Obituaries

Sep 30, 2023

 

 

Joe Gene Harris, 80, passed away on September 30, 2023 in Rome, Italy while traveling with family and friends. He was born on March 28, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas to Joseph Wilson and Ava Verlene (Burkhalter) Harris.

Joe grew up in Kennedale, Texas where he graduated from high school in 1961. He married Joyce Ann Cunningham, also from Kennedale, in 1963. During his early years...

Sep 28, 2023

 

Sharon Elaine Wright passed away on September 28, 2023, in Mansfield, Texas, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 28, 1947, in Brownfield, Texas, the first born for her parents, Alvia Leeowns and Sarah Orlena Morris.

 

Sharon Wright was a gardener. Each spring she cultivated two long flower beds that sat in front of her raised back patio. She...

Sep 27, 2023

Donna Carolyn Smith, 95, passed away on September 27, 2023 at Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living in Arlington, Texas. She was born on July, 16th, 1928 in New Bedford, Ohio to Simon and Fern (Levengood) Bickel.Donna grew up in New Bedford, Ohio and Massillon, Ohio. She graduated from Massillon High School in 1946. After high school she worked and attended college.She...

Sep 24, 2023

Sep 24, 2023

 

Linda Mae (Schuck) West, 78, passed away on September 24, 2023, at her home in Kennedale, Texas. She was born on November 23, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio to Charles and Betty (Gilmore) Schuck.

Linda grew up in Dayton. Ohio, where she graduated from Belmont High School in 1962. After high school she attended junior college for business. Linda worked at various banks throughout her banking career.

Linda married Richard on May 18, 1968, in Dayton, Ohio. They were happily married for 55 years....

Sep 24, 2023

 

William Arthur "Bill" Holmes, a longtime resident of Fort Worth Texas, passed away at his home on September 24th, 2023, at the age of 84.

Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 13, 1939, to Archie and Lila Holmes. After his marriage to Ruth in 1965, Bill welcomed his two sons into the world. Bill moved his...

Sep 24, 2023

 

Bonnie Luzella Melican, 70, passed away on September 24, 2023, at her home in Kennedale, Tx. She was born on January 24, 1953, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Gerold and Helen (Rundell) Hunt.

Bonnie grew up in Miami, where she graduated high school. She then traveled to Alaska, Florida, and New Orleans, before finally settling in Arlington, Tx, where she worked multiple jobs in her capacity as a single mother. Bonnie was a crackerjack...

Sep 18, 2023

 

Sylvia Boynton McDowell (Sam), 81, passed away on September 18, 2023, at UT Southwestern Hospital in Dallas, TX. She was born on July 13, 1942, in Gatesville, TX to John Lewis and Mary Estelle (Holden) Boynton.

Sylvia grew up in Fort Worth, TX. She graduated from Poly High School in Fort Worth, TX. She worked for Alcon Laboratories as an Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Research and Development where she worked for 18 years. She retired in 2009.

She enjoyed spending time with family,...

Sep 18, 2023

Doris Marie Garcia, 64, passed away on September 18, 2023, at Mansfield Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, TX. She was born on July 16,1959 in San Antonio, TX, to Heriberto and Anita Lozano Herrera.

Doris Garcia grew up in San Antonio, TX. She graduated college from University of Texas in Arlington in 1988, where she received an associate’s in business. She worked for Daystar Television as an Administrative Assistant to partner services, where she worked for over 15 years until she retired early for medical reasons.

Doris married Ruben in Fort Worth, TX, and they were...

Sep 11, 2023

Garth Madison Griggs, 86, passed away on September 11, 2023, at his home in Fort Worth, Tx. He was born on January 22, 1937, in Gilmer, Tx, to George Monroe Griggs and Mary Grace Robertson.

Garth Grew up in Gilmer, Tx. He was the youngest of 11 children. Garth left school after the 3rd grade. After school, he worked various...

Sep 10, 2023

Sep 7, 2023

Carole A. Ellis, 79, passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2023 in Arlington, Texas with family by her side after a short battle with cancer. She was born on July 15, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph Frank Galbavy, and Helen Marie (Diskoviak) Galbavy.

 

Carole grew up in Chicago, Illinois and she graduated from Harrison High School in Chicago, Illinois in 1962. After high school she worked for the IRS and Treasurer’s Office where she developed an...

Sep 6, 2023

 

Barbara Jean Poux, age 64, of Mansfield, TX, was called home to our Lord on September 6, 2023. Barbara is preceded in death by her father, Willie Dears. She is survived by her mother, Mildred Dears; her son, Gary and daughter, Danielle; her grandchildren, Lyric, Azai, Naya, Chloe and Elijah; her brothers and sisters, Sharon, Nathaniel, Cynthia, Kenneth, Cheryl...

Sep 6, 2023

Sep 4, 2023

 

Maria Dalila Santos, 66, passed away on September 4th, 2023 at her home, in Forest Hill TX. She was born on January 11th, 1957 in Comayagua Honduras to Juan and Cecilia Santos Jimenez

Maria grew up in Comayagua Honduras, She graduated and became a passionate registered nurse and continued to receive her BSN.

Maria married Gustavo in 1988 in Mexico. They were happily married for 21 years. Maria was a member of Immaculate Heart Of Mary. She enjoyed reading her bible, praying and gardening, she...

Sep 3, 2023

Sep 2, 2023

 

Tiffany Michelle Rodriguez, 43, went home on September 2, 2023.  Tiffany was born on December 9th, 1979. She was loved dearly by her mother, Laura Maldonado Wells and father, Charles Allen Wells.  Charlie came into her life when Tiffany was 4 years old, and loved her every day of his life.  Tiffany grew up in Kennedale, Texas and graduated...

Sep 1, 2023

 

Reynold Jarvis AKA, “Cookie”, was born March 12,1965 to Francisco and Doris Jarvis. Reynold was born in Brooklyn, New York. He moved to Arlington, Texas, with his parents at the age of 9.

Reynold had one son, Larry Mason Jarvis who died in 2010 in a car accident in Arlington at the age of 19. Reynold worked for Pepsi...

Aug 26, 2023

 

Melvin Ray Haughn, 92, passed away on 26, August 2023 at his home in Rendon, Texas. He was born on July 07, 1931, in Southard, Oklahoma to Harold and Eva Rauh Haughn.

Melvin joined the Army in 1951 and served for 8 years. He served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1959. Melvin worked as a heavy equipment operator. He and his wife Shirley were foster parents and took numerous children into their care over the years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, woodwork, and spending...

Aug 25, 2023

 

Mary Durham, 90, passed away on August 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 11, 1933, in Cameron, Tx, to Reyes and Candelaria Mendoza.

Mary married James Archie Durham on December 2, 1955, in Fort Worth, Tx. They were happily married for 47 years.

Mary grew up in Everman, Tx and attended Everman schools....