Obituaries

Sergeant Glenn L Hill

Sergeant Glenn L Hill

Nov 16, 2012

Glenn L Hill, 88, of Fort Worth, born June 26, 1924 passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2012. Glenn retired from the USMC as a Sergeant Major, serving his country in World War II and three conflicts. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jane Thomas Hill. Those left to remember him are: sister, Wilma Medley and...

Mrs. Elizabeth Woody

Mrs. Elizabeth Woody

Nov 11, 2012

Minnie Elizabeth (Beth) Woody, 94, of Burleson, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Community Hospice. Mrs. Woody was born in Donely County October 22, 1918. Survived by 3 sons and daughter-in-laws, Rod and wife Nancy, Don and wife Sheri and Darrell and wife Soundra, 8 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Married to the love of her life,...

Elijah Colopy

Elijah Colopy

Oct 19, 2012

Elijah Thomas Colopy, 3 months, born June 25, 2012 to Joseph and Michelle Colopy of Arlington, gained his angel wings on October 19, 2012. Eli enjoyed tummy time and learning to push and hold himself up. He was beginning to babble and "talk" to everyone, and he sure had a lot to say, in between bouts of laughing. His big...

Mr. Thomas Kemper

Mr. Thomas Kemper

Oct 17, 2012

Thomas B. (Tom) Kemper, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Graveside: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to your favorite charity in Tom's name. Tom was born March 10, 1932 in Clyde, TX, to Lennox T. and Agnes E. Kemper....

Mr. Clarence Young

Mr. Clarence Young

Oct 9, 2012

Clarence left us on Tuesday, October 9th 2012. He went to be with his Lord at the age of 73 years. Born in Newellton, Louisiana. Clarence and Cleo were active in their church (West Mansfield Church of Christ). His greatest pleasure was received when spending time with his family and friends during a Dallas Cowboy game and making his Minister...

Ms. Jani Mayse

Ms. Jani Mayse

Oct 8, 2012

Fort Worth -- Ms. Jani Kay Mayse, 52, passed away Monday October 8, 2012 peacefully in her sleep. Jani was born June 29, 1960, to J.D. and Maudie Kirkpatrick. Jani graduated from Kennedale High School in 1978. She married Monte Mayse and had two children, Miranda and Michael Mayse. She adored her children and her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time...

Ms. Pamela Long

Ms. Pamela Long

Oct 5, 2012

Pamela Ann Long, of Bedford TX passed away Friday October 5, 2012 at the age of 56. She was born September 12, 1956 to Jack F. Burton and Wanda Johnson Burson in Dallas, TX. Pamela graduated from Grand Prairie High School and later married Melvin Long. They shared 30 years and two sons. Throughout her life Pamela was very close...

Ms. Linda Baird

Ms. Linda Baird

Sep 27, 2012

Linda Diane Baird passed away on September 27, 2012 at the age of 62. (Divorced) She was born in Muncie, Indiana March 8, 1950. Linda graduated from Muncie Central High School. She worked as a medical aid in nursing homes as her main source of income while working other part time jobs. During this time she attended beauty school. Linda...

Mr. Richard Mata

Mr. Richard Mata

Sep 25, 2012

KENNEDALE -- Rudy Mata left this world for a far better and more beautiful place on September 25 2012. Rosary and Memorial Service: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Kennedale. He was preceded in death by his father Joe, mother Betty, brother Greg and sister Francis. He was born in El Paso, Texas on March 15...

Mrs. Ida Jean Rhodes

Mrs. Ida Jean Rhodes

Sep 24, 2012

Ida "Jean" "Mamaw" Rhodes went to be with the Lord and her husband on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to VFW, DAV or a charity of choice. Ida Jean Harris was born April 2, 1926, in Antoine, Ark. She later met and married J.T. Rhodes and they enjoyed a long,...

Mr. Donald Benton

Mr. Donald Benton

Sep 23, 2012

Donald Charles Benton, 56 passed away Sun. Sept. 23, 2012. Donald was born April 13, 1956 in Jacksonville, Fl. He graduated from the Masonic Home & School in 1974 and Texas State Technical Institute in 1976. He was in the graphic arts industry. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Donald B. Benton, Jr. and Alice Benton, Step Brothers,...

Mr. Lee Corbitt

Mr. Lee Corbitt

Sep 21, 2012

James Lee Corbitt, 71, of Burleson, Texas passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012. He was born on February 20, 1941 to Lonnie and Virginia Corbitt in Cleburne, TX. Jim graduated from Cleburne High School and later met and married Bertha in Fort Worth on September 2, 1975 and together they shared a love that was truly blessed. He served...

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Reed

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Reed

Sep 20, 2012

Carolyn Ann Reed, 68, of Kennedale, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012. Carolyn was born to O.B. and Edna Davis in Harris County, TX on February 26, 1944. Carolyn met and married her husband Ott Morton and shared 25 years of wedded bliss, then sharing eight years with second husband Robert Reed. Carolyn worked as a domestic engineer keeping her...

