Obituaries
Mr Derrick Thorp
Nov 17, 2007
GRAND PRAIRIE -- Derrick Daulton Thorp, 33, left his worldly home to take his place in heaven, Saturday morning, Nov. 17, 2007. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Derrick was born Nov. 21, 1973, in Grand Prairie. He was a graduate of...
Miss Lakeysha Aguilar
Nov 16, 2007
ARLINGTON -- Lakeysha Lozano Aguilar went to be with her Savior Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. Funeral: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: (private) at a later date. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Lakeysha was a happy child in the first grade. She loved going to church, Hanna Montana and Bratz. She was preceded...
Miss Jennifer Grafelman
Nov 16, 2007
JOSHUA -- Jennifer Lynn Grafelman passed from this world into the arms of the Lord November 16,2007.Funeral;2pm Tuesday November 20,2007 in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation; Monday 6-8pm at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Burial; Emerald Hills Memorial Park. She was a sixth grade student at Staples Elementary School in Joshua, she was a happy child who loved her family,movies and...
Mr Clarence Rowell
Nov 12, 2007
SHERMAN -- Clarence "Buddy" Rowell went to be with the Lord, Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Buddy was born Feb. 23, 1942, in Waco. He loved his family, fishing and bowling. He was very headstrong and felt there was nothing in...
Mr George Eller
Nov 11, 2007
FORT WORTH -- George Edward Eller, 74, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County. George was born March 5, 1933, in Pine Bluff, Ark.,...
Mr Bobby Watson
Nov 9, 2007
GRANBURY -- Bobby Jack Watson, 71, a loving father of 10 children, 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Jack was born Nov. 23, 1935, in Johnson County. He grew up...
Mr George Harris
Nov 3, 2007
FOREST HILL -- George Edward Harris, a professor emeritus at Texas Christian University, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Thursday at Hillside Memorial Christian Church. Private interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park before service. Visitation: The family will be available after the service in the church's fellowship hall. George greatly influenced the lives of many: his children,...
Mrs Betty Clowdis
Nov 1, 2007
MANSFIELD -- Betty Perkins Clowdis Stepped into the presence of Jesus on November 1, 2007. Funeral:10am Monday November 5, 2007 at Petra Baptist Church 6300 S. Freeway Ft. Worth, TX. Visitation: Sunday 2-4 pm at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. She was born Feburary 22,1935 in Brownsfield, TX. She is preceded in death by her brother...
Mr. Orville Stoldt
Oct 29, 2007
BURLESON -- Orville V. Stoldt passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 4201 Mitchell Blvd., Fort Worth. Burial: 1 p.m. Friday in Confederate Cemetery, Alvin. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Timothy's...
Mr. James Little
Oct 26, 2007
ARLINGTON -- James D. Little, 59, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at home with his family at his side. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A. Jim was born Sept. 24, 1948, to the late Aubrey and Ruth Little. After attending Polytechnic High in Fort Worth,...
Mrs Virginia Meakin
Oct 23, 2007
ARLINGTON -- Virginia Evelyn Meakin went home to her maker October 23,2007 surounded by her loving family.Funeral: 2pm Friday October 26,2007 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6-8pm Thursday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-Grandmother. She was at her best when she saw new life through...
Mr Raymond Mercer
Oct 11, 2007
Mr Mercer was born on January 19, 1944 and passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2007. Mr Mercer was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his passing. Mr. Mercer was a U.S. Navy veteran. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane B. Visitation: 6...
Mr. Robert Kelley
Oct 11, 2007
FORT WORTH -- Robert Ray Kelley, 79, passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at his residence. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Robert "Paw" was a loving husband and father. The best daddy in the world. He was a wood-art craftsman (he...
Mr Carlos Quijas
Oct 5, 2007
FORT WORTH -- Carlos R. Quijas, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Friday, Oct. 5, 2007. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born Dec. 17, 1927, in LaFe. He loved his family but was truly at his best when he saw...
