Evelyn Graves Akin
Jan 8, 2024
Mrs. Evelyn Graves Akin, a resident of the Watermark at Broadway-Cityview of Fort Worth, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 8, 2024 at the age of 88.
Evelyn was born on November 26, 1935, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Oscar and Furn Graves. She was the youngest daughter of three children. She graduated as valedictorian from Henrietta...
Barbara Alice Johnson
Jan 6, 2024
Barbara "Barb" Johnson, a loving wife, mom and grandmother, passed away Jan. 6, 2024, at her home in Fort Worth. Her husband, Don, was by her side.
Barbara Alice Tootle Johnson was born Sept. 24, 1944, in Bradenton, Florida, to Mildred and Iron Tootle. It was rumored to be an excruciating labor. It was also a busy day at...
Robbie June Slinkard
Dec 28, 2023
In the quiet embrace of the morning, Robbie June Slinkard, 61, peacefully transitioned to eternal serenity on December 28, 2023. Born to Raymond and Robbie Keenum on a summer day in 1962, Robbie's life was a testament to warmth, compassion, and the beauty of genuine love.
Robbie was a caretaker and a guardian of hearts, particularly those wrapped in...
Jean Hunter
Dec 20, 2023
Annie Jean Hunter, 82, passed away on December 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Jean was born on February 21, 1941 in Selma, Alabama. She married Calvin Hunter, Sr. and they had six children. Jean was a loving and devoted wife and mother.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Darrell Hunter, Sr.; son, Douglas Matthew Hunter;...
Cirilo Jeronimo Rivera
Dec 10, 2023
Our darling Cirilo Jeronimo Rivera “CJ”, suddenly passed away on December 10, 2023. He was born May 17, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas.
CJ had just started taking steps. His smile always lightened up a room. He loved to dance to Super Simple Songs. His sweetness filled our hearts with joy in such a brief time. He was a...
Amelinda Zertuche
Dec 8, 2023
Amelinda “Mela” Zertuche, 90, of Benbrook, Texas, passed away December 8, 2023.
Mela was born June 15, 1933, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Meliton Silva and Prescilliana Morales Silva. She was a proud New Mexican who loved to socialize with her many friends from the Birthday Girls, Latin Clubs, bowling and softball leagues. She worked 25 years for Walmart....
Ann Elizabeth Williams
Nov 27, 2023
Ann Williams was born January 5, 1950, "a little too close to Christmas", she would say. Mom was firmly against double dipping on gift giving. Do not attempt to “hold back” a Christmas gift. She WILL know.
She was the middle child of Dorothy and Al Harris, older sister to Terri and younger sister to DiAnna and lifelong besties with...
James Ariel Wardlaw
Nov 23, 2023
Born in Stephenville, Texas, to Jack and Vivian Lee (Compton) Wardlaw. He graduated from Polytechnic High School at 16. Then attended TCU but finished his degree at Trinity University, while in the Air Force where he helped with the psychological tests for cadets. He left the Air Force to teach history and biology. Throughout his life, he loved learning and...
Donald Lee Parnell
Nov 20, 2023
Donald Lee Parnell passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023, at the age of 83 in Benbrook, Texas. He was born on April 1, 1940, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Lee and Kathryn Parnell. Don was known to his loved ones as "Dad" or "Granddad" and to his friends as “Parnell”.
Don was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a...
Omer Russell McVean III
Nov 16, 2023
Omer Russell McVean III, our "Russell", passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his home in Benbrook, Texas.
Inurnment with military honors: 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211. Please arrive at cemetery by 11:15 a.m. Following the cemetery service there will be a Celebration of Life at...
Ray Carlberg
Oct 30, 2023
Ray Carlberg, 81, Coast Guard Retiree, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a battle with ALS.
Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m., November 6, 2023, at Winscott Road Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road, Benbrook, Texas with his visitation following the service, until 6:00 p.m. Burial: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the...
Col. Jerry Benton Disharoon
Oct 30, 2023
Colonel Jerry Benton Disharoon, USAF, Retired
On October 30, 2023, Col. Jerry B. Disharoon passed away peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas.
He and his wife, Tamara (Tommy) had lived in Ashland, Oregon for the past 50 years before recently moving to be near extended family.
Jerry was born January 1, 1925 in Strawn, Texas to Allen and Edith Disharoon....
Austin Newsom Pippin
Oct 28, 2023
Austin Newsom Pippin, beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, and friend, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on May 20, 1993, in Fort Worth, Austin brought immense joy and laughter to all who knew him.Austin was an avid Pokemon player and spent hours immersed in the enchanting world of the game. He also shared a special...
Rosalie Maria Reiter
Oct 26, 2023
Rosalie Maria Reiter was born in Freiburg, Germany on October 23, 1930. She married the love of her life, Herbert Reiter on January 14, 1950, who preceded her in death in 2007, and they were married 57 years. They came to the United States in 1952. She lived a beautiful life and gained her wings at the age of 93.
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Ada Lou Ross
Oct 22, 2023
Ada Lou Ross, 96, loving wife, mother, and "Granny", passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 peacefully at her home.
Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2023 at Winscott Road Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road, Benbrook, Texas. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park, 7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth. Visitation: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, prior to her funeral service.
Ada...
Steven Michael Kraatz
Oct 13, 2023
Steven Michael Kraatz, 56 of Fort Worth, passed away at home on October 13, 2023.
Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church, 4551 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Diabetes Association, or any charity of your choice.
Steve was born December 16, 1966...
Lt. Col (Ret.) Joseph K. Kennedy
Sep 20, 2023
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Joseph K. Kennedy, 72, passed away peacefully on 20 SEP 23 after a courageous fight against both Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.
He grew up in the small steel mill town of Monongahela, PA in Western Pennsylvania. After graduating high school, he began work in the steel mills and married his high school sweetheart Carlyn Fitzpatrick on...
George M. Zizzo
Sep 14, 2023
George M. Zizzo age 77 of Benbrook, Texas went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 14, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born August 31, 1946, in New York, New York to Nicholas and Cuma (Roberts) Zizzo. After completing high school George attended Oklahoma University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree. He then joined the United States Air...
Sandra Anne Heine
Sep 10, 2023
Sandra Anne Heine, 84, of Benbrook, passed away on September 10, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Funeral service: 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2023, at Winscott Road Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road, Benbrook, Texas 76126. Visitation: 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25th prior to her funeral service. Burial will follow her funeral service at Laurel Land Memorial...
Marjorie Jean Kern
Sep 9, 2023
Marjorie Jean (Gibbo) Kern, 77, of Fort Worth Texas, a beloved mother and Orthodox parishioner, passed away on September 9, 2023. Happily, she was surrounded by immediate family at the time of her death.
Marjorie was born on October 5, 1945 in Attalla, Alabama to Margaret Bertha Peter and Gerald James Gibbo. She spent her early years in Malone,...