Obituaries

Mr Vilaros

Mr Vilaros

Feb 26, 2014

Hal Vilaros passed away on February 26,2014. Hal was born to Harold and Margaret on October 25, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hal was in the car wash industry all his adult life. He is preceded in death by his father Harold. Those left to cherish his memory are beloved wife of 49 years Lexi Nee Steele, mother Margaret Horn, four...

Mrs. Diamantina Lopez

Mrs. Diamantina Lopez

Feb 24, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Diamantina "Tina" Lopez, 75, of Fort Worth passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with a rosary starting at 7 p.m. Tina was born in Winters on Nov. 4, 1938, to Otto and Concepcion "Concha" Diaz. She...

Mr. J Pitts

Mr. J Pitts

Feb 13, 2014

Weldon J. Pitts, born December 1, 1930 to John L. & Lillian Pitts in Caddo Mills, Texas, was surrounded by his loving family when he was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on February 13, 2014. Weldon is a longtime resident of Fort Worth and served the city in the street department for over 28 years. He...

Mr. Raymond Wink Dickey

Mr. Raymond Wink Dickey

Feb 13, 2014

Raymond "Wink" Dickey passed away on February 13, 2014 in Arlington, Texas after a long illness. Wink was born on December 6, 1951 in Germantown, TN. He moved to Texas in 1989 to serve as the Executive Director for Dallas Habitat for Humanity. Wink also worked for Habitat affiliates in Memphis, Phoenix, and Austin. Wink was a visionary leader for...

Mr. David Brown

Mr. David Brown

Feb 9, 2014

David Lynn Brown, 58 of Kennedale, TX passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at a local hospital. David was born on December 12, 1955. He is survived by his daughter Michelle L. Galvan, son Mark L. Brown, Granddaughter Isabella (Bella) Galvan, sisters, Rolene Dress, Trisha Jordan and husband, Mark Jordan many more nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded...

Mrs. Margie Arms

Mrs. Margie Arms

Feb 2, 2014

BURLESON -- Margie Arms, passed away on February 2, 2014. Services: Funeral Service will be 10 am Saturday February 8, 2014 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday night. Margie was born in The United Kingdom to Earl and Margaret Benson. After living abroad, she moved back to the states with her family but continued to...

Mrs. E. Parisher

Mrs. E. Parisher

Jan 31, 2014

Janell Coats Parisher, loving wife of Bill Parisher, joined our Heavenly Father on January 31, 2014 after a long illness. Funeral Service is 2 pm Wednesday February 5, 2014. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Janell was retired after 25 years of service to Tarrant County. She loved and was...

Mr. Jones

Mr. Jones

Jan 31, 2014

Edward R. Jones, passed away January 31, 2014 at home in Fort Worth. Edward loved to read his bible and made good use of any excuse he could find to go fishing. He is preceded in death by two siblings; his loving wife, Carolyn S. Jones; and son Michael L. Jones. Those left to remember him include sisters; Betty J...

Mr Leon Day

Mr Leon Day

Jan 28, 2014

Mr Day was born on March 10, 1951 and passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Mr Day was a resident of Joshua, Texas at the time of his passing.

Ms. Judy Davis

Ms. Judy Davis

Jan 26, 2014

Judy Davis passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. Judy was born in November 1946 to O.B and Edna Davis in Grandview. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Audrey and Carolyn. Survivors: Her siblings, Edna Brown, Martha Smith, O.B.Davis, and Herbert Davis and wife, Linda; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Ms. Prather Burgess

Ms. Prather Burgess

Jan 18, 2014

Lisa Prather Burgess, born in January 1961 to Floyd and Mary Prather in Fort Worth, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Lisa was a graduate of O.D Wyatt High School. She was the joy of her family, always laughing and joking around. She never met a stranger and was always willing to help family and friends alike. Lisa will join...

Mrs. Johnnie Moore

Mrs. Johnnie Moore

Jan 10, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Johnnie K. Moore of Arlington passed away Friday January 10, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband Loren Moore. Survivors: daughters Susan Barker, Angela Moore; Granddaughters Amanda McKee, Ginger Smith; Son-in-law Carl Smith; Great Grandchildren, Chivona McKee, Dennis McKee, Nathan Smith, and Katherine Smith.

Mr. Wendell Cribbs

Mr. Wendell Cribbs

Jan 10, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Wendell Willard Cribbs, born in October 1929 to Willard and Bertha Cribbs in Sayer, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully January 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caregivers. Wendell served four years in the United States Air Force. He retired from Bell Helicopter Textron after 36 years of service as a manager in the...