Mrs. Dell Monroe

Mrs. Dell Monroe

Sep 13, 2012

Mae Dell Monroe, born October 26,1918, passed away September 13, 2012 at the age of 93. Much to her father's dismay at the age of 11, Mae Dell had a young suitor who took quite the liking to her and would hang aroung her house running off any other young men who might try to visit. This young man had...

Mrs. Jillynn Mcglocklin

Mrs. Jillynn Mcglocklin

Sep 8, 2012

ARLINGTON -- Rena Jillynn McGlocklin, 43, of Arlington, passed away on September 8, 2012, at Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and many dear friends. She was born on April 16, 1969, in El Paso, Texas, to Robert and Laura Epperson. When Rena was 12 she accepted Christ into...

Mr. William Strawn

Mr. William Strawn

Sep 7, 2012

William "ART" Strawn born August 28, 1955 to George and Dorothy Conklin Strawn passed away September 7, 2012 at the age of 57. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Strawn; and his son, Justin Huffman. Those left to remember him are his sisters, Suzanne Strawn, Nancy and husband William Simpson; brother Milo and wife Baptista Strawn;...

Mrs Marciel Mccoy

Mrs Marciel Mccoy

Sep 6, 2012

ARLINGTON -- Marciel L. "Marsh" McCoy, 89, met Joe and Scott at heaven's gate Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. She was born in Pike County, Ohio, on April 20, 1923, to Ralph and Thera Beeman. She was a treasured and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She took great pride in being a Christian, a member of Advent Lutheran Church. She...

Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland

Aug 29, 2012

Ray Holland, 82 passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Holland was born in Vaiden Mississippi April 26, 1930, to Delmer and Docia Miller Holland. At the age of 23 Ray met and married the love of his life, Lotte Prasser Holland. Together the two shared a marriage and friendship spanning 59 wonderful years. Ray was...

Mr. Reynaldo Juarez

Mr. Reynaldo Juarez

Aug 28, 2012

Reynaldo Juarez, 52, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Reynaldo was a loving husband and father. He was a good handyman and enjoyed fixing things especially is trucks. Reynaldo was a football and baseball fan when he found the time to watch sports. His family remembers him as being very outspoken and full of laughter. He is preceded in death...

Mrs. Louise Sullivan

Mrs. Louise Sullivan

Aug 21, 2012

Louise Sullivan Mansfield – Louise "Granny" Sullivan, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 in Arlington. Louise was born June 27, 1924 in Dalton, GA to Andrew Sanford and Lillie Gregg Sanford. She moved to Texas in the late 1940's where she spent the rest of her life. She was extremely proud of her status as "Granny" and was...

Sergeant Glenn L Hill

Sergeant Glenn L Hill

Nov 16, 2012

Glenn L Hill, 88, of Fort Worth, born June 26, 1924 passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2012. Glenn retired from the USMC as a Sergeant Major, serving his country in World War II and three conflicts. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jane Thomas Hill. Those left to remember him are: sister, Wilma Medley and...

Mrs. Elizabeth Woody

Mrs. Elizabeth Woody

Nov 11, 2012

Minnie Elizabeth (Beth) Woody, 94, of Burleson, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Community Hospice. Mrs. Woody was born in Donely County October 22, 1918. Survived by 3 sons and daughter-in-laws, Rod and wife Nancy, Don and wife Sheri and Darrell and wife Soundra, 8 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Married to the love of her life,...

Elijah Colopy

Elijah Colopy

Oct 19, 2012

Elijah Thomas Colopy, 3 months, born June 25, 2012 to Joseph and Michelle Colopy of Arlington, gained his angel wings on October 19, 2012. Eli enjoyed tummy time and learning to push and hold himself up. He was beginning to babble and "talk" to everyone, and he sure had a lot to say, in between bouts of laughing. His big...

Mr. Thomas Kemper

Mr. Thomas Kemper

Oct 17, 2012

Thomas B. (Tom) Kemper, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Graveside: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to your favorite charity in Tom's name. Tom was born March 10, 1932 in Clyde, TX, to Lennox T. and Agnes E. Kemper....

Mr. Clarence Young

Mr. Clarence Young

Oct 9, 2012

Clarence left us on Tuesday, October 9th 2012. He went to be with his Lord at the age of 73 years. Born in Newellton, Louisiana. Clarence and Cleo were active in their church (West Mansfield Church of Christ). His greatest pleasure was received when spending time with his family and friends during a Dallas Cowboy game and making his Minister...

Ms. Jani Mayse

Ms. Jani Mayse

Oct 8, 2012

Fort Worth -- Ms. Jani Kay Mayse, 52, passed away Monday October 8, 2012 peacefully in her sleep. Jani was born June 29, 1960, to J.D. and Maudie Kirkpatrick. Jani graduated from Kennedale High School in 1978. She married Monte Mayse and had two children, Miranda and Michael Mayse. She adored her children and her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time...

Ms. Pamela Long

Ms. Pamela Long

Oct 5, 2012

Pamela Ann Long, of Bedford TX passed away Friday October 5, 2012 at the age of 56. She was born September 12, 1956 to Jack F. Burton and Wanda Johnson Burson in Dallas, TX. Pamela graduated from Grand Prairie High School and later married Melvin Long. They shared 30 years and two sons. Throughout her life Pamela was very close...

