Obituaries

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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