Mr. Robert Dove Iii

Mr. Robert Dove Iii

Jan 3, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Robert Dove III passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2013. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Robert was born in November 1952 to Robert Jr. and Thelma Dove in Fort Worth. He enjoyed collecting model cars, tractors, small trains and Texaco memorabilia. His family remembers him as quite the jokester, ready to give anyone...

Mr. Lee Reese

Mr. Lee Reese

Dec 30, 2013

Mr. Reese was born on March 5, 1944 and passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013. Mr. Reese was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mrs Remedios Astel

Mrs Remedios Astel

Dec 26, 2013

Mrs Astel was born on November 5, 2013 and passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Mrs Astel was a resident of Mansfield, Texas at the time of her passing.

Ms. M Scroggins

Ms. M Scroggins

Dec 25, 2013

Opal M. Scroggins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opal M. Scroggins, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday Dec. 25, 2013 at the age of 86. Mrs Scroggins was born in February 1927, to Dewy and Annie Scroggins in Quannah, Texas, She spent her 40 year career as a nurse in Arlington and Grand Prairie. Survivors: Those left to remember...

Mr. E Markle

Mr. E Markle

Dec 17, 2013

Robert Eugene Markle, 86, slipped gently from this life held by his loving wife of eight years, Dora Ann Markle on December 17, 2013. He was born in July 1927 to Oswald and Mildred Markle in Hanover, PA. Robert served in WWII in the U.S. Army. When he returned home he attended and graduated Syracuse University with a Masters degree...

Mr. Thomas Raines

Mr. Thomas Raines

Dec 12, 2013

Thomas K Raines, born in August 1951 to Thomas B. & Dorothy Raines in Landrum, South Carolina, was united with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 12, 2013. Keith is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a doctorate degree in biblical studies. He and his wife are longtime members of The First Baptist Church in Mansfield. Most of his...

Mrs. Ethel Hutchison

Mrs. Ethel Hutchison

Dec 12, 2013

Ethel Marie Hutchison born March 15,1948 in Fort Worth, Texas. Her parents were Clay Miller Lindsey Jr. and Mabel Louise Thompson. She went to be with the lord and savior on December 12, 2013 in Arlington,Texas. Funeral:12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 W. Sublett Rd. Kennedale, TX. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on...

Mr Vilaros

Mr Vilaros

Feb 26, 2014

Hal Vilaros passed away on February 26,2014. Hal was born to Harold and Margaret on October 25, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hal was in the car wash industry all his adult life. He is preceded in death by his father Harold. Those left to cherish his memory are beloved wife of 49 years Lexi Nee Steele, mother Margaret Horn, four...

Mrs. Diamantina Lopez

Mrs. Diamantina Lopez

Feb 24, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Diamantina "Tina" Lopez, 75, of Fort Worth passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with a rosary starting at 7 p.m. Tina was born in Winters on Nov. 4, 1938, to Otto and Concepcion "Concha" Diaz. She...

Mr. J Pitts

Mr. J Pitts

Feb 13, 2014

Weldon J. Pitts, born December 1, 1930 to John L. & Lillian Pitts in Caddo Mills, Texas, was surrounded by his loving family when he was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on February 13, 2014. Weldon is a longtime resident of Fort Worth and served the city in the street department for over 28 years. He...

Mr. Raymond Wink Dickey

Mr. Raymond Wink Dickey

Feb 13, 2014

Raymond "Wink" Dickey passed away on February 13, 2014 in Arlington, Texas after a long illness. Wink was born on December 6, 1951 in Germantown, TN. He moved to Texas in 1989 to serve as the Executive Director for Dallas Habitat for Humanity. Wink also worked for Habitat affiliates in Memphis, Phoenix, and Austin. Wink was a visionary leader for...

Mr. David Brown

Mr. David Brown

Feb 9, 2014

David Lynn Brown, 58 of Kennedale, TX passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at a local hospital. David was born on December 12, 1955. He is survived by his daughter Michelle L. Galvan, son Mark L. Brown, Granddaughter Isabella (Bella) Galvan, sisters, Rolene Dress, Trisha Jordan and husband, Mark Jordan many more nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded...

Mrs. Margie Arms

Mrs. Margie Arms

Feb 2, 2014

BURLESON -- Margie Arms, passed away on February 2, 2014. Services: Funeral Service will be 10 am Saturday February 8, 2014 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday night. Margie was born in The United Kingdom to Earl and Margaret Benson. After living abroad, she moved back to the states with her family but continued to...

