Obituaries

Mr. Richard Lee Swearingin
Jul 14, 2013
Richard Lee Swearingin, born March 17, in Carmi, Illinois to Robert Swearingin and Elsie Hutchison passed away at home on July 14, 2013. Richard was no stranger to adversity and dealt with his difficulties in his own way. He is remembered as a charismatic man who lived life, on life's terms. Richard is preceded in death by his father, Robert...
Mrs. Laura E. Autrey
Jul 4, 2013
Laura E. Autrey passed from this life to the next on July 4th (Independence Day), 2013. She is finally free from the suffering and pain she experienced and is home with her Lord Jesus. Laura lived a full, beautiful life with family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and happiness. Laura Earp was born on February...
Mrs. Marie Hickerson
Jul 3, 2013
Doris (Williams) Neal Hickerson, 66, formerly of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Fort Worth.
Mrs. Ann Earp Mathias
Jul 3, 2013
Ann went to be with the Lord on July Third. She was born on June 13, 1937 in Montague, Tx to Harold (Bud) Fields and Dorothy Lloyd Fields. She graduated from Mansfield High School in May 1955. She attended college at TCU where she received an associate's degree and later attended California Baptist College. Ann worked her entire career as...
Mrs. Watkins
Jun 30, 2013
Juanita Watkins was called home to the arms of her Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2013, at the age of 80. She will be remembered as a prayer warrior and spiritual mother who touched many lives through her unwavering devotion to God. Juanita and Sterling Watkins were approaching their 50th wedding anniversary before his passing in 1998. She was a...
Mr. Daniel "Red" Archey
Jun 26, 2013
Daniel Wayne "Red" Archey -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Red" Daniel W. Archey, 73, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2013. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Rd. Kennedale. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 1, at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Proceded in death...
Mrs. Cynthia Gunther
Jun 23, 2013
ARLINGTON -- Cynthia Jean Gunther, 45, of Arlington passed away peacefully at her home, to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She put her trust in God's will during her long, valiant battle with cancer. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Kennedale Sublett Road, Kennedale. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday,...
Mrs. Lockaby
Jun 18, 2013
Kathleen L. Lockaby, born November 17, 1931, to Amon and Victoria Hanson in Seattle, WA, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2013 in Fort Worth at the age of 81. At the young age of 16, she was a member of their Seattle Opera Company where Kathy developed a love of music, singing and later dancing. Kathy was a loving...
Mr. Larry Huckabay
Jun 13, 2013
Larry Wayne Huckabay, 63 passed away on June 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, TX. He was born to Wallace and Joyce Huckabay on June 13th, 1950. He was a Vietnam War veteran in the 18th Military Police Brigade. He earned a Bronze Star in April of 1971 for his heroic actions in ground combat. Larry was a loving father, devoted...
Mr. Sanchez Martinez
Jun 10, 2013
David Sanchez Martinez passed away Monday June 10, 2013. David is preceded in death by daughter Anna Marie; grand daughter Elaine; parents, Nina & Pilo; brothers, Rudy, Roy, and Ray; sisters, Gloria, Consuelo, Teresa, Faye, and Lisa Fauci. Survivors: wife, Mary; children, Christina and Melissa; son-in-law, John Moore; grandchildren, David, Brenna, Lesly, Nathan, Westley, Eddie, BrieAna, and Haley.
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Mrs. Edwards
Jun 9, 2013
Signe Brooks Edwards, born August 19, 1945 to Loren and Mary Ruth Hammack in San Antonio, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2013 in Arlington at the age of 67. Signe graduated from Westbury High School in Houston. Signe worked for Alcon Laboratories as well as Lockheed prior to retiring and enjoying life as a homemaker. Signe was a longtime...
Mrs. Bonnie Nicholson
Jun 6, 2013
-- Bonnie Nicholson passed away Thursday, June 6 2013. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home 500 Sublett Road, Kennadale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Bonnie was a loving wife, mom, nana, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved sewing; making dolls; spending time with her dogs, Mousey and Remie; playing with...
Mr. "Rick" Ricketts
May 30, 2013
Johnny Jackie Lee Ricketts, or "Rick" as his friends called him, was born September 20, 1952, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Lorene and Johnie Ricketts and lived there until the age of 22. In 1973 at the age of 21 he met and married the love of his life Patricia Ankrom. The following year they decided to move to Texas where...
Mrs. Regina Leck
May 30, 2013
Regina Kaye Leck was a remarkable grandmother and wife, and that's putting it lightly. She was involved from birth helping support and raise her grandchildren. Gigi loved being part of their interest, from family cookouts to many sporting events. She enjoyed the simple things in life and looked at experiences in a light-hearted unique way. There isn't another person who...
