Obituaries

Mr Kenneth Himmelberger
Jun 5, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Kenneth Robert Himmelberger, 71, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008, at a local hospital. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Kenneth Robert Himmelberger loved watching wrestling and NASCAR. He spent most of his late adult life rebuilding and showing his 1939 Ford. He will be missed more than he ever could have realized. Survivors:...

Mr Bobby Rumbo
Jun 4, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLINGTON -- Bobby Ray Rumbo, 73, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at a local hospice. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasantview Baptist Church in Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: Donation can be made to Universal Health Resources Hospice Fund, 1208 Country Club Lane, Fort Worth, Texas...

Mr Robert Ruiz, Jr.
Jun 1, 2008
MANSFIELD -- Robert Joe Ruiz Jr., 74, passed away Monday, June 1, 2008, at a local hospital Funeral: The family would like friends to join them for a Masonic service at 9 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: 11 a.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials:...

Mrs Jackie Cross
May 29, 2008
FORT WORTH -- Jackie Marie Cross, 70, traveled from earth to glory to meet her husband, the Rev. Bobby Cross Sr., at the pearly gates Thursday, May 29, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Gaylon Henry officiating. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. She was a wonderful, godly wife, mother and granny. She took all...

Mr James Gregory
May 29, 2008
KENNEDALE -- James "Jim" Gregory, 74, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 29, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born to John and Esther Gregory on Aug. 12, 1933, in Handley. He went on to...

Mrs. Dorothy Seeton
May 28, 2008
HALTOM CITY -- Dorothy C. Seeton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, May 28,2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Dorothy was a loving mother who put her family first in every thing. She enjoyed working...

Mr Joe Escalante
May 27, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Joe Escalante, 46, went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in Beaumont. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at Wells Fargo Bank of Kennedale to...

Mrs Maria Patino
May 18, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Maria Soto Patino, 84, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. She was born Feb. 11, 1924, in San Antonio. The family would like to thank Harris Methodist...

Mrs M. Kline
May 12, 2008
MANSFIELD -- Myrtle A. Kline, 89, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, went home to be with her Lord Monday, May 12, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of choice. She was preceded...

Mrs Virginia Barnett
May 9, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Virginia E. Barnett, 89, went home to be with her Lord Friday, May 9, 2008, at a local nursing home. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, Oakcrest Family Church, Kennedale. Burial: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County. Survivors: Daughter, Palma Norwood and husband, Jim of Kennedale; grandchildren, Troy Norwood and wife Brenda of Granbury, Jason Norwood...

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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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Mr Kenneth Himmelberger
Jun 5, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Kenneth Robert Himmelberger, 71, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008, at a local hospital. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Kenneth Robert Himmelberger loved watching wrestling and NASCAR. He spent most of his late adult life rebuilding and showing his 1939 Ford. He will be missed more than he ever could have realized. Survivors:...

Mr Bobby Rumbo
Jun 4, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLINGTON -- Bobby Ray Rumbo, 73, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at a local hospice. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasantview Baptist Church in Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: Donation can be made to Universal Health Resources Hospice Fund, 1208 Country Club Lane, Fort Worth, Texas...

Mr Robert Ruiz, Jr.
Jun 1, 2008
MANSFIELD -- Robert Joe Ruiz Jr., 74, passed away Monday, June 1, 2008, at a local hospital Funeral: The family would like friends to join them for a Masonic service at 9 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: 11 a.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials:...

Mrs Jackie Cross
May 29, 2008
FORT WORTH -- Jackie Marie Cross, 70, traveled from earth to glory to meet her husband, the Rev. Bobby Cross Sr., at the pearly gates Thursday, May 29, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Gaylon Henry officiating. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. She was a wonderful, godly wife, mother and granny. She took all...

Mr James Gregory
May 29, 2008
KENNEDALE -- James "Jim" Gregory, 74, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 29, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born to John and Esther Gregory on Aug. 12, 1933, in Handley. He went on to...

Mrs. Dorothy Seeton
May 28, 2008
HALTOM CITY -- Dorothy C. Seeton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, May 28,2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Dorothy was a loving mother who put her family first in every thing. She enjoyed working...

Mr Joe Escalante
May 27, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Joe Escalante, 46, went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in Beaumont. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at Wells Fargo Bank of Kennedale to...

Mrs Maria Patino
May 18, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Maria Soto Patino, 84, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. She was born Feb. 11, 1924, in San Antonio. The family would like to thank Harris Methodist...

Mrs M. Kline
May 12, 2008
MANSFIELD -- Myrtle A. Kline, 89, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, went home to be with her Lord Monday, May 12, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of choice. She was preceded...

Mrs Virginia Barnett
May 9, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Virginia E. Barnett, 89, went home to be with her Lord Friday, May 9, 2008, at a local nursing home. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, Oakcrest Family Church, Kennedale. Burial: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County. Survivors: Daughter, Palma Norwood and husband, Jim of Kennedale; grandchildren, Troy Norwood and wife Brenda of Granbury, Jason Norwood...

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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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