Obituaries
Mr. Raan Hunter
Jul 8, 2012
Raan Damien Hunter went to meet his Savior on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Raan was a loving husband, father, son, uncle and brother. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school and knew the Bible very well. Raan never met a stranger, and he had an answer to every question. He was often opinionated and outspoken. Raan was also trying to convince his...
Mr. Reginald Keith Swan
Jun 18, 2012
BURLESON -- Reginald "Ray" K. Swan, 75 of Burleson walked through the pearly gates of heaven Monday, June 18, 2012, surrounded by family. Funeral: 10 a.m Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Ray was born Oct. 9, 1936, in Hubbard. He...
Mr. Juan Silva
Jun 16, 2012
Juan Manuel Silva, 61 of Arlington, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2012. He was born on March 8, 1951 in the city of San Fernando, California. He enlisted and served in the United States Army. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he earned the Purple Heart Award. In 1994, Manuel relocated to Arlington, Texas and...
Mrs. Amelia Schmidt
Jun 9, 2012
ARLINGTON – Amelia Marie Schmidt, 21, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Graveside: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Emerald Hills Memorial Park, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Amelia was born September 10, 1990 in Arlington Texas. She lived in Arlington most of her life. She was outgoing, joyful, active and friendly. When she was young she would grab the...
Ms. Julie Raiman
May 29, 2012
Arlington, TX. On May 29, 2012, Julie "Jules" Marie Raiman was at peace after a life long battle with cystic fibrosis and numerous complications. Julie fought a long, hard and courageous fight against this dreadful disease. She was and is an inspiration to all who knew her. Services will be Saturday, June 2nd at Emerald Hills Funeral Home at 500...
Mrs. Mary Derrick
May 22, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Mary Derrick, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Funeral: 8:30 a.m. Friday at California Lane Church of Christ, 1906 California Lane, Arlington. Interment: 10:15 a.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. Visitation: 6 to 8pm. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Bevean Children's Home, Box 1009,...
Mrs. Betty Mata
May 16, 2012
Betty Sue Mata, 76, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2012. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale, TX. Betty was born in Tucumari, N.M. to Paul and Ceclia House on January 13, 1936. She is survived by son, Rudy Mata and wife, Sandy.
Mrs. Christine Bowers
May 14, 2012
Aurora, Texas: Christine Crane Bowers passed away on May 14, 2012. Graveside: 11:00 am Friday, May 18, at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, May 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Emerald Hlls Funeral Home, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Survivors: husband, John Louis Bowers; daughter, Linda Zavala; son, John Crane Sr; 5 grandchildren, 14 great- grand children,...
Mrs. Rosemary Leveling
May 10, 2012
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- LEVELING, ROSEMARY RAMONA (Nee; FALTUS),Born in St. Louis, MO. on Monday, February 20th, 1928, Rosemary Ramona Leveling, nee Faltus, unconditionally devoted, doting and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter and friend to all who had the good fortune to know her, passed peacefully from this life to the next, surrounded by her adoring and...
Mrs. `Dorothy Fields
May 3, 2012
WHITNEY -- Dorothy Rachael Fields, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2012. Visitation: Sunday 3:00-5:00p.m. at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on May 7, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Kennedale. Her beloved Pastor Brian Eason and great grandson Cannon Earp will officiate. Burial in Emerald Hills cemetery will follow.Mrs. Fields went to...
Mr. Joe Chennault
Apr 27, 2012
FOREST HILL -- Joe Chennault, 86, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Graveside: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 30, at the funeral home, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Riffie, brother, Ben, daughters,...
Mrs. Marion Geary
Apr 26, 2012
KENNEDALE -- Marion Jeanette Kasas Geary born May 17, 1949, was called home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2012. Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Burial: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Marion was born in Somerville, NJ. to Michael and Leona Kasas and grew up in...
Mrs. Marcelle Mccluney
Apr 24, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Marcelle G. McCluney, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Marcelle was born to Grace and Harry Ellison on Dec. 5, 1921, in Rector, Ark., where he was raised. On Sept. 22, 1941,...
