Obituaries

Beverly Stuart

Beverly Stuart

Oct 25, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Beverly Jane Stuart, 68, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. 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. Beverly was born March 20, 1941, to James Vaudeman Blackwell and Helen Loraine Blackwell in Fort Worth. She was a 1959 graduate of...

Arthur Meakin, Jr.

Arthur Meakin, Jr.

Oct 22, 2009

ARLINGTON -- Arthur W. Meakin Jr., 83, left this life and joined his beloved wife, Virginia Evelyn Murphy Meakin, in the arms of our Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, 2009, in Dallas from age-associated health problems. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at...

James "Chip" Warner, Jr.

James "Chip" Warner, Jr.

Oct 16, 2009

James Patrick "Chip" Warner Jr., 50, passed from this world into the Lord's hands Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. He loved his family, golf and being part of the outdoors. His good nature, sense of humor, dignified manner and gentle spirit were...

Mr. Charles Cotton

Mr. Charles Cotton

Oct 11, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CROWLEY -- Charles C. Cotton, 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park with full military honors. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He was born in Pipestone, Minn., and at age 7 moved...

Mrs. Theo Camp

Mrs. Theo Camp

Oct 8, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEATHERFORD -- Theo M. Camp, 90, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at a local hospital. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: prior to the funeral. Mrs. Camp was born July 29, 1919, in Hodge, La. Survivors: Sons, Ray Armand and wife, Linda, and Mike Camp and wife, Kathy, all...

Mrs. Ruth Porter

Mrs. Ruth Porter

Oct 7, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KENNEDALE -- Ruth Porter of Kennedale passed away from this life Wednesday, October 7, 2009. She was 88. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park Ruth was one of nine children born to Robert Anderson Brown and Susie Wright Brown. She grew up on a cotton farm in Parker County. One sister...

Mr Johnny W." Smith

Mr Johnny W." Smith

Sep 21, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATAUGA -- Johnny "Billy W." Smith, 61, joined our heavenly Father on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Billy (Johnny) surrounded himself with family and friends who loved him dearly. He will be forever remembered. He was preceded in death by his...

E. Grimes

E. Grimes

Sep 15, 2009

FORT WORTH -- E. Pearl Grimes, 89, was welcomed home by her blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. She was born Nov. 17, 1919, to John and Mary McKeen in...

Thomas Flores

Thomas Flores

Sep 15, 2009

ARLINGTON -- Thomas James Flores went home to be with his Lord and mom, Juanita E. Flores, at heaven's gate Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Private burial at a later date. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. He leaves a legacy...

Mrs Virginia Caffey

Mrs Virginia Caffey

Sep 10, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Virginia R. Caffey, 88, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Virginia R. Caffey was born March 7, 1921, in Colorado, where she lived and married Lloyd...

Mrs Louise Herod

Mrs Louise Herod

Sep 8, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOREST HILL -- Louise Herod of Forest Hill entered into eternal life Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the age of 74. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Louise was born Feb. 5, 1935, in Atalla County, Miss. She had such a...

Martha Hines

Martha Hines

Sep 7, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Martha Roselle Hines, 68, a loving, warm-hearted sister, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home She was born April 1, 1941, in Cleburne to Willie and John Hines. Not one...

Mr. Christopher Gault

Mr. Christopher Gault

Aug 24, 2009

HILLSBORO -- Christopher Lee Gault, 22, of Hillsboro passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Waco. ' Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Chris, a Corpsman and "Devil Doc" in the U.S. Navy, was...

Robert Bridendolph

Robert Bridendolph

Jun 2, 2009

EVERMAN -- Robert Lee Bridendolph, 58, slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Robert served his country during the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot. He loved...

Mr Ralph William Macias

Mr Ralph William Macias

Apr 19, 2009

ARLINGTON -- Ralph "Bill" Macias, 44, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009, at a local hospital. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation and rosary: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with rosary at 7. Bill was born Dec. 13, 1964, in El Paso to Rafael and...

Mr Otto Trietsch

Mr Otto Trietsch

Mar 28, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEATHERFORD -- Otto Diedrich Trietsch, 85, a retired postal clerk, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made, in Otto's memory, to the Angel Gift Fund of Poly UMC, 1310 S. Collard, Fort Worth, Texas 76105....

Mrs Myrtle Thompson

Mrs Myrtle Thompson

Mar 8, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVERMAN -- Myrtle "Marie" Pfaff Thompson, 91, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2009, in Granbury. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Myrtle Marie Pfaff Thompson was born Nov. 25, 1917, to Albert and Myrtle Bean...

Mrs. Lois Kirby Tarnowski

Mrs. Lois Kirby Tarnowski

Dec 6, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Lois M. Tarnowski, 72, a retired assembly worker and homemaker, departed this life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald...

Mrs. Barbara Sager

Mrs. Barbara Sager

Nov 2, 2008

FOREST HILLS -- Barbara Ann Sager 68, walked through heaven's gates and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park, Visitation; 6-8pm Wednesday at funeral home. Memorials: Community Hospice House, 1111 Summit Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76102. She was a loving wife and mother....

Mrs. Ruby Bruce

Mrs. Ruby Bruce

Oct 16, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Ruby Louise Bruce, 89, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. Funeral:10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Survivors: Her daughters, Annie Curtis, Betty Wickersham; sons, Jim, Sam and David Bruce; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host...

