Obituaries

Clayton Joseph Murphy

Clayton Joseph Murphy

Jan 19, 2013

Clayton Joseph Murphy was called into the arms of the Lord on January 19, 2013. Little Clayton is survived by his parents, Brandon and Candice Murphy; brother, Lance; sister, Hailey; grandparents, Robert Murphy, Debbie Rubly, Steve Tomancak, Belinda Shackelford; great grandparents, Carl and Sandra Shackelford, Mary O'Rear, and Dorthy Smith.

Mr. Joseph Stewart

Mr. Joseph Stewart

Jan 17, 2013

KENNEDALE -- JOSEPH WARD STEWART, age 80, born January 12,1933 in Lufkin to Tommy and Catharine Stewart, passed away in Arlington, Texas on January 17 following a lengthy illness. Burial, with family attending, will be Saturday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m at Emerald Hills Cemetery, 500 W. Sublett Road in Kennedale. A Memorial Service follows immediately at 12 p.m. at...

Mr. Russell David Martin

Mr. Russell David Martin

Jan 13, 2013

Russell David Martin, born February 4, 1954 to Eddie and Norma Jean Martin in Dallas Texas passed away suddenly January 13, 2013. He attended and graduated from Irvin High School in El Paso. Russell moved back to the Arlington area in 1973 with his wife Althea. He was a man who enjoyed making other people smile and having a good...

Mr. W Mcmurray

Mr. W Mcmurray

Jan 11, 2013

Richard "Dickey" McMurray, gracefully lost his fight with cancer on January 11, 2013. Dickey was born on October 24, 1942. He is celebrated as a loving father and doting grandfather. Those left to remember him include: children; Tina Morrison and Richard McMurray; stepdaughters, Sharon Beruman and Sharon Dye; six grandsons; one brother; two sisters, numerous nieces and nephews and a...

Mr. Newman Earl "Sandy" Fisher

Mr. Newman Earl "Sandy" Fisher

Jan 4, 2013

ARLINGTON -- Newman Earl Fisher, 69, known to his family as Sandy was born in Gorman, Texas on July 28, 1943 to Pat and Jean Fisher and departed this world on January 4, 2013. Funeral: 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 7, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 W. Sublett Road in Kennedale. Burial to follow at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. He...

Mr. Charles Michael Charron

Mr. Charles Michael Charron

Jan 3, 2013

ARLINGTON -- Charles Michael Charron, 22, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends. Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, 500 W. Sublett Road in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Michael was born Nov. 14, 1990, in Arlington to Penny and Mike Charron. He was a graduate...

Mr. David Scott Lamphere

Mr. David Scott Lamphere

Dec 30, 2012

David Scott Lamphere, born November 14, 1954 to Robert and Charlotte Lamphere in Lawton, Oklahoma departed this life on December 30, 2012 at the age of 58. Mr. Lamphere was a devoted Los Angeles Dodgers follower; he has been a faithful fan for many years. Aside from watching baseball he enjoyed playing golf. His daughter remembers him as a hardworking,...

Mr. Andrew Hamilton

Mr. Andrew Hamilton

Dec 29, 2012

Gary Andrew Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at the age of 70. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Paul Preparatory Academy, 6900 U.S. Hwy. 287, Arlington, Texas 76001. Gary was born July 14, 1942, to Oscar and Dorthy Hamilton in Haskell. He had been happily...

Mrs. Lee Moore Nelms

Mrs. Lee Moore Nelms

Dec 26, 2012

EVERMAN -- Effie L. Moore Nelms, 95, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Graveside services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 31, at Emerald Hills Memorial Park, 500 W. Sublett Rd. in Kennedale. Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Monday, prior to service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos, her son, Roger, two sisters...

Mrs. Elaine Bossaller

Mrs. Elaine Bossaller

Dec 21, 2012

Elaine Emma Westermann Bossaller, born December 24, 1946 to Allen and Nora Westermann in Washington, Missouri, peacefully passed from our presence in the early hours of December 21, 2012. As she was throughout her life, Elaine was surrounded at her home by her family and friends during her final moments. She endured a valiant fight with ovarian cancer and remained...

Mr. Hammond

Mr. Hammond

Dec 6, 2012

Mr. Hammond was born on June 12, 1955 and passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Mr. Hammond was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mr James Skiles

Mr James Skiles

Dec 2, 2012

ARLINGTON -- Ryan Skiles, 31, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2012. He was taken away from us much too quickly. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Kennedale Sublett Road. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Ryan was born July 7, 1981, in Arlington and graduated from Martin High School. He...

Mr. Clarence Grady Crews

Mr. Clarence Grady Crews

Dec 1, 2012

Clarence Grady Crews,born February 23, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia to German and Eva Byrd Crews, passed away Saturday December 1, 2012 at the age of 78.Clarence was most happy being outdoors, early in life with his horses, and fishing, enjoying the fresh air and warm days. He enjoyed a down to earth country lifestyle. He will be missed by his...

