Obituaries
Jon David Patton
Mar 24, 2023
Jon David Patton BEDFORD, TX — Jon David Patton, 74, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, following a brief hospital stay. Born in Portland, Oregon, he was the son of the late Leroy and Mary Belle (Gray) Patton. Jon and his family moved to Grand Prairie, Texas when he was a young boy, and he lived in that city...
Frederick Earl Jones
Mar 24, 2023
Frederick Earl Jones (76) of Burleson, Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 24, 2023. Frederick, also known as Fred and Freddie, was born January 3, 1947 in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Earl and Maxine Jones. He grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas and graduated from W.B. Ray High School in 1964. Fred was a veteran of the United...
Henry Louis Burgoon
Mar 24, 2023
HENRY LOUIS BURGOON WAS BORN ON MARCH 22,1941 IN GILMER ,TX. HE "GRADUATED" TO HEAVEN ON MARCH 24, 2023 IN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS UNDER THE LONG AND DEVOTED CARE OF HIS LOVING WIFE SHARON. HE SUCCUMBED TO EFFECTS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE. HE SPENT HIS YOUNGER YEARS IN WALDRON, ARKANSAS. HE HAS CHILDHOOD FRIENDS THAT HE HAS STAYED IN TOUCH WITH...
Bobby Willoughby
Mar 24, 2023
Bobby Willoughby November 11, 1944 - March 24, 2023 Bob was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Donald and Eloise Willoughby. He lived in Bogalusa until he enlisted in the Air Force in 1961 as an Air Traffic Controller. During his time in the Air Force Bob served in the Vietnam War. After 22 years of serving his country, Bob retired...
Sheri Lynn Vickers
Mar 23, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Sheri Lynne Vickers. Born on September 1, 1988, in Fort Worth, Texas. Sheri went missing on March 23, 2023 and her sketetal remains were found on February 3, 2024. Sheri was a free spirit who cherished her family and radiated love and kindness to...
Lucille Chieh Yu
Mar 23, 2023
Lucille Chieh Yu, of Roanoke, Texas, passed away on March 23, 2023 in her home. She will always be remembered as a loving friend and colleague to all that knew and loved her. She was born on approximately March 7, 1949 in Shanghai China. Her family emigrated from mainland China to Taiwan due to the Chinese civil war, where she...
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....