Obituaries

May 21, 2025

Cecil Henrietta Simmons was born on July 16, 1926, to the late Zula and Gurves Simmons in Fort Worth, TX. She passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Bedford, Texas at the age of 98.

Cecil grew up in the Riverside area of Fort Worth, graduating from Carter-Riverside High School in 1943. She left Fort Worth in 1950, moving to...

May 18, 2025

Ms. Mary Lois Watkins was born on June 22, 1951 in Palestine, Texas. Her parents were the late Mrs. Essie B. Watkins and Mr. R.C. Watkins. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church in Palestine, TX. Mary graduated from Dunbar High School in 1969. She went on to pursue her...

May 15, 2025

Casey Lee Pratt was born on September 1, 1980 in Fort Worth, Texas. He passed away on May 15, 2025 also in Fort Worth at the age of 44.

Casey proudly wore jersey number 5 for the Haltom City High School Buffalo football team. He had played football as a running back and corner back from the time he was involved...

Apr 10, 2025

Raymond passed away from a drowning accident while on his boat at Grapevine Lake in Grapevine, Texas on April 10, 2025. Raymond was born to Willard Sheperd and Mary Joe (McClanahan) Ellis on December 27, 1948, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Raymond took pride in being a Texas. He is survived by his loving son, Sterling Daniel Ellis; longtime girlfriend,...

Apr 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rhonda Loy (Chamberlain) Barker October 31, 1949 – April 8, 2025

Rhonda Loy Barker passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 75. She was born on Halloween in 1949, a day fitting for someone who would go on to light up every...

Mar 31, 2025

Jerry Neal Graves passed away in his home in Kennedale, Texas on March 31, 2025, at the age of 70.

He was born on November 11, 1954 in Monroe, Louisiana to Melba Neal and Robert P. Graves.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Melba Neal Graves and Robert P. Graves; brothers, Mickey Boykin Graves, Robert Larry Graves, and Garrett Graves;...

Mar 27, 2025

Paula Wynelle (Osburn) Busby was born on April 28, 1932 in Collin County, Texas to the late Thelma (Combest) Osburn and Paul Allen Osburn. She passed away peacefully at home with Valarie and Doug on March 27, 2025 in Stephenville, Texas at the age of 92.

Paula was truly a unique lady. She was a member of Legacy Church of Christ...

Mar 27, 2025

Mar 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, at 12:41A.M., God called his Faithful Servant home to eternal Rest.

Bernice Lambert answered the call of her Lord, where she was welcomed by her father Ozell Martin and mother, Charlene Langston (L.V.). Standing at the Pearlie Gates, her dear and beloved husband, John Lambert.

She was also welcomed by her sisters; Georgia White, Linda Joyce (Monroe) Moore,...

Mar 3, 2025

Sandra Lee (Seaborn) Linehan was born on February 18, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Lois Irene (Sweat) Seaborn and James Perry Seaborn. She passed away on March 3, 2025 in De Soto, Texas at the age of 79.

Sandra grew up in Fort Worth graduating from Fort Worth Technical High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Texas...

Feb 28, 2025

A visitation will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Williams and Lucas Funeral Home Chapel followed by a funeral service at 2:00 P.M.

Feb 16, 2025

Mary Ellen Williams, 88, of Euless, Texas, was called home to the Lord on February, 16, 2025. 

Mary is survived by her son, Kenneth Williams, and wife, Linda Williams of Euless, TX; her two daughters, Julia Williams of Euless, TX and Crystal DeWitt and husband, James DeWitt of Springtown, TX; Six brothers, Paul McCray, Willard McCray, Terry McCray, Sam McCray, Andy...

Feb 16, 2025

Vickie Lynn (Boston) Underwood was born on August 6, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Mary Frances (Fannin) Boston and Benjamin Franklin Boston. She passed away at home in Haltom City, Texas on February 16, 2025 at the age of 70. 

Vickie was a talented hairdresser and she loved her clients and her craft until her retirement. She was a...

Jan 31, 2025

Billy Joe Mobly was born on December 24, 1940 in Dallas, Texas to the late Odessa Ann (Howard) Mobly and Joe Ben Mobly. He passed away on January 31, 2025 at home in North Richland Hills, Texas at the age of 84.

Billy was retired from United Fire Insurance Group. He was a passionate supporter of the Fort Worth Stock Show...

Jan 23, 2025

Rhonda Lynn (Langerud) Norton was born on November 20, 1970, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She passed away on January 23, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 54.

Rhonda was motivated woman with a generous and giving spirit. She worked in law enforcement and was a proud business owner of Java Express Coffee Shop. She made many new friends...

Jan 18, 2025

Our beloved mother, Helen Marie (Johnson) Roberts, passed away on January 18, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1937 in Leavenworth, Kansas to Ralph E. Johnson and Lucille McKoy, who preceded her in death.

Helen grew up in Leavenworth, Kansas, and was a dedicated and loving wife to her late husband of 57 years, Elmer R. Roberts, Sr. and a...

Jan 5, 2025

Marilyn Jarene Gardner was born on February 18, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas, to her parents Jarriet Bluitt and Anna Pearl Davis Bluitt. Marilyn, or Rene as the family called her was the youngest of the siblings Herbert Bluitt and Anita Bluitt. The Bluitt family was raised in the tight-knit community of Como. Marilyn graduated from Como High School in...

Jan 4, 2025

Missouri Lee Crawford Courtney: A Legacy of Love, Faith, and Compassion

Missouri Lee Crawford Courtney, a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully at the Park Bend Rehabilitation Center in Burleson, Texas, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 103. She had lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unshakable faith and left behind...

Jan 3, 2025

Lee Esther Watkins Smoot was born to John Cleveland and Savannah Donnell Watkins on October 13, 1933, in Brushy Creek, Texas. Lee Esther (the 5th of 8 children) and her family later moved to Fort Worth, Texas where she was educated in the public schools (Carter Riverside). In Fort Worth, Lee Esther met the love of her life, Clarence Lee...

Dec 27, 2024

Bonnie Lou (Hays) Gaither was born on May 4, 1923 in Quail, Texas to the late Mirtie (Shelton) Hays and Eli Andrew Hays. She passed away on December 27, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 101.

She grew up in Quail, Texas. She loved crocheting, and listening to the Gaither Family. 

She was preceded in death by parents; husband,...