Obituaries
Mr. Commodore Cooper
Dec 2, 2013
EVERMAN -- Commodore "Curly" Cooper born January 1938 to Carmen and Pauline Cooper in Hugo Ok, started a new journey with his Lord on Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. His family will remember his great jokes and his love of bass fishing. Commodore will join his parents and loving wife...
Mrs. Wilma Hill Medley
Nov 30, 2013
Doris Wilma Hill Medley passed away and began her new journey Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Wilma was born in November 1919 in Denison to Orlando and Jane Hill. Wilma began her working career at the "Bomber Plant" in west Fort Worth during World War II. From there she had a very fulfilling career as a fashion model. Later on, she...
Mr. Darrell Erwin
Nov 24, 2013
Darrell Erwin passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at the age of 55. Darrell was born in April 1958 to Carl and Dorothy Erwin in Fort Worth. He will be remembered as a good-hearted man who had a wild streak. He was dedicated to his craft as a muffler mechanic and put forth the best he had every day. Darrell...
Mr. Larry Potter
Nov 19, 2013
BURLESON -- Larry Royce Potter, 67, entered into rest Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Visitation: The family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell and Sadie Potter. Survivors: Wife, Karen; daughters, Deanna DeFoor and husband, John,...
Mrs. Marjorie Hickman
Nov 11, 2013
Marjorie L. Swails Cassity Hickman, born in July 1945 to Donald and Marguerite Swails in St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on November 11, 2013 in Mansfield, Texas. Marjorie graduated from Lafayette High School with the class of 1963. Throughout her life her mother lovingly referred to her as "Petey Pom Pom". She was a devoted wife, and loving mother and...
Mrs Doris Wright
Nov 10, 2013
Doris Beatrice Hall Wright passed away on Sunday, November 10. She was born January 6 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas, She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt W. Hall II and mother, Minnie L. Hall, Also preceded in death by father of children: General Albert Wright and twin sons, Gerald Lynn and Byrd Daniel Wright, brother, Wyatt Hall...
Mrs Grau Smith
Nov 7, 2013
Margaret Smith of Arlington, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 7, 2013.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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Mr. Commodore Cooper
Dec 2, 2013
EVERMAN -- Commodore "Curly" Cooper born January 1938 to Carmen and Pauline Cooper in Hugo Ok, started a new journey with his Lord on Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. His family will remember his great jokes and his love of bass fishing. Commodore will join his parents and loving wife...
Mrs. Wilma Hill Medley
Nov 30, 2013
Doris Wilma Hill Medley passed away and began her new journey Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Wilma was born in November 1919 in Denison to Orlando and Jane Hill. Wilma began her working career at the "Bomber Plant" in west Fort Worth during World War II. From there she had a very fulfilling career as a fashion model. Later on, she...
Mr. Darrell Erwin
Nov 24, 2013
Darrell Erwin passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at the age of 55. Darrell was born in April 1958 to Carl and Dorothy Erwin in Fort Worth. He will be remembered as a good-hearted man who had a wild streak. He was dedicated to his craft as a muffler mechanic and put forth the best he had every day. Darrell...
Mr. Larry Potter
Nov 19, 2013
BURLESON -- Larry Royce Potter, 67, entered into rest Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Visitation: The family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell and Sadie Potter. Survivors: Wife, Karen; daughters, Deanna DeFoor and husband, John,...
Mrs. Marjorie Hickman
Nov 11, 2013
Marjorie L. Swails Cassity Hickman, born in July 1945 to Donald and Marguerite Swails in St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on November 11, 2013 in Mansfield, Texas. Marjorie graduated from Lafayette High School with the class of 1963. Throughout her life her mother lovingly referred to her as "Petey Pom Pom". She was a devoted wife, and loving mother and...
Mrs Doris Wright
Nov 10, 2013
Doris Beatrice Hall Wright passed away on Sunday, November 10. She was born January 6 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas, She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt W. Hall II and mother, Minnie L. Hall, Also preceded in death by father of children: General Albert Wright and twin sons, Gerald Lynn and Byrd Daniel Wright, brother, Wyatt Hall...
Mrs Grau Smith
Nov 7, 2013
Margaret Smith of Arlington, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 7, 2013.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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