Obituaries

Mrs Grau Smith

Mrs Grau Smith

Nov 7, 2013

Margaret Smith of Arlington, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 7, 2013.

Mr. Billy Williams

Mr. Billy Williams

Oct 24, 2013

Billy R. Williams, 82, A loving husband, father, grandfather, great- great grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Oct 24, 2013 surrounded by his family. Funeral: 10:00 am Wed Oct 30 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, Kennedale. Interment Emerald Hills Garden of Angels. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday Oct 29. Billy was born on Oct 14,1931 in...

Mrs. Dorothy Smith

Mrs. Dorothy Smith

Oct 16, 2013

EVERMAN -- Dorothy N. Smith, of Everman, born in October 1936 passed away on October 16, 2013. Dorothy married Donald W Smith in 1951 and shared 53 years until his passing in 2004. Some of her hobbies include dancing, cooking, painting and shopping. After retiring in 2000 from Allen Printing Company after 40 years of service, she passed some of...

Mrs. Shirley Mccain

Mrs. Shirley Mccain

Oct 15, 2013

GRAND PRAIRIE -- Shirley Anne McCain, 80, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 207 U.S. 67, Alvarado. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Orvil and Blanche; brothers, Elwood, Leon and James; sister, Hazel; and a granddaughter, Krista Renae Fortune. Survivors: Seven children; Allen and...

Mr. Garry Bearden

Mr. Garry Bearden

Oct 11, 2013

FORT WORTH -- Garry James Bearden, 66, of Fort Worth passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hallmark Baptist Church, 4201 W. Risinger Road, Fort Worth 76123. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, 500 W. Sublett Road, Kennedale 76060. Pallbearers: Keith Davidson, Johnny Sanders, Kolby Keeling, Vaughn Morehead, David...

Mrs. C Tittle

Mrs. C Tittle

Sep 25, 2013

Lula C. Tittle passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013. Lula was born in April 1926 in Brownfield to Walter and Dovie Thrasher, and graduated from Mansfield High School. She retired from Harris Hospital after 20 years of service as a CNA. Lula will meet her parents in heaven. Survivors: Her children, Barbara Carver (Sammy), and Ricky Tittle; four grandchildren;...

Mr. Cain

Mr. Cain

Sep 20, 2013

Owen Everett Cain, 88 of Joshua, went to live with Jesus on September 20, 2013. He was born in July of 1925 in Forest Hills, Texas, the youngest of four brothers born to Everett and Coletha Cain. Owen married Irene Maines and had two children, Linda and Johnny Cain. Owen served in the military during World War II and survived...

Mrs. Ella Allen

Mrs. Ella Allen

Sep 12, 2013

Mary Ella Allen, 62, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. She was born to Melvin and Lynn Adams in March 1951 in San Antonio. Mary graduated from Sam Houston High School in Arlington in 1969. She married Robert Allen in November 1969. They share a daughter, Melissa, who was born in 1983. She worked as...

Ms. Swindle

Ms. Swindle

Sep 9, 2013

Patsy Darlene Swindle, born June 1945 in Ranger, passed away peacefully September 9, 2013 at the age of 68 in Denton. Patsy grew up in Ranger and graduated from Ranger High School. She was said by many to be the most beautiful and spirited cheerleader to go through Ranger High. She enjoyed people and always was willing to share a...

Mrs. Annie Pechal

Mrs. Annie Pechal

Sep 4, 2013

Mrs. Pechal was born on October 7, 1915 and passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Mrs. Pechal was a resident of Granbury, Texas at the time of her passing.

Mr. Alvino Garza , Jr.

Mr. Alvino Garza , Jr.

Sep 4, 2013

Alvino Garza Jr. (Baby), of Winnsboro, born in January 1926 to Alvino & Elvira Garza in Kerrville, passed away September 4th at the age of 76. Alvino grew up in Kerrville where he met and married his wife Delia. He made his living as an owner operator of AG Trucking, and retired in 1999 to enjoy his golden years with...

Mrs. Rowell

Mrs. Rowell

Sep 4, 2013

KENNEDALE--Joy Dale (Bellamy) McKay-Rowell, 75 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 surrounded by loving family & friends. Joy was one of three children born to Angus and Ruth Bellamy. She was educated in various schools and went on to work many years in the insurance industry starting out as Claims Examiner and retiring...

Mr. F. Bell

Mr. F. Bell

Sep 4, 2013

Jack F. Bell was born in May 1945 to Mr. Jack S. & Alice M Bell. He went to be with his heavenly father on September 5, 2013 at the age of 68 due to cancer. Jack served in the military in 1966. He was an avid golfer who loved the sport so much his friends thought he lived on...

