Obituaries
Glodean Smith Leadon
Jan 31, 2021
Glodean Smith Leadon was born on September 16, 1933, in Tenaha, Texas, the first of seven children. Her parents, Thomas “T. S.” Smith and Jothena “Polly” Goodwin Smith were hardworking farmers. Glodean’s parents did their very best to instill a strong work ethic and a love of God into all their children. Glodean listened. She accepted Christ at an early...
Fred Leon Bassett
Jan 31, 2021
Fred Leon Bassett of Chicago, Illinois lost his battle with COVID-19 and passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas on January 31, 2021. He was 87 years old, and just six days shy of his 88th birthday. In October 2013, he and his wife made the decision to leave Chicago, and claimed Fort Worth, Texas...
R.B. Paine Jr.
Jan 30, 2021
R.B. Paine Jr., Born February 1928 - passed January 30th, 2021. He leaves his daughter J.M. Odom (Bruce), Sons R.B. Paine III, (Kimberly), J.T. Paine (Leigh), W.R. Paine (Sandra), six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. His sister Patricia (Al) of Oceanport, NJ, and numerous nieces and nephew to list. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Marie, and...
Kevin Francis Fraley
Jan 29, 2021
Kevin Francis Fraley passed away on January 29, 2021 in Grapevine, Texas. He was 54 years of age. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am Friday, February 5, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Keller, Texas. A Prayer of the Rosary will be held 30 minutes prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers please donate to: Knights of Columbus...
Russel Jay Kibler
Jan 29, 2021
Russel Jay Kibler passed away on January 29, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 58 years of age. Memorials: In lieu of flowers: Donations to Jewish Holocaust Survivors Ministries. Russel was born on December 7, 1962 to Helen and Harold Kibler in Warsaw, New York. He attended Sheldon Elementary in Varysburg, New York, as well as, the Attica Central...
David Vasquez Sr.
Jan 29, 2021
On Friday, January 29, 2021, God’s son, David Vasquez Sr. went home to be with his Heavenly Father. He was 69 at the time of his death. He lived in Dallas, TX. He was born on May 17, 1951 in Corpus Christi, TX. He is now in his Heavenly home with his father - Juan Vasquez Sr., his mother -...
Claude Harrison Ayotte
Jan 29, 2021
Claude Harrison Ayotte passed away on January 29, 2021 in Grapevine, Texas. He was 81 years of age. Inurnment: 11:30 am, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Claude was born on April 1, 1939 to Noe Louis Ayotte and Ethel Leona Lutze in Racine, Wisconsin. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...
Francis "Vaneta" Walker
Jan 28, 2021
Frances “Vaneta” Walker was born on July 29, 1931 in Center, Shelby County, Texas to the late Ivadell (McSwain) Rudd and Frances M. Rudd. She passed away on January 28, 2021 in Bedford, Texas. Vaneta retired from Allstate Insurance after 31 years. She loved to travel with her husband, Tommy. Together they enjoyed riding motorcycles and water skiing. A big...
Patricia Goins Malone
Jan 28, 2021
On January 28, 2021, Patricia “Pat” Goins Malone, of Euless Texas, passed away at age 85. Pat was born May 31, 1935, in Mount Airy, NC, to Grant and Jeston Goins. Pat was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She is survived by her dear husband of 40 years, Ralph "Larry" Malone. She always said it was love...
John Foster Canafax
Jan 28, 2021
John Foster Canafax, “Johnny,” was born August 15, 1947, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Wilson and Bernice Canafax. John passed away on January 28, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. His education included Hamilton High School in Hamilton, TX, and Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. Johnny’s primary occupation was as a banker with extended service at Northeast National Bank...
Gilbert Ray Muhlenbruch
Jan 28, 2021
The world lost a compassionate gentleman, Gilbert R. Muhlenbruch, age 88, who died peacefully at home on Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Grapevine, Texas. Gil and his wife Frances had just relocated near family in Grapevine after spending over 60 years in Wappingers Falls, NY. Gil was born in Dows, Iowa on May 15, 1932 to the late Art and...
Laura Elizabeth Williams
Jan 27, 2021
Heaven welcomed Laurie Williams on January 27, 2021, after she lost her battle to complications of bile duct cancer. She married Doug, the love of her life on February 19, 1983 at Saint Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic church in San Antonio, Texas. Those 38 years were sparked with two wonderful children, Kenny and Stephanie, who gave her endless...
Kenneth Wayne Bowie
Jan 27, 2021
Kenneth Wayne Bowie,71, passed away January 27, 2021 at Huguley Hospital in Burleson. A visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Tuesday, February 2, at Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, February 3, at Travis Avenue Baptist Church, 800 W. Berry in Fort Worth. A private family burial will follow at...
G. Maxine Harvey
Jan 27, 2021
G. Maxine Harvey was born on August 24th, 1928, in Mount Judea, Arkansas, to parents, Ralph and Euna (Hefley) Kent. Maxine married Garvin Criner on October 3rd, 1946, lived in Mount Judea, and had two children, Carolyn Hodge and Judy Wilson. She later married Maurice (Smitty) Smith on March 12th, 1960, and her real-life adventure began. Because Smitty was stationed...
Larry Don Norris
Jan 26, 2021
Larry Don Norris passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at his home from complications of Alzheimer's. He was 72 years old. Larry was born on January 6, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to Willliam Earle and Florence Norris. He graduated from Richardson High School in 1967 where he made many lifelong friends. He worked in Dallas as a structural draftsman for...
Mary Theophilou
Jan 26, 2021
Mary Theophilou of Fort Worth, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Bedford, Texas died from Embolism in her lungs. She was born on September 23, 1941 in Staten Island, New York to James and Sevasmia. She married John THeophilou on February 17, 1963 and they lived in New York, California, and Texas. She will be missed for...
Katherine E. Kraut
Jan 26, 2021
Katherine E. Kraut, 81, of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 after a short illness. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Katherine, known as Kathy, was born on November 9th, 1939 in Charles City, Iowa to Charles and Florence (Ersing) Patten. She attended Charles City High School graduating in 1958. After high school, she...
Linda Bernice Kelley
Jan 26, 2021
Linda Bernice Kelley, 71, of Colleyville, TX, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Baylor All Saints in Ft. Worth, TX. A memorial service will be held at Abundant Life Church 1520 W. Wall St., Grapevine, TX on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 3 pm. There will also be an additional memorial service to be held in Vienna, MO at...
Eddie Glenn Rhoads
Jan 26, 2021
Eddie Glenn Rhoads, age 68, beloved husband, father, and affectionately known as Big Daddy to his grandchildren, went to be with the Lord on January 26th, 2021 after a valiant fight with covid-19. Eddie was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 28, 1952 to Asa Albert and Bobbi Earlene Rhoads completing the family with his older sister Pam. Eddie married...
Michael Galen Jones
Jan 25, 2021
“But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead, and is alive again. He was lost and has now been found.” Luke 15:32 Michael Galen Jones was born on January 27, 1964 to Roy B. and Sara Beth Jones in Bellaire, Texas and left this earthly life on January 25, 2021. He grew up...