Mrs. Dorothy Byrd
Apr 23, 2012
FORREST HILL -- Dorothy Byrd passed away Monday, April 23, 2012. Graveside Service: 2:00p.m. Friday, Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Survivors: Son, Burney (Shirley) Byrd; Grandchildren, Burney R.(Karan)Byrd, Tammy(Terry) Brown, Connie DeLong; 2 great grandsons; 3 great granddaughters and 3 great, great granddaughters. Emerald Hills Funeral Home Kennedale, 817-572-1681
Mrs. Claudia Mestan
Apr 18, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Claudia Ann Mestan, 73, of Arlington, Texas, died April 18, 2012, with her family by her side in Fort Worth, Texas. She ran her race and claimed her prize promised by our Victorious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A church viewing at Bridgewood Church of Christ is scheduled for Monday, April 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral...
Mrs. Pearl Smith
Apr 17, 2012
MANSFIELD -- Pearl Vaughn Smith, 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2012. Graveside: 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Emerald Hills Memorial Park, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Pearl enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys play ball. She loved to fish, cook and being with her family. She was married to her husband, Elihu Smith for 50...
Mrs. Charolette Wise
Apr 14, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Charolette Ann (Davis) Wise, 70, was born on November 2, 1941 and went to be with Jesus on April 14, 2012. Funeral: 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at Emerald Hills memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Officiating, Brad Davis and Ray Rentschler, burial at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Charolette was the daughter of Audrey and Fred Hollaway and...
Mrs. Jean Wilcox
Apr 10, 2012
TYLER -- Betty Jean Wilcox passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, Kennedale. Visitation: 6 tol 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills. Survivors: Daughters, Sharon Ferguson, Sandra Shannon; son, Bud Wilcox; and many grandchildren. Emerald Hills Funeral Home Kennedale, 817-572-1681
Mrs. Bertha Butler
Apr 7, 2012
FORT WORTH -- Bertha Butler of Fort Worth passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She was a member of South Side Full Gospel Church and she really loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by husband, James Melvin Butler, and...
Mr. Francis Kubala
Apr 3, 2012
Richard Francis Kubala passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Survivors: Spouse, Jacqueline Ann Kubala; Sons, Keith Francis and Richard Patrick Kubala; Daughter, Pamela Marie Sumberaz; Grandchildren, Jonathan Michael Moore and Jennifer Gail Speer; Brother, Robert Kubala.
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Mr. Raan Hunter
Jul 8, 2012
Raan Damien Hunter went to meet his Savior on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Raan was a loving husband, father, son, uncle and brother. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school and knew the Bible very well. Raan never met a stranger, and he had an answer to every question. He was often opinionated and outspoken. Raan was also trying to convince his...
Mr. Reginald Keith Swan
Jun 18, 2012
BURLESON -- Reginald "Ray" K. Swan, 75 of Burleson walked through the pearly gates of heaven Monday, June 18, 2012, surrounded by family. Funeral: 10 a.m Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Ray was born Oct. 9, 1936, in Hubbard. He...
Mr. Juan Silva
Jun 16, 2012
Juan Manuel Silva, 61 of Arlington, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2012. He was born on March 8, 1951 in the city of San Fernando, California. He enlisted and served in the United States Army. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he earned the Purple Heart Award. In 1994, Manuel relocated to Arlington, Texas and...
Mrs. Amelia Schmidt
Jun 9, 2012
ARLINGTON – Amelia Marie Schmidt, 21, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Graveside: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Emerald Hills Memorial Park, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Amelia was born September 10, 1990 in Arlington Texas. She lived in Arlington most of her life. She was outgoing, joyful, active and friendly. When she was young she would grab the...
Ms. Julie Raiman
May 29, 2012
Arlington, TX. On May 29, 2012, Julie "Jules" Marie Raiman was at peace after a life long battle with cystic fibrosis and numerous complications. Julie fought a long, hard and courageous fight against this dreadful disease. She was and is an inspiration to all who knew her. Services will be Saturday, June 2nd at Emerald Hills Funeral Home at 500...
Mrs. Mary Derrick
May 22, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Mary Derrick, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Funeral: 8:30 a.m. Friday at California Lane Church of Christ, 1906 California Lane, Arlington. Interment: 10:15 a.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. Visitation: 6 to 8pm. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Bevean Children's Home, Box 1009,...
Mrs. Betty Mata
May 16, 2012
Betty Sue Mata, 76, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2012. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale, TX. Betty was born in Tucumari, N.M. to Paul and Ceclia House on January 13, 1936. She is survived by son, Rudy Mata and wife, Sandy.
