Obituaries

Jan 20, 2026

Patricia Kay Adams, of Burleson, Texas passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 at 88 years old.

Born in Decatur, Texas to Paul & Ethel Cantrell, on December 16, 1937. Patsy grew up in Mansfield & Kennedale, Texas. She enjoyed gardening and loved baseball, whether it be to play it, coach her daughters’ teams or simply watch her beloved Texas Rangers.

She...

Jan 17, 2026

Ligia B. Casablanca 

January 15, 1933 — January 17, 2026 Kennedale, Texas

Ligia B. Casablanca passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in the cozy town of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, on January 15, 1933, Ligia often spoke fondly of her childhood—walking to the plaza, church, school, theater, and local stores. She was a mischievous girl...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 4, 2026

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...

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

Kristen L. Stephenson, lovingly known as "GG," left this world on December 24, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 60. Born on October 23, 1965, in Auburn, New York, Kristen was raised in Arlington, Texas, where she developed the sweet soul that so many cherished. She radiated true love and compassion, always caring for others and providing...

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...