Mr Gordon "Pete" Martin

Mr Gordon "Pete" Martin

Nov 30, 2012

Willard Gordon "Pete" Martin, 72, Passed away November 30, 2012. Pete was a very particular man, and a very loviing man. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1962 with his BS. He was a faithful christian and took joy in evangelical visitation nights at his church. Pete spent the last 20 years of his career working for Noteboom. He...

Mr. Carl Horst

Mr. Carl Horst

Nov 22, 2012

Carl W. Horst, 88, passed away on November 22, 2012 in Fort Worth, Tx. Carl was born September 20, 1924 to Carl and Emily Horst in Milwaukee Wis. he served in the South Pacific (Guam) during WW II, and was primarily a chemical engineer in the pulp & paper industry during his working career. He graduated from the University of...

Sergeant Glenn L Hill

Sergeant Glenn L Hill

Nov 16, 2012

Glenn L Hill, 88, of Fort Worth, born June 26, 1924 passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2012. Glenn retired from the USMC as a Sergeant Major, serving his country in World War II and three conflicts. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jane Thomas Hill. Those left to remember him are: sister, Wilma Medley and...

Mrs. Elizabeth Woody

Mrs. Elizabeth Woody

Nov 11, 2012

Minnie Elizabeth (Beth) Woody, 94, of Burleson, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Community Hospice. Mrs. Woody was born in Donely County October 22, 1918. Survived by 3 sons and daughter-in-laws, Rod and wife Nancy, Don and wife Sheri and Darrell and wife Soundra, 8 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Married to the love of her life,...

Elijah Colopy

Elijah Colopy

Oct 19, 2012

Elijah Thomas Colopy, 3 months, born June 25, 2012 to Joseph and Michelle Colopy of Arlington, gained his angel wings on October 19, 2012. Eli enjoyed tummy time and learning to push and hold himself up. He was beginning to babble and "talk" to everyone, and he sure had a lot to say, in between bouts of laughing. His big...

Mr. Thomas Kemper

Mr. Thomas Kemper

Oct 17, 2012

Thomas B. (Tom) Kemper, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Graveside: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to your favorite charity in Tom's name. Tom was born March 10, 1932 in Clyde, TX, to Lennox T. and Agnes E. Kemper....

Mr. Clarence Young

Mr. Clarence Young

Oct 9, 2012

Clarence left us on Tuesday, October 9th 2012. He went to be with his Lord at the age of 73 years. Born in Newellton, Louisiana. Clarence and Cleo were active in their church (West Mansfield Church of Christ). His greatest pleasure was received when spending time with his family and friends during a Dallas Cowboy game and making his Minister...

Clayton Joseph Murphy

Clayton Joseph Murphy

Jan 19, 2013

Clayton Joseph Murphy was called into the arms of the Lord on January 19, 2013. Little Clayton is survived by his parents, Brandon and Candice Murphy; brother, Lance; sister, Hailey; grandparents, Robert Murphy, Debbie Rubly, Steve Tomancak, Belinda Shackelford; great grandparents, Carl and Sandra Shackelford, Mary O'Rear, and Dorthy Smith.

Mr. Joseph Stewart

Mr. Joseph Stewart

Jan 17, 2013

KENNEDALE -- JOSEPH WARD STEWART, age 80, born January 12,1933 in Lufkin to Tommy and Catharine Stewart, passed away in Arlington, Texas on January 17 following a lengthy illness. Burial, with family attending, will be Saturday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m at Emerald Hills Cemetery, 500 W. Sublett Road in Kennedale. A Memorial Service follows immediately at 12 p.m. at...

Mr. Russell David Martin

Mr. Russell David Martin

Jan 13, 2013

Russell David Martin, born February 4, 1954 to Eddie and Norma Jean Martin in Dallas Texas passed away suddenly January 13, 2013. He attended and graduated from Irvin High School in El Paso. Russell moved back to the Arlington area in 1973 with his wife Althea. He was a man who enjoyed making other people smile and having a good...

Mr. W Mcmurray

Mr. W Mcmurray

Jan 11, 2013

Richard "Dickey" McMurray, gracefully lost his fight with cancer on January 11, 2013. Dickey was born on October 24, 1942. He is celebrated as a loving father and doting grandfather. Those left to remember him include: children; Tina Morrison and Richard McMurray; stepdaughters, Sharon Beruman and Sharon Dye; six grandsons; one brother; two sisters, numerous nieces and nephews and a...

Mr. Newman Earl "Sandy" Fisher

Mr. Newman Earl "Sandy" Fisher

Jan 4, 2013

ARLINGTON -- Newman Earl Fisher, 69, known to his family as Sandy was born in Gorman, Texas on July 28, 1943 to Pat and Jean Fisher and departed this world on January 4, 2013. Funeral: 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 7, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 W. Sublett Road in Kennedale. Burial to follow at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. He...

Mr. Charles Michael Charron

Mr. Charles Michael Charron

Jan 3, 2013

ARLINGTON -- Charles Michael Charron, 22, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends. Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, 500 W. Sublett Road in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Michael was born Nov. 14, 1990, in Arlington to Penny and Mike Charron. He was a graduate...

