Obituaries

Mr Jan Gisburne

Mr Jan Gisburne

May 1, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Jan G. Gisburne, a proud United States Navy veteran, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008. Burial: A private service is planned for a later date. Survivors: Wife, Jackie Gisburne; sons, Jeffrey and Tracie Gisburne and Chris and Stacey Gisburne; and granddaughters, Jamie and Courtney Gisburne.

Ms. Valerie Gibbons

Ms. Valerie Gibbons

Apr 29, 2008

GRAND PRAIRIE -- Valerie Hope Gibbons lost her ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer on April 29, 2008. Valerie was born to Thomas Patrick and Elizabeth Ronsmans Gibbons on February 10, 1939, in Manhattan, New York. She married William Dennis Bree, Jr. in September 1958, and after her youngest son started school in 1966, she continued her journey of education and...

Mrs Joye Dibb

Mrs Joye Dibb

Apr 25, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Joye Evelyn Dibb, 81, slipped into eternal peace of God's love on Friday, April 25, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: private family viewing. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to various ministries supported by Arlington Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ: Hearts and Hands Food...

Mr Joe Bezdek

Mr Joe Bezdek

Apr 23, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Joe Henry Bezdek, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at a local hospital. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Joe was born in Abbott on July 23, 1931, to Mary and Joseph Bezdek. After completing school in Abbott, he...

Mr Charles Hoffman, Jr.

Mr Charles Hoffman, Jr.

Apr 16, 2008

GRANBURY -- Charles W. Hoffman Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, surrounded by his family. Funeral: Noon Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hoffman Sr.; his son, Charles...

Mr Thomas Yocham

Mr Thomas Yocham

Apr 15, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Thomas E. Yocham, 78, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: Daughters, Barbara Jackson and Belendia Kilmer, and their families.

Mr L. Johnson

Mr L. Johnson

Apr 13, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Mark Johnson, 55, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Faith Tabernacle, Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please give to the building fund at Faith Tabernacle,...

Mr Tye Blasutta

Mr Tye Blasutta

Mar 31, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Tye Richard Blasutta, 28, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2008, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Pleasantview Baptist Church, Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: the Cole Blasutta education fund, in lieu of flowers....

Mr. Donald Boon

Mr. Donald Boon

Mar 30, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Donald Edward Boon passed away Sunday March 30,2008. Memorial Service: 10am Wednesday April 9 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd. Arlington, TX. He was born November 16,1950 to Royce and Lorraine Boon in Benton Harbor, MI, the eldest of 5 children. He served in the Army as a medic stationed in Georgia...

Mr. Jeremy Albert Bacher

Mr. Jeremy Albert Bacher

Mar 15, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Arlington-Our beloved Jeremy,24, left us March 15,2008 to be with his dad Joe. Funeral; Monday March 24,2008 Burial; DF/W National Cemetery 1pm Monday lane "A". Visitation; Saturday 12-3pm Jeremy was born September 29, 1983 in Arlington Tx. He was a truly unique and beautiful soul. Anyone who knew him loved him. His passion was his music and movies....

Mr Richard Hagwood

Mr Richard Hagwood

Mar 7, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Richard Charles Hagwood, 56, went home to be with his Lord Friday, March 7, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 120 Wall...

Mr Joseph Pytel

Mr Joseph Pytel

Mar 6, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Joseph "Joe" Michael Pytel went home to be with his Lord and loved ones on Thursday, March 6, 2008, surrounded by the family he loved so much and who loved him. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Joseph...

Mrs Susie Smith

Mrs Susie Smith

Mar 3, 2008

MANSFIELD -- Susie R. Smith 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior March 3,2008. Funeral: 2pm Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 pm Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home.Survived by 3 children,8 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Dessie Matthews

Mrs. Dessie Matthews

Mar 3, 2008

CROWLEY -- Dessie Marie Matthews, 89, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Her grandsons will honor her as pallbearers for her service. She was born to John P. and Myrtle...

Mr Bobby Seargeant

Mr Bobby Seargeant

Mar 3, 2008

BENBROOK -- Bobby Gene Seargeant went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born in Kaufman County and graduated from Rio...

Mrs. Eunice Pittman

Mrs. Eunice Pittman

Feb 25, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Eunice V. Pittman, 75, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Pittman; and children, Brenda and Lynn. Survivors: Her...

Mrs. Kimberly Utter

Mrs. Kimberly Utter

Feb 25, 2008

BURLESON -- Kimberley Anne Utter, 47, died unexpectedly in the hospital on Monday, February 25, 2008. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park Visitation: 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home "Kim" was a loving wife, mother, daughter, "Nana", and friend and so much more. She was eagerly looking forward to the...

Mrs Marian Munger

Mrs Marian Munger

Feb 25, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Marian V. Munger passed away peacefully Feb 25,2008. She will be going to New York for all her services.She is survived by her niece Marian Roy and other family and friends.

Mr. D.L. Mathis

Mr. D.L. Mathis

Feb 24, 2008

FORT WORTH -- D.L. Mathis went home to be with his Lord Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Rendon Cemetery, Hwy. 1187, Rendon. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He loved his family and working with his hands. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Mathis. Survivors: His children,...

Mr David Van Meter

Mr David Van Meter

Feb 23, 2008

ARLINGTON -- David John Van Meter, 40, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. Memorial service: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Arlington. David was born April 5, 1967, to Richard Van Meter and Toni Larsen in El Paso. He graduated from James Martin High School and attended UTA, earning a bachelor's degree. He worked as an associate editor...

