Obituaries
Mr. Larry Hurd
Aug 2, 2008
BURLESON -- Larry R. "Randy" "GaGa" Hurd, 60, a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away peacefully Saturday, August 2, 2008, surrounded by his family and friends after bravely battling brain cancer. He was a retired forklift mechanic for Stewart & Stevenson. Service:10am Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Burial: at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Memorials: Visitation;...
Mr. Curtis Reeder
Jul 26, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Curtis Martin Reeder 21, beloved son,met his grandparents at heavens gate Saturday, July 26,2008, from a drowning accident at Village Creek near Kennedale.Service; 11am Thursday,July 31 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial; at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 5-9pm Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Curtis was born January 29,1987 in Ft. Worth, TX. He grew up in...
Mr Thomas Haddix
Jul 18, 2008
ARLINGTON -- Arlington - Thomas M. Haddix, 62, of Arlington went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18,2008. Funeral Service: 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Emerald Hills Funeral Memorial Chapel. Bural: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Donations may be made in honor of Thomas Haddix to Grace Community Church, 801 W Bardin Road, Arlington, Texas 76017(817.860.7116).Thomas...
Mr Jimmy Alexander
Jul 9, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLINGTON -- Jimmy Dale Alexander, 71, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at a local hospital. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Survivors: Wife of 40 years, June Alexander; son, Rickey Alexander and wife, Barbara, of Arlington; daughters, Julie Everhart and...
Mrs. Mary Philpot
Jul 4, 2008
ARLINGTON -- Mary Luise Philpot 84, passed from this world into the hands of her Lord Friday, July 4, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. She was born April 13, 1924, to Henry and Lena Hageman in Cisco. She was...
Mr William Greener
Jul 2, 2008
PILOT POINT -- William Joseph Greener, 57, of Pilot Point peacefully passed away on July 2, 2008.Funeral: 10 am Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8pm Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was a loving father, son, and brother and was the first of seven children born to Walter and Lucille Greener on...
Mrs Linda David
Jun 26, 2008
FORT WORTH -- Linda K. David, 63, had a family reunion with her family Thursday, June 26, 2008, in heaven. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. She left the world knowing she was loved. Nothing in life could be a more...
Mr. Kenneth Pickard, Sr.
Jun 25, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Jesus opened the door to heaven for Kenneth Dale Pickard Sr., 67, on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born April 17, 1941, in Paradise to Clifford Wallace and Myrtle Gertrude Pickard. He...
Mrs Nina Keplinger
Jun 25, 2008
ARLINGTON -- Maxine Keplinger, 83, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday, Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: Husband of 62 years, Harold Keplinger; three children; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Mrs Eva Joslin
Jun 25, 2008
ARLINGTON -- Eva Joy Joslin, 76, went home to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, June 25, 2008. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Eva was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She made the most of every moment because she knew she might never be able to experience it...
Mr Charles Kirkpatrick
Jun 21, 2008
k -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Charles Eddie Kirkpatrick, 58, passed away at his residence Saturday, June 21, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Everman Cemetery, Everman. Visitation: There will be an open visitation noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Charles Kirkpatrick was a longtime member of Baker Boulevard Church of Christ. He was a man who...
Mr Jeremy Calder
Jun 20, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KENNEDALE -- Kevin Calder passed away Friday, June 20, 2008, at his residence from Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Association North Texas Chapter, 1231...
Mr Albin Fischer
Jun 18, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AZLE -- Albin "Al" Fischer, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at a local care center. Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Albin Fischer was a loving husband of 54 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who proudly served as a sergeant during the Korean War, earning the...
Mr Alvie Baker
Jun 15, 2008
BURLESON -- Alvie L. Baker, 79, a retired electrician and military veteran, passed away at a local nursing home Sunday, June 15, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Alverado Glenwood Cemetery, Alverado. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: Children and their spouses, Katherine and George Campbell of Joshua, Roger...
Baby Bradley May
Jun 8, 2008
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Our loving miracle baby, Jason Bradley May, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 8, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born Jan. 24, 2008. May angels watch over our sweet baby...
Mrs Lucille Greener
Jun 6, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Lucille Rose Greener, 77, a very loving and dedicated wife, caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt--a true peacemaker in life--unselfishly answered our Heavenly Father's call on Friday, June 6, 2008. Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Burleson. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation:...
Mr Kenneth Himmelberger
Jun 5, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Kenneth Robert Himmelberger, 71, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008, at a local hospital. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Kenneth Robert Himmelberger loved watching wrestling and NASCAR. He spent most of his late adult life rebuilding and showing his 1939 Ford. He will be missed more than he ever could have realized. Survivors:...
Mr Bobby Rumbo
Jun 4, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLINGTON -- Bobby Ray Rumbo, 73, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at a local hospice. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasantview Baptist Church in Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: Donation can be made to Universal Health Resources Hospice Fund, 1208 Country Club Lane, Fort Worth, Texas...
Mr Robert Ruiz, Jr.
Jun 1, 2008
MANSFIELD -- Robert Joe Ruiz Jr., 74, passed away Monday, June 1, 2008, at a local hospital Funeral: The family would like friends to join them for a Masonic service at 9 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: 11 a.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials:...
Mrs Jackie Cross
May 29, 2008
FORT WORTH -- Jackie Marie Cross, 70, traveled from earth to glory to meet her husband, the Rev. Bobby Cross Sr., at the pearly gates Thursday, May 29, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Gaylon Henry officiating. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. She was a wonderful, godly wife, mother and granny. She took all...
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Mr. Larry Hurd
Aug 2, 2008
BURLESON -- Larry R. "Randy" "GaGa" Hurd, 60, a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away peacefully Saturday, August 2, 2008, surrounded by his family and friends after bravely battling brain cancer. He was a retired forklift mechanic for Stewart & Stevenson. Service:10am Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Burial: at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Memorials: Visitation;...
Mr. Curtis Reeder
Jul 26, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Curtis Martin Reeder 21, beloved son,met his grandparents at heavens gate Saturday, July 26,2008, from a drowning accident at Village Creek near Kennedale.Service; 11am Thursday,July 31 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial; at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation 5-9pm Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Curtis was born January 29,1987 in Ft. Worth, TX. He grew up in...
Mr Thomas Haddix
Jul 18, 2008
ARLINGTON -- Arlington - Thomas M. Haddix, 62, of Arlington went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18,2008. Funeral Service: 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Emerald Hills Funeral Memorial Chapel. Bural: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Donations may be made in honor of Thomas Haddix to Grace Community Church, 801 W Bardin Road, Arlington, Texas 76017(817.860.7116).Thomas...
Mr Jimmy Alexander
Jul 9, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLINGTON -- Jimmy Dale Alexander, 71, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at a local hospital. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Survivors: Wife of 40 years, June Alexander; son, Rickey Alexander and wife, Barbara, of Arlington; daughters, Julie Everhart and...
Mrs. Mary Philpot
Jul 4, 2008
ARLINGTON -- Mary Luise Philpot 84, passed from this world into the hands of her Lord Friday, July 4, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. She was born April 13, 1924, to Henry and Lena Hageman in Cisco. She was...
Mr William Greener
Jul 2, 2008
PILOT POINT -- William Joseph Greener, 57, of Pilot Point peacefully passed away on July 2, 2008.Funeral: 10 am Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8pm Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was a loving father, son, and brother and was the first of seven children born to Walter and Lucille Greener on...
Mrs Linda David
Jun 26, 2008
FORT WORTH -- Linda K. David, 63, had a family reunion with her family Thursday, June 26, 2008, in heaven. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. She left the world knowing she was loved. Nothing in life could be a more...
Mr. Kenneth Pickard, Sr.
Jun 25, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Jesus opened the door to heaven for Kenneth Dale Pickard Sr., 67, on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born April 17, 1941, in Paradise to Clifford Wallace and Myrtle Gertrude Pickard. He...
Mrs Nina Keplinger
Jun 25, 2008
ARLINGTON -- Maxine Keplinger, 83, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday, Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: Husband of 62 years, Harold Keplinger; three children; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Mrs Eva Joslin
Jun 25, 2008
ARLINGTON -- Eva Joy Joslin, 76, went home to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, June 25, 2008. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Eva was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She made the most of every moment because she knew she might never be able to experience it...
Mr Charles Kirkpatrick
Jun 21, 2008
k -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Charles Eddie Kirkpatrick, 58, passed away at his residence Saturday, June 21, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Everman Cemetery, Everman. Visitation: There will be an open visitation noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Charles Kirkpatrick was a longtime member of Baker Boulevard Church of Christ. He was a man who...
Mr Jeremy Calder
Jun 20, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KENNEDALE -- Kevin Calder passed away Friday, June 20, 2008, at his residence from Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Association North Texas Chapter, 1231...
Mr Albin Fischer
Jun 18, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AZLE -- Albin "Al" Fischer, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at a local care center. Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Albin Fischer was a loving husband of 54 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who proudly served as a sergeant during the Korean War, earning the...
Mr Alvie Baker
Jun 15, 2008
BURLESON -- Alvie L. Baker, 79, a retired electrician and military veteran, passed away at a local nursing home Sunday, June 15, 2008. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Alverado Glenwood Cemetery, Alverado. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: Children and their spouses, Katherine and George Campbell of Joshua, Roger...
Baby Bradley May
Jun 8, 2008
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Our loving miracle baby, Jason Bradley May, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 8, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born Jan. 24, 2008. May angels watch over our sweet baby...
Mrs Lucille Greener
Jun 6, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Lucille Rose Greener, 77, a very loving and dedicated wife, caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt--a true peacemaker in life--unselfishly answered our Heavenly Father's call on Friday, June 6, 2008. Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Burleson. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation:...
Mr Kenneth Himmelberger
Jun 5, 2008
KENNEDALE -- Kenneth Robert Himmelberger, 71, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008, at a local hospital. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Kenneth Robert Himmelberger loved watching wrestling and NASCAR. He spent most of his late adult life rebuilding and showing his 1939 Ford. He will be missed more than he ever could have realized. Survivors:...
Mr Bobby Rumbo
Jun 4, 2008
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLINGTON -- Bobby Ray Rumbo, 73, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at a local hospice. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasantview Baptist Church in Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: Donation can be made to Universal Health Resources Hospice Fund, 1208 Country Club Lane, Fort Worth, Texas...
Mr Robert Ruiz, Jr.
Jun 1, 2008
MANSFIELD -- Robert Joe Ruiz Jr., 74, passed away Monday, June 1, 2008, at a local hospital Funeral: The family would like friends to join them for a Masonic service at 9 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: 11 a.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials:...
Mrs Jackie Cross
May 29, 2008
FORT WORTH -- Jackie Marie Cross, 70, traveled from earth to glory to meet her husband, the Rev. Bobby Cross Sr., at the pearly gates Thursday, May 29, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Gaylon Henry officiating. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. She was a wonderful, godly wife, mother and granny. She took all...
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