Mrs. Christine Bowers
May 14, 2012
Aurora, Texas: Christine Crane Bowers passed away on May 14, 2012. Graveside: 11:00 am Friday, May 18, at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: Thursday, May 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Emerald Hlls Funeral Home, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Survivors: husband, John Louis Bowers; daughter, Linda Zavala; son, John Crane Sr; 5 grandchildren, 14 great- grand children,...
Mrs. Rosemary Leveling
May 10, 2012
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- LEVELING, ROSEMARY RAMONA (Nee; FALTUS),Born in St. Louis, MO. on Monday, February 20th, 1928, Rosemary Ramona Leveling, nee Faltus, unconditionally devoted, doting and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter and friend to all who had the good fortune to know her, passed peacefully from this life to the next, surrounded by her adoring and...
Mrs. `Dorothy Fields
May 3, 2012
WHITNEY -- Dorothy Rachael Fields, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2012. Visitation: Sunday 3:00-5:00p.m. at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on May 7, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Kennedale. Her beloved Pastor Brian Eason and great grandson Cannon Earp will officiate. Burial in Emerald Hills cemetery will follow.Mrs. Fields went to...
Mr. Joe Chennault
Apr 27, 2012
FOREST HILL -- Joe Chennault, 86, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Graveside: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 30, at the funeral home, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Riffie, brother, Ben, daughters,...
Mrs. Marion Geary
Apr 26, 2012
KENNEDALE -- Marion Jeanette Kasas Geary born May 17, 1949, was called home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2012. Funeral: 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Burial: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Marion was born in Somerville, NJ. to Michael and Leona Kasas and grew up in...
Mrs. Marcelle Mccluney
Apr 24, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Marcelle G. McCluney, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Marcelle was born to Grace and Harry Ellison on Dec. 5, 1921, in Rector, Ark., where he was raised. On Sept. 22, 1941,...
Mrs. Dorothy Byrd
Apr 23, 2012
FORREST HILL -- Dorothy Byrd passed away Monday, April 23, 2012. Graveside Service: 2:00p.m. Friday, Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Survivors: Son, Burney (Shirley) Byrd; Grandchildren, Burney R.(Karan)Byrd, Tammy(Terry) Brown, Connie DeLong; 2 great grandsons; 3 great granddaughters and 3 great, great granddaughters. Emerald Hills Funeral Home Kennedale, 817-572-1681
Mrs. Claudia Mestan
Apr 18, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Claudia Ann Mestan, 73, of Arlington, Texas, died April 18, 2012, with her family by her side in Fort Worth, Texas. She ran her race and claimed her prize promised by our Victorious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A church viewing at Bridgewood Church of Christ is scheduled for Monday, April 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral...
Mrs. Pearl Smith
Apr 17, 2012
MANSFIELD -- Pearl Vaughn Smith, 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2012. Graveside: 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Emerald Hills Memorial Park, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Pearl enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys play ball. She loved to fish, cook and being with her family. She was married to her husband, Elihu Smith for 50...
Mrs. Charolette Wise
Apr 14, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Charolette Ann (Davis) Wise, 70, was born on November 2, 1941 and went to be with Jesus on April 14, 2012. Funeral: 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at Emerald Hills memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Officiating, Brad Davis and Ray Rentschler, burial at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Charolette was the daughter of Audrey and Fred Hollaway and...
Mrs. Jean Wilcox
Apr 10, 2012
TYLER -- Betty Jean Wilcox passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, Kennedale. Visitation: 6 tol 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills. Survivors: Daughters, Sharon Ferguson, Sandra Shannon; son, Bud Wilcox; and many grandchildren. Emerald Hills Funeral Home Kennedale, 817-572-1681
Mrs. Bertha Butler
Apr 7, 2012
FORT WORTH -- Bertha Butler of Fort Worth passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She was a member of South Side Full Gospel Church and she really loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by husband, James Melvin Butler, and...
Mr. Francis Kubala
Apr 3, 2012
Richard Francis Kubala passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Survivors: Spouse, Jacqueline Ann Kubala; Sons, Keith Francis and Richard Patrick Kubala; Daughter, Pamela Marie Sumberaz; Grandchildren, Jonathan Michael Moore and Jennifer Gail Speer; Brother, Robert Kubala.
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