Obituaries

Lois Cheek

Lois Cheek

May 10, 2010

Lois Anona Cheek, 88, went home to be with her Lord Monday, May 10, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial to follow. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. She was a loving mother to Mary, Jessie and Cindy.

Martha Tucker

Martha Tucker

May 2, 2010

Martha Tucker passed away Sunday, May 1, 2010, at a local hospital. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by a son, Glen Tucker, and two brothers. Survivors: Husband, Wayne...

Mr. George Campbell

Mr. George Campbell

Apr 27, 2010

George David Campbell, 72, a wonderful father and a great husband, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010, and will be greatly missed. Funeral: 3 p.m Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. George D. Campbell worked at Bell Helicopter for 40 years as an electronic mechanic....

Doyle T. "D.T." Kolmetz

Doyle T. "D.T." Kolmetz

Apr 22, 2010

Doyle T. "D.T." Kolmetz, 82, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010. The race is run, the battle is won, and the warrior went home to glory. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. D.T. was born Feb. 28, 1928,...

Mrs. Dovie Brown

Mrs. Dovie Brown

Apr 20, 2010

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLINGTON -- Dovie Clara Brown, 102, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at her residence. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Survivors: Sons, Jeff Brown of Arlington and John Brown of North Richland Hills; grandchildren, Cynthia Brown and Merlin Benningfield and his wife, Sheri; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous...

Infant Sterling Lemley

Infant Sterling Lemley

Apr 19, 2010

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANSFIELD -- Our sweet baby, Matthew Sterling Lemley, passed from this world into the Lord's hands Monday, April 19, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Crossroads Christian Church, 6450 South Hwy. 360, Grand Prairie. Internment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: He will be remembered by his parents, Michael...

Johnny Doud

Johnny Doud

Apr 14, 2010

Johnny Wayne Doud, 71, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Johnny was born Dec. 18, 1938, in Fort Worth to Kenneth and Ida Doud. He was a loving husband, father, granddad and friend who experienced life and God in the...

Mrs. Jewel Wells

Mrs. Jewel Wells

Apr 10, 2010

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLINGTON -- Jewel Nadine Wells, 83, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010. Service: No service is planned. Survivors: Daughters, Terri Bostic, Joyce Morgan, Rene Arnett and Toni Moore; sons, Mark and Michael Wells; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Emerald Hills Funeral Home Kennedale, 817-572-1681

Mr. Clendon Maxwell

Mr. Clendon Maxwell

Apr 6, 2010

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RENO -- Clendon Lee Maxwell, 85, went to be with the Lord Tuesday night, April 6, 2010. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park Visitation: 2-4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Clendon was born in Vernon on July 26, 1924. He was married to Maxine Elizabeth Jones Maxwell for 57 loving...

Mr. Harless Schoolcraft

Mr. Harless Schoolcraft

Apr 4, 2010

Harless D. "H.D." Schoolcraft was reunited with his wife and joined Jesus Christ in heaven on Easter morning, Sunday, April 4, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. Harless was born Sept. 21, 1921, in Denton. He and his wife, Hazel Lee Forester, were married over...

Isaiah Beck

Isaiah Beck

Apr 4, 2010

Isaiah Andres Beck, a special borrowed angel, came to earth and went back to heaven Sunday, April 4, 2010. Funeral: 4 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: Mother, Kristina Beck; father, Alfredo Quezada; grandparents, Dovie and David Rodriquez; uncle, Anthony Beck; aunt,...

Richard Wyzykowski

Richard Wyzykowski

Mar 31, 2010

Richard Joseph Wyzykowski, 63, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Private burial. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills. Richard was a good, decent man who lived a simple life -- hard work, devotion to his wife, Patsy,...

Joseph Mccoy, Sr.

Joseph Mccoy, Sr.

Mar 30, 2010

Joseph Samuel McCoy passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. He was born Feb. 1, 1925, in Columbus, Ohio, to George and Mary McCoy. After graduation from high school, he entered the U.S. Navy...

Mrs. Patricia Wheeler

Mrs. Patricia Wheeler

Mar 26, 2010

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Patricia Ann Wheeler, 73, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Wheeler, in 1984; daughter, Vivian, in 1958; grandson, Dustin Chrisman; and a...

Wilma "Flo" Shackelford

Wilma "Flo" Shackelford

Mar 23, 2010

Wilma Florene "Flo" Shackelford, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Retta Baptist Church, 13201 Rendon Road, Burleson. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Flo was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Shackelford, in May...

Michael Golden

Michael Golden

Mar 21, 2010

Michael Patrick Golden, 52, died very suddenly Sunday, March 21, 2010, at his home in Irving. Service: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a trust being established for Mike's grandchildren's college education, the...

Paul "Gil" Desha

Paul "Gil" Desha

Mar 19, 2010

Paul Gilbert "Gil" Desha, 79, went to his heavenly Father on Friday, March 19, 2010. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 777 N. Walnut Creek, Mansfield. Visitation: Will follow in the reception area. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to send donations to First United Methodist Church Mansfield Foundation, 777 N. Walnut Creek, Mansfield....

Donald Simon

Donald Simon

Mar 17, 2010

Donald G. Simon, 78, the race is run, the battle is over, and the warrior went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday March 17, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation; 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Simons was a minister...

Mrs. Dorothy Campbell

Mrs. Dorothy Campbell

Mar 8, 2010

Dorothy G. Campbell, 52, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010, at a local hospice. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: Husband, Don Campbell of Fort Worth; sons, Roger Kuhn of Ohio, Buddy Campbell of Fort Worth and Thomas Kuhn of...

J. Bobo

J. Bobo

Mar 3, 2010

J.R. Bobo, 74, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. J.R. was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He loved...

