Obituaries

Mrs. Maria Garcia-De Ledesma

Mrs. Maria Garcia-De Ledesma

Nov 9, 2010

Maria Carmen Garcia-De Ledesma, 80, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. Funeral: Noon Monday at Emerald Hills Chapel with burial to follow in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Rosary: Recitation of Holy Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Howard Cantrell

Mr. Howard Cantrell

Nov 7, 2010

Howard K. Cantrell, 74, passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Funeral: 3 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park with full military honors. Visitation: 2 to 3 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Mary Dake

Mrs. Mary Dake

Oct 29, 2010

Mary Ann Dake, 72, travelled from earth to glory Friday, October 29, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel with interment to follow in Laurel Land Memorial Park, 7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. She was a loving mother, devoted wife and caring sister, aunt and friend....

Mr. Randal Harrison

Mr. Randal Harrison

Oct 26, 2010

Randal Gene Harrison, 61, died peacefully among family Tuesday, October 26, 2010. He will be greatly missed. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Music, family and fishing were among his many joys. His happy smile, ready song and easy laugh will be remembered. Survivors: Mother, Anna P. Moore; wife, Patti Harrison; children, Deza Rae Arrington and...

Mr. Kenneth Bond

Mr. Kenneth Bond

Oct 13, 2010

Kenneth G. Bond, 83, traveled from earth to glory Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at First Bible Baptist Church of Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Kenneth was a hard-working Christian man who lived his life as a testament of whom he wanted the world to...

Mr Dwain Hobbs

Mr Dwain Hobbs

Oct 9, 2010

Dwain Douglas Hobbs went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. Service: His homegoing service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Kiestwood Assembly of God, 2716 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Dwain was born March 22, 1935, in Valley...

Mr. Benito Surita

Mr. Benito Surita

Oct 8, 2010

Mr. Surita was born on December 8, 1956 and passed away on Friday, October 8, 2010. Mr. Surita was a resident of Arlington, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mrs. Dixie Moore

Mrs. Dixie Moore

Oct 8, 2010

Dixie Mae Moore, 87, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at a local hospice house. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Dixie was born May 26, 1923. She was preceded in death by her parents, Flora and Forest Miller; her husband, James...

Mr. J. Camp

Mr. J. Camp

Oct 5, 2010

J. W. Camp, 89, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday in John Starr Cemetery in Anderson County. Visitaton: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. J. W. was beloved by his family and endeared to all. We honor and take time to reflect on his life.

Mr. Albert Olvera

Mr. Albert Olvera

Oct 1, 2010

Albert R. Olvera, 54, passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at his residence. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Albert R. Olvera was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Olvera, in 1976, and a sister, Gloria Van Putten, in 1984. Survivors:...

Mr. Billy Bowerman

Mr. Billy Bowerman

Sep 29, 2010

Billy Ray Bowerman, 76, of Mansfield, a loving, caring man, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Billy was born June 18, 1934, to Bob and Loris Bowerman in Lawrence County, Mo. He...

Mrs. Earlene Eason

Mrs. Earlene Eason

Sep 28, 2010

Earlene C. Eason, 91, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: Noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Earlene was born Dec. 13, 1918, in Troup, Cherokee County. She married Harvey Eason on Sept. 25, 1935. She was an active member of the Church of Christ and lived...

Mr. John Brown

Mr. John Brown

Sep 27, 2010

John Ray Brown, 76, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2010. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. John was born October 4, 1933, in Boswell, Oklahoma Survivors: Brother, Jeff Brown; cousins, nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Gary Mitchell

Mr. Gary Mitchell

Sep 24, 2010

Gary Keith Mitchell, 69, went home to be with his Lord Jesus on Friday after a long, courageous battle with cancer. A beloved husband, dad, granddaddy and friend passed away Sept. 24, 2010, at home with family by his side. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday...

Mr. Michael Sides

Mr. Michael Sides

Sep 22, 2010

Michael Joseph Sides, 46, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 2601 Burchill Road N., Fort Worth. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 7100 Crowley Road, with rosary at 6 p.m. Michael was...

Mrs. Margaret Hensley

Mrs. Margaret Hensley

Sep 19, 2010

Margaret Hensley, 87, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at her residence. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors: Sons, Ted Hensley and wife, Susan, and Terry J. Hensley and wife, Kathy; daughter, Margaret Ann Knight and husband, Geoffrey; nine grandchildren; five...

Mr. Timothy Wright

Mr. Timothy Wright

Sep 18, 2010

Timothy J. Wright, 55, pastor of Grace Community Church of Arlington, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Grace Community Church, 801 W. Bardin Road. Pastor Wright spent his years loving and serving others. His optimism, laugh and love for God were contagious. Survivors: He will be missed by his many friends and...

Mrs. Lou Ragan

Mrs. Lou Ragan

Sep 13, 2010

Lou Ellen Ragan, 87, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at a local hospital. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Lou was born March 22, 1923, in Petrolia to Ludie and Jack Hipp. She graduated from Vernon High School in 1942. In...

Mr. Eugene Ladd

Mr. Eugene Ladd

Sep 12, 2010

Gene Stevens Ladd, 69, loving husband to Kay, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. Graveside service: 11:30 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Survivors: Daughter, Kristy Gaconnier and husband, Steve; son, Scott D. Hodge, M.D., and wife, Rosanna; son, Kenneth Ladd; son, Michael Ladd; grandchildren, Christopher Spanjol, Michael Spanjol, Kurt Hodge, Christina Kay Wheeler, Spencer Gaconnier,...