Mr. David Scott Lamphere

Mr. David Scott Lamphere

Dec 30, 2012

David Scott Lamphere, born November 14, 1954 to Robert and Charlotte Lamphere in Lawton, Oklahoma departed this life on December 30, 2012 at the age of 58. Mr. Lamphere was a devoted Los Angeles Dodgers follower; he has been a faithful fan for many years. Aside from watching baseball he enjoyed playing golf. His daughter remembers him as a hardworking,...

Mr. Andrew Hamilton

Mr. Andrew Hamilton

Dec 29, 2012

Gary Andrew Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at the age of 70. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Paul Preparatory Academy, 6900 U.S. Hwy. 287, Arlington, Texas 76001. Gary was born July 14, 1942, to Oscar and Dorthy Hamilton in Haskell. He had been happily...

Mrs. Lee Moore Nelms

Mrs. Lee Moore Nelms

Dec 26, 2012

EVERMAN -- Effie L. Moore Nelms, 95, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Graveside services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 31, at Emerald Hills Memorial Park, 500 W. Sublett Rd. in Kennedale. Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Monday, prior to service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos, her son, Roger, two sisters...

Mrs. Elaine Bossaller

Mrs. Elaine Bossaller

Dec 21, 2012

Elaine Emma Westermann Bossaller, born December 24, 1946 to Allen and Nora Westermann in Washington, Missouri, peacefully passed from our presence in the early hours of December 21, 2012. As she was throughout her life, Elaine was surrounded at her home by her family and friends during her final moments. She endured a valiant fight with ovarian cancer and remained...

Mr. Hammond

Mr. Hammond

Dec 6, 2012

Mr. Hammond was born on June 12, 1955 and passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Mr. Hammond was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mr James Skiles

Mr James Skiles

Dec 2, 2012

ARLINGTON -- Ryan Skiles, 31, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2012. He was taken away from us much too quickly. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Kennedale Sublett Road. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Ryan was born July 7, 1981, in Arlington and graduated from Martin High School. He...

Mr. Clarence Grady Crews

Mr. Clarence Grady Crews

Dec 1, 2012

Clarence Grady Crews,born February 23, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia to German and Eva Byrd Crews, passed away Saturday December 1, 2012 at the age of 78.Clarence was most happy being outdoors, early in life with his horses, and fishing, enjoying the fresh air and warm days. He enjoyed a down to earth country lifestyle. He will be missed by his...

Mr Gordon "Pete" Martin

Mr Gordon "Pete" Martin

Nov 30, 2012

Willard Gordon "Pete" Martin, 72, Passed away November 30, 2012. Pete was a very particular man, and a very loviing man. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1962 with his BS. He was a faithful christian and took joy in evangelical visitation nights at his church. Pete spent the last 20 years of his career working for Noteboom. He...

Mr. Carl Horst

Mr. Carl Horst

Nov 22, 2012

Carl W. Horst, 88, passed away on November 22, 2012 in Fort Worth, Tx. Carl was born September 20, 1924 to Carl and Emily Horst in Milwaukee Wis. he served in the South Pacific (Guam) during WW II, and was primarily a chemical engineer in the pulp & paper industry during his working career. He graduated from the University of...

Sergeant Glenn L Hill

Sergeant Glenn L Hill

Nov 16, 2012

Glenn L Hill, 88, of Fort Worth, born June 26, 1924 passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2012. Glenn retired from the USMC as a Sergeant Major, serving his country in World War II and three conflicts. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jane Thomas Hill. Those left to remember him are: sister, Wilma Medley and...

Mrs. Elizabeth Woody

Mrs. Elizabeth Woody

Nov 11, 2012

Minnie Elizabeth (Beth) Woody, 94, of Burleson, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Community Hospice. Mrs. Woody was born in Donely County October 22, 1918. Survived by 3 sons and daughter-in-laws, Rod and wife Nancy, Don and wife Sheri and Darrell and wife Soundra, 8 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Married to the love of her life,...

Elijah Colopy

Elijah Colopy

Oct 19, 2012

Elijah Thomas Colopy, 3 months, born June 25, 2012 to Joseph and Michelle Colopy of Arlington, gained his angel wings on October 19, 2012. Eli enjoyed tummy time and learning to push and hold himself up. He was beginning to babble and "talk" to everyone, and he sure had a lot to say, in between bouts of laughing. His big...

Mr. Thomas Kemper

Mr. Thomas Kemper

Oct 17, 2012

Thomas B. (Tom) Kemper, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Graveside: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to your favorite charity in Tom's name. Tom was born March 10, 1932 in Clyde, TX, to Lennox T. and Agnes E. Kemper....

Mr. Clarence Young

Mr. Clarence Young

Oct 9, 2012

Clarence left us on Tuesday, October 9th 2012. He went to be with his Lord at the age of 73 years. Born in Newellton, Louisiana. Clarence and Cleo were active in their church (West Mansfield Church of Christ). His greatest pleasure was received when spending time with his family and friends during a Dallas Cowboy game and making his Minister...