Penny Chamberlain
Oct 4, 2007
FT. WORTH -- Penny Ann Chamberlain passed away unexpectedly October 4,2007.Funeral: 10am Wednesday at Sagamore Hills Baptist Church 4400 Panola St. Ft. Worth. Visitation 6-8 pm Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Penny Ann was born March 9,1961 in Ft.Worth, TX. Se loved to read and was a published author, she enjoyed working with her land,listing to county music braging...
Mrs. Wanda Barnett
Oct 4, 2007
KELLER -- Wanda Ruth Barnett 75 passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family October 4,2007. Funeral:2pm Tuesday October 9,2007 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation;Monday 6-8pm at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Burial; Emerald Hills Memorial Park. She was a loving wife, mother and friend she loved to sew and care for her animals. She was preceded in...
Mrs. Clara Winters
Sep 23, 2007
KENNEDALE -- Clara Sanderson Winters, 79, passed away from this earth Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, at a hospice in Fort Worth. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Clara was born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Ola and Jake Wells on April 17,...
Mrs Lena Eller
Sep 20, 2007
CLEBURNE -- Lena Eller, 90,traveled from earth to glory September 20, 2007 at Colonial Manor Nursing Center, Cleburne, Texas. Funeral:10 am Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Burial; at Emerald Hills Memorial Park.Visitation:6-8 pm Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Lena was a member of Lane Prairie Baptist Church and dedicated her life to serving her Lord, her family and...
Mrs. M. Howell
Sep 18, 2007
FORT WORTH -- Mary Ethelyn Wilson Howell, 89, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 at her home in Fort Worth. Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Burial: 1:30 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A." Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. She was born March 30, 1918, in Pecos, the youngest of...
Mr Robert Christensen
Sep 16, 2007
ARLINGTON -- Robert Len Christensen, 48, of Arlington lost his gallant fight with cancer Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born June 3, 1959, in Hollywood, Calif. Survivors: His mother and stepfather, Dora Ann and Robert Markle; daughter, Tara...
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Mr Derrick Thorp
Nov 17, 2007
GRAND PRAIRIE -- Derrick Daulton Thorp, 33, left his worldly home to take his place in heaven, Saturday morning, Nov. 17, 2007. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Derrick was born Nov. 21, 1973, in Grand Prairie. He was a graduate of...
Miss Lakeysha Aguilar
Nov 16, 2007
ARLINGTON -- Lakeysha Lozano Aguilar went to be with her Savior Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. Funeral: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: (private) at a later date. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Lakeysha was a happy child in the first grade. She loved going to church, Hanna Montana and Bratz. She was preceded...
Miss Jennifer Grafelman
Nov 16, 2007
JOSHUA -- Jennifer Lynn Grafelman passed from this world into the arms of the Lord November 16,2007.Funeral;2pm Tuesday November 20,2007 in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation; Monday 6-8pm at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Burial; Emerald Hills Memorial Park. She was a sixth grade student at Staples Elementary School in Joshua, she was a happy child who loved her family,movies and...
Mr Clarence Rowell
Nov 12, 2007
SHERMAN -- Clarence "Buddy" Rowell went to be with the Lord, Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Buddy was born Feb. 23, 1942, in Waco. He loved his family, fishing and bowling. He was very headstrong and felt there was nothing in...
Mr George Eller
Nov 11, 2007
FORT WORTH -- George Edward Eller, 74, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County. George was born March 5, 1933, in Pine Bluff, Ark.,...
Mr Bobby Watson
Nov 9, 2007
GRANBURY -- Bobby Jack Watson, 71, a loving father of 10 children, 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Jack was born Nov. 23, 1935, in Johnson County. He grew up...
Mr George Harris
Nov 3, 2007
FOREST HILL -- George Edward Harris, a professor emeritus at Texas Christian University, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Thursday at Hillside Memorial Christian Church. Private interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park before service. Visitation: The family will be available after the service in the church's fellowship hall. George greatly influenced the lives of many: his children,...
