Obituaries

Feb 20, 2024

Carolyn Lee Miller, 74, passed away in the early evening on the 20th of February 2024 at her home in Kennedale, TX.  She was born on June 14, 1949 in Rochester, NY to Raymond and Betty (Oliver) Parker.

Carrie married David Miller in 1980 and remained happily married for 43 years.  She enjoyed reading, keeping up with the events on General...

Feb 17, 2024

Nora Jean Williams Westerfield Francis, born July 12, 1956, died February 17, 2024 after an unexpected illness.  Nora was a beautiful daughter and a loving sister.   She brought so much joy to her whole family.  Nora lived her life the way she wanted which didn’t end with her death.  She will be dearly missed.

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Feb 16, 2024

Barbara Ann Geckler, 75, of Poetry, TX, passed away on the afternoon of February 16, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on July 13, 1948 in Berlin, Germany.  Barbara is survived by her husband Bill Geckler, daughter Keli (Craig) Wiman, son Bucky Buchanan and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Frank P. Smith,...

Feb 14, 2024

Wanda Faye Sanford, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Grapevine Medical Lodge on Feb 14, 2024. Wanda was born to Ray and Lena Edwards of Alvord, Texas in 1929. She grew up on a dairy farm with her two sisters (and best friends), Ila Mae and Alma.

Wanda began her career in the banking industry at an early age...

Feb 14, 2024

Nicholas Andrew Cordova, known to many as Nick, passed away at the age of 35 in Arlington, Texas, surrounded by those who loved him most in this world. He was born on April 13, 1988, in Dallas, Texas, and went on to work in management at the University of Texas at Arlington for the last six years. Nicholas was an...

Feb 14, 2024

Peggy Joyce (McCool) Hurst, aged 84, of Arlington, TX, passed away on February 14, 2024. She was born on December 28,1939, in Simpson County, Mississippi to Samuel Otha and Lillie Maude (Way) McCool.

Born in Simpson County, MS, Peggy grew up in Jackson, MS and graduated from Central High School in 1957. She worked at various companies across Mississippi and Texas...

Feb 13, 2024

Feb 8, 2024

Bettye Wallace, 94, passed away on February 8, 2024, at Home in Chandler, Tx. She was born on October 26th, 1929, in Fort Worth, Tx to Albert & Lucille Zabel.

Bettye grew up in Fort Worth, Tx. She graduated from Polytechnic High School in Ft. Worth, Tx. in 1946. After High School she attended Harris Hospital College of Nursing in Ft. Worth, Tx. where she received a RN diploma/certificate as an...

Feb 8, 2024

Mary Ynigez Gomez, 83, passed away on the 8th of February 2024 at her home in Arlington, Texas. She was born on March 26th, 1940, in Rockdale, Texas to Fidencio and Tiofila (Alvares) Ynigez.

Mary married Nick Gomez Jr. in 1959 in Lubbock, Texas. They were happily married for nearly 65 years. Mary was a member of St. Vincent De Paul...

Feb 7, 2024

June Bernice Johnson Rayburn Stafford 97, passed away on February 7th, 2024, at her home in Kennedale, Texas. She was born on June 17th, 1926 in Fort Worth, Texas to Fletcher and Bernice (Mitchell) Johnson.

June grew up in Kennedale, Tx. She attended Kennedale school, graduating from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth, Texas in 1943. After high school she:

· Went...

Feb 6, 2024

Brenda, loving mother, wonderful provider, and gallant protector passed away Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas.  She is survived by her daughter, Alicia Eikenhorst (Chad Eikenhorst) and her son, Robert Vinson (Susan Vinson) as well as her beloved grandchildren Zachary and Zoe Angeles, Lillian and Bronson Vinson, and Clara Jayne and Colton Eikenhorst.  Our Mother and MiMi was...

Feb 3, 2024

 

            Kenneth Wade Carter, 89, of Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

            Ken was born in Rockdale, Texas, on February 24, 1934, to E. L. and Ruthie Carter. He married Joyce Faye Garrison on February14, 1953 in Ennis, Texas. 

            Ken was the 2nd son...

Feb 2, 2024

Betty Ann Reynolds, 81 passed away on Friday, February 2024 at her home, in Kennedale, Texas. She was born on March, 12, 1943 in Montgomery, Alabama to Marvin and Mary (Skinner) May.

Betty grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Poly Tech in Fort Worth in 1961. After high school she attended All Saints School of Nursing in Fort...

Feb 2, 2024

Esther Lee Campbell 94, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Green Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation in Arlington, Texas. She was born on January 1, 1930, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Ruben and Annie Cable.

Esther grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina. After high school she married Charles Otis Walker and moved to East Texas.

She enjoyed ballroom dancing where she met...

Jan 30, 2024

Jan 28, 2024

Virginia Henry Smith

July 4, 1932 – January 28, 2024

Arlington, Texas – Virginia “Ginnie May” Henry Smith, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, in her home where she had lived for more than thirty years. Virginia was known by all as a loving sister, mother, and grandmother who especially loved children. 

Virginia was born on July 4, 1932 in the Panama Canal...

Jan 26, 2024

James Thomas Griffin, 85, passed away January 26, 2024.  Born June 15, 1938 in Leominster, Massachusetts, to deceased parents, James Griffin SR. and Phyllis Lima, Step-Father Rufus Lima.  He is survived by his younger brother Mickey, wife Thea and sister Beverly.  Half-Brothers Patrick Griffin, Robert Griffin, Half-sisters Patricia Matthews and Kathy Rolo. And Preceded in death by Step-sister Paula Lima,...

Jan 23, 2024

Roberto Cortez Mendoza Sr., 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 23, 2024, at his home, in Forest Hill, Texas. He was born on January 20, 1937, in Malakoff, Texas to Reyes and Candelaria (Cortez) Mendoza.

Robert “Rusty” grew up in Everman, Texas. Rusty attended Everman High School and soon after began upholstering furniture for various businesses before settling...

Jan 21, 2024

Claudia “Jill” Conditt, 77, of Kennedale, Texas, went to be with the Lord, after a brief illness that took her away unexpectedly; on January 21, 2024. Jill was a very caring, sweet, and lovable person. Her gentle kind-hearted spirit will be sorely missed by everyone that knew and loved her. 

Jill was born on May 10, 1946, in Dallas, Texas to...

Jan 14, 2024

Arthur Benjamin Curlis Fuller, 83, was born on August 4, 1940, to John and Mildred (Curlis) Fuller in Middletown, Ohio. Art is named after Mildred’s father. He passed away on January 14, 2024, at his home in Kennedale, Tx.

Art married his first wife Margaret Ann Cox. They had 4 children together. 

Art attended school in Middletown. During those years, he played...