Obituaries

Jan 7, 2008

MANSFIELD -- Harold Thomas Rawdon, 83, a retired soil technician for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and member of "the greatest generation," passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, in Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to First United Methodist Church of Mansfield or a charity of choice. Harold was born in...

Jan 6, 2008

Kopperl -- Joseph Hugh Feffer, Jr., 80, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, died peacefully Sunday, January 6, at his residence in the presence of his loving family. Funeral: The funeral was Saturday, January 5, at the Quer Hammer and Flagg Funeral Home, Crystal Lake, IL. Joseph was born June 13, 1927, in Nunda Township, IL. to Joseph...

Jan 5, 2008

EULESS -- Allie Fayda Kent, 86, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at a Fort Worth hospital after a lengthy illness. Memorial service: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Maplewood Baptist Church, 7708 Maplewood Ave., with the Rev. Gary Hopkins officiating. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Lucas Hurst Funeral...

Jan 4, 2008

GRAPEVINE -- William Henry Hogue, 85, passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2008. Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lucas Funeral Home, Hurst. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Survivors: Loving wife, Emma; daughter, Deborah Branch and husband, Joe; son, David and wife, Tammie; sister, Lucille McMenamy; grandchildren, Jonathan Hogue and wife, Jean, Steven Hogue and wife, Becky, Dennis...

Jan 2, 2008

Douglas owned and operated King Flooring Co. for 37 years. He and his wife enjoyed 20 years of activity after his retirement. They traveled in their RV all over the country making many friends. He was best known for his quick wit and good sense of humor.Survivors: His loving wife of 67 years, Dollie King of Fort Worth; daughter, Darlene...

Jan 2, 2008

FORT WORTH -- Charlsa Sarvis Gudat Alphin Church, 64, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2008, at her residence. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday in Kornbleet Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 411 N. University Drive. Rabbi Alberto Zeilicovich and Dr. Javier Smolarz, ritual director, will officiate. Following the chapel service, Charlsa will be laid to rest in Ahavath Sholom Cemetery. Bearers of her...

Dec 31, 2007

RICHLAND HILLS -- Hazel Leah Green, 90, passed away from this life on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. Graveside service: 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Boulevard, Colleyville. Father Richard Clark will officiate. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road in Hurst. Hazel was...

Dec 31, 2007

Graveside service: 2 p.m. Thursday in Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur, the Rev. Tom Howe officiating. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Lucas Sylvania Chapel. George was a longtime member of Birdville Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Bronze Star. George was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill.Survivors:...

Dec 31, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Otis Ferman Linebarger, 97, died peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 31, 2007. Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday in Mary Leonard Memorial Chapel at First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, 800 W. Fifth St. The Rev. Dr. William Longsworth and the Rev. Dr. Lamar Smith will officiate. Interment: Following the service at the church, Line will be laid to...

Dec 31, 2007

Dec 30, 2007

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Eva Louise Green, 74, passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at her residence. Funeral: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Lucas Hurst Funeral Chapel. Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Eva Louise, the daughter of Conway and Ola Talley Riddle, was born July 3, 1933, in Kopperl. She later moved to Fort Worth, where she...

Dec 29, 2007

MANSFIELD -- Caleb Hays, 9, God's blessing to all who knew him, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, 1218 E. Debbie Lane in Mansfield. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St. in Mansfield. Memorials: To...

Dec 28, 2007

Jo Anne "Mamaw" Miller, 71, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007, at her residence.Jo Anne was born in Gorman, Texas on April 18, 1936, the daughter of O.P. Chambless and Gladys Asher Chambless. She was a retired medical transcriptionist.Survivors include her two Children, David W. Hatcher and Carolyn K. Johnston;...

Dec 28, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Elizabeth Jo Foster Whalen, 88, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in the cemetery, with the Rev. Fr. Tom Stabile of St. Andrew's Catholic Church officiating. Following prayers, Elizabeth will be laid to rest next to her husband, Tom, in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: Mrs. Whalen will lie in state...

Dec 27, 2007

FORT WORTH -- Helen Miller Wright, 89, a loving mother and grandmother, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at a local hospital. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, with the family receiving friends 4 to 5 p.m., at Lucas Sylvania Funeral Home. Helen was a longtime member of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church. She...

Dec 27, 2007

WATAUGA -- Steve Bowers, 46, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road in Hurst. The Rev. Dennis Hester, pastor, First Baptist Church of Watauga, will officiate. Visitation: The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials: Friends who desire are respectfully invited...

Dec 26, 2007

HURST -- Doyle Hammons, 83, born July 28, 1924, in Sanger, Denton County, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Mr. Robert Waller will officiate. Burial: 1 p.m. in Tyson Cemetery, Pilot Point. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home....

Dec 25, 2007

MANSFIELD -- Glen Bob Wiginton, Sr. (Cowboy), 66 loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, with his wife and family members by his side. FUNERAL: 2:00 p.m. Friday Dec. 28, in Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday Dec. 27th at Blessing Funeral Home....

Dec 25, 2007

MANSFIELD -- Marvin E. "Gene" May, 61, a ceramic tile setter, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at Blessing Funeral Home. Interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park, Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Blessing Funeral Home. Gene was born April 3, 1946, in Waterloo, Ala. He was a...

Dec 25, 2007

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Joshua Wayne Schnieders, 34, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Funeral: Noon Monday at the graveside in Lonesome Dove Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Lucas Funeral Home. Survivors: Children, Joshua, Destinee and Cameron.