Beverly Stuart

Beverly Stuart

Oct 25, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Beverly Jane Stuart, 68, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. 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. Beverly was born March 20, 1941, to James Vaudeman Blackwell and Helen Loraine Blackwell in Fort Worth. She was a 1959 graduate of...

Arthur Meakin, Jr.

Arthur Meakin, Jr.

Oct 22, 2009

ARLINGTON -- Arthur W. Meakin Jr., 83, left this life and joined his beloved wife, Virginia Evelyn Murphy Meakin, in the arms of our Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, 2009, in Dallas from age-associated health problems. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at...

James "Chip" Warner, Jr.

James "Chip" Warner, Jr.

Oct 16, 2009

James Patrick "Chip" Warner Jr., 50, passed from this world into the Lord's hands Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. He loved his family, golf and being part of the outdoors. His good nature, sense of humor, dignified manner and gentle spirit were...

Mr. Charles Cotton

Mr. Charles Cotton

Oct 11, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CROWLEY -- Charles C. Cotton, 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park with full military honors. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He was born in Pipestone, Minn., and at age 7 moved...

Mrs. Theo Camp

Mrs. Theo Camp

Oct 8, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEATHERFORD -- Theo M. Camp, 90, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at a local hospital. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: prior to the funeral. Mrs. Camp was born July 29, 1919, in Hodge, La. Survivors: Sons, Ray Armand and wife, Linda, and Mike Camp and wife, Kathy, all...

Mrs. Ruth Porter

Mrs. Ruth Porter

Oct 7, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KENNEDALE -- Ruth Porter of Kennedale passed away from this life Wednesday, October 7, 2009. She was 88. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park Ruth was one of nine children born to Robert Anderson Brown and Susie Wright Brown. She grew up on a cotton farm in Parker County. One sister...

Mr Johnny W." Smith

Mr Johnny W." Smith

Sep 21, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATAUGA -- Johnny "Billy W." Smith, 61, joined our heavenly Father on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation: noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Billy (Johnny) surrounded himself with family and friends who loved him dearly. He will be forever remembered. He was preceded in death by his...

E. Grimes

E. Grimes

Sep 15, 2009

FORT WORTH -- E. Pearl Grimes, 89, was welcomed home by her blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. She was born Nov. 17, 1919, to John and Mary McKeen in...

Thomas Flores

Thomas Flores

Sep 15, 2009

ARLINGTON -- Thomas James Flores went home to be with his Lord and mom, Juanita E. Flores, at heaven's gate Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Private burial at a later date. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7 p.m. He leaves a legacy...

Mrs Virginia Caffey

Mrs Virginia Caffey

Sep 10, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORT WORTH -- Virginia R. Caffey, 88, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Virginia R. Caffey was born March 7, 1921, in Colorado, where she lived and married Lloyd...

Mrs Louise Herod

Mrs Louise Herod

Sep 8, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOREST HILL -- Louise Herod of Forest Hill entered into eternal life Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at the age of 74. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Louise was born Feb. 5, 1935, in Atalla County, Miss. She had such a...

Martha Hines

Martha Hines

Sep 7, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Martha Roselle Hines, 68, a loving, warm-hearted sister, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home She was born April 1, 1941, in Cleburne to Willie and John Hines. Not one...

Mr. Christopher Gault

Mr. Christopher Gault

Aug 24, 2009

HILLSBORO -- Christopher Lee Gault, 22, of Hillsboro passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Waco. ' Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Chris, a Corpsman and "Devil Doc" in the U.S. Navy, was...

Robert Bridendolph

Robert Bridendolph

Jun 2, 2009

EVERMAN -- Robert Lee Bridendolph, 58, slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Robert served his country during the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot. He loved...

Mr Ralph William Macias

Mr Ralph William Macias

Apr 19, 2009

ARLINGTON -- Ralph "Bill" Macias, 44, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009, at a local hospital. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Arlington. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation and rosary: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with rosary at 7. Bill was born Dec. 13, 1964, in El Paso to Rafael and...

Mr Otto Trietsch

Mr Otto Trietsch

Mar 28, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEATHERFORD -- Otto Diedrich Trietsch, 85, a retired postal clerk, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made, in Otto's memory, to the Angel Gift Fund of Poly UMC, 1310 S. Collard, Fort Worth, Texas 76105....

Mrs Myrtle Thompson

Mrs Myrtle Thompson

Mar 8, 2009

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVERMAN -- Myrtle "Marie" Pfaff Thompson, 91, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2009, in Granbury. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Myrtle Marie Pfaff Thompson was born Nov. 25, 1917, to Albert and Myrtle Bean...

Mrs. Lois Kirby Tarnowski

Mrs. Lois Kirby Tarnowski

Dec 6, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Lois M. Tarnowski, 72, a retired assembly worker and homemaker, departed this life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald...

Mrs. Barbara Sager

Mrs. Barbara Sager

Nov 2, 2008

FOREST HILLS -- Barbara Ann Sager 68, walked through heaven's gates and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday in Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park, Visitation; 6-8pm Wednesday at funeral home. Memorials: Community Hospice House, 1111 Summit Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76102. She was a loving wife and mother....

Mrs. Ruby Bruce

Mrs. Ruby Bruce

Oct 16, 2008

ARLINGTON -- Ruby Louise Bruce, 89, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. Funeral:10 a.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Survivors: Her daughters, Annie Curtis, Betty Wickersham; sons, Jim, Sam and David Bruce; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host...