Mr. Harris
May 29, 2013
Gary Welch Harris, 70, of Arlington passed away peacefully on May 29, 2013 at Medical Center of Arlington. He was born on October 13, 1942 in Madill, Oklahoma to his parents Comer and Etoyl. Gary was the first born of six children to his parents. He graduated from Madill High School with the class of 1961. Gary served in the...
Mr. Welch Harris
May 29, 2013
Gary Welch Harris, 70, of Arlington passed away peacefully on May 29, 2013 at Medical Center of Arlington. He was born on October 13, 1942 in Madill, Oklahoma to his parents Comer and Etoyl. Gary was the first born of six children to his parents. He graduated from Madill High School with the class of 1961. Gary served in the...
Mrs. Gladys Childres
May 28, 2013
Irene Gladys Childres went to be with her Savior on May 28th, 2013 just ten days before her 101st birthday. Memorial donations may be made to her beloved church, First United Methodist of Kennedale, PO Box 146, Kennedale, TX 76060. Irene married her high school sweetheart, Norman Truitt Childres at age 18. As a beloved wife and full-time mother, her...
Mrs. L. Brown
May 20, 2013
Betty Louise Brown, of Kennedale, born July 15, 1924 to Jessie and Minnie Cleverly in Bountiful, Utah, passed away May 20, 2013 at the age of 89. Betty married John N. Brown and shared 67 wonderful years as his wife. During that time Betty and John moved around quite frequently. The couple called Thailand home while her husband worked for...
Ms. Kathy Harrison
May 10, 2013
Kathy Rene Brandon Harrison, born August 31st, 1955 in Nashville, Arkansas to Earlene & Dailey Brandon passed away peacefully Friday, May 10th, 2013 surrounded by family in Fort Worth, TX. Kathy was married to Lewis Dale Harrison in 1974 and had two children, Lewis & Adam, who were the focus of her life. She also enjoyed the outdoors and was...

Mrs. Mae Hill
Apr 30, 2013
Willie Mae Hill, born September 5, 1936 to Hugh & Mary Dunn in Bradley, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2013 in Burleson, Texas. Willie married Emory Hill and they recently celebrated 56 years together. Mrs. Hill spent 38 years as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Willie thought everyone...
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Mr. Richard Lee Swearingin
Jul 14, 2013
Richard Lee Swearingin, born March 17, in Carmi, Illinois to Robert Swearingin and Elsie Hutchison passed away at home on July 14, 2013. Richard was no stranger to adversity and dealt with his difficulties in his own way. He is remembered as a charismatic man who lived life, on life's terms. Richard is preceded in death by his father, Robert...
Mrs. Laura E. Autrey
Jul 4, 2013
Laura E. Autrey passed from this life to the next on July 4th (Independence Day), 2013. She is finally free from the suffering and pain she experienced and is home with her Lord Jesus. Laura lived a full, beautiful life with family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and happiness. Laura Earp was born on February...
Mrs. Marie Hickerson
Jul 3, 2013
Doris (Williams) Neal Hickerson, 66, formerly of Abilene, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Fort Worth.
Mrs. Ann Earp Mathias
Jul 3, 2013
Ann went to be with the Lord on July Third. She was born on June 13, 1937 in Montague, Tx to Harold (Bud) Fields and Dorothy Lloyd Fields. She graduated from Mansfield High School in May 1955. She attended college at TCU where she received an associate's degree and later attended California Baptist College. Ann worked her entire career as...
Mrs. Watkins
Jun 30, 2013
Juanita Watkins was called home to the arms of her Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2013, at the age of 80. She will be remembered as a prayer warrior and spiritual mother who touched many lives through her unwavering devotion to God. Juanita and Sterling Watkins were approaching their 50th wedding anniversary before his passing in 1998. She was a...
Mr. Daniel "Red" Archey
Jun 26, 2013
Daniel Wayne "Red" Archey -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Red" Daniel W. Archey, 73, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2013. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Sublett Rd. Kennedale. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 1, at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Proceded in death...
Mrs. Cynthia Gunther
Jun 23, 2013
ARLINGTON -- Cynthia Jean Gunther, 45, of Arlington passed away peacefully at her home, to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She put her trust in God's will during her long, valiant battle with cancer. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, 500 Kennedale Sublett Road, Kennedale. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday,...
Mrs. Lockaby
Jun 18, 2013
Kathleen L. Lockaby, born November 17, 1931, to Amon and Victoria Hanson in Seattle, WA, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2013 in Fort Worth at the age of 81. At the young age of 16, she was a member of their Seattle Opera Company where Kathy developed a love of music, singing and later dancing. Kathy was a loving...
