Obituaries

Dec 6, 2023

Donna Kay Pappas Edmiston

January 28, 1949 - December 6, 2023

Kay was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Georgia Fern Pappas (Gann) and George Demo Pappas. After graduating high school, she attended North Texas State University, eventually graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington with...

Dec 6, 2023

Willard Bernard Chambers was born on February 20, 1956, in Groesbeck, Texas.

He was a graduate of Groesbeck Independent Schools then went on to pursue his bachelor’s degree from North Texas State University. Later, he went to work for Lockheed Martin where he was employed for many years.

Willard Bernard accepted...

Dec 4, 2023

Helen F. Simmons, 93, died at peace on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Her family gathered on December 10, 2023 for a graveside service in her hometown, Old Glory, Texas.

Helen Fay  Simmons led a remarkable  life that was deeply rooted in her hometown of Old Glory, Texas where she was born at home on May...

Dec 2, 2023

Alvin B. Schenkelberg, 79, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on December 2, 2023. Alvin was born in Templeton, Iowa on family farm on October 7, 1944. He was one of 4 children born to Irish and Jean Schenkelberg. Alvin also enjoyed being a part of a large extended family of...

Nov 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Bob Needham

December 16 1945 – November 30 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Robert “Bob” Needham on November 30, 2023. Born on December 16, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, Bob brought immense joy to the lives of...

Nov 28, 2023

Shirley Ann Roberts Gallagher, age 85, died peacefully on November 28, 2023.

A native Texan, Shirley will be remembered for her sense of humor, her love and caring for others, and for the positive influence she had in the lives of so many who adored her.

Shirley was the heart of her family and is...

Nov 27, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Camden A. Coberly II, a career officer and a veteran of the United States Air Force, who left his earthly body to join our Lord on November 27, 2023.

He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on August 24, 1941, to Theodore S. and Margare K. Coberly. He graduated...

Nov 26, 2023

Adelaide Amanda Pritchett Milligan passed away peacefully on Saturday night, November 26, 2023 in Fort Worth.

Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 9700 Saints Circle, with a reception following.

Her warm smile, sweetness, and laugh will be greatly missed by family, friends, her caretakers and neighbors...

Nov 24, 2023

Elvia Solís, 63, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Chicago, IL on September 19, 1960 to Teresa Campos and José Samuel Alvarado, she was the third of five children (and the only daughter!). She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and graduated with a degree in Marketing...

Nov 23, 2023

Diane Decell Young was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on August 4, 1933, and passed away peacefully in her home on November 23rd, 2023, surrounded by family. She was the third child of Sarah Annelle Gordy Decell and Ralph Clark Decell. She was raised in Brookhaven by her parents and her aunt and uncle, Marjorie Gordy Swalm and Sherman Wesley...

Nov 16, 2023

Thomas Francis Murray was born October 15, 1934 on the 16th birthday of his beloved sister, Dorothy, in Fort Worth, Texas. His parents, Francis Thomas Murray and Viola Bryant welcomed their second child, an unexpected blessing and a boy in which his dad could share his love of baseball. As a young man who wished to please his mother,...

Nov 14, 2023

William “Billy” Joseph Freeman, Jr. passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023 following a brief illness. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing.

Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Castleberry Baptist Church, 1250 Jim Wright Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76108 with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. before the service....

Nov 14, 2023

Stevan Karsen Ek, 20, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Visitation : 4 pm – 7 pm Friday, November 24, 2023 Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, 4350 River Oaks Blvd., Fort Worth Texas 76114

Service : 2 pm Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home....

Nov 11, 2023

Doris Ruth Allen Cranford, 98, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Visitation: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, 4350 River Oaks Blvd.

Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023, Perrin Memorial Gardens, Perrin, Texas.

Memorials: Should...

Nov 11, 2023

Jeffrey Severs, 70, passed away after a brief illness on November 11th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Jeff was born in New Jersey and graduated from Ocean Township High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Rider University and his graduate degree from Rutgers University, both with magna cum laude honors.  He retired after a 21...

Nov 7, 2023

Mable was born into this life May 14, 1936 in Crestview, Florida. She drew her last breath November 7, 2023 while at home surrounded by her devoted husband and family in Crowley, Texas

Mable was introduced to the love of...

Nov 2, 2023

Norma Jean Young Peterson passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the age of 95.

Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Peebles Cemetery in Goodrich, Texas.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hope United...

Nov 2, 2023

Alvin Fleet (Moose) Moss

August 21, 1935 - November 2, 2023

Alvin “Papa Moose” Moss, 88, a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, following a recent decline in his health.

Moose was born in the Joe Long community of rural Jones...

Nov 2, 2023

H. Barry Bailey, 97, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. A private ceremony took place in the Chapel at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home on Saturday, November 11. In 2018, he decided to write his own obituary, beginning with, “I enjoyed life, but not as much as some suspected and more than others may have hoped.”

Nov 1, 2023

Johnny Lynn Heaton, aged 75, of Azle, Texas, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of his loving family. Born in Bowie, Texas on January 27, 1948, Johnny was the beloved child of William Henry Heaton and Johnnie Lois Weaver.

Throughout his lifetime, Johnny explored various professions, including painting, home construction,...