Obituaries
Vanice Clifford Phillips
Mar 16, 2025
Vanice Clifford Phillips was born on December 20, 1939, in St. Joe, AR to Johnnie and Lois Phillips and departed from this world on March 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Van is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joyce; his daughters, Lori Blankenship and husband Jerry, Lesa Thomas and husband, Pete; grandchildren, Katie Fatum and husband, Alex,...
Kaiden Mercer
Mar 16, 2025
Kaiden Andrew Mercer, 12, went to be in the arms of the Lord on March 16, 2025. He was born in Dallas, Texas on October 25, 2012 to his loving parents Jessica and William Mercer.
Kaiden had a lot of different hobbies and passions that he loved to share with his family and friends, especially playing chess, video games, riding his...
Ronnie Bryant
Mar 15, 2025
Ronnie Bryant passed away peacefully in his home in Arlington, TX on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born February 18, 1955 to Delbert and Minnie Bryant. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Nanette Bryant. He is also survived by his brother Randy Bryant and his wife Emily, children Robert Bryant and Stephanie Lewis...
Howard Eugene Smith Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Howard Smith was born on July 8, 1955 at Dallas Methodist Hospital to Norma Lou Young Smith and Howard Eugene Smith Sr. The family lived in Irving at that time, but moved to Euless where he grew up. Howard passed away on March 14, 2025. He will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, husband, friend and colleague to...
Nathaniel Buddy McPherson
Mar 14, 2025
Buddy went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025, at age 76. He was born Nathaniel Buddy McPherson on September 6, 1948, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maggie Leona Durrett, Nathaniel Bonaparte McPherson, and his four sisters, Lois Morgan, Jeannette Weathers, Elizabeth Johnson and Helen Woodley. His brother, Dave McPherson,...
Carolyn Joan Bailey
Mar 14, 2025
Carolyn passed away Friday, March 14th, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Carolyn was born December 6, 1934 in Elmwood, Indiana to John Max Moore and Hilda Heflin. They resided in Louisville, Kentucky. Carolyn met the love of her life, Clemis Arthur Bailey and they were married June 6th,1952. They moved to Hurst in 1959, with Clem taking a...
Linda Louise & Donald Wayne Leigh Sr.
Mar 13, 2025
Linda Louise Leigh, 83, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on March 13th while sleeping.
Linda Leigh was born on May 3rd, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to John and Irma Swanson. She grew up in Blue Island, Illinois.
She married Donald Leigh on October 11th, 1962, sharing 63 years together. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who brought joy and...
David Scott Sooter
Mar 13, 2025
David Scott Sooter passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025 at age 96. He was born on December 26, 1928, in Slaton, Texas to Claude Earl and Eunice Dora Crone Sooter. The second of seven children, he was named after his grandfathers, David Earl Sooter and Cyrus Scott Crone. His family’s farm produced cotton and milo, as well as peas,...
Carl Baudoin
Mar 12, 2025
Carl passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2025, surrounded by his wife, Betty Jane, sons, Carl T. Baudoin, Jr., Scott C. Baudoin and Neil C.Baudoin.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Curlie and Irma Baudoin, sister, Irma Guise, and brothers, Marvin Baudoin and John Baudoin.
The family home was in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana until 2004...
Lugardo Tomas Hurtado
Mar 12, 2025
Lugardo Tomas Hurtado, age 78, from The Colony, TX passed away on Wednesday, March 12 in Plano, Texas. He was born on June 16,1946 in Canoas, Nuevo Leon to Tomas Hurtado and Juana Salazar of Mexico. He was married to Marianela Suarez for over 50 years and the couple had 2 children. He served three years in the US Army...
Howard Daniel Hightower
Mar 12, 2025
Howard Daniel Hightower passed away on Wednesday March 12, 2025 in Irving, Texas. “Danny” was born on January 19, 1948 to Harrison Baker Hightower and Leora Andrews (Maphis).
After serving in the Army, Danny worked for over 25 years at Self-Serve Fixtures as a welder and shipping supervisor. He finished his career with the City of Coppell working in the water...
Betty Darlene Scott
Mar 12, 2025
Betty Darlene Beckham Scott was born September 19, 1941 at her maternal grandparents' farmhouse near Hillsboro, Texas. She was the only child of Grady and LaVerne Bruton Beckham. The family moved to Fort Worth when she was one. Darlene grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1959. Darlene then studied accounting at Arlington State College...
Grace Garcia Fierro
Mar 11, 2025
Grace Garcia Fierro, a beloved mother and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in Grapevine, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on August 31, 1943, in Marathon, Texas, Grace embodied kindness, selflessness, and a deep love for her family throughout her life.
Grace dedicated herself to caring for her family, finding joy in nurturing...
Ruth Yvonne Hansen
Mar 11, 2025
Ruth Y. Hansen, of North Richland Hills, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. She will always be remembered as a loving grandma, mom, wife and friend to all that knew and loved her. She was born on April 14, 1939, near Herreid, South Dakota, the third child of William H....
Anthony Aguilera
Mar 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anthony Cruz Aguilera, 54, of Fort Worth, Texas, on March 11, 2025, after his year-and-a-half-long battle with Stage 4 colon cancer.
Anthony was born on March 11, 1971, in Montebello, California, and was raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated as salutatorian from Fort Osage High School in 1989. In...
Charles Dustin Balderas
Mar 11, 2025
Charles Dustin “Dusty” Balderas was born on December 10, 1979 in Lubbock, Texas. He passed from this earth on March 11, 2025, at the age of 45.
Anyone who knew Dusty knew that his life long passion was band. This led him to Texas Tech University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. His career began in a small...
Raul Guerra Ortiz Jr.
Mar 10, 2025
Raul Ortiz Jr, age 84, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2025.
He was born on April 2, 1940 to his loving parents Raul Falcon Ortiz and Josefina Ortiz in Uvalde, Texas. As a young man, he attended Uvalde High School and then later on attended numerous universities to further his educational pursuits. Raul attended the University of...
Billy D. Potts
Mar 10, 2025
Services for Billy Dwaine Potts, 86, of Keller Texas (formerly of Gainesville TX) will be held at the Lucas Funeral Home in Keller, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Visitation will begin at 3:00 with services to follow. A family graveside service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Mountain Springs, TX.
Bill passed away on March 10, 2025, after...
Lisa Bailey
Mar 9, 2025
Lisa Bailey, of Southlake, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Surrounded by her loving family in her final moments, Lisa leaves behind a legacy of strength, generosity, and unwavering faith and devotion to her loved ones.
Born on June 24, 1951, in Kampar, Malaysia, Lisa's journey took her...
Gerald G. Peasley
Mar 9, 2025
Gerald G. Peasley, a cherished husband, father, son, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on July 19, 1972, in Abuyog, Leyte, Philippines, Gerald lived a life filled with passion, creativity, and love for his family.
In the embrace of a strong and dedicated family, Gerald was a supportive figure whose warmth resonated deeply...
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