Obituaries

Zola May Folmar

Zola May Folmar

Jan 12, 2026

Zola May Folmar, 91, passed away on January 12, 2026, at her daughters home in Arlington, Texas. She was born on November 30, 1934, in Kilgore, Texas to her parents, Rush and May Ward. Zola enjoyed her grandkids and watching John Wayne movies. She is survived by Darrell Folmar, Donna Sees, Angela Carter.

Mark Allen Rhodes

Mark Allen Rhodes

Jan 10, 2026

Mark Allen Rhodes, 62, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on May 7, 1963, in Madison, Wisconsin to Milton “Dusty” and Joan Rhodes. In April 1994, he married his wife, Stacy, in Arlington, Texas. Together, they raised two wonderful children, Austin and Rachel.

He graduated from Baylor University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts...

Richard Nguyen

Richard Nguyen

Jan 9, 2026

Richard Nguyen, 37, of Fort Worth Texas passed away on January 9th, 2026. Born on November 1st, 1988, to parents Hung and Loan Nguyen, Richard was diagnosed with Autism at an early age and fell in love with music and crafting. Richard’s most favorite activity to do was spending hours making paper dolls. When he wasn’t perfecting his craft, he...

James Harold Taylor

James Harold Taylor

Jan 8, 2026

James Harold Taylor, 88, passed away on January 8, 2026 at a rehabilitation facility in Burleson, Texas. He was born on January 2,1938 in Flint, Michigan to James and Cora Taylor. Harold grew up in Arlington, Texas, and graduated from Arlington High School in 1956. After high school, he attended Arlington State College, and then he and his father started...

Frank Herrera Sr.

Frank Herrera Sr.

Jan 5, 2026

Frank Herrera, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, surrounded by love.

Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He lived a life defined by kindness, faith, and quiet strength, always placing his family and his values at the center of his life. One of his last kind acts on earth was giving the gift of sight...

Billy Wayne Durant Jr.

Billy Wayne Durant Jr.

Jan 4, 2026

Billy Wayne Durant Jr., a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 67. Born on August 31, 1958, in Fort Worth, Billy lived a life marked by resilience, deep love for his family, and a profound connection to nature.

In his professional life, Billy was a true "jack...

Christopher Daniel Harmon

Christopher Daniel Harmon

2025

Christopher Daniel Harmon, born on October 16, 1988, in Kennedale, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Kennesdale, Texas. He is deeply missed and forever loved by his family and friends.

Chris was a devoted husband to Candice Thomas, a partnership characterized by resilience and unwavering love. Together, they navigated the ups and downs of life, supporting one another through...

Helen Odessa Benthall

Helen Odessa Benthall

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...

Jennifer Lynn Bayer

Jennifer Lynn Bayer

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...

Homer Eugene Davidson Jr.

Homer Eugene Davidson Jr.

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,...

Franklyn Robert Palmer

Franklyn Robert Palmer

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...

Andra Marie Lozzi

Andra Marie Lozzi

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...

Oralia "Lala" Gonzales

Oralia "Lala" Gonzales

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...

Alfred Lee Crane Jr.

Alfred Lee Crane Jr.

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...

Michael Lynn Joplin

Michael Lynn Joplin

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...

Andres Alejandro Carreon

Andres Alejandro Carreon

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...

Birma Lorene Mares

Birma Lorene Mares

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...

Zola May Folmar

Zola May Folmar

Jan 12, 2026

Zola May Folmar, 91, passed away on January 12, 2026, at her daughters home in Arlington, Texas. She was born on November 30, 1934, in Kilgore, Texas to her parents, Rush and May Ward. Zola enjoyed her grandkids and watching John Wayne movies. She is survived by Darrell Folmar, Donna Sees, Angela Carter.

Mark Allen Rhodes

Mark Allen Rhodes

Jan 10, 2026

Mark Allen Rhodes, 62, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on May 7, 1963, in Madison, Wisconsin to Milton “Dusty” and Joan Rhodes. In April 1994, he married his wife, Stacy, in Arlington, Texas. Together, they raised two wonderful children, Austin and Rachel.

He graduated from Baylor University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts...

Richard Nguyen

Richard Nguyen

Jan 9, 2026

Richard Nguyen, 37, of Fort Worth Texas passed away on January 9th, 2026. Born on November 1st, 1988, to parents Hung and Loan Nguyen, Richard was diagnosed with Autism at an early age and fell in love with music and crafting. Richard’s most favorite activity to do was spending hours making paper dolls. When he wasn’t perfecting his craft, he...

James Harold Taylor

James Harold Taylor

Jan 8, 2026

James Harold Taylor, 88, passed away on January 8, 2026 at a rehabilitation facility in Burleson, Texas. He was born on January 2,1938 in Flint, Michigan to James and Cora Taylor. Harold grew up in Arlington, Texas, and graduated from Arlington High School in 1956. After high school, he attended Arlington State College, and then he and his father started...

Frank Herrera Sr.

Frank Herrera Sr.

Jan 5, 2026

Frank Herrera, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, surrounded by love.

Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He lived a life defined by kindness, faith, and quiet strength, always placing his family and his values at the center of his life. One of his last kind acts on earth was giving the gift of sight...

Billy Wayne Durant Jr.

Billy Wayne Durant Jr.

Jan 4, 2026

Billy Wayne Durant Jr., a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 67. Born on August 31, 1958, in Fort Worth, Billy lived a life marked by resilience, deep love for his family, and a profound connection to nature.

In his professional life, Billy was a true "jack...

Christopher Daniel Harmon

Christopher Daniel Harmon

2025

Christopher Daniel Harmon, born on October 16, 1988, in Kennedale, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Kennesdale, Texas. He is deeply missed and forever loved by his family and friends.

Chris was a devoted husband to Candice Thomas, a partnership characterized by resilience and unwavering love. Together, they navigated the ups and downs of life, supporting one another through...

Helen Odessa Benthall

Helen Odessa Benthall

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...

Jennifer Lynn Bayer

Jennifer Lynn Bayer

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...

Homer Eugene Davidson Jr.

Homer Eugene Davidson Jr.

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,...

Franklyn Robert Palmer

Franklyn Robert Palmer

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...

Andra Marie Lozzi

Andra Marie Lozzi

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...

Oralia "Lala" Gonzales

Oralia "Lala" Gonzales

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...

Alfred Lee Crane Jr.

Alfred Lee Crane Jr.

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...

Michael Lynn Joplin

Michael Lynn Joplin

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...

Andres Alejandro Carreon

Andres Alejandro Carreon

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...

Birma Lorene Mares

Birma Lorene Mares

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...