance industry starting out as Claims Examiner and retiring...

Mr. F. Bell

Mr. F. Bell

Sep 4, 2013

Jack F. Bell was born in May 1945 to Mr. Jack S. & Alice M Bell. He went to be with his heavenly father on September 5, 2013 at the age of 68 due to cancer. Jack served in the military in 1966. He was an avid golfer who loved the sport so much his friends thought he lived on...

Mr. A Bigham

Mr. A Bigham

Aug 29, 2013

William Arvol Bigham, (Daddy, Papa), was born in 1920 in Strawn, Texas to Lawson & Bertie Bigham, passed away August 29, 2013 at the age of 93. William was married to Beulah Mae Bigham on July 27, 1940 in Mineola, Texas. He had a calling to preach the Word of God and pastured a couple churches for a little over...

Mr. Fennell

Mr. Fennell

Aug 24, 2013

Robert Fennell or as you all might know him " Bob" was born in the Golden State of (California) to William and Emily Fennell on December 12, 1958 and left to be with the Lord on August 24, 2013. Bob was the youngest of six. Being the youngest you can bet he was spoiled and loved unconditionally and still is...

Mr. Paul Massey

Mr. Paul Massey

Aug 21, 2013

Mr. Massey was born on May 6, 1925 and passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Mr. Massey was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mr. Mihailescu

Mr. Mihailescu

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...

Mrs. Dorothy Schaefer

Mrs. Dorothy Schaefer

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...

Mr. Robert James Mercer

Mr. Robert James Mercer

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.

Mrs Brenda Keller

Mrs Brenda Keller

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...

Mr. Richard Lee Swearingin

Mr. Richard Lee Swearingin

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...

Mrs. Laura E. Autrey

Mrs. Laura E. Autrey

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...

Mrs. Marie Hickerson

Mrs. Marie Hickerson

Jul 3, 2013

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

Mrs. Ann Earp Mathias

Mrs. Ann Earp Mathias

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...

Mrs. Watkins

Mrs. Watkins

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...

Mr. Daniel "Red" Archey

Mr. Daniel "Red" Archey

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...

Mrs. Cynthia Gunther

Mrs. Cynthia Gunther

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,...

Mrs. Ella Allen

Mrs. Ella Allen

Sep 12, 2013

Mary Ella Allen, 62, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. She was born to Melvin and Lynn Adams in March 1951 in San Antonio. Mary graduated from Sam Houston High School in Arlington in 1969. She married Robert Allen in November 1969. They share a daughter, Melissa, who was born in 1983. She worked as...

Ms. Swindle

Ms. Swindle

Sep 9, 2013

Patsy Darlene Swindle, born June 1945 in Ranger, passed away peacefully September 9, 2013 at the age of 68 in Denton. Patsy grew up in Ranger and graduated from Ranger High School. She was said by many to be the most beautiful and spirited cheerleader to go through Ranger High. She enjoyed people and always was willing to share a...

Mrs. Annie Pechal

Mrs. Annie Pechal

Sep 4, 2013

Mrs. Pechal was born on October 7, 1915 and passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Mrs. Pechal was a resident of Granbury, Texas at the time of her passing.

Mr. Alvino Garza , Jr.

Mr. Alvino Garza , Jr.

Sep 4, 2013

Alvino Garza Jr. (Baby), of Winnsboro, born in January 1926 to Alvino & Elvira Garza in Kerrville, passed away September 4th at the age of 76. Alvino grew up in Kerrville where he met and married his wife Delia. He made his living as an owner operator of AG Trucking, and retired in 1999 to enjoy his golden years with...

Mrs. Rowell

Mrs. Rowell

Sep 4, 2013

KENNEDALE--Joy Dale (Bellamy) McKay-Rowell, 75 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 surrounded by loving family & friends. Joy was one of three children born to Angus and Ruth Bellamy. She was educated in various schools and went on to work many years in the insurance industry starting out as Claims Examiner and retiring...

Mr. F. Bell

Mr. F. Bell

Sep 4, 2013

Jack F. Bell was born in May 1945 to Mr. Jack S. & Alice M Bell. He went to be with his heavenly father on September 5, 2013 at the age of 68 due to cancer. Jack served in the military in 1966. He was an avid golfer who loved the sport so much his friends thought he lived on...

Mr. A Bigham

Mr. A Bigham

Aug 29, 2013

William Arvol Bigham, (Daddy, Papa), was born in 1920 in Strawn, Texas to Lawson & Bertie Bigham, passed away August 29, 2013 at the age of 93. William was married to Beulah Mae Bigham on July 27, 1940 in Mineola, Texas. He had a calling to preach the Word of God and pastured a couple churches for a little over...

Mr. Fennell

Mr. Fennell

Aug 24, 2013

Robert Fennell or as you all might know him " Bob" was born in the Golden State of (California) to William and Emily Fennell on December 12, 1958 and left to be with the Lord on August 24, 2013. Bob was the youngest of six. Being the youngest you can bet he was spoiled and loved unconditionally and still is...

Mr. Paul Massey

Mr. Paul Massey

Aug 21, 2013

Mr. Massey was born on May 6, 1925 and passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Mr. Massey was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mr. Mihailescu

Mr. Mihailescu

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...

Mrs. Dorothy Schaefer

Mrs. Dorothy Schaefer

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...

Mr. Robert James Mercer

Mr. Robert James Mercer

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.

Mrs Brenda Keller

Mrs Brenda Keller

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...

Mr. Richard Lee Swearingin

Mr. Richard Lee Swearingin

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...

Mrs. Laura E. Autrey

Mrs. Laura E. Autrey

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...

Mrs. Marie Hickerson

Mrs. Marie Hickerson

Jul 3, 2013

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

Mrs. Ann Earp Mathias

Mrs. Ann Earp Mathias

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...

Mrs. Watkins

Mrs. Watkins

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...

Mr. Daniel "Red" Archey

Mr. Daniel "Red" Archey

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...

Mrs. Cynthia Gunther

Mrs. Cynthia Gunther

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,...