Obituaries
John Herod Jr.
Apr 25, 2023
John Walter Herod Jr., 49, passed away on 25, April, 2023 at his home in Burleson, Texas. He was born on May, 25, 1973 in Fort Worth, Texas to John and Glenda (Carter) Herod.
Johnny grew up in Joshua, Texas. He graduated from Joshua High School in Joshua, Texas in 1992. After high school he:
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Thomas Potts
Apr 21, 2023
Thomas Oden Potts, 69, passed away on April 21, 2023. He was born on November 24, 2023, in Paris, Texas.
Tommy grew up in Arlington and went to Sam Houston High School. He retired from General Motors, a member of the UAW, did subcontract work for Yanfeng and did volunteer work for the Dalworthington Gardens Police Department. ...
Stevie Rothman
Apr 19, 2023
Stevie Contreras Rothman, 63, entered eternal life on April 19th, 2023, at Mansfield Methodist Center in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on June 9th,1959 in Pecos, Texas and had been a longtime resident of Arlington, Texas.
Stevie was an Airforce brat that grew up in many different U.S. States and Foreign Countries. He graduated from Anchorage High School in Anchorage, Alaska in 1978. After...
Rose Bell
Apr 15, 2023
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, Rose Mary Bell passed away. She was born on October 21, 1939, in Young County, Tx. to Irby and Carma Self.
She is rejoicing in heaven with her husband Calvin and many other loved ones. She is survived by her son, Doug Bell and Wife Sheila; three grandchildren Lindsey, Elizabeth, James and...
Elizabeth Walker
Apr 15, 2023
On Saturday, April 15, Elizabeth (Evie) Walker entered her eternal home in the Kingdom of Heaven. Evie was born on September 24, 1963, in Fort Worth, TX to Pete and Janis Pulido. She left this earth surrounded by her close loved ones after a 2-year battle with cancer.
Evie married the love of her life, whom she...
Jennifer Mcgraw
Apr 15, 2023
Jennifer Louise McGraw, 44, passed away on April 15th, 2023, in Cleburne, Texas. She was born on January 31, 1979, in Cleburne, Texas to Jerry and Rhonda Haynes.
Jennifer grew up in Morgan, Texas. She graduated from Morgan High School in Morgan, Texas in 1997. After high school Jennifer then attended Hill College in Cleburne, Texas where she received a Degree in Business and also gained a license in Cosmetology. She then began working for Walmart Distribution...
Joe Simmons
Apr 12, 2023
Joe Simmons, 86, passed away on 04/12/2023 at his home in Mansfield, TX. He was born on 10/05/1936 in Avery, TX to Elzie Simmons and Rosa Day.
Joe grew up in Texarkana, TX. After leaving school Joe worked for Guy’s Orange Stand as a cook in Texarkana, Texas before moving to Arlington, Texas and opening up a chain of restaurants known as the Bull Pen. After selling the restaurants he became a private contractor, painting homes and...
Anthony Martinez
Apr 9, 2023
Anthony Philip Martinez, 61, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Plano, Texas.
Celebration of Remembrance of Life: Loyd Park at Joe Pool Lake, Pavilion I Area, 3401 Ragland Road, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 3:00PM.
Anthony was born on March 4, 1962 at an Army Base in Germany...
Blas Olivas
Mar 27, 2023
Sr. Blas Olivas Arrieta nacio en marzo 14, 1947 en Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico. En febrero 8, 1969, se unio en matrimonio a Maria L Hernandez y procrearon 3 hijos, Isabel, Jose y Armando. Blas fue conocido como “Father” por su familia inmediata. El sera recordado como una persona muy trabajadora y fuerte. Fallecio en marzo 27, 2023 en Burleson,...
Billy Fulmer
Mar 22, 2023
Billy (Bill) Joe Fulmer, 81, passed away on March 22, 2023 at his home in North Richland Hills, TX surrounded by his family. He was born on December 10, 1941 in Pittsburg, TX to Joe and Ruby Irene Dobbs Fulmer.
Bill grew up in Agnes, TX. He graduated from Springtown High School in Springtown, TX in 1960 and was the salutatorian. After high school he attended Weatherford Junior College where he received an associate’s degree. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian...

Marlin Harris Jr.
Mar 21, 2023
On March 21st, 2023, Marlin (Mike) went home to be with the Lord.
Marlin is survived by his Wife Beverly K. Harris; three children, Jelisa Jaime, Brady C. Harris, and Tammy Hutton; eight grand-children; and seven great grand-children.
Edward Bradshaw
Mar 20, 2023
Edward Lee Bradshaw, 86, passed away on March 20, 2023, at Universal Hospice in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on September 25, 1936, in Center, Texas to Elton Pearl Bradshaw and Vera Sanford Bradshaw
Edward grew up in Center, Texas. He graduated from Center High School in 1954. He attended The University of Texas Arlington in Arlington, Texas where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting. Edward joined the Air Force in...
