Obituaries
David Martin Christian
Mar 23, 2023
"Then shall the dust return to earth as it was, and the spirit shall return to the Mighty One who bestowed it!" (Ecclesiastes 12:7) May your spirit be entrusted to יהוה who bestowed it! You are loved, and you did your job, Dad. Mr. David Martin Christian, age 71, of Saint Jo, Texas, returned his spirit to the Mighty One...
Jerry Leon
Mar 23, 2023
Jerry Leon, age 65, was born July 30, 1957 in Jersey City New Jersey and passed away March 23, 2023 in Fort Worth Texas. In his younger years he was actively involved in the Mooselodge and the Knights of Columbus. In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf and softball, riding motorcycles, fishing, and traveling. Jerry owned and operated many...
June Marilyn Snyder
Mar 22, 2023
June was born to Roy H. and Myrtle (Ahrendt) Hann on March 6, 1930, in Forest Park, Illinois. She was washed in the waters of Holy Baptism at St. John Lutheran Church, Forest Park, on April 6, 1930, and confirmed her baptismal faith on April 2, 1944 also at St. John. She graduated from Proviso High School in May, 1948,...
Mark Menno Claassen
Mar 22, 2023
Dr. Mark Claassen, aged 83, passed away on March 22, 2023, at his home in Roanoke, Texas. Dr. Claassen was born on December 10, 1939, in Beatrice, Nebraska to Menno and Sara Claassen. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, and children, Lorraine, Brian and Steven, and his sisters, Sara and Eleanor. Mark’s greatest goals were to live a life...
John Michael Franznick
Mar 22, 2023
John Michael Franznick died unexpectedly after a short illness in Grapevine, TX on March 22, 2023, at the age of 63. He was born on Aug 25, 1959, in Nuremberg, Germany to John “Jack” and Carol (née Wilmore) Franznick. The family moved frequently in his youth before settling in Topeka, KS where John graduated from Washburn High School in 1977....
Delmar James Brightwell
Mar 22, 2023
Delmar James Brightwell, 86 passed away, March 22, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born December 26, 1936 to Urey Brightwell and Eastle Clarkson in Protem, Missouri. He graduated from Forsyth High School in Forsyth Missouri. From 1954 to 1962 he proudly served his country in the Air Force. During this time, he met and married the love of...
Thomas Lee Emmer
Mar 21, 2023
Thomas Emmer of Southlake, Texas passed away on Mar 21, 2023, in Grapevine, Texas.
Martey Lamar Skaggs
Mar 21, 2023
The Skaggs family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Martey Lamar Skaggs on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023. Martey Lamar Skaggs, aged 46, was born August 25th, 1976 in Fort Worth, Texas to loving parents, Perry and Cynthia Skaggs. He graduated from Haltom City schools and attended Lincoln College of Technology in Grand Prairie. There Martey focused on mechanical skills...
Josephine Spinks
Mar 20, 2023
Josephine Spinks February 12, 1922 – March 20, 2023 Josephine Spinks, 101, passed away March 20, 2023, in Burleson, Texas. A visitation will be held from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home, 518 SW Johnson Ave., in Burleson. Josephine was born February 12, 1922, in Burleson, Texas to Benjamin Dewey and Jennie...
Lowell Glen Stivison
Mar 20, 2023
Lowell Glen “Papadeaux” Stivison broke his earthly bonds and gained his Heavenly wings on March 20, 2023. There must be a grand reunion (aka crawfish boil) at the Gates of Heaven where his parents (Frank and Catherine), sister (Cathy) and numerous aunts and uncles are welcoming him home. Lowell was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on June 23, 1945 (his...
Judy Gayle Wright
Mar 20, 2023
Judy Gayle (Morris) Wright entered into the presence of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on March 20, 2023, in Fort Worth. She was 76 years old and was married to her loving husband Jerry for 48 years. Judy was born on December 24, 1946, in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Gladys Opal (Welborn) and Arvell Eugene Morris. The...
Lonnie Ree Willingham
Mar 20, 2023
Lonnie Ree Willingham was born August 2nd, 1947, and passed away at the age of 75 on March 20th, 2023. Lonnie was preceded in death by his mother Okjuanita (Sanders) Willingham; his father Ralph Willingham; and his brother Robert Lee Willingham. Lonnie was a retired salesman that enjoyed spending time with his wife of 54 years, Martha, and his devoted...
Joan Erline Halliday
Mar 20, 2023
Joan Erline Wessel Halliday, 89, of Ft. Worth, Texas passed away on Monday, March 20 th 2023 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Paonia, Colorado on August 14, 1933, the daughter of the late Ralph B. and Helen E. (Klausner) Wessel. Joan graduated from Marquette High School in Alton, Illinois in 1951 and later attended UCLA....
Johnny Samaras
Mar 19, 2023
Johnny Samaras, 82, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 303 Cullum Dr. Euless, TX. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery following the service. Visitation: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23rd at St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Johnny is survived by his daughters, Michelle Costa and husband John...
Michael Humen
Mar 18, 2023
Michael Humen was born September 18, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York and passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at his home in Bedford, Texas after a 2-year battle with cancer. He grew up in Queens, New York, attending Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, New York where he was a star runner and quarter miler. After graduating from Manhattan College...
Harold Henry Pemberton
Mar 18, 2023
Harold Henry Pemberton, son of Elmer Harold Pemberton and Ica Amy Sinclair Pemberton, was born October 31, 1927 on a farm near Kingfisher, Oklahoma. He was called home to heaven on March 18, 2023 with family by his side while living in Bedford, Texas. He died of natural causes. He was the fourth of 9 siblings: Virgil Francis Pemberton, Emily...
Sherri Lynn Cardona
Mar 17, 2023
Sherri Cardona, 60 years old has gained her wings and joined her mother Lavada Buckner and father Elvin Buckner in heaven. Leaving behind her three children James,Andrea, Felecia and eight grandkidsAndrew,Lexi,Angelina,Damian,Tasha Fabian,Eli,Demi as well as two siblings Carol,Doug. Leaving behind as well her two nieces Kelly and Kari and two nephews Steven,John. Sherri has two Great Niece Jocelyn ,Jaclyn Great...
Rita Ann Morgan
Mar 17, 2023
Rita Ann Williams Wall Morgan, 78, was set free on March 17, 2023 in the comfort of her family home with her daughter at her side. Rita was welcomed into the world on January 14, 1945 by her parents, A.K. and Laverne Williams with her older sister, Glenda. She graduated from Everman High School Class of 1963 and went on...
Lydia Jo Chumbley
Mar 16, 2023
Lydia Jo Chumbley April 25, 1940 – March 16, 2023 Lydia Jo Chumbley was born on April 25, 1940, and was raised with her five siblings near the zigzag of a county road in Annona, Tx. There in Annona, her parents, Ernest Howell & Mary Jo Butts, raised a brood of independent and bright-minded children. To hear Mary Jo tell...