Obituaries

Monica Driskell

Monica Driskell

Mar 3, 2011

Monica was born Nov. 23, 1960, in Denton to Bennie Milton and Helen Marie Davidson Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reed Driskell, and her mother, Helen Marie Miller. Monica is survived by her father, Bennie Miller; brother, Doug Miller and wife, Teresa; and nieces, Meagan and Marinda Miller. To send flowers or a memorial gift to...

Betty Kersh

Betty Kersh

Mar 2, 2011

BURLESON -- Betty J. Kersh passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield and 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday at Gipson Funeral Home, Lufkin. Graveside Service: 2 p.m., Sunday at Old Union Cemetery in Lufkin. Memorials: Donations may be made in Betty's memory to the Emery J. Lilge Hospice House in Burleson. Survivors:...

Paula Packer

Paula Packer

Mar 2, 2011

COLLEYVILLE -- Paula Buckner Packer, 72, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011, with family at her side after a brief battle with amyloidosis and cancer. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Hurst, 521 West Pipline Road, Hurst. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Graveside service: 10...

Barbara Fell

Barbara Fell

Mar 2, 2011

FORT WORTH -- Barbara Ann Fell, born March 18, 1940 in Gainesville, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:09 am on Thursday, March 3, 2011 in the presence of loved ones.        She is preceded in death by her son, Robert, her parents, two brothers and four sisters.        Survivors:...

Joe Ruiz

Joe Ruiz

Mar 1, 2011

FORT WORTH -- Joe Bernal Ruiz, 72, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011, surrounded by his family.        Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Friday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 1 to 8 p.m Thursday at Calvario Funeral Chapel (formerly Shannon North), with rosary at 7 p.m.        Joe was born May 27, 1938, in Rosebud to Felipe and Luisa Bernal...

James King

James King

Mar 1, 2011

James Franklin King, 74 of Aubrey, TX, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. He was born on November 14, 1936 in Marion, IN to James Ralph and Hazel Louvenna (Hay) King. He retired from the United States Air Force after serving for 26 years as a Chief Master Sergeant. He was a member of the Altus Masonic Lodge #62....

Emily Mooney

Emily Mooney

Mar 1, 2011

BEDFORD -- Emily Ann Crabb Mooney, 65, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011.        Funeral: day and time at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 7452 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX 76054        Memorials: Ann request that donations be made in her name to Scleroderma Foundation, Texas Bluebonnet Chapter, P.O. Box 1836, Allen, TX 75013.        Ann was born in Houston, Texas...

Ann Usrey

Ann Usrey

Feb 28, 2011

Ann J. Usrey, 84, of Arlington, Texas, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Ann was predeceased by one son, James Clyde Usrey; grandson, James Dennis Usrey; great-granddaughter, Stephanie Usrey; her parents, Arthur and Maribelle Doogan; and eight siblings. Survivors: Children, Fletcher "Tex" Usrey Jr. and wife, Sharon, Donna McMillen, Thomas Usrey and wife, Teresa, Dennis Usrey and wife, Gale, Pamela...

Yosef Celestin

Yosef Celestin

Feb 28, 2011

ARLINGTON -- Yosef Giovvanni Celestin, Sweet Pea, age 3 was granted his angel wings on February 28, 2011. The final viewing will be held Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 3-5pm at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm Street, Mansfield. There will be a memorial service March 7th at 6:30pm at the Ruthie Jackson Center, Grand Prairie. Yosef's life would seem too short...

Thomas DeBroeck

Thomas DeBroeck

Feb 27, 2011

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Bessie Ivie

Bessie Ivie

Feb 25, 2011

Bessie Mae Ivie, 87, of Kennedale, Texas, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011, at the Benbrook Nursing Home. Bessie was born in Dawson, Texas on November 29, 1923, the daughter of Lee and Cordie Cottongame. She married Clint Lewis Ivie in Purdon, Texas on August 5, 1940. Bessie was a homemaker. Bessie is survived by her son, Harry Ivie and...

Roderick Myers

Roderick Myers

Feb 25, 2011

Survivors: Parents, Lori and Alfred Myers; brother, Steven; and sister, Tabetha. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roderick Myers please visit our Sympathy Store.

Marsha Hileman

Marsha Hileman

Feb 24, 2011

Marsha Erlene Sweet Hileman loving mother, grandmother, and friend passed away Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011. Memorial Service: 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at First United Methodist Church Mansfield. Born Aug. 23, 1947 in Geneva, IL to Kendall and Lucile (Ferguson) Sweet, she married Darrell Hileman in 1968 and lived in Aurora and Hinckley, IL and moved to Texas in 1998 to...

Donald Billerbeck

Donald Billerbeck

Feb 24, 2011

Donald (Don) Kenneth Billerbeck of Lillian, Texas, completed his journey on this earth on Thursday, February 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.  He was born on September 14, 1936, in Livingston County, Illinois.  Don and his adoring wife Wanda were united in marriage on December 21, 1978; 32 wonderful years   He was a retired factory maintenance operator who worked many years...

Joseph McCombs

Joseph McCombs

Feb 23, 2011

KELLER -- Joseph E. McCombs, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at his daughter's home in Southlake.        Joseph was born January 18, 1918, in Pueblo, CO, to Wiley E. and Ola Mae Peters McCombs.        Joe served honorably and proudly in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a sales person and also owned and operated...

Billie Bowers

Billie Bowers

Feb 23, 2011

Billie J. Metcalf-Bowers, 81, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Billie was born in O'Donnell, Texas on September 30, 1929, the daughter of Mahlen William Metcalf and Dalton Alene Wilson Metcalf. She was a homemaker. Billie is survived by 4 Children, Tony Eatman, Wesley Eatman, Susie Patterson and Tawana McPherson; 3 sisters, Dorothy Lovell, Sammie Hornberger...

Thomas Madrid

Thomas Madrid

Feb 22, 2011

EULESS -- Thomas Ryan Madrid passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at the age of 7 after a long battle with leukemia. He was only 2 years old at diagnosis. During four years of treatment, he endured three surgeries, several days of radiation therapy, two bone marrow transplants, hundreds of days in the hospital and countless blood transfusions. Never once...

Irving Johnson

Irving Johnson

Feb 21, 2011

Irving "Gene" Johnson, 60, a loving husband, father and papa, passed away suddenly Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield. Visitation: following the service. Gene enjoyed his family and was a proud Vietnam veteran. He received many medals and was awarded the Bronze Star. Survivors: Wife, Cindy; daughters, Jennifer Jimenez, Sarah Vallejo, Angela...

Mell Godbee,

Mell Godbee,

Feb 19, 2011

BEDFORD -- Mell Robert "Bobby" Godbee III left us Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. We will miss his infectious and welcome smile, his wit and his athletic skill and tenacity.        Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road in Hurst. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.       ...

Clifton Hurley,

Clifton Hurley,

Feb 18, 2011

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home, 137 E. Hill St., Keller. Cliff was born May 25, 1957, in Dallas to Wayne and Ann Hurley. He married Rita Gail Whittington Sept. 7, 1979. He was president of Roadrunner Plate and Shoring, but his avocation was aviation and working as a starter at...