Ms. Linda Baird

Ms. Linda Baird

Sep 27, 2012

Linda Diane Baird passed away on September 27, 2012 at the age of 62. (Divorced) She was born in Muncie, Indiana March 8, 1950. Linda graduated from Muncie Central High School. She worked as a medical aid in nursing homes as her main source of income while working other part time jobs. During this time she attended beauty school. Linda...

Mr. Richard Mata

Mr. Richard Mata

Sep 25, 2012

KENNEDALE -- Rudy Mata left this world for a far better and more beautiful place on September 25 2012. Rosary and Memorial Service: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Kennedale. He was preceded in death by his father Joe, mother Betty, brother Greg and sister Francis. He was born in El Paso, Texas on March 15...

Mrs. Ida Jean Rhodes

Mrs. Ida Jean Rhodes

Sep 24, 2012

Ida "Jean" "Mamaw" Rhodes went to be with the Lord and her husband on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to VFW, DAV or a charity of choice. Ida Jean Harris was born April 2, 1926, in Antoine, Ark. She later met and married J.T. Rhodes and they enjoyed a long,...

Mr. Donald Benton

Mr. Donald Benton

Sep 23, 2012

Donald Charles Benton, 56 passed away Sun. Sept. 23, 2012. Donald was born April 13, 1956 in Jacksonville, Fl. He graduated from the Masonic Home & School in 1974 and Texas State Technical Institute in 1976. He was in the graphic arts industry. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Donald B. Benton, Jr. and Alice Benton, Step Brothers,...

Mr. Lee Corbitt

Mr. Lee Corbitt

Sep 21, 2012

James Lee Corbitt, 71, of Burleson, Texas passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012. He was born on February 20, 1941 to Lonnie and Virginia Corbitt in Cleburne, TX. Jim graduated from Cleburne High School and later met and married Bertha in Fort Worth on September 2, 1975 and together they shared a love that was truly blessed. He served...

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Reed

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Reed

Sep 20, 2012

Carolyn Ann Reed, 68, of Kennedale, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012. Carolyn was born to O.B. and Edna Davis in Harris County, TX on February 26, 1944. Carolyn met and married her husband Ott Morton and shared 25 years of wedded bliss, then sharing eight years with second husband Robert Reed. Carolyn worked as a domestic engineer keeping her...

Mrs. Dell Monroe

Mrs. Dell Monroe

Sep 13, 2012

Mae Dell Monroe, born October 26,1918, passed away September 13, 2012 at the age of 93. Much to her father's dismay at the age of 11, Mae Dell had a young suitor who took quite the liking to her and would hang aroung her house running off any other young men who might try to visit. This young man had...

Mrs. Jillynn Mcglocklin

Mrs. Jillynn Mcglocklin

Sep 8, 2012

ARLINGTON -- Rena Jillynn McGlocklin, 43, of Arlington, passed away on September 8, 2012, at Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and many dear friends. She was born on April 16, 1969, in El Paso, Texas, to Robert and Laura Epperson. When Rena was 12 she accepted Christ into...

Mr. William Strawn

Mr. William Strawn

Sep 7, 2012

William "ART" Strawn born August 28, 1955 to George and Dorothy Conklin Strawn passed away September 7, 2012 at the age of 57. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Strawn; and his son, Justin Huffman. Those left to remember him are his sisters, Suzanne Strawn, Nancy and husband William Simpson; brother Milo and wife Baptista Strawn;...

Mrs Marciel Mccoy

Mrs Marciel Mccoy

Sep 6, 2012

ARLINGTON -- Marciel L. "Marsh" McCoy, 89, met Joe and Scott at heaven's gate Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. She was born in Pike County, Ohio, on April 20, 1923, to Ralph and Thera Beeman. She was a treasured and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She took great pride in being a Christian, a member of Advent Lutheran Church. She...

Mr. Holland

Mr. Holland

Aug 29, 2012

Ray Holland, 82 passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Holland was born in Vaiden Mississippi April 26, 1930, to Delmer and Docia Miller Holland. At the age of 23 Ray met and married the love of his life, Lotte Prasser Holland. Together the two shared a marriage and friendship spanning 59 wonderful years. Ray was...

Mr. Reynaldo Juarez

Mr. Reynaldo Juarez

Aug 28, 2012

Reynaldo Juarez, 52, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Reynaldo was a loving husband and father. He was a good handyman and enjoyed fixing things especially is trucks. Reynaldo was a football and baseball fan when he found the time to watch sports. His family remembers him as being very outspoken and full of laughter. He is preceded in death...

Mrs. Louise Sullivan

Mrs. Louise Sullivan

Aug 21, 2012

Louise Sullivan Mansfield – Louise "Granny" Sullivan, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 in Arlington. Louise was born June 27, 1924 in Dalton, GA to Andrew Sanford and Lillie Gregg Sanford. She moved to Texas in the late 1940's where she spent the rest of her life. She was extremely proud of her status as "Granny" and was...