Mrs. E. Parisher

Mrs. E. Parisher

Jan 31, 2014

Janell Coats Parisher, loving wife of Bill Parisher, joined our Heavenly Father on January 31, 2014 after a long illness. Funeral Service is 2 pm Wednesday February 5, 2014. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Janell was retired after 25 years of service to Tarrant County. She loved and was...

Mr. Jones

Mr. Jones

Jan 31, 2014

Edward R. Jones, passed away January 31, 2014 at home in Fort Worth. Edward loved to read his bible and made good use of any excuse he could find to go fishing. He is preceded in death by two siblings; his loving wife, Carolyn S. Jones; and son Michael L. Jones. Those left to remember him include sisters; Betty J...

Mr Leon Day

Mr Leon Day

Jan 28, 2014

Mr Day was born on March 10, 1951 and passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Mr Day was a resident of Joshua, Texas at the time of his passing.

Ms. Judy Davis

Ms. Judy Davis

Jan 26, 2014

Judy Davis passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. Judy was born in November 1946 to O.B and Edna Davis in Grandview. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Audrey and Carolyn. Survivors: Her siblings, Edna Brown, Martha Smith, O.B.Davis, and Herbert Davis and wife, Linda; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Ms. Prather Burgess

Ms. Prather Burgess

Jan 18, 2014

Lisa Prather Burgess, born in January 1961 to Floyd and Mary Prather in Fort Worth, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Lisa was a graduate of O.D Wyatt High School. She was the joy of her family, always laughing and joking around. She never met a stranger and was always willing to help family and friends alike. Lisa will join...

Mrs. Johnnie Moore

Mrs. Johnnie Moore

Jan 10, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Johnnie K. Moore of Arlington passed away Friday January 10, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband Loren Moore. Survivors: daughters Susan Barker, Angela Moore; Granddaughters Amanda McKee, Ginger Smith; Son-in-law Carl Smith; Great Grandchildren, Chivona McKee, Dennis McKee, Nathan Smith, and Katherine Smith.

Mr. Wendell Cribbs

Mr. Wendell Cribbs

Jan 10, 2014

FORT WORTH -- Wendell Willard Cribbs, born in October 1929 to Willard and Bertha Cribbs in Sayer, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully January 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caregivers. Wendell served four years in the United States Air Force. He retired from Bell Helicopter Textron after 36 years of service as a manager in the...

Mr. Robert Dove Iii

Mr. Robert Dove Iii

Jan 3, 2014

ARLINGTON -- Robert Dove III passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2013. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Robert was born in November 1952 to Robert Jr. and Thelma Dove in Fort Worth. He enjoyed collecting model cars, tractors, small trains and Texaco memorabilia. His family remembers him as quite the jokester, ready to give anyone...

Mr. Lee Reese

Mr. Lee Reese

Dec 30, 2013

Mr. Reese was born on March 5, 1944 and passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013. Mr. Reese was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mrs Remedios Astel

Mrs Remedios Astel

Dec 26, 2013

Mrs Astel was born on November 5, 2013 and passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Mrs Astel was a resident of Mansfield, Texas at the time of her passing.

Ms. M Scroggins

Ms. M Scroggins

Dec 25, 2013

Opal M. Scroggins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opal M. Scroggins, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday Dec. 25, 2013 at the age of 86. Mrs Scroggins was born in February 1927, to Dewy and Annie Scroggins in Quannah, Texas, She spent her 40 year career as a nurse in Arlington and Grand Prairie. Survivors: Those left to remember...

Mr. E Markle

Mr. E Markle

Dec 17, 2013

Robert Eugene Markle, 86, slipped gently from this life held by his loving wife of eight years, Dora Ann Markle on December 17, 2013. He was born in July 1927 to Oswald and Mildred Markle in Hanover, PA. Robert served in WWII in the U.S. Army. When he returned home he attended and graduated Syracuse University with a Masters degree...

Mr. Thomas Raines

Mr. Thomas Raines

Dec 12, 2013

Thomas K Raines, born in August 1951 to Thomas B. & Dorothy Raines in Landrum, South Carolina, was united with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 12, 2013. Keith is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a doctorate degree in biblical studies. He and his wife are longtime members of The First Baptist Church in Mansfield. Most of his...

Mrs. Ethel Hutchison

Mrs. Ethel Hutchison

Dec 12, 2013

Ethel Marie Hutchison born March 15,1948 in Fort Worth, Texas. Her parents were Clay Miller Lindsey Jr. and Mabel Louise Thompson. She went to be with the lord and savior on December 12, 2013 in Arlington,Texas. Funeral:12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 W. Sublett Rd. Kennedale, TX. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on...