Obituaries

Jul 26, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Brittany Diane Hala, 25, went to see Jesus on Saturday, July 26, 2014.  The first words she spoke were to Jesus.  She participated in both the Texas Rangers Miracle League and Special Olympics.  Brittany was happiest when surrounded by family and she loved special occasions.  Brittany especially enjoyed attending church and driving with her mom and dad.  She will be dearly missed by...

Jul 11, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Joe A. Wilkie, born in August 1921 to Grover and Lillie Wilkie, passed away in the late hours of Friday, July 11, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Joetta Woods Wilkie,...

Jul 7, 2014

Timothy W Stark, 64, of Arlington passed away in his home Monday July 7, 2014. He was born July 28, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas and is preceded in death by parents Earl Stark and Valentine Hodge. Tim was employed with Bell Helicopter as a licensed professional engineer for 40 years. He also was a life member of American Mensa....

Jul 6, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Opal Evelyn Patterson passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the age of 90 at a local nursing home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Worth Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: Memorial tributes will be equally...

Jul 6, 2014

Martha L Morgan, 88, of Mansfield passed away Sunday July 6, 2014. Service: 10 a.m. Thursday July 10, 2014 at Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale, Texas. Survivors: Martha is survived by her Son, Tom Bennett and wife Sara; Grandchildren, Wendy Jones and husband Barry, Todd Bennett and wife Christie, Randy Morgan, and Rusty Morgan; Great Grandchildren, Ashley Jones, Brandon...

Jul 2, 2014

Violet Ruth Moon, born in December 1927 to Thomas and Elizabeth Paul in Palestine, was received into the arms of the Lord on July 2, 2014. Violet's family remembers her as a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, all of her siblings, husband, Ira J. Moon, granddaughters, Charity D....

Jun 26, 2014

Jun 24, 2014

David L. Brinkley, born in June of 1953, passed away on June 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to remember him include: daughter, Jessica Jatzek and husband Rich; sisters, Cathy Kennedy and husband Paul, Cindy Brinkley and husband Jim; brother, Matthew Brinkley and wife Mel, grandchildren, Seth, Sara & Sadie Sloan; numerous neices, nephews,...

Jun 22, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Maurine Clark, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Maurine was a faithful Christian woman who loved the Texas Rangers. She had an eye for beautiful flowers, loved bowling and reading many books. Maurine was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Jun 22, 2014

Graveside Service for Buddy will be at 1:30 pm Saturday June 28, 2014 at Brazos Point Cemetery. To arrive at the Brazos Point Cemetery, from Highway 174 between Morgan and Kimball Bridge over the Brazos River,take Hwy 56 N to Brazos Point, 9 miles.  The cemetery is north of the church. Clifford Charles Cryer, more affectionately known as Buddy or Pappy...

Jun 20, 2014

MANSFIELD -- Kerry Douglas Graham, 66, of Mansfield passed away June 20, 2014. He was born November 6, 1947 in Arizona. Doug served in the Army and retired from AAFES after 30 years. He was also very involved in the Antique Mall of Mansfield as a dealer. Memorials: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Humane Society...

Jun 18, 2014

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Nelda L. Riley, 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Nelda is preceded in death by her husband Roy Riley. Survivors: She leaves to cherish daughters, Kathryn Read, Carolyn Herring, and Ruth Reed; Son, Dennis Riley; 7 gran children, and...

Jun 17, 2014

Winnie Joyce Frost Chamberlain, born in January 1925 to Clarence & Alma Frost in Pisque Ridge, Texas passed away on June 17, 2014. Winnie graduated from Richland High School. She was an avid 42 player and is remembered as the life of the party. She enjoyed painting landscapes and scenery. In her early adult life she worked as a mail...

Jun 16, 2014

William Dale Burgess, born in August 1945 to T.J. & Sarah Burgess in Clarksville, passed away on June 16, 2014. William was baptized in the Central Baptist Church of Mansfield. He spent a great deal of his time pursuing his passion for riding bulls at the Cowbell and later in Kennedale. He spent time working with his hands to make...

Jun 12, 2014

George “Bud” Wilson, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2014. Bud was born in Aitkin, MN in 1932. After graduating from high school in Windom, MN in 1950, Bud spent two years passionately working the railroad. After serving 26 years in the United States Air Force he achieved the rank of MSGT. After retiring,...

Jun 7, 2014

Colleen Kopps Larsen, born in April 1948 in Schenectady, New York, to John and Beatrice Kopps Sr., passed from this life into eternity at home surrounded by her loving family on June 7, 2014. Colleen grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Linton High School. She spent most of her life in the healthcare field and possessed a passion for...

Jun 3, 2014

May 17, 2014

Curtis McKinney (Kinney) Roseberry, founding owner & operator of Roseberry Construction Company from 1969-87, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 17, 2014. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. On Friday, May 23, 2014, at Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ in Arlington, viewing will begin at...

May 16, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Joanne Briggs,79, of Arlington, passed away peacefully Friday, May 16,2014. Service: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the DFW National Cemetery in Grand Prairie, Tx. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale, Tx.

May 11, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Ivy Irene Pittman, 91, passed away Sunday, May 11. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Emerald Hills funeral home, 500 Sublett Rd, Kennedale.. Graveside service will be private. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray. Ivy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grand mother. Survived by three children, Joan, Eddy,...