Obituaries

William Trieber Jolley

William Trieber Jolley

Jul 12, 2009

BURLESON -- William "Bill" Jolley died on July 12, 2009, after a long illness.        Funeral Service: Services will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, July 17, at Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home, 518 S.W. Johnson Avenue, Burleson. Interment: Laurel Land Cemetery, Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home. Bill was born June...

Stephen Barksdale

Stephen Barksdale

Jul 11, 2009

Survivors: Father, Melvin Barksdale; mother, Faye Merritt and husband, Tom; brothers, Jason Barksdale, Danny Barksdale, Scott Burrow and John Burrow; sisters, Lela Barksdale and Lisa Reason; and longtime love, Victoria Grishaber. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Stephen Barksdale please visit our Sympathy Store.

Henry Blakeley

Henry Blakeley

Jul 9, 2009

ROANOKE -- Henry Jay Blakeley, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2009.        Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home, 137 E. Hill St., Keller.        Interment: Private family service in Medlin Cemetery in Trophy Club.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes...

Vernon Scott

Vernon Scott

Jul 9, 2009

EULESS -- Vernon E. Scott, 94, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009, at a local hospital.        Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday in Lucas Hurst Funeral Home State Room, 1321 Precinct Line Road. Interment: Private following the service in Parker Memorial Cemetery Grapevine. Visitation: The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.        Vernon lived...

Margaret Carlson

Margaret Carlson

Jul 9, 2009

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Margaret H. Carlson entered into eternal life on Thursday, July 9, 2009.        Memorial service: 7 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home of Keller with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.        Mom's hobbies included knitting and word-find. Her most precious pastime was spending time with her family. Oh how she loved them....

GENEVIEVE RATCLIFF

GENEVIEVE RATCLIFF

Jul 9, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Genevieve Turney Ratcliff, 80, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 9, 2009.        Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Edge Park United Methodist Church, 5616 Crowley Road. The Rev. Dr. Lynn D. Moore and the Rev. Verne Fuqua will officiate. Following committal services, Genevieve will be laid to rest next to her husband, Ben, in Laurel Land Memorial Park....

William West

William West

Jul 8, 2009

Our father put up a valiant fight and passed peacefully in his sleep with his loving family by his side. Our father will be remembered for his jovial laugh and endless sense of humor. In addition he loved spending time with his grandchildren.        Dad, you did a great job. We love you and will forever miss you.        Survivors:...

JACK CONWISAR

JACK CONWISAR

Jul 8, 2009

ARLINGTON -- Jack Conwisar, 86, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, July 8, 2009, at his residence.        Service: Military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, consideration of contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., is suggested.        Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Oct. 18,...

Judy Robertson

Judy Robertson

Jul 4, 2009

MANSFIELD -- Judy Robertson, 60, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday in Blessing Colonial Chapel in Mansfield. Interment: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Judy was born Dec. 21, 1948, in Waco. She grew up in Fort Worth, where she worked as a nurse for 20 years before becoming disabled....

April Hooks

April Hooks

Jul 2, 2009

April was born July 19, 1978, in Bedford. She graduated from Grapevine High School and the University of Texas at Arlington. She was a beautiful girl with a loving heart, especially toward children and animals.        Her eyes were always on the Lord, whom she rests with today. She will always be in the hearts of her family and friends....

Leilah Hahn

Leilah Hahn

Jul 2, 2009

Leilah Mae Hahn, 53 of Little Elm, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 in Denton. She was born on October 16, 1955 in Corona, CA to Merle Washington and Dovie Alene (Holaway) Hutchens. She married Richard S. Hahn on February 16, 1986 in Houston. She was a nursing assistant. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 8,...

Joseph Johnson

Joseph Johnson

Jul 1, 2009

Survivors: Loving wife, Kathi; his beautiful daughter, Whitney; perfect grandsons, Jackson and Grayson; his wonderful brother, John; and cherished sister, Judy.

Martin Manka

Martin Manka

Jul 1, 2009

Martin Daniel Manka, 25, passed away peacefully, July 1st, 2009, with family and friends by his side. Memorial service: was 10:00am July 11 at The Fellowship of The Parks Church, 9900 N. Beach St. Ft. Worth 76102. He was born October 13, 1983 in Kirkland, WA and moved to TX in 1995. Memorials: In lieu of flowers donations may be...

Bessie Bailey

Bessie Bailey

Jul 1, 2009

ARLINGTON -- Bessie "Faye" Bailey, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at home surrounded by her family.        Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield.        Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society.        Faye was born Dec. 19, 1931, to Nellie Mae Runion Grider and Henry W....

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Jun 30, 2009

Mary Lois Anderson, 82 of Pilot Point, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She was born on August 17, 1926 in Howe to Forest and Elizabeth (ODell) Lusk. She married Clarence Anderson on October 2, 1944 in Beaver, OK. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by two daughters, Suzanne Johnson of Galveston and Kathy...

Kenneth Starks

Kenneth Starks

Jun 30, 2009

Kenneth Starks, 73, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009, in Burleson.        Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home, Burleson. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.        Survivors: Children, Helen Starks and Cathy Edmonton; grandchildren, Daniel and Hayley Edmonton; sisters, Nawana Parks, Sammie G. Turner and Wynona Conn; brothers, Tom and Peggy, Carroll...

Joyce Foster

Joyce Foster

Jun 29, 2009

Joyce Sue Taylor Foster, 68, of Burleson, Texas, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009, in the Emery J. Lilge Hospice House, surrounded by her beloved family. Joyce was born in Alba, the daughter of Elmer and Susie Taylor. She married Jerry Foster on Feb. 11, 1961, in Grand Prairie. She was a...

Helen Watts

Helen Watts

Jun 27, 2009

Family will receive friends one hour before the service at Chapel of Angels. Following a committal service, Helen will be laid to rest by her husband, Maurice, who preceded her in death October 17, 1996.        Helen and her husband, Maurice, were long time residents of Baytown. She was a long time faithful servant of the Lord and was a...

CARMEN GALVEZ

CARMEN GALVEZ

Jun 27, 2009

FORT WORTH -- Carmen Garza Galvez, 92, died peacefully Saturday evening, June 27, 2009, at her residence.        Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 3717 Stadium Drive. Following committal prayers, Carmen will be laid to rest next to her husband, Lorenzo, in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: She...

Margaret Standridge

Margaret Standridge

Jun 26, 2009

Margaret was a longtime of Eastridge Church of Christ, then a member of Midtown Church of Christ, now Heritage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Standridge; one sister; and two brothers.        Survivors: Son, Steve Standridge of Houston; daughter, Sue Shelton of Arlington; grandchildren, James Shelton, Matt Standridge, Summer White, Jason White; great-grandchildren, Madison and Ashlyn White.