Mr. Larry Huckabay
Jun 13, 2013
Larry Wayne Huckabay, 63 passed away on June 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, TX. He was born to Wallace and Joyce Huckabay on June 13th, 1950. He was a Vietnam War veteran in the 18th Military Police Brigade. He earned a Bronze Star in April of 1971 for his heroic actions in ground combat. Larry was a loving father, devoted...
Mr. Sanchez Martinez
Jun 10, 2013
David Sanchez Martinez passed away Monday June 10, 2013. David is preceded in death by daughter Anna Marie; grand daughter Elaine; parents, Nina & Pilo; brothers, Rudy, Roy, and Ray; sisters, Gloria, Consuelo, Teresa, Faye, and Lisa Fauci. Survivors: wife, Mary; children, Christina and Melissa; son-in-law, John Moore; grandchildren, David, Brenna, Lesly, Nathan, Westley, Eddie, BrieAna, and Haley.
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Mrs. Edwards
Jun 9, 2013
Signe Brooks Edwards, born August 19, 1945 to Loren and Mary Ruth Hammack in San Antonio, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2013 in Arlington at the age of 67. Signe graduated from Westbury High School in Houston. Signe worked for Alcon Laboratories as well as Lockheed prior to retiring and enjoying life as a homemaker. Signe was a longtime...
Mrs. Bonnie Nicholson
Jun 6, 2013
-- Bonnie Nicholson passed away Thursday, June 6 2013. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home 500 Sublett Road, Kennadale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Bonnie was a loving wife, mom, nana, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved sewing; making dolls; spending time with her dogs, Mousey and Remie; playing with...
Mr. "Rick" Ricketts
May 30, 2013
Johnny Jackie Lee Ricketts, or "Rick" as his friends called him, was born September 20, 1952, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Lorene and Johnie Ricketts and lived there until the age of 22. In 1973 at the age of 21 he met and married the love of his life Patricia Ankrom. The following year they decided to move to Texas where...
Mrs. Regina Leck
May 30, 2013
Regina Kaye Leck was a remarkable grandmother and wife, and that's putting it lightly. She was involved from birth helping support and raise her grandchildren. Gigi loved being part of their interest, from family cookouts to many sporting events. She enjoyed the simple things in life and looked at experiences in a light-hearted unique way. There isn't another person who...
Mr. Harris
May 29, 2013
Gary Welch Harris, 70, of Arlington passed away peacefully on May 29, 2013 at Medical Center of Arlington. He was born on October 13, 1942 in Madill, Oklahoma to his parents Comer and Etoyl. Gary was the first born of six children to his parents. He graduated from Madill High School with the class of 1961. Gary served in the...
Mr. Welch Harris
May 29, 2013
Gary Welch Harris, 70, of Arlington passed away peacefully on May 29, 2013 at Medical Center of Arlington. He was born on October 13, 1942 in Madill, Oklahoma to his parents Comer and Etoyl. Gary was the first born of six children to his parents. He graduated from Madill High School with the class of 1961. Gary served in the...
Mrs. Gladys Childres
May 28, 2013
Irene Gladys Childres went to be with her Savior on May 28th, 2013 just ten days before her 101st birthday. Memorial donations may be made to her beloved church, First United Methodist of Kennedale, PO Box 146, Kennedale, TX 76060. Irene married her high school sweetheart, Norman Truitt Childres at age 18. As a beloved wife and full-time mother, her...
Mrs. L. Brown
May 20, 2013
Betty Louise Brown, of Kennedale, born July 15, 1924 to Jessie and Minnie Cleverly in Bountiful, Utah, passed away May 20, 2013 at the age of 89. Betty married John N. Brown and shared 67 wonderful years as his wife. During that time Betty and John moved around quite frequently. The couple called Thailand home while her husband worked for...
Ms. Kathy Harrison
May 10, 2013
Kathy Rene Brandon Harrison, born August 31st, 1955 in Nashville, Arkansas to Earlene & Dailey Brandon passed away peacefully Friday, May 10th, 2013 surrounded by family in Fort Worth, TX. Kathy was married to Lewis Dale Harrison in 1974 and had two children, Lewis & Adam, who were the focus of her life. She also enjoyed the outdoors and was...

Mrs. Mae Hill
Apr 30, 2013
Willie Mae Hill, born September 5, 1936 to Hugh & Mary Dunn in Bradley, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2013 in Burleson, Texas. Willie married Emory Hill and they recently celebrated 56 years together. Mrs. Hill spent 38 years as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Willie thought everyone...
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