Mr. A Bigham

Mr. A Bigham

Aug 29, 2013

William Arvol Bigham, (Daddy, Papa), was born in 1920 in Strawn, Texas to Lawson & Bertie Bigham, passed away August 29, 2013 at the age of 93. William was married to Beulah Mae Bigham on July 27, 1940 in Mineola, Texas. He had a calling to preach the Word of God and pastured a couple churches for a little over...

Mr. Fennell

Mr. Fennell

Aug 24, 2013

Robert Fennell or as you all might know him " Bob" was born in the Golden State of (California) to William and Emily Fennell on December 12, 1958 and left to be with the Lord on August 24, 2013. Bob was the youngest of six. Being the youngest you can bet he was spoiled and loved unconditionally and still is...

Mr. Paul Massey

Mr. Paul Massey

Aug 21, 2013

Mr. Massey was born on May 6, 1925 and passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Mr. Massey was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mr. Mihailescu

Mr. Mihailescu

Aug 17, 2013

Teodor Mihailescu, 79, of Arlington passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 after a long and brave battle with lung cancer. He was born in March 1934, in Bucharest, Romania and is the youngest child of Mircea and Florica Mihailescu. He loved fishing, cross country, boxing, soccer, swimming, doing crossword puzzles and telling jokes. He loved classical music, playing the...

Mrs. Dorothy Schaefer

Mrs. Dorothy Schaefer

Aug 11, 2013

MANSFIELD -- Dorothy Helen Schaefer, 87, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, George H. Schaefer. Survivors: Daughters and their spouses, Brenda and...

Mr. Robert James Mercer

Mr. Robert James Mercer

Jul 27, 2013

Mr. Mercer was born on December 20, 1940 and passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Mr. Mercer was a resident of Arlington, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mrs Brenda Keller

Mrs Brenda Keller

Jul 18, 2013

ARLINGTON -- Brenda Joyce Keller, 69, of Arlington passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013. Service: 11 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. She was born Aug. 25, 1943, and was the eldest child of J.C. and Retha Wallace. She was preceded in death by her parents and her cousin, Cookie, sisters...

Mrs Grau Smith

Mrs Grau Smith

Nov 7, 2013

Margaret Smith of Arlington, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 7, 2013.

Mr. Billy Williams

Mr. Billy Williams

Oct 24, 2013

Billy R. Williams, 82, A loving husband, father, grandfather, great- great grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Oct 24, 2013 surrounded by his family. Funeral: 10:00 am Wed Oct 30 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, Kennedale. Interment Emerald Hills Garden of Angels. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday Oct 29. Billy was born on Oct 14,1931 in...

Mrs. Dorothy Smith

Mrs. Dorothy Smith

Oct 16, 2013

EVERMAN -- Dorothy N. Smith, of Everman, born in October 1936 passed away on October 16, 2013. Dorothy married Donald W Smith in 1951 and shared 53 years until his passing in 2004. Some of her hobbies include dancing, cooking, painting and shopping. After retiring in 2000 from Allen Printing Company after 40 years of service, she passed some of...

Mrs. Shirley Mccain

Mrs. Shirley Mccain

Oct 15, 2013

GRAND PRAIRIE -- Shirley Anne McCain, 80, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 207 U.S. 67, Alvarado. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Orvil and Blanche; brothers, Elwood, Leon and James; sister, Hazel; and a granddaughter, Krista Renae Fortune. Survivors: Seven children; Allen and...

Mr. Garry Bearden

Mr. Garry Bearden

Oct 11, 2013

FORT WORTH -- Garry James Bearden, 66, of Fort Worth passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hallmark Baptist Church, 4201 W. Risinger Road, Fort Worth 76123. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, 500 W. Sublett Road, Kennedale 76060. Pallbearers: Keith Davidson, Johnny Sanders, Kolby Keeling, Vaughn Morehead, David...

Mrs. C Tittle

Mrs. C Tittle

Sep 25, 2013

Lula C. Tittle passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013. Lula was born in April 1926 in Brownfield to Walter and Dovie Thrasher, and graduated from Mansfield High School. She retired from Harris Hospital after 20 years of service as a CNA. Lula will meet her parents in heaven. Survivors: Her children, Barbara Carver (Sammy), and Ricky Tittle; four grandchildren;...