Lois Cheek

Lois Cheek

May 10, 2010

Lois Anona Cheek, 88, went home to be with her Lord Monday, May 10, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial to follow. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. She was a loving mother to Mary, Jessie and Cindy.

Martha Tucker

Martha Tucker

May 2, 2010

Martha Tucker passed away Sunday, May 1, 2010, at a local hospital. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by a son, Glen Tucker, and two brothers. Survivors: Husband, Wayne...

Mr. George Campbell

Mr. George Campbell

Apr 27, 2010

George David Campbell, 72, a wonderful father and a great husband, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010, and will be greatly missed. Funeral: 3 p.m Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. George D. Campbell worked at Bell Helicopter for 40 years as an electronic mechanic....

Doyle T. "D.T." Kolmetz

Doyle T. "D.T." Kolmetz

Apr 22, 2010

Doyle T. "D.T." Kolmetz, 82, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010. The race is run, the battle is won, and the warrior went home to glory. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. D.T. was born Feb. 28, 1928,...

Mrs. Dovie Brown

Mrs. Dovie Brown

Apr 20, 2010

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLINGTON -- Dovie Clara Brown, 102, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at her residence. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Survivors: Sons, Jeff Brown of Arlington and John Brown of North Richland Hills; grandchildren, Cynthia Brown and Merlin Benningfield and his wife, Sheri; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous...

Infant Sterling Lemley

Infant Sterling Lemley

Apr 19, 2010

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANSFIELD -- Our sweet baby, Matthew Sterling Lemley, passed from this world into the Lord's hands Monday, April 19, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Crossroads Christian Church, 6450 South Hwy. 360, Grand Prairie. Internment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: He will be remembered by his parents, Michael...

Johnny Doud

Johnny Doud

Apr 14, 2010

Johnny Wayne Doud, 71, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Johnny was born Dec. 18, 1938, in Fort Worth to Kenneth and Ida Doud. He was a loving husband, father, granddad and friend who experienced life and God in the...

Mrs. Jewel Wells

Mrs. Jewel Wells

Apr 10, 2010

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLINGTON -- Jewel Nadine Wells, 83, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010. Service: No service is planned. Survivors: Daughters, Terri Bostic, Joyce Morgan, Rene Arnett and Toni Moore; sons, Mark and Michael Wells; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Emerald Hills Funeral Home Kennedale, 817-572-1681

Mr. Clendon Maxwell

Mr. Clendon Maxwell

Apr 6, 2010

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RENO -- Clendon Lee Maxwell, 85, went to be with the Lord Tuesday night, April 6, 2010. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park Visitation: 2-4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Clendon was born in Vernon on July 26, 1924. He was married to Maxine Elizabeth Jones Maxwell for 57 loving...

Mr. Harless Schoolcraft

Mr. Harless Schoolcraft

Apr 4, 2010

Harless D. "H.D." Schoolcraft was reunited with his wife and joined Jesus Christ in heaven on Easter morning, Sunday, April 4, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. Harless was born Sept. 21, 1921, in Denton. He and his wife, Hazel Lee Forester, were married over...

Isaiah Beck

Isaiah Beck

Apr 4, 2010

Isaiah Andres Beck, a special borrowed angel, came to earth and went back to heaven Sunday, April 4, 2010. Funeral: 4 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: Mother, Kristina Beck; father, Alfredo Quezada; grandparents, Dovie and David Rodriquez; uncle, Anthony Beck; aunt,...

Richard Wyzykowski

Richard Wyzykowski

Mar 31, 2010

Richard Joseph Wyzykowski, 63, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Private burial. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills. Richard was a good, decent man who lived a simple life -- hard work, devotion to his wife, Patsy,...

Joseph Mccoy, Sr.

Joseph Mccoy, Sr.

Mar 30, 2010

Joseph Samuel McCoy passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. He was born Feb. 1, 1925, in Columbus, Ohio, to George and Mary McCoy. After graduation from high school, he entered the U.S. Navy...

Mrs. Patricia Wheeler

Mrs. Patricia Wheeler

Mar 26, 2010

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Patricia Ann Wheeler, 73, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Wheeler, in 1984; daughter, Vivian, in 1958; grandson, Dustin Chrisman; and a...

Wilma "Flo" Shackelford

Wilma "Flo" Shackelford

Mar 23, 2010

Wilma Florene "Flo" Shackelford, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Retta Baptist Church, 13201 Rendon Road, Burleson. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Flo was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Shackelford, in May...

Michael Golden

Michael Golden

Mar 21, 2010

Michael Patrick Golden, 52, died very suddenly Sunday, March 21, 2010, at his home in Irving. Service: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a trust being established for Mike's grandchildren's college education, the...

Paul "Gil" Desha

Paul "Gil" Desha

Mar 19, 2010

Paul Gilbert "Gil" Desha, 79, went to his heavenly Father on Friday, March 19, 2010. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 777 N. Walnut Creek, Mansfield. Visitation: Will follow in the reception area. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to send donations to First United Methodist Church Mansfield Foundation, 777 N. Walnut Creek, Mansfield....

Donald Simon

Donald Simon

Mar 17, 2010

Donald G. Simon, 78, the race is run, the battle is over, and the warrior went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday March 17, 2010. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation; 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Simons was a minister...

Mrs. Dorothy Campbell

Mrs. Dorothy Campbell

Mar 8, 2010

Dorothy G. Campbell, 52, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010, at a local hospice. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Survivors: Husband, Don Campbell of Fort Worth; sons, Roger Kuhn of Ohio, Buddy Campbell of Fort Worth and Thomas Kuhn of...

J. Bobo

J. Bobo

Mar 3, 2010

J.R. Bobo, 74, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. J.R. was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He loved...