Dorthey Nichelson
Mar 20, 2023
Dorthey “Dottie” Nichelson, 82, of Topeka, passed away on the morning of Monday, March 20, 2023 at Lighthouse Lodge in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on December 7, 1940 in Lawrence, Kansas to Harrison and Mary-Violet Rose.
At the age of 16 she met the love her life, Virgil "Buddy" Nichelson on a Saturday and were married the next...
James Spiers
Mar 18, 2023
James Kellis Spiers of Fort Worth, died March 18, 2023 at the age of 86 years. James was born July 28, 1936 in Picayune, MS.
James served in the Army National Guard from "54-'55 before joining the US Air Force from '55 to '57, 3320 Technical Training Wing (ATC). USAF Reserves from '57 to '62. James retired...
James Griffin
Mar 11, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for James Howard Griffin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Karen Hopkins
Mar 10, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Karen Kay (Krattiger) Hopkins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
David Buchanan
Mar 9, 2023
David Eugene Buchanan, 64, unexpectantly passed away on Thursday, the 9th of March, 2023 at Medical City Hospital in Arlington, Texas. He was born on October 18, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to Carl D. and Margaret L. (Jacobs) Buchanan.
David grew up in Canton, Ohio, where he graduated from Timken Vocational High School. He married Donna Esselburn in 1975 in Canton, Ohio. They were happily married for 47 years. In 1983, their family followed Donna’s sister and her spouse, Doreen and Bill Ritchie,...
Mary Cochran
Mar 6, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Cochran, 87, passed away on Monday March 6th, 2023, at her home in Crowley, Texas. She was born on June 5,193,5 in Fort Worth, Texas to James and Elizabeth Goodwin.
Mary grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. After attending high school at Poly technic High school, she had several jobs and met her future husband while working at a bowling Alley. She attended Calvary Baptist Church for many years.
...Jeremiah Gardner
Mar 5, 2023
Jeremiah Xavier Gardner,19, passed away on the 5th of March 2023 at Medical City Arlington. He was born on July 03 of 2003 in Arlington TX to Craig Steven Gardner Jr. and Amanda Jane Gilbert. He grew up in Arlington TX. He graduated from New Horizon High School in Jousha Tx in 2020. After high school, Jeremiah began work...
Robert Pierce
Mar 5, 2023
Robert Harold Pierce, aged 78, passed away on March 5, 2023, at The Watermark in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on May 25, 1944, in Pensacola, Florida, to Thomas William Pierce, Sr., and Lillie Mae Fountain Pierce.
Robert grew up in Pensacola, Florida. He graduated from Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida. After high school he earned an A.S. Degree from Pensacola Junior College in 1965 and attended Florida State University...
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John Herod Jr.
Apr 25, 2023
John Walter Herod Jr., 49, passed away on 25, April, 2023 at his home in Burleson, Texas. He was born on May, 25, 1973 in Fort Worth, Texas to John and Glenda (Carter) Herod.
Johnny grew up in Joshua, Texas. He graduated from Joshua High School in Joshua, Texas in 1992. After high school he:
...
Thomas Potts
Apr 21, 2023
Thomas Oden Potts, 69, passed away on April 21, 2023. He was born on November 24, 2023, in Paris, Texas.
Tommy grew up in Arlington and went to Sam Houston High School. He retired from General Motors, a member of the UAW, did subcontract work for Yanfeng and did volunteer work for the Dalworthington Gardens Police Department. ...
Stevie Rothman
Apr 19, 2023
Stevie Contreras Rothman, 63, entered eternal life on April 19th, 2023, at Mansfield Methodist Center in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on June 9th,1959 in Pecos, Texas and had been a longtime resident of Arlington, Texas.
Stevie was an Airforce brat that grew up in many different U.S. States and Foreign Countries. He graduated from Anchorage High School in Anchorage, Alaska in 1978. After...
Rose Bell
Apr 15, 2023
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, Rose Mary Bell passed away. She was born on October 21, 1939, in Young County, Tx. to Irby and Carma Self.
She is rejoicing in heaven with her husband Calvin and many other loved ones. She is survived by her son, Doug Bell and Wife Sheila; three grandchildren Lindsey, Elizabeth, James and...
Elizabeth Walker
Apr 15, 2023
On Saturday, April 15, Elizabeth (Evie) Walker entered her eternal home in the Kingdom of Heaven. Evie was born on September 24, 1963, in Fort Worth, TX to Pete and Janis Pulido. She left this earth surrounded by her close loved ones after a 2-year battle with cancer.
Evie married the love of her life, whom she...
Jennifer Mcgraw
Apr 15, 2023
Jennifer Louise McGraw, 44, passed away on April 15th, 2023, in Cleburne, Texas. She was born on January 31, 1979, in Cleburne, Texas to Jerry and Rhonda Haynes.
Jennifer grew up in Morgan, Texas. She graduated from Morgan High School in Morgan, Texas in 1997. After high school Jennifer then attended Hill College in Cleburne, Texas where she received a Degree in Business and also gained a license in Cosmetology. She then began working for Walmart Distribution...
Joe Simmons
Apr 12, 2023
Joe Simmons, 86, passed away on 04/12/2023 at his home in Mansfield, TX. He was born on 10/05/1936 in Avery, TX to Elzie Simmons and Rosa Day.
Joe grew up in Texarkana, TX. After leaving school Joe worked for Guy’s Orange Stand as a cook in Texarkana, Texas before moving to Arlington, Texas and opening up a chain of restaurants known as the Bull Pen. After selling the restaurants he became a private contractor, painting homes and...
Anthony Martinez
Apr 9, 2023
Anthony Philip Martinez, 61, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Plano, Texas.
Celebration of Remembrance of Life: Loyd Park at Joe Pool Lake, Pavilion I Area, 3401 Ragland Road, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 3:00PM.
Anthony was born on March 4, 1962 at an Army Base in Germany...
Blas Olivas
Mar 27, 2023
Sr. Blas Olivas Arrieta nacio en marzo 14, 1947 en Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico. En febrero 8, 1969, se unio en matrimonio a Maria L Hernandez y procrearon 3 hijos, Isabel, Jose y Armando. Blas fue conocido como “Father” por su familia inmediata. El sera recordado como una persona muy trabajadora y fuerte. Fallecio en marzo 27, 2023 en Burleson,...
Billy Fulmer
Mar 22, 2023
Billy (Bill) Joe Fulmer, 81, passed away on March 22, 2023 at his home in North Richland Hills, TX surrounded by his family. He was born on December 10, 1941 in Pittsburg, TX to Joe and Ruby Irene Dobbs Fulmer.
Bill grew up in Agnes, TX. He graduated from Springtown High School in Springtown, TX in 1960 and was the salutatorian. After high school he attended Weatherford Junior College where he received an associate’s degree. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian...

Marlin Harris Jr.
Mar 21, 2023
On March 21st, 2023, Marlin (Mike) went home to be with the Lord.
Marlin is survived by his Wife Beverly K. Harris; three children, Jelisa Jaime, Brady C. Harris, and Tammy Hutton; eight grand-children; and seven great grand-children.
Edward Bradshaw
Mar 20, 2023
Edward Lee Bradshaw, 86, passed away on March 20, 2023, at Universal Hospice in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on September 25, 1936, in Center, Texas to Elton Pearl Bradshaw and Vera Sanford Bradshaw
Edward grew up in Center, Texas. He graduated from Center High School in 1954. He attended The University of Texas Arlington in Arlington, Texas where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting. Edward joined the Air Force in...
Dorthey Nichelson
Mar 20, 2023
Dorthey “Dottie” Nichelson, 82, of Topeka, passed away on the morning of Monday, March 20, 2023 at Lighthouse Lodge in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on December 7, 1940 in Lawrence, Kansas to Harrison and Mary-Violet Rose.
At the age of 16 she met the love her life, Virgil "Buddy" Nichelson on a Saturday and were married the next...
James Spiers
Mar 18, 2023
James Kellis Spiers of Fort Worth, died March 18, 2023 at the age of 86 years. James was born July 28, 1936 in Picayune, MS.
James served in the Army National Guard from "54-'55 before joining the US Air Force from '55 to '57, 3320 Technical Training Wing (ATC). USAF Reserves from '57 to '62. James retired...
James Griffin
Mar 11, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for James Howard Griffin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Karen Hopkins
Mar 10, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Karen Kay (Krattiger) Hopkins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
David Buchanan
Mar 9, 2023
David Eugene Buchanan, 64, unexpectantly passed away on Thursday, the 9th of March, 2023 at Medical City Hospital in Arlington, Texas. He was born on October 18, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to Carl D. and Margaret L. (Jacobs) Buchanan.
David grew up in Canton, Ohio, where he graduated from Timken Vocational High School. He married Donna Esselburn in 1975 in Canton, Ohio. They were happily married for 47 years. In 1983, their family followed Donna’s sister and her spouse, Doreen and Bill Ritchie,...
Mary Cochran
Mar 6, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Cochran, 87, passed away on Monday March 6th, 2023, at her home in Crowley, Texas. She was born on June 5,193,5 in Fort Worth, Texas to James and Elizabeth Goodwin.
Mary grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. After attending high school at Poly technic High school, she had several jobs and met her future husband while working at a bowling Alley. She attended Calvary Baptist Church for many years.
...Jeremiah Gardner
Mar 5, 2023
Jeremiah Xavier Gardner,19, passed away on the 5th of March 2023 at Medical City Arlington. He was born on July 03 of 2003 in Arlington TX to Craig Steven Gardner Jr. and Amanda Jane Gilbert. He grew up in Arlington TX. He graduated from New Horizon High School in Jousha Tx in 2020. After high school, Jeremiah began work...
Robert Pierce
Mar 5, 2023
Robert Harold Pierce, aged 78, passed away on March 5, 2023, at The Watermark in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on May 25, 1944, in Pensacola, Florida, to Thomas William Pierce, Sr., and Lillie Mae Fountain Pierce.
Robert grew up in Pensacola, Florida. He graduated from Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida. After high school he earned an A.S. Degree from Pensacola Junior College in 1965 and attended Florida State University...
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