Mr Jan Gisburne

Mr Jan Gisburne

May 1, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Jan G. Gisburne, a proud United States Navy veteran, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008. Burial: A private service is planned for a later date. Survivors: Wife, Jackie Gisburne; sons, Jeffrey and Tracie Gisburne and Chris and Stacey Gisburne; and granddaughters, Jamie and Courtney Gisburne.

Ms. Valerie Gibbons

Ms. Valerie Gibbons

Apr 29, 2008

GRAND PRAIRIE -- Valerie Hope Gibbons lost her ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer on April 29, 2008. Valerie was born to Thomas Patrick and Elizabeth Ronsmans Gibbons on February 10, 1939, in Manhattan, New York. She married William Dennis Bree, Jr. in September 1958, and after her youngest son started school in 1966, she continued her journey of education and...

Mrs Joye Dibb

Mrs Joye Dibb

Apr 25, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Joye Evelyn Dibb, 81, slipped into eternal peace of God's love on Friday, April 25, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: private family viewing. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to various ministries supported by Arlington Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ: Hearts and Hands Food...

Mr Joe Bezdek

Mr Joe Bezdek

Apr 23, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Joe Henry Bezdek, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at a local hospital. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Joe was born in Abbott on July 23, 1931, to Mary and Joseph Bezdek. After completing school in Abbott, he...

Mr Charles Hoffman, Jr.

Mr Charles Hoffman, Jr.

Apr 16, 2008

GRANBURY -- Charles W. Hoffman Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, surrounded by his family. Funeral: Noon Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hoffman Sr.; his son, Charles...

Mr Thomas Yocham

Mr Thomas Yocham

Apr 15, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Thomas E. Yocham, 78, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: Daughters, Barbara Jackson and Belendia Kilmer, and their families.

Mr L. Johnson

Mr L. Johnson

Apr 13, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Mark Johnson, 55, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Faith Tabernacle, Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please give to the building fund at Faith Tabernacle,...

Mr Tye Blasutta

Mr Tye Blasutta

Mar 31, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Tye Richard Blasutta, 28, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2008, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Pleasantview Baptist Church, Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: the Cole Blasutta education fund, in lieu of flowers....

Mr. Donald Boon

Mr. Donald Boon

Mar 30, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Donald Edward Boon passed away Sunday March 30,2008. Memorial Service: 10am Wednesday April 9 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd. Arlington, TX. He was born November 16,1950 to Royce and Lorraine Boon in Benton Harbor, MI, the eldest of 5 children. He served in the Army as a medic stationed in Georgia...

Mr. Jeremy Albert Bacher

Mr. Jeremy Albert Bacher

Mar 15, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Arlington-Our beloved Jeremy,24, left us March 15,2008 to be with his dad Joe. Funeral; Monday March 24,2008 Burial; DF/W National Cemetery 1pm Monday lane "A". Visitation; Saturday 12-3pm Jeremy was born September 29, 1983 in Arlington Tx. He was a truly unique and beautiful soul. Anyone who knew him loved him. His passion was his music and movies....

Mr Richard Hagwood

Mr Richard Hagwood

Mar 7, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Richard Charles Hagwood, 56, went home to be with his Lord Friday, March 7, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 120 Wall...

Mr Joseph Pytel

Mr Joseph Pytel

Mar 6, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Joseph "Joe" Michael Pytel went home to be with his Lord and loved ones on Thursday, March 6, 2008, surrounded by the family he loved so much and who loved him. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Joseph...

Mrs Susie Smith

Mrs Susie Smith

Mar 3, 2008

MANSFIELD -- Susie R. Smith 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior March 3,2008. Funeral: 2pm Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 pm Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home.Survived by 3 children,8 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Dessie Matthews

Mrs. Dessie Matthews

Mar 3, 2008

CROWLEY -- Dessie Marie Matthews, 89, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Her grandsons will honor her as pallbearers for her service. She was born to John P. and Myrtle...

Mr Bobby Seargeant

Mr Bobby Seargeant

Mar 3, 2008

BENBROOK -- Bobby Gene Seargeant went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born in Kaufman County and graduated from Rio...

Mrs. Eunice Pittman

Mrs. Eunice Pittman

Feb 25, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Eunice V. Pittman, 75, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Pittman; and children, Brenda and Lynn. Survivors: Her...

Mrs. Kimberly Utter

Mrs. Kimberly Utter

Feb 25, 2008

BURLESON -- Kimberley Anne Utter, 47, died unexpectedly in the hospital on Monday, February 25, 2008. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park Visitation: 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home "Kim" was a loving wife, mother, daughter, "Nana", and friend and so much more. She was eagerly looking forward to the...

Mrs Marian Munger

Mrs Marian Munger

Feb 25, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Marian V. Munger passed away peacefully Feb 25,2008. She will be going to New York for all her services.She is survived by her niece Marian Roy and other family and friends.

Mr. D.L. Mathis

Mr. D.L. Mathis

Feb 24, 2008

FORT WORTH -- D.L. Mathis went home to be with his Lord Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Rendon Cemetery, Hwy. 1187, Rendon. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He loved his family and working with his hands. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Mathis. Survivors: His children,...

Mr David Van Meter

Mr David Van Meter

Feb 23, 2008

ARLINGTON -- David John Van Meter, 40, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. Memorial service: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Arlington. David was born April 5, 1967, to Richard Van Meter and Toni Larsen in El Paso. He graduated from James Martin High School and attended UTA, earning a bachelor's degree. He worked as an associate editor...