Mr. Cain

Mr. Cain

Sep 20, 2013

Owen Everett Cain, 88 of Joshua, went to live with Jesus on September 20, 2013. He was born in July of 1925 in Forest Hills, Texas, the youngest of four brothers born to Everett and Coletha Cain. Owen married Irene Maines and had two children, Linda and Johnny Cain. Owen served in the military during World War II and survived...

Mrs. Ella Allen

Mrs. Ella Allen

Sep 12, 2013

Mary Ella Allen, 62, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. She was born to Melvin and Lynn Adams in March 1951 in San Antonio. Mary graduated from Sam Houston High School in Arlington in 1969. She married Robert Allen in November 1969. They share a daughter, Melissa, who was born in 1983. She worked as...

Ms. Swindle

Ms. Swindle

Sep 9, 2013

Patsy Darlene Swindle, born June 1945 in Ranger, passed away peacefully September 9, 2013 at the age of 68 in Denton. Patsy grew up in Ranger and graduated from Ranger High School. She was said by many to be the most beautiful and spirited cheerleader to go through Ranger High. She enjoyed people and always was willing to share a...

Mrs. Annie Pechal

Mrs. Annie Pechal

Sep 4, 2013

Mrs. Pechal was born on October 7, 1915 and passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Mrs. Pechal was a resident of Granbury, Texas at the time of her passing.

Mr. Alvino Garza , Jr.

Mr. Alvino Garza , Jr.

Sep 4, 2013

Alvino Garza Jr. (Baby), of Winnsboro, born in January 1926 to Alvino & Elvira Garza in Kerrville, passed away September 4th at the age of 76. Alvino grew up in Kerrville where he met and married his wife Delia. He made his living as an owner operator of AG Trucking, and retired in 1999 to enjoy his golden years with...

Mrs. Rowell

Mrs. Rowell

Sep 4, 2013

KENNEDALE--Joy Dale (Bellamy) McKay-Rowell, 75 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 surrounded by loving family & friends. Joy was one of three children born to Angus and Ruth Bellamy. She was educated in various schools and went on to work many years in the insurance industry starting out as Claims Examiner and retiring...

Mr. F. Bell

Mr. F. Bell

Sep 4, 2013

Jack F. Bell was born in May 1945 to Mr. Jack S. & Alice M Bell. He went to be with his heavenly father on September 5, 2013 at the age of 68 due to cancer. Jack served in the military in 1966. He was an avid golfer who loved the sport so much his friends thought he lived on...

Mr. A Bigham

Mr. A Bigham

Aug 29, 2013

William Arvol Bigham, (Daddy, Papa), was born in 1920 in Strawn, Texas to Lawson & Bertie Bigham, passed away August 29, 2013 at the age of 93. William was married to Beulah Mae Bigham on July 27, 1940 in Mineola, Texas. He had a calling to preach the Word of God and pastured a couple churches for a little over...

Mr. Fennell

Mr. Fennell

Aug 24, 2013

Robert Fennell or as you all might know him " Bob" was born in the Golden State of (California) to William and Emily Fennell on December 12, 1958 and left to be with the Lord on August 24, 2013. Bob was the youngest of six. Being the youngest you can bet he was spoiled and loved unconditionally and still is...

Mr. Paul Massey

Mr. Paul Massey

Aug 21, 2013

Mr. Massey was born on May 6, 1925 and passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Mr. Massey was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mr. Mihailescu

Mr. Mihailescu

Aug 17, 2013

Teodor Mihailescu, 79, of Arlington passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 after a long and brave battle with lung cancer. He was born in March 1934, in Bucharest, Romania and is the youngest child of Mircea and Florica Mihailescu. He loved fishing, cross country, boxing, soccer, swimming, doing crossword puzzles and telling jokes. He loved classical music, playing the...

Mrs. Dorothy Schaefer

Mrs. Dorothy Schaefer

Aug 11, 2013

MANSFIELD -- Dorothy Helen Schaefer, 87, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Road, Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, George H. Schaefer. Survivors: Daughters and their spouses, Brenda and...

Mr. Robert James Mercer

Mr. Robert James Mercer

Jul 27, 2013

Mr. Mercer was born on December 20, 1940 and passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Mr. Mercer was a resident of Arlington, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mrs Brenda Keller

Mrs Brenda Keller

Jul 18, 2013

ARLINGTON -- Brenda Joyce Keller, 69, of Arlington passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013. Service: 11 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. She was born Aug. 25, 1943, and was the eldest child of J.C. and Retha Wallace. She was preceded in death by her parents and her cousin, Cookie, sisters...