Mrs Betty Clowdis
Nov 1, 2007
MANSFIELD -- Betty Perkins Clowdis Stepped into the presence of Jesus on November 1, 2007. Funeral:10am Monday November 5, 2007 at Petra Baptist Church 6300 S. Freeway Ft. Worth, TX. Visitation: Sunday 2-4 pm at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. She was born Feburary 22,1935 in Brownsfield, TX. She is preceded in death by her brother...
Mr. Orville Stoldt
Oct 29, 2007
BURLESON -- Orville V. Stoldt passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 4201 Mitchell Blvd., Fort Worth. Burial: 1 p.m. Friday in Confederate Cemetery, Alvin. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Timothy's...
Mr. James Little
Oct 26, 2007
ARLINGTON -- James D. Little, 59, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at home with his family at his side. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A. Jim was born Sept. 24, 1948, to the late Aubrey and Ruth Little. After attending Polytechnic High in Fort Worth,...
Mrs Virginia Meakin
Oct 23, 2007
ARLINGTON -- Virginia Evelyn Meakin went home to her maker October 23,2007 surounded by her loving family.Funeral: 2pm Friday October 26,2007 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6-8pm Thursday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-Grandmother. She was at her best when she saw new life through...
Mr Raymond Mercer
Oct 11, 2007
Mr Mercer was born on January 19, 1944 and passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2007. Mr Mercer was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas at the time of his passing. Mr. Mercer was a U.S. Navy veteran. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane B. Visitation: 6...
Mr. Robert Kelley
Oct 11, 2007
FORT WORTH -- Robert Ray Kelley, 79, passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at his residence. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Robert "Paw" was a loving husband and father. The best daddy in the world. He was a wood-art craftsman (he...
Mr Carlos Quijas
Oct 5, 2007
FORT WORTH -- Carlos R. Quijas, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Friday, Oct. 5, 2007. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born Dec. 17, 1927, in LaFe. He loved his family but was truly at his best when he saw...
Penny Chamberlain
Oct 4, 2007
FT. WORTH -- Penny Ann Chamberlain passed away unexpectedly October 4,2007.Funeral: 10am Wednesday at Sagamore Hills Baptist Church 4400 Panola St. Ft. Worth. Visitation 6-8 pm Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Penny Ann was born March 9,1961 in Ft.Worth, TX. Se loved to read and was a published author, she enjoyed working with her land,listing to county music braging...
Mrs. Wanda Barnett
Oct 4, 2007
KELLER -- Wanda Ruth Barnett 75 passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family October 4,2007. Funeral:2pm Tuesday October 9,2007 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation;Monday 6-8pm at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Burial; Emerald Hills Memorial Park. She was a loving wife, mother and friend she loved to sew and care for her animals. She was preceded in...
Mrs. Clara Winters
Sep 23, 2007
KENNEDALE -- Clara Sanderson Winters, 79, passed away from this earth Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, at a hospice in Fort Worth. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Kennedale. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Clara was born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Ola and Jake Wells on April 17,...
Mrs Lena Eller
Sep 20, 2007
CLEBURNE -- Lena Eller, 90,traveled from earth to glory September 20, 2007 at Colonial Manor Nursing Center, Cleburne, Texas. Funeral:10 am Wednesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Burial; at Emerald Hills Memorial Park.Visitation:6-8 pm Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Lena was a member of Lane Prairie Baptist Church and dedicated her life to serving her Lord, her family and...
Mrs. M. Howell
Sep 18, 2007
FORT WORTH -- Mary Ethelyn Wilson Howell, 89, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 at her home in Fort Worth. Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Burial: 1:30 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A." Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. She was born March 30, 1918, in Pecos, the youngest of...
Mr Robert Christensen
Sep 16, 2007
ARLINGTON -- Robert Len Christensen, 48, of Arlington lost his gallant fight with cancer Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. He was born June 3, 1959, in Hollywood, Calif. Survivors: His mother and stepfather, Dora Ann and Robert Markle; daughter, Tara...
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