Mr. Harold W. Keplinger

Mr. Harold W. Keplinger

Sep 12, 2010

Harold W. Keplinger, 86, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors: He was loved by his children, Linda Connors, Stephen Keplinger and Sheila Gilmore; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Maria Garcia-De Ledesma

Mrs. Maria Garcia-De Ledesma

Nov 9, 2010

Maria Carmen Garcia-De Ledesma, 80, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. Funeral: Noon Monday at Emerald Hills Chapel with burial to follow in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Rosary: Recitation of Holy Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Howard Cantrell

Mr. Howard Cantrell

Nov 7, 2010

Howard K. Cantrell, 74, passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Funeral: 3 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park with full military honors. Visitation: 2 to 3 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Mary Dake

Mrs. Mary Dake

Oct 29, 2010

Mary Ann Dake, 72, travelled from earth to glory Friday, October 29, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel with interment to follow in Laurel Land Memorial Park, 7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. She was a loving mother, devoted wife and caring sister, aunt and friend....

Mr. Randal Harrison

Mr. Randal Harrison

Oct 26, 2010

Randal Gene Harrison, 61, died peacefully among family Tuesday, October 26, 2010. He will be greatly missed. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Music, family and fishing were among his many joys. His happy smile, ready song and easy laugh will be remembered. Survivors: Mother, Anna P. Moore; wife, Patti Harrison; children, Deza Rae Arrington and...

Mr. Kenneth Bond

Mr. Kenneth Bond

Oct 13, 2010

Kenneth G. Bond, 83, traveled from earth to glory Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at First Bible Baptist Church of Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Kenneth was a hard-working Christian man who lived his life as a testament of whom he wanted the world to...

Mr Dwain Hobbs

Mr Dwain Hobbs

Oct 9, 2010

Dwain Douglas Hobbs went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. Service: His homegoing service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Kiestwood Assembly of God, 2716 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Dwain was born March 22, 1935, in Valley...

Mr. Benito Surita

Mr. Benito Surita

Oct 8, 2010

Mr. Surita was born on December 8, 1956 and passed away on Friday, October 8, 2010. Mr. Surita was a resident of Arlington, Texas at the time of his passing.

Mrs. Dixie Moore

Mrs. Dixie Moore

Oct 8, 2010

Dixie Mae Moore, 87, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at a local hospice house. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Dixie was born May 26, 1923. She was preceded in death by her parents, Flora and Forest Miller; her husband, James...

Mr. J. Camp

Mr. J. Camp

Oct 5, 2010

J. W. Camp, 89, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday in John Starr Cemetery in Anderson County. Visitaton: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. J. W. was beloved by his family and endeared to all. We honor and take time to reflect on his life.

Mr. Albert Olvera

Mr. Albert Olvera

Oct 1, 2010

Albert R. Olvera, 54, passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at his residence. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Albert R. Olvera was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Olvera, in 1976, and a sister, Gloria Van Putten, in 1984. Survivors:...

Mr. Billy Bowerman

Mr. Billy Bowerman

Sep 29, 2010

Billy Ray Bowerman, 76, of Mansfield, a loving, caring man, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Billy was born June 18, 1934, to Bob and Loris Bowerman in Lawrence County, Mo. He...

Mrs. Earlene Eason

Mrs. Earlene Eason

Sep 28, 2010

Earlene C. Eason, 91, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: Noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Earlene was born Dec. 13, 1918, in Troup, Cherokee County. She married Harvey Eason on Sept. 25, 1935. She was an active member of the Church of Christ and lived...

Mr. John Brown

Mr. John Brown

Sep 27, 2010

John Ray Brown, 76, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2010. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. John was born October 4, 1933, in Boswell, Oklahoma Survivors: Brother, Jeff Brown; cousins, nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Gary Mitchell

Mr. Gary Mitchell

Sep 24, 2010

Gary Keith Mitchell, 69, went home to be with his Lord Jesus on Friday after a long, courageous battle with cancer. A beloved husband, dad, granddaddy and friend passed away Sept. 24, 2010, at home with family by his side. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday...

Mr. Michael Sides

Mr. Michael Sides

Sep 22, 2010

Michael Joseph Sides, 46, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 2601 Burchill Road N., Fort Worth. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 7100 Crowley Road, with rosary at 6 p.m. Michael was...

Mrs. Margaret Hensley

Mrs. Margaret Hensley

Sep 19, 2010

Margaret Hensley, 87, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at her residence. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors: Sons, Ted Hensley and wife, Susan, and Terry J. Hensley and wife, Kathy; daughter, Margaret Ann Knight and husband, Geoffrey; nine grandchildren; five...

Mr. Timothy Wright

Mr. Timothy Wright

Sep 18, 2010

Timothy J. Wright, 55, pastor of Grace Community Church of Arlington, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Grace Community Church, 801 W. Bardin Road. Pastor Wright spent his years loving and serving others. His optimism, laugh and love for God were contagious. Survivors: He will be missed by his many friends and...

Mrs. Lou Ragan

Mrs. Lou Ragan

Sep 13, 2010

Lou Ellen Ragan, 87, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at a local hospital. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Lou was born March 22, 1923, in Petrolia to Ludie and Jack Hipp. She graduated from Vernon High School in 1942. In...

Mr. Eugene Ladd

Mr. Eugene Ladd

Sep 12, 2010

Gene Stevens Ladd, 69, loving husband to Kay, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. Graveside service: 11:30 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Survivors: Daughter, Kristy Gaconnier and husband, Steve; son, Scott D. Hodge, M.D., and wife, Rosanna; son, Kenneth Ladd; son, Michael Ladd; grandchildren, Christopher Spanjol, Michael Spanjol, Kurt Hodge, Christina Kay Wheeler, Spencer Gaconnier,...

Mr. Harold W. Keplinger

Mr. Harold W. Keplinger

Sep 12, 2010

Harold W. Keplinger, 86, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors: He was loved by his children, Linda Connors, Stephen Keplinger and Sheila Gilmore; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.