Obituaries

Jul 5, 2019

Howard Joseph Lay, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019.  He was born on April 30, 1958 in Wichita Falls, Texas to LeRoy Joseph Lay and Bettie Ann (Odom) Lay.  Joe married Denise (Melchiori) Lay on March 30, 1985.  He was a professional and avid golfer at Wichita Falls Country Club, a successful appliance salesman for many years,...

Jul 4, 2019

In Loving Memory:

Jimmy L. Hilton of Rendon, TX passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Mena, AR to Cliff and Ozie Hilton.

Jim was a Korean War Veteran. He married Martha Hilton in 1952, and had 3 daughters and 1 son together....

Jul 3, 2019

Rafael Becerra, 72 passed away peacefully at his home on July 3, 2019. He was born April 17, 1947. He is survived by his wife Maria Becerra and four children Rafael Jr., Alfonso, Teresa and Lorena. 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. The family prefers to have...

Jun 29, 2019

On Saturday, June 29, 2019, Karrey Ann Turner, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 57.

Karrey was born on December 25, 1961 in Torrance, CA to Ralph and Betty Standridge. She spent most of her career as an administrative assistant in primary education. On September 23, 1989, she married Richard Lee Turner. They...

Jun 27, 2019

Ralph Herman Urlage passed away peacefully in Ft Worth, TX, on June 27, 2019.  He was born in 1929 in Norwood, Ohio, to Rose and Charles Urlage.  Ralph served in the Navy and Air Force, spending over 20 years serving our country, having been stationed in Spain, Germany and Thailand.  After leaving the service, Ralph went on to hold engineering roles at LTV and Lockheed Martin as...

Jun 24, 2019

Kenneth Kelley, 80, passed away on June 24, 2019.  He served for 22 years in the armed forces and was a Viet Nam veteran.  He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kelley.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alice Kelley and his children, Deby Herrera, Chantel (Randy) Chambers, and Todd (Krystal)...

Jun 21, 2019

Jack Newton Bass, of Burleson, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019.  He was born on September 9, 1933 in Fort Worth, Texas to James Newton Bass and Lillie Ann (Culwell) Bass.  He loved to work with wood.  Jack was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Frances Bass; brother, Roy Bass; and sister, Ellen Goforth.

Those...

Jun 4, 2019

Jacqueline Lea Kuykendall Grahm transitioned from this world Tuesday, June 4, 2019, with her son and members of her immediate family at her bedside. Our hearts are broken. Our solace rests in knowing she is at peace and was joyfully welcomed by loved ones on the other side.  A native of Fort Worth, Jacqueline was born Sept. 14, 1952,...

Jun 4, 2019

Richard Darrell Rains (Clunker) born May 20, 1962, passed away June 4, 2019 at the age of 57 years in Benbrook, Texas. Darrell was preceded in death by parents Bertram and Joyce Rains. He is survived by sisters Katherine Skrnich of Salpulpa, OK, and Linda Rains of Waco, TX; brothers Bertram Rains, his wife Debbie of Port Arthur, TX, and...

Jun 3, 2019

Mercedes Prima Everest, of Arlington, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019.  She was born on September 24, 1942 in Michoacan Mexico to Camilo Gama and Conrada (Luz) Gama.  She married Tommy Everest on March 23, 1966.  Mercedes loved to garden and loved her family.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to cherish her...

Jun 2, 2019

Stanley Michael Pytel, of Kennedale, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019.  He was born on January 24, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas to Joseph Michael Pytel and Olga Ruth (Brown) Pytel.  He loved to hunt, fish, play pool, and watch sports.  Stanley was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joseph Tyler Pytel; brothers, Dennis Pytel and Raymond Pytel;...

May 24, 2019

James (Jim) Ray Smith, of Kennedale, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019.  He was born on March 21, 1932 in Richardson, Texas to John Samuel Smith and Leta Mae (Hamilton) Smith.  Jim served in the United States Navy serving in the Korean War.  He married the love of his life Mary L. (Bedford) Smith in 1954, and they...

May 21, 2019

Bobby Kanehl departed this earth on May 21 to enter the gates of Heaven.  Born on August 15, 1933, in Arp, Texas, to Ted and Jimmie Green Kanehl, he grew up in Kilgore, TX.

He served in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Boxer, during the Korean Conflict.  It was a time in his...

May 8, 2019

I am saddened and yet full of peace as I write to you today to tell you my dear hearts that a strong family member has returned home.

A man that held great faith in God and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Talented and witty Robert held a passion for muscle cars and the thrill...

May 6, 2019

Georgia Hodges Mills, of Arlington, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband William Mills; son Lonnie Mills Sr.; daughter, Chris Adams; and son, Billy Mills Jr.

Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Laurie “Joey” Golden; son, Jimmy Mills; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren....

May 5, 2019

Mrs. Eva Mae Cook, of Forest Hill, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019.  She was born on August 16, 1920 in Trumann, Arkansas to William Marion Ledbetter and Maud (Marcum) Ledbetter.  She married Rev. Floyd H. Cook on April 13, 1940.  Eva was a loving pastor’s wife, mother, and grandmother.  Eva had a passion for sharing the gospel...

May 1, 2019

Dean Arthur Pound, 74, succumbed to pulmonary fibrosis in his sleep at home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Arlington, TX. He was born May 15, 1944 in Fort Worth, TX to Lee A and Clara Jo Pound. On July 28, 1973 he married Aixa Hernandez in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dean graduated with a Bachelors of Environmental Science...

Apr 29, 2019

Eldon Ray Pitts, born December 1, 1930 to John L. & Lillian Pitts in

Caddo Mills, Texas.

He was passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Apr 29 2019

Preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou, Brothers Harold, Weldon,

Jesse, and Sister Polly.

He was...

Apr 29, 2019

Barry Fredrick Ables, of Crowley, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019.  He was born on March 21, 1961 in Fort Worth, Texas to Lawrence D. Ables and Serena Yvonne (Morgan) Ables.  Barry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He was an avid outdoorsman, a tinkerer, and a fixer of all things.  His family loved him dearly.  He...

Apr 21, 2019

Maurice Edmund Korsmo Jr., of Arlington, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019.  He was born on April 24, 1936 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Maurice Edmund Korsmo Sr. and Ruth Mable (Phillips) Korsmo.  Maurice served in the United States Army serving in the Korean War.  He attended Baptist Bible College and was a retired Baptist Pastor.  The joy...