Obituaries

Dec 25, 2025

Helen Odessa Benthall, age 86, of Forest Hill, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2025. She was born in Canton, Texas, on January 31, 1939, to her parents, Ode Reeve and Lucille Almond Reeve, and lived a life grounded in family and creativity.

Helen Odessa married Vance Benthall in 1954, and they shared 63 years of marriage together. Vance preceded her...

Dec 24, 2025

Dec 24, 2025

Jennifer L. Bayer, age 53, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, following a hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative illness. Known to her family as Jen and to many friends and caregivers as Jenny, she was surrounded by her beloved cat...

Dec 23, 2025

Homer Eugene Davidson Jr., age 74, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at Granbury Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation in Granbury, Texas. He was born on September 6, 1951, in Bonham, Texas, to the late Homer and Rose Norman Davidson.

Homer grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, where he attended Haltom High School. In 1969, he enlisted in the Marine Corps,...

Dec 17, 2025

Franklyn Robert Palmer, 74, was born on February 24, 1951 to Verita Myrie Palmer and Frank Palmer. He died on December 17, 2025, due to health issues.

Franklyn graduated from Maypen Central High School and attended the Methodist Church in Maypen before he migrated to United States to seek new opportunities. He fell in love with his beloved wife, Rita, whom...

Dec 13, 2025

Andra Marie Lozzi, 70, passed away on December 13, 2025, at Texas Health Harris Methodist H-E-B in Bedford, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Andra grew up in Tarrant County and graduated from Trinity High School in 1973. After high school she studied fashion design, enjoyed living in Hawaii with her family for a few...

Dec 11, 2025

Oralia Gonzales, lovingly known as Lala, Grandma Lala, and Tia Lala, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving to others. She was born on June 27, 1942, and grew up in Pleasanton, Texas, where she later graduated. In 1974, Oralia and her family made Fort Worth, Texas, their home, where she...

Dec 10, 2025

Alfred Lee Crane Jr., 92, of Burleson, Texas, made his entrance into heaven on December 10, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. He was born on May 27, 1933, in Kennedale, Texas, to Alfred Lee Sr. and Velma Elizabeth Crane. Alfred graduated from Trimble Tech High School in 1950. He attended and received an Associate’s degree from Texas Tech...

Dec 9, 2025

Michael Lynn Joplin, lovingly known as Mike, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 77. Born on September 16, 1948, in Brownfield, Texas, Mike lived a life characterized by kindness, hard work, and a deep commitment to his faith.

Mike was a dedicated computer programmer for many years, a career that demonstrated his intelligence...

Dec 6, 2025

Andres Alejandro Carreon, 40, passed away on December 6 2025 from his long journey of ALS, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on July 15, 1985, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Andres lived a life marked by deep faith, unwavering generosity, and a profound love for his family.

A devoted husband and father, Andres is lovingly remembered by his wife Araceli Carreon; daughters...

Dec 5, 2025

Birma Lorene Mares, aged 98, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by memories of a life lived with love and purpose. Born on December 29, 1926, in Rylie, Texas, to James and Martha Mayfield, Birma spent her early years in Abilene, where she not only graduated from high school but also laid the foundation for a life filled...

Dec 4, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Edward LunaJune 29, 1954 – December 4, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Edward Luna was born on June 29, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, to Manuel Luna and Joan J. Adami. He was raised in San Antonio, with his older brother Manuel and younger brother John where he graduated from Highlands High School and welcomed his first daughter at the age...

Dec 4, 2025

John Allen Cullen was born to Dennis and Coyleen Cullen at Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan on March 14, 1954. He grew up in Dearborn, Michigan moving to Ovid, Michigan (mid-Michigan) when Dennis, John’s Dad, was promoted to Superintendent of the Ann Arbor Rail Road in 1970. John was one of four generations to work in railroad transportation. John graduated...

Dec 2, 2025

Craig Andrew Prescott (69) passed away on Tuesday, December 2nd , 2025. His final days were spent at the VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas with his siblings and daughter Shealene by his side. Craig was born on October 13th , 1956, in Kuna, Idaho to Warren Henry and Barbara Gene (Crawford) Prescott. Craig grew up in Lynnwood, Washington and...

Dec 2, 2025

Andria Faye Earp, 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home in Kennedale, Texas. She was born on December 27, 1967 in Fort Worth, Texas to Bill and Betty (May) Reynolds.

Andria grew up in Kennedale, Texas where she attended the church of Christ. She graduated from Kennedale High School in May of 1986. After graduation she moved...

Dec 1, 2025

Ruby Lynnell Taylor was born on March 24, 1961 in Midland, Texas, in Midland County to Samuel Lee and Ardis Faye Taylor. She was the youngest of their four children. She joined Saint Paul A.M.E. Church in Midland, Texas, at an early age.

Lynnell graduated from Midland High School in Midland, Texas, and later studied at North Lake College in Irving,...

Nov 25, 2025

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Nov 20, 2025

William Charles Moran, more lovingly known as Bill or Grandad passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the age of 87 in Fort Worth, Texas while living at the James L West Center for Dementia Care. William was born on January 14,1938 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Edward and Elizabeth Alice (Monroe) Moran.

Bill was raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico,...

Nov 19, 2025

Catherine Frances Vallas, 87, passed away on 19, November, 2025 at Vitas hospice healthcare in FortWorth, Texas. Catherine was born on November, 01, 1938 in Bronx, New York to John and Catherine Keyhoe Petersen. Catherine grew up in Bronx, New York, she moved out to Long Island in Suffolk County as a young teenager. she graduated from Freeport High School...

Nov 19, 2025

Samuel Porcayo, 30, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday November 19, 2025, at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. He was born on August 19, 1995, at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, TX to Elda and Fidencio Porcayo. Samuel was born and raised in Arlington, TX, where he also graduated from